Blog – Page 9 – TIM PAYNE

Quite The Combination

I came across this stack of books one day at a house here in town. I thought it was quite the interesting combination of books. The best word I can think of to describe it would have to be eclectic. I realize that the picture isn’t the best due to a glare and the factContinue reading “Quite The Combination”

Silence Is Golden

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t get “silent protests.” Isn’t the whole idea of a protest to let people know why you don’t agree with something? Don’t people who are protesting something want to let people know their beliefs and why they think what they are protesting is wrong? Why would you cover upContinue reading “Silence Is Golden”

A Little Luv Goes A Long Way

I saw this truck one day in Baxter Springs, KS (the boyhood home of Hale Irwin, for all you golf fans out there) and had to take a picture of it. Apparently, it’s a Chevy Luv…or at least that’s what I gathered from the markings. Has to be one of the strangest little trucks I’veContinue reading “A Little Luv Goes A Long Way”

World’s Largest or World’s Only?

If you ever want to spend some time looking at small electric appliances, this is probably the place you want to go. It’s just off I-44, on the way to Diamond, MO and conveniently connected to a boot store. What better way to spend your day than buying a pair of cowboy boots and thenContinue reading “World’s Largest or World’s Only?”

Daycare & Drinks

What better place for a daycare (Dinosaur Academy) than right next to a bar (Frank’s Lounge)? I drive past this place all the time and I am still trying to figure it out. Is Dinosaur Academy where parents drop their kids off when they want to go drink at Frank’s Lounge or is Frank’s LoungeContinue reading “Daycare & Drinks”

One Bad Dude

This is one of my favorite pictures of all time. Saw this guy zipping down the highway one day and we had to get a picture. I think this may be the only time I have ever seen training wheels on a scooter. Absolutely amazing! This guy is my hero.

Wait…what?

Is it just me or does this not seem quite right? Of all the things you could cartoonize (is that a word?) is a pill bottle really the best choice? “Hey kids, Percy the Pill Bottle here! We can be best friends! Just twist off my lid and see all the goodies I have inside!” Continue reading “Wait…what?”

One Dangerous Toy

Is it just me or does the Etch-A-Sketch seem like a pretty dangerous toy? I wonder how many people (kids especially) go to the emergency room each year with Etch-A-Sketch related injuries. Sure, it seems like an innocent enough toy, but I’m sure there have been more people than you think wind up with bustedContinue reading “One Dangerous Toy”

I Found Jesus In The Bathroom At Work

This is in our bathroom at work, right in front of the toilet. Nothing like trying to do your business with Jesus staring at you from next to the cross. While I can see how it could cause some “stage fright,” I like to look at it as a reminder that no matter how crappyContinue reading “I Found Jesus In The Bathroom At Work”

Laugh, Laugh, And Laugh Some More

I think stand-up comedians have it made. Think about it. The majority of people in the audience are there because they have heard their material before and obviously liked it (why would you go see a comedian who you didn’t think was funny?). Not only have they heard and liked what the comedian said onContinue reading “Laugh, Laugh, And Laugh Some More”