FREE Button!

In these days of: financial woe, a constant rising rate of unemployment and a truly bleak future for everyone except the criminally insane, this "FREE Button" service has lifted my spirits to a near non-suicidal level of glee. I wept without shame; "my tears were tears of joy!" I've completely dismissed the fact that I'd brought my winter coat in to have the zipper repaired and now I'm left with huge gaps that one, small, button cannot accommodate. It's the simple gesture that gives me a warm feeling of pride. Every time the cold bitter winds pound my exposed torso, I'll think back on Yu Lu, my dry cleaning/tailoring expert, with a fondness surpassed by none!

Don't look now, but I'm 'a wishin' for a free shoe lace for my Beatle boot.

Keep on shuckin'!

Affectionately,

Raffer Von Sigister

TRIO LEO - Musical Engagement

Rooms for Improvement - HOTEL HYJINX

The Bowhunter

The Bowhunter

by R. Lewis

Well then, it's been a long while since we've posted anything on our wonderful circuswater blogspot. We've truly missed the delightful communique with all of our darling, adoring fans. As you can see by the stunning acrylic painting featured above, we've not been wasting any time. This lovely study of Li'l Baby Bleaker, the sweetheart of CIRCUS 13 fame, took Mr. Lewis several weeks of heavy labor and several gallons of fine paint to complete. The actual size of this painting is about as large as a small building, or about as small as a large building. We're now in the process of building a building to store this precious masterpeice in. We're using organic materials such as the shedded eyelashes of rented cattle, red plastic and discarded tooth pics collected from the trash bins of local eateries by our polite, and obedient children. We may not be much, but we're all we ever talk about.

Affectionately,

Abram Ovicci

Big screen thrills - COBRA WOMAN

Universal, 1944

Directed by Robert Siodmak

The voluptuous Maria Montez is what this film is about. She was born Maria Africa Vidal de Santo Silas, which was a bit lengthy for a theater marque. In real life/death she even died in a sexy way by suffering a fatal heart attack in her bath tub at the age of 31. Actually I do love this movie better than her other films. Though I was disappointed to learn that Sabu was not the lovable chimp, but was in fact some lousy teenager named Karapur Mysore, and Nadja (Maria M.) didn't turn into a real cobra and go on a killing rampage. There is a 1955 film called Cult of the Cobra in which Faith Domergue had the ability to turn into an actual cobra, but Faith, in my opinion, isn't nearly as alluring Maria.

RL

Animal of the Month - THE WATER BEAR

Water Bear

Hysibius sp.

Water Bears, aka Tardigrades, are microscopic creatures that mostly live in wet grains of sand or on plants in fresh water. They're less than 0.05 inches long and eat plants. During dry seasons, water bears shrivel up and remain dormant until moisture returns. They can remain dormant for over one hundred years. It would be all too wonderful if they were the size of Grizzly Bears. It seems like large water bears would be fun to have around.

RL

My July Vacation - Bobby Pins

Front Desk Agent, Candy Bleach, explained that High Resolution film was used to photograph the images in the brochure.

Whatever charm the exterior lacked was completely forgotten once I checked into my luxurious suite. Please take note of the not 1, not 2, but 3 reading lamps!

After a leisurely 23 1/2 mile walking tour, which included the only mail box in 7 counties to honor race car driving legend Sterling Moss, I decided to make my way back to the hotel for a cool dip in the pool.

I wonder what all the poor slobs back home are doing right now?! Tee Hee!

Once again, the High Resolution film used to photograph the brochure cast a different impression of the swimming pool. I relaxed on the lawn for 3 hours until Candy Bleach's son, Klippy, was finished playing. At my request; he happily removed his toy boats and vamoosed to make room for yours truly. I could almost hear sea gulls screaming in the distance.

Upon the completion of 7 vigorous laps in the pool, I chatted with Mr. Tim, the Director of Food & Beverage and the eldest son of Candy Bleach, about tonight's bill of fare.

After dinner I boogied down to the Lavender Lounge to tip back a cold Fresca and catch the 3rd set of the fabulous Gosling Bros. These classy, siamese twins put on a high steppin' razzle-dazzle show that could rival some normal performers.

My toe is still tapping!

PEZZI CHICKI - Down Size

Front Desk - Cartoon NO. 2

SWIGGS THE CAT - Dead Worms

2 Minuttz UhPart - The Links

Harmony's Corner - Showdown

Little Baby Bleaker - Quote She Wrote #3

Her optimism is only surpassed by her pessimism 

Attack of the Werewolf Puppy

ATTACK OF THE WEREWOLF PUPPY

2003 TieDie Pictures

PRODUCER: Bonnie Lingo Jr.

DIRECTOR: Sid Pontiac Mittens

SCREENWRITER: Darvis De Perrosight

A family picnic turns into an afternoon of terror when a werewolf puppy is unleashed by the mad dentist who created him for a lark 'n a shake. No pant leg is left un-molested, no fire hydrant can escape and no food group is safe from the THE WEREWOLF PUPPY! A twist in the traditional legend has the werewolf puppy change into a regular puppy in the light of a full moon and then back into a werewolf puppy until the next rotation of the full moon cycle.

WITH: Glenn Cobra, Marcy Foils, Ken Trend and the Gosling Triplets - Dee, Dee Dee & Dee Dee Dee.

SPECIAL APPEARANCE BY: Lofty Bean as the confused parking lot attendant

MUSIC BY: Sir Chippy Hugo

 

Harmony's Corner - Migrating Ducks

SWIGGS THE CAT - 1 Glass Before Empty

Great Animals - Chihuahua

The CHIHUAHUA

The Techichi, a breed of dog indigenous to Central America, is ancestor to the Chihuahua which enjoys great popularity in the USA today. A favored pet, this dog was considered to be a religious necessity among ancient Toltec tribes and was credited with fighting off evil spirits.

Quite a big responsibility for a doggy that weighs in at 2 - 6 1/2 lbs at a height of 6 - 9 inches. I've always loved these little dogs and there's something about their faces (the short haired model) that reminds me of little Dwight David Eisenhowers, and I Like Ike!

RL

Because he's great - (Larry) Wild Man Fischer

(Larry) Wild Man Fischer

This is the Godfather of "outsider music"! A mentally un-stable street singer/song writer that Frank Zappa brought into the recording studio. At any expense, Larry's album An Evening With Wild Man Fischer is well worth seeking out. Zappa's lousy wife refuses to release the album to CD because Larry, allegedly, threw a jar at Moon Unit Zappa. I like Moon Unit, and wish that Larry had instead, allegedly, thrown the jar at Zappa's awful wife and, allegedly, beaned her or both of her useless sons with it. Might've knocked some sense into em. Regardless of an unfortunate turn of events, Larry Fischer is the real deal and should be hailed from distant shores, BECAUSE HE'S GREAT!

One Gorgeous Chick - Unkown

This fine looking model was on the cover of  The Ventures Knock Me Out! album. I wished and prayed that my parents would announce that we were moving to California, preferably near 1213 N. Highland  Avenue (the address for Mosrite guitars) & 1215 N. Highland Avenue (the address for The Ventures international fan club), Los Angeles. I just assumed that the album cover girl probably hung around there and possibly go-go danced in the lobby. Of course, by chance we'd meet and she'd be mysteriously drawn to me, take me surfing and to beach parties. Eventually, maybe in a few weeks, she'd marry me and I'd join the Ventures. That never happened. I blame my parents for staying in Minnesota, ruining my plans and stifling my swinging scene!

RL   

Harmony's Corner - Class Outing

TUCKY TUCK - The Weight