Wednesday, August 31, 2005

It Hurts To Poop.

AND I knew it would, but not so much.

I met Tomsass and Kilgor after work yestarday for some golf. We played
a few holes, but it got dark out so we left. Headed for Buffalo Wild
Wings for the hottest wings ever. And crappy service. We got there,
and were drinking a few, and eventually we got to order. We ordered 12
blazin wings (the hottest ever) 12 spicy garlic (most tasty) and 12
thai wings. We received 8 of each. After we finished those, we were
going to order more, but the waitress brought us our check. Tom
shrugged, and we paid the bill and waited. We waited beerless for 10
minutes at our table, while our waitress passed us by several times.
Then Gnu and Kimba showed up. Gnu wanted wings, but I explained to him
that we had been cut off, so we went to the Old Millstream. After 1
beer Kimba said she was tired, (for shame, woman) and they left.
Tomsass and I hit the boat.

On the way to the boat we were acosted by a very fat security guard. He
explained (after I nearly hit him) that the road was blocked and we had
to turn around. The only roadblock I saw was his fat sweaty ass, but
made a 180 nonetheless. We entered the parking garage and proceeded to
the roof.
"You always have to park at the top," I explained. "It's the safest way
to go."

On the way in Tomsass stated that he had to pee. Once in the lobby of
the casino I asked Tom if he had seen the dancing fountain.
"No, but it doesn't help me with having to pee."

I showed him the bathroom and he was gone for a very long time. After
that, we had to get cards. I had one, but it was confiscated by the
world's funniest looking cop because it had a 704d sticker on it. I
lose 'em all the time, so it's almost free advertising. Once we were
in, Tom proceeded to win the jackpot on a nickel slot machine, and then
we lost all our money. We left, after another forever long pee break,
and decided to head back for more wings. We slid through with 2 buds
and 3 minutes to spare. We took the wings back to Tom's brother's
house, and ate them on the back porch. This time, they actually put
sauce on them. The HOTTEST SAUCE EVER. My god, the burning. It hurt,
we both cried a lot, and each of us only ate 4. 4 tiny hot wings.
Thank god Tom had had enough. I could have ate 1 more, but MY ASS
BURNS! A LOT! We drank our tall cans in like 10 minutes, too. I bid
him adeu, and proceeded to get on the DUI INFORCED highway and head in
the wrong direction. This morning, I woke up on the floor under Gnu's
computer. What a night.

************
The first time I had blazin' wings, I was working at the sign shop. It
was actually the first time I went to Buffalo Wild Wings. I stopped in
and told the first guy I saw that I wanted a budweiser and a dozen of
their hottest wings. He told me to have a seat. Twenty minutes later a
waitress showed up to take my order. I repeated my order, with slightly
less gusto. About an hour later my food showed up, as did my beer. I
was ready to go.
I bit into the first wing, a drummie. It was good! It was pretty hot
too! ...and getting hotter. I finished the first wing with little mess,
and in a decent time. But the heat kept rising. The second wing was a
flapper. The kind with two bones. There's a technique, to get the meat
off without getting a ring of sauce around your mouth, but the chicken
has to be cooked perfectly. It wasn't. It was kinda tough. I got the
first bone out, and then it hit me. These wings were H O T. I stopped
right there, and drained my beer. It didn't help. Strangely enough,
the waitress was right there to ask me if I wanted another. I would
have found that funny, but my mouth was on fire. I nodded to her,
grimaced, and sucked the rest of the meat off of the bone. While I
waited for my beer, I went to the bathroom. My lips had started to
burn, and so had my fingers.
CARDINAL RULE OF HOT WING EATING: Before consuming hot wings wash your
hands and mouth area as if you already had. Leave them wet. Since hot
sauce is mostly oil, and water and oil don't mix, this technique creates
a "barrier" to protect the skin around your mouth, and any cuts or
scrapes on your hands.

I didn't do that. Too bad. I got back to the table, drank half the
second beer and picked up the third wing in agony. That's when I got
the fear.
"Toad, there is no way you are going to be able to eat that many wings.
12 is too many."
At that point I shut my brain down. Picked up another drummie, and ate
it. That was three. Then I gasped and finished off the beer. Then
another, but there was no more beer. NO MORE BEER! Teers streaming, I
headed for the bathroom, half running. I was gasping, crying, and
panting. I was hurt, but the machine wasn't going to stop. I was still
aiming for 12, after all. I wasn't going to quit, I would simply lose
or die. I ate 2 more, still no beer. I couldn't see, my nose was a
firehose of snot. I couldn't hardly breathe. It was awesome. I hit up
the bathroom one more time, and was ready to hit the road. The waitrees
had served me my bill during my last bathroom visit, and as I went up
front to pay my bill, she yelled to me if I want ed the other 6 wings I
laughed, face burning, and exited the building defeated for the first
time.
Master Toad, on the go!

Monday, August 29, 2005

JTHM

OKAY, In typical fashion I'm blowing the deadline. But here's a teaser:



Ominous, huh?

Tomsass

My boy Tomsass is coming back to St. Chuck for his somewhat annual
vacation. Itls going to kick ass. I turned the sidekick back on while
he's here, so that we can keep touch or whatever.

WOW that was written like 8 hours ago.

WOW that was written last night. I am going to stop everything and
finish this now though. It has been a very busy few days.

I met Tomsass about eight years ago. I was working at my first delivery
job, a place called "Steak Out." Tom was another driver, and Gnu
mentioned that he was a cool guy. Gnu didn't actually get me the job,
as I remember, but he was working there when I started. I got to know
Tom over the course of a few years, and he and Gnu ended up being
roommates. We were great pals. Tom is the one who introduced me to
Metal J and Kene, and likewise us Kilgor to them. I guess that's how
our crew really formed. From then on out, it was all beer and disc golf
and good times.
Then Tomsass decided to move to Palm Springs. I don't know why. Mebbe
it was because his family moved there. Mebbe it was because he was
tired of Missouri. Hard to say. Tomsass ain't the kind of fella that
mentions stuff like that. He's a stoic fella.
So anyway, I just got off the phone with him, and he said he's probably
going to miss golf today which sucks but his flight is delayed, so it
isn't his fault. My shoulders hurt, and JTHM isn't done, but I am for
now.
Master Toad, on the go!

Sunday, August 28, 2005

Yea, Um...

SO things have gotten really bad in the last few days. Not only do I have the debt that I have incurred, and I'm struggling to pay that mess off, but I got a letter in the mail yesterday stating that I have a warrant for my arrest, and I don't even know why. I've been avoiding a few things that remind me of this, and for some reason right now one of those things is the website. Not to fear, I have an idea for nest month's main page, and JTHM is slated for Mon or Tues, depending on the news from my lawyer.

As odd as it seems to be waiting in line at Walmart at 3am with two packages of socks, I noticed the guy in front of me had one package of socks, and a toothbrush.

Lookin' forward to seeing you, Tomsass. Monday at 3. Man, golf is going to be wild this week.

Still thinking of you, if not writing to you, web people. As my old man says, you can't be a fair weather fan.

AMF

Tuesday, August 23, 2005

Update!

Kimba, I looked sll over your desk are for your memory card reader. I noticed some stuff was moved around (or not, I could have been wrong) so hopefully someone got it for you already. I did find that other box you lost like 6 mos ago or so. I think it's the one you lost, mebbe not. I'm full of confidence, aren't I?

Tomsas, you punk bitch, when the fuck is the exact date you are going to arrive? Do you have plans already, or should I just quit my job entirely?

Johan and Christ, I hope you guys are happy. I miss you, and I hope y'all can get yer shit together soon so we can start hanging out more. I need that shit.

Mel, way to post two things on the main page!

Candy, I have no message for you, but I really wanted to type Candy.

Two pages left on JTHM#2(?) but I have to work all day tomorrow, so the release date is slated around Monday(ish) I'm still not sure how the best way to present it is, but I'll think of something. It's pretty good, tho. My old skillz are still there.

Anniversary movie is still in the works, I have the soundtrack narrowed down though.

To all you guys who that post on the message board, YOU FUCKIN' ROCK, STILL.

Once again thanks to all who contribute, read, and ask what the hell 704d stands for.

AMF

Saturday, August 20, 2005

Thank God For THa Blues

I'm over at Kimba's, you know, holding down the fort. Gnu always get's mad at me cuzz I like to listen to the TV while I work on the computer. I guess it distracts him from Guild Wars, and he DOES need all the help he can get. Anyway, he's not here now because he has a real job and I can listen to/watch whatever the hell I want. Kimba's pimp cable(sattelite?) setup has a bunch of music stations. and stuff. No commercials, so I can stand it.* I just found the blues station, and boy is it sweet. The alternative stations suck pretty bad, and I'm not in the mood to create and listen to heavy metal, so here I am.

"I Got Everything I Need, Almost."

Guild Wars

I've been playing Guild Wars a lot lately. I mean, A LOT. Anyway, I just got ot a new part in the game where I can take on other real people in a random team vs. team battle. Gnu and I played for three hours tonight and because the play is random, only came across each other's paths once. He kicked my ass. Anyway, after he went to bed I hooked up with a few people who knew what they were doing. Between all four of us, we went 42 rounds of combat without losing once. (If you win, your team stays together.) 42! Before that, Gnu's top score was 7. I have to admit though, after winning about 30 or so, you really start to feel invincible. After 40 you are sure that you can't be beat, and at #43 you get killed first and can only watch as the team, without an anchor, sinks. We fought, and we fought hard, but I dropped the ball on a big play and the team just couldn't keep up. I need better armor.

BETTER ARMOR!

Thursday, August 18, 2005

Okay...

The cd I listen to when I'm happy-- Gorillaz/Demon Days

The cd I listen to when I'm sad-- System Of A Down/Mezmerize

The cd that makes me wanna have sex-- Nine Inch Nails/The Downward Spiral

The cd I listen to with a good keel-haulin'-- Mudvayne/The End Of All Things To Come

The cd that reminds me of childhood-- Matthew Sweet/Girlfriend

The cd that makes me feel like dancin'-- Blues Brothers/The Definitive Collection

The cd that reminds me of my first heartbreak-- Nirvana/Unplugged

The cd I hate to admit I own-- Pras/Ghetto Superstar

The cd I never want to hear again-- None

The cd that makes me cringe-- Machine head/Burn My Eyes or anything by the Slackers. Eh, Kilgor?

The cd that reminds me of being extrememly drugged/intoxicated -- Kid Rock/Devil Without A Cause
AMF

Wednesday, August 17, 2005

Well, I AM A Pirate...


Slowly but shurely I have been taking over Kimba's desk. Hey, It's what I do. I've been spending a lot of time at it, and it's just kind of happening. The desktop is covered by a poster I got out behind the travel agency by where I work. Remember the keyboard? It's been sitting behind my drivers seat since I left the sign shop. There's nothing wrong with Kimba's keyboard, but it's a little awkward with her chair.

I've always put a cover over the various desktops that I have occupied. Not at school, but always at home. They used to be pieces of cardboard to cover the surface. You know, to avoid the odd marker drop or x-acto cut that was too deep. I just remembered that. Weird. It was cool though, cuzz I could just jot down odd notes to myself, or a girls phone number, or whatever. I could pretty much draw whatever I wanted, and then just pick it up and toss it out the window. I didn't, I always saved them. No idea where they are now, but still. I'm sure I've got them somewhere. Kind of reminds me of something else I do...

Anyway, so yeah I took over Kimba's desk, and I'm helping clean the house and stuff, you know, cuzz I can. If I haven't returned your email it's because I haven't been home much and using someone else's computer then another then another get's kind of annoying. Plus my eyes hurt a little. Not much else going on.

AMF

Clutch Work Shirt


Clutch Work Shirt
Originally uploaded by Master Toad.
It's been a whirlwind week of work and work and Guild Wars. Look me up if you play, Captain Toad's my handle. I've been working on the next installment of Johnny The Homicidal Maniac, but it's like four pages so it'll still be a few days. Maybe like six pages, I guess. My job sucks, not enough hours and not enough cash, but it's really friggin easy. Still, I'm searching on... Won't be able to go to college until I pay off my debts, and at the earliest it'll be next spring, so no pressure there. Just trying to produce work.

Sunday, August 14, 2005

Kathy, That Red-Headed Comic

Yeah, fuck you. I don't even like you as a comedian, why would I want to sit all day and watch a show about your fuckin' life? HEY! HERE'S MY LIFE! Why don't you watch me do stuff? Put it on friggin TV and I'll wear t-shirts with my own face on them! Buy the TOAD'S Signature soap! The limited edition Microwave cover! Eat my ass! KILL YOUR TELEVISION.

AMF

Saturday, August 13, 2005

Been Busy...

Haven't been home in three days. Trying to rid the fridge at Kimba's of perishables, and then a little bending. Then work. Then, over and over. I'm going home after I post this, I need a shower and some clean clothes.

Last night Gnu had a Magic the Gathering party. I saw a buddy of mine I haven't seen since highschool, and it was alright. He didn't bring his magic cards, so three of us ended up using Gnu's deck, and Frank had his. Gary and Saleena didn't show up, which would have given us six for a warlord battle, but that's cool. She's pregnant, so she can do whatever she wants. (I guess.)

The only thing I have to show for the last few days is "Johnny the Homicidal Maniac." It's a bunch of comic books all rolled into one GRAPHIC novel. Really funny stuff, if you like blood and guts and angst. I've been coloring it using photoshop and Kimba's computer.

This particular scene is one of the few single page comics in the whole book. I just finished it. Next I'm going to tackle the first comic in the book, and then I dunno. Bounce around or whatever. I'll try to post them on here if I can remember. Special thanks to R. and C. for giving it to me for my birthday!
My birthday last Saturday was a smashing success. We had dinner for the Anniversary, the food was awesome, and the hibachi dude kicked ass. After that we went to the Old Millstream for cocktails. I had 2 Delerium Tremmons, and got a little drunk after all the Sake and Budweiser at dinner. So we headed over to Vivian's for a few more. After that, at like midnight, Gnu and I headed over to the boat to play video games. The video game monger let us stay till 12:15 but they really closed at midnight. I considered rolling him, but technically it wasn't my birthday any more, so I didn't. After that it was home for a blissful 5 hours of sleep and then work for 9 hours. Speaking of which, I gotta go, or I'll be late again.
AMF

Tuesday, August 09, 2005

A Dream...

I had a dream last night that the ARG! from the bottom of my page was missing. No ninja's, no killer clowns, no falling. Just a missing hyperlink at the bottom of my webpage. It would seem my mind thinks I have enough to deal with right now.

Sunday, August 07, 2005

Three Gay Hitlers, Hulk Hogan, and a Wolf Princess Walk into a Bar...

In perfect 704d style, C. emailed me her 2004 Halloween Pictures. A day too late to make it into the Collage, I thought I'd just post them here.









Do you know what you are going to be this year? It's about time to figure it out. Thanks, C.!

Saturday, August 06, 2005

ANNIVERSARY GOOD STUFF

The first Main Page
Remember This Page?
Here's an actual page Kimba made just for her main page post. Step Up, bitches!
First Prank! The link reads "...and some cleaning products."
Remember this Spades night story?
One of my more popular stories, the Cockeyed Calendar!
704d, while being many, MANY things, is not a registered contraceptive. It is in no means a form of birth control at all. (Can't wait to try to top that.)

It's been a great year of nonsense, and I can't wait to see what we come up with next!

Thanks for reading!

Friday, August 05, 2005

Spot The Errors!

As an artist and a creator, I try to finish one job and move directly on to the next. No time to look back, just learn from your mistakes and move on. Well, when you spend as much time looking at a website as I do (this one) one can't help but notice the HUGE, RIDICULOUS MISTAKES one has made. (yea, I know the whole exposition grammar thing sucks, but it's early in the AM and I'm angry.)

Get to the Skinny, Captain!

Name two of the three errors I made on the new main page, and I'll...I'll do somethiing nice for you. Good luck! Note: there is not supposed to be an image over the main page link on the start page, I did it like that on purpose.

Leave a comment.

First Birthday present


First Birthday present
Originally uploaded by Master Toad.
2 new sets of Ernie Ball Slinky XXL strings and a gang of new pics for my axe. If you look closely, you can see just to the side of my remote the only pic I've had for years. It's about time. And don't worry, Kilgor. One of the Abalone pics is for you.

Thursday, August 04, 2005

Tom Cruise is still a nut

But this is friggin funny. I never expected the M. Night Shymalan (sp?) Shaamanalan, um...Shymalamabing bang, (whatever) ending.

Tuesday, August 02, 2005

Odd tOdd

It's kind of funny, really. I've been a fan of Odd tOdd for about a year and a half now. I've had a link to his site on my start page since I first made it, and it takes Candy, our newest member, to actually mention to him how much we like him. So, yeah, Candy is getting linked to from OddtOdd.com. It should hopefully boost our popularity, be seriously, Selfportraitday only netted us about 32 hits. I need to revamp his button, and I'm already working on the main page.
AMF

Monday, August 01, 2005

Cuzz You Gotta Give 'em Somethin'

Here are a few snippets from the past few days at work. I kept notes.

Whole club on white, double bacon, extra ham, lots of mayo. A little lettuce, lots of pickle, double cheese. 2 chocolate chip cookies [500 calories each] potato salad, large iced tea. These are the people who wear belly shirts and low rise, boot-cut jeans.

[edited] was here till 9:45 last night. He said the calculator was broke. I would have just left.

(other guy) you have to make sure [the solar calculator] get's light.

I also read a book about Edgar Allen Poe. It was pretty cool. Man, that guy can write. In it, he tries to explain how he wrote The Raven. It was very interesting. I suggest you go out and read all the good books you can.

Off to golf!

AMF

Yarg!