Howloween

They later enjoyed sitting on the landing and greeting all the Trick-or-Treaters.

Rovers In Disguise

The pups getting into the spirit.

Premature eJack-O-Lantern

Halloween approaches.

The Scene

Who makes the best of different dishes debated.

Miles

Brian has left the building.

Abandoning The Titanic

Left work early to avoid the impending insanity that is downtown on a Monday Night Football home game.

Noble Pursuits

Back in the warm surrounds of books and coffee on the hunt for Aldous Huxley. Sure we could get them online, and probably cheaper there, but nothing ever beats the special aura of a bookstore.

It's Like National Treasure, Without All The Adventure

Did you know George Washington illegally started the French Indian War? You do now.

Bridge To Somewhere

A new bridge over our tiny creek along the dog walking path.

Cats Make Blogs Wicked Awesome

A rare Mango visit. He comes around a lot less now that we have two crazy mutts in the house.

The Scene

Poor, poor rich guy paid millions to play a game.

Stuff

An abacus, a guitar pick, an extracted mouse wheel, and an RJ-45 cap. This is what you take a picture of to kill time at 8:20pm when waiting for the paper to be finished.

The View

Unless you're the lead dog, it's always the same.

Spooky Fuzz

Attending Sheriff Hall's Halloween party.

Trickett Trip

Getting the Honda serviced at the home of Woody and Louis.

Hanging My Chads

Waiting in line to vote. In front of us (seen here in the blue jacket), a little old lady who declared there hasn't been a candidate worth voting for since Harry Truman, but she still votes so she can claim the right to complain about it. Behind us a gentleman who declared he wouldn't vote for Obama, because he won't vote for anyone born in Swahili. Neither would I buddy, but in my case maybe it's because Swahili is a language, not a country. Guess he's on board the Ignorance Express. Mari directed him to fact checker online, to which a woman replied "How can you trust that?". She answered because it's a non partisan site with no agenda other than to tell the truth. The reply to that "Yeah, well anyone can type anything into a computer." We gave up, and fell back on the smile and nod.

Hang Up

Another excellent Best Of party. Of the three I've been to this was my personal favorite. The place was packed, but it didn't feel claustrophobic. There were many bars so the lines didn't get ridiculous as in previous years. And taking a break from the noise to enter the gallery (where pictures are not allowed) to walk through an exhibit of Rodin sculptures was amazing.

Cover Up

Get your picture taken with a giant backdrop of this year's cover.

Dress Up

There were pedestals with models on them showcasing various designers.

Eat Up

One of the two "winner" rooms, where the winners showcase their wares. 95% of it being food, but a few places like Publix handed out grocery bags and other stuff instead.

Look Up

Other hall shot, just because I like the architecture.

Walk Up

One of the two long halls connecting the two rooms with the food in them, as well as the outside area. This really created a nice flow and lots of movement and space, unlike the Country Music Hall of Fame where everyone was basically crammed into one big room.

Read Up

... and the winner boards on the other.

Tuned Up

With live band on one side...

Lit Up

The outside gathering area.

Best Of Bash

The grand entrance to last night's party.

The Scene

Best of Nashville 2008. Our biggest issue in both size and revenue, ever. Not bad in a down economy. Also, IMHO, one of the best looking editions we've done inside and out. On to the party!

Whedon's Favorite

Only in the South. Best Of's official booze this year, Firefly sweet tea flavored vodka.

A Frist Full Of Art

This year's theme is "Masterpieces" and will be held at the Frist Center for Art.

Golden Ticket

"Best of" invites were given out today.

Guard Duty

Not much to report this weekend. Spent most of it guarding our signs.

Sporking Goods

Our official Iron Fork trophy arrived recently. This is what the winner will receive upon winning the competition. Much like the Stanley Cup it's the kind that will be passed from winner to winner.

Yes We Can

...Put up more signs. And yes we will.

(No) Signs Of Change

This is my front yard. Notice anything different? Maybe the fact someone swiped our Obama signs. We won't be silenced, we're heading to the local Obama HQ and buying a bunch more so we can replace them as often as we need to until election day.

The Scene

Southern Festival of Books.

Debate Two

Both stood their ground, no major mistakes. So Obama won by proxy as it's McFail that needs to make up some serious ground. One interesting note (to me at least) was McFail left almost immediately, while Barack and Michelle stayed and took picture after picture with members of the audience. At first I though they were just being biased towards Obama because he was all they were showing on TV, but then they panned out and.....no McCain.

Better Than Newhart

A trip to Ben and Jerry's for an afternoon treat.

Shellhead

It came in a nifty clamshell helmet, two DVD holder.

Stark Entertainment

We bought Iron Man today.

Empire Strikes Back

Carpet fixed (reference "Gnawing Issues" in August.)

Escaping The Inferno

So it took me almost a month but I got through it. Admittedly near the end I just cheated and read the translator's summary of each canto. It was either that or let my brain explode (you can only take so many obscure allusions to moderately known Florentine artists and politicians that you have to Wikipedia before you realize life's too short.) Anyway, something I always wanted to read and I did, so check that off the list and on to the next.

Debating Vices

VP Debate. Biden was solid, but unfortunately Sarah "Fargo" Palin didn't make any major mistakes. I thought it was close, so I was pleasantly surprised when polls showed Biden the winner by an average of a 2 -1 margin. I expected Palin the get the pity vote, as all she had to do was remember her name to improve on disastrous past performances.

The Scene

Apparently if you're a woman, no matter what is wrong with you, it's caused by the same demon. And all you need to do is pray. Or is that prey?