Thursday, October 27, 2005

Todd to attend NFL experience in Detroit

Barry Sanders Figures Debuts at Topps Card Show in Detroit as Super Bowl XL Exclusive

McFarlane Toys and Todd McFarlane himself will attend the Topps Card Show 2006 at the NFL Experience in Detroit, Mich. McFarlane Toys will be present throughout the event, which kicks off Wednesday, Feb. 1 and runs until Sunday, Feb. 5th. Todd's schedule has not yet been finalized. The event will be held at COBO Hall in Detroit. Hours for the show have not been set as of press release date.

The award-winning action figure company will be selling the exclusive McFarlane's Sports Picks figure, which has become a major draw for fans at events around the country. Since debuting at the 2003 Topps Super Bowl Show in San Diego, McFarlane's exclusives have been tremendously popular at every sporting event attended. This year's McFarlane's Sports Picks event exclusive is:

BARRY SANDERS, Detroit Lions, RB No. 20 in white jersey with silver pants.

Production is limited to 3,000 pieces. Additionally, due to the highly collectible nature of the product, McFarlane Toys will set a per-person limit, which has yet to be decided. Product availability is not guaranteed. The exclusives will be sold for $15 each. Cash and Visa are the only payment options at the show.

2005 marked the first year McFarlane Toys dove into the retired pool of players in the NFL, selecting Barry Sanders as the first Legends figure to be offered as an event exclusive.
"Barry is one of the greatest players to ever lace up a pair of football cleats," says McFarlane Toys CEO and founder Todd McFarlane. "Fans of the Lions and fans of football have an admiration for Barry, a player who carried himself with as much class on the field as he did off the field."

Here are more Pics of the sculp for this release:
>> SUPER BOWL XL: BARRY SANDERS I

I just order'd his Thanksgiving throwback variant from Toys R Us, (thats what they had listed, its probably the regular release - if it is; It's getting sent back). His reg version is around everywhere. If i can get a hold of this exclusive to add to my collection would be INSANE!! I know i'm not attending the superbowl, so i can expect to see these puppies on eBay for $35-50 soon after the event. There are quite a few other pieces i'd love to have before shooting for this. Altho i do have a few that i could probs trade to get this exclusive.
New Schedule for Upcoming Releases, First Half of 2006

The first half of 2006 will see the release of a massive variety of new McFarlane product. Fans of each of our lines will have an abundance of choices. Here's a six-month calendar of what's on tap. (Release dates are subject to change without notice.)

Check here for full release, i'll just touch the Sports Picks and Military series. The ones marked with * are keepers for me that will be added to my collection. I may turn this hobby into a business in my near future. Jay(JFrag) if you reading sometime in my near future i'll be hitting you up for a consult for a web site. Hitcatcher.com Its a fun hobby and amazing what a Collectible item like Tom Brady's no Helmet varaint that came out goes for $300+ on eBay. WOW. Glad i'm not a Patriots fan.

2005 Late Releases:
Rice/Sanders 2-Pack October 31

NFL FOOTBALL SERIES 12 - November 15th
  • LADAINIAN TOMLINSON 3
  • KEVIN MAWAE * - Surprise figure
  • BRETT FAVRE 3 * grabbing for Cheo for christmas
  • DONOVAN MCNABB 3 - Supposed to be the next No Helmet version
  • DREW BREES
  • MARVIN HARRISON 2
  • COREY DILLON
  • LAVAR ARRINGTON *

SPORTS
NHL LEGENDS 3 -- January 2006

  • Wayne Gretzky 6 (New York Rangers)
  • Don Cherry (Broadcaster)
  • Tony Esposito (Chicago Blackhawks)
  • Bobby Orr (Boston Bruins)
  • Marcel Dionne (Los Angeles Kings)
  • Pete Mahovlich (Montreal Canadiens)


NBA SERIES 10 -- February 2006


  • Steve Nash 2 (Phoenix Suns)
  • Tracy McGrady 3 (Houston Rockets)
  • LeBron James 3 (Cleveland Cavaliers)
  • Manu Ginobili (San Antonio Spurs)
  • Vince Carter 2 (New Jersey Nets)
  • Rashard Lewis (Seattle Supersonics)


COOPERSTOWN SERIES 3 -- March 2006

  • Roberto Clemente (Pittsburgh Pirates) *
  • Don Mattingly (New York Yankees) *
  • Carlton Fisk (Boston Red Sox)
  • Nolan Ryan 2 (California Angels)
  • Mickey Mantle (New York Yankees) *
  • Jackie Robinson (Brooklyn Dodgers)


NHL SERIES 12 -- April 2006
  • Sidney Crosby (Pittsburgh Penguins)
  • Chris Pronger (Edmonton Oilers)
  • Peter Forsberg 2 (Philadelphia Flyers)
  • Jeremy Roenick (Los Angeles Kings)
  • Nikolai Khabibulun (Chicago Blackhawks)
  • Paul Kariya 2 (Nashville Predators)

MLB 15 -- May 2006
  • Derrek Lee (Chicago Cubs)
  • Andruw Jones 2 (Atlanta Braves)
  • Roger Clemens 2 (Houston Astros)
  • Johan Santana (Minnesota Twins)
  • Miguel Cabrera (Florida Marlins)
  • Chad Cordero (Washington Nationals)

COOPERSTOWN COLLECTORS EDITION
  • Babe Ruth*


3-INCH MLB SERIES 4
  • Garret Anderson (Anaheim Angels)
  • Dontrelle Willis (Florida Marlins)
  • David Ortiz (Boston Red Sox)
  • Roy Oswalt (Houston Astros)
  • Mariano Rivera (New York Yankees) *
  • Miguel Tejada (Baltimore Orioles)
  • Andruw Jones (Atlanta Braves)
  • Jose Contreras (Chicago White Sox)
  • Carlos Beltran (New York Mets)
  • Johan Santana (Minnesota Twins)
  • Derek Jeter 2 (New York Yankees) *
  • Jason Varitek (Boston Red Sox)

NBA LEGENDS 2 -- June 2006
  • Oscar Robertson (Milwaukee Bucks)
  • Walt Frazier (New York Knicks)
  • Jerry West (Los Angeles Lakers)
  • Clyde Drexler (Portland Trailblazers)
  • Isiah Thomas (Detroit Pistons)
  • Magic Johnson (Los Angeles Lakers)


MLB 16 -- July 2006
  • Gary Sheffield (New York Yankees) *
  • Manny Ramirez 2 (Boston Red Sox)
  • Craig Biggio (Houston Astros)
  • Scott Podsednik (Chicago White Sox)
  • Jake Peavy (San Diego Padres)
  • Victor Martinez (Cleveland Indians) *


COOPERSTOWN COLLECTOR EDITION -- July 2006
  • Mickey Mantle *



MILITARY * getting them all.

McFARLANE'S MILITARY 3 -- April 2006
  • Army Ranger Sniper
  • Army Helicopter Crew Chief (female)
  • Army M60 Gunner
  • Air Force K-9 Unit
  • Marine RCT
  • Navy SEAL Boarding Unit

McFARLANE'S MILITARY REDEPLOYED 2

        Tuesday, October 25, 2005

        Washington Vs. Niners 23 Oct 2005,

        I finally uploaded the pictures. Added them to my flikr account, but couldnt get that hmtl tag thingie to post them here so this is the Link to the page. Washington won W 52 - 17. WOW, was a long ride home for my brother who is a Niners fan. I remember long flights home from Florida when C. Portis and Miami used to spank the Noles, year after year. Was great to see him and his family again and hang out at a Live NFL game. I'm supposed to go to the Giants game, but Clinton seems to go off in games i attend, hehe. I can get a chance to see some Giants and get my McFarlane's signed. That would roCk! f0-sh0!

        Hopefully i can get more decent pics and post them here next week.

        In gaming News, BattleField2 came out today. Was so busy traveling in NJ didnt get a chance to get it. Will be getting it tomorrow when i get off work.

        Squirrel ( my friend in Iraq ) incase your stopping by, god bless hommie and be safe. your short so be carefull and stay safe man. KIT.. Mel

        eM - OUT!!

        Thursday, October 20, 2005

        Seek Help from my NY Peeps.

        PEZzzz!!!! hook me up Honey!!!


        Can anyone in the NYC area do me a favOr. I like the Giants and want to know if you can get these for me. Please. pweetty Please. Let me know where to send $$ loot $$ to and its there!!!!

        Thanks in advance, a brazillion times.

        Mel
        Added 1 More Chase LB to the collection:

        Junior Seau Variant
        Miami Dolphins LB, No. 55
        McFarlane's Sports Pick
        NFL Football Series 9 Variant
        version: white jersey, green pants

        There is no Junior Seau in the regular 7 figure NFL Series 9 set. The Junior Seau figure is a Special 'Chase' figure.

        Picked it up for $7 at walmart today. It goes from $35-45's. Its a lil scratched on the clam shell. Was looking to add to my LB collection. Man at this rate i can have my Xbox360 and some if i keep coming across these Chase figures at these low prices, and flipping them. Have a buyer lined up.. SAWeet!

        Wednesday, October 19, 2005

        TIKI BARBER 2 McFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS

        NFL FOOTBALL SERIES 11
        Paint: original
        paintScale: 6-inch
        Format: action figure
        Packaging: clamshell

        Grabbed this puppy today. I now have the original and this variant in the white jersey. Outstanding. I actually grabbed 2, lets see what i can trade it for or sell off on eBay.
        Still looking for that lT variant.

        Tuesday, October 18, 2005

        Microsoft: 2 free ebooks on Visual Basic



        Click here eNjoy...






        eM ~ Out!
        Adobe® Photoshop® CS2
        the professional image-editing standard and leader of the Photoshop digital imaging line, delivers more of what you crave. Groundbreaking creative tools help you achieve extraordinary results. Unprecedented adaptability lets you custom-fit Photoshop to the way you work. And with more efficient editing, processing, and file handling, there's no slowing you down.


        My boss popped up at my cube and asked "you still dabble with grafix". I'm like um yeah... ( is she trying to hint at me doing it here at work). I havent fired up Photoshop up since i got back to work. I remember before you left you were looking into webmaster programs and designing web grafix. ah yeah, i kinda still tinker here and there.

        Welp not since i've been back that i made anything, but have been wanting to redo this blog site and get back in the groove of designing. I remember showing Wild Turkey some stuff i did while in Iraq and i posted some stuff here in my blog of things i did.

        When we order'd all that new equipment for the server racks and different sites, we got some software bundles. This one i think you may want and can have if you so choose to keep. On my desk she places Adobe® Photoshop® CS2. Wholy Fuck!!! are you serious? This program is like $600. Its yours, enjoy! OUTSTANDING!!! i've been using Photoshop 7.0 and needed to upgrade, but didnt want to learn or have to tinker with new tools. I'm all about learning this puppy. hehe... I have ideas for this blog i want to try out that i'm going to start out in 7.0 and maybe finish later in CS2.

        Monday, October 17, 2005

        Charles Woodson #2 Michigan University

        The Maze and Blue. GO BLUE!

        Charles Woodson, Michigan Defensive Back, Kick Returner, Wide Receiver 1995-1997, Heisman Trophy Winner 1997.

        1997: Even with everyone knowing all about him and hardly ever throwing his way, Woodson still picked off eight passes including a brilliant one handed grab against Michigan State which made every highlight reel. Want clutch? Along with the game-saving pick against Ohio State, he killed a drive in the Rose Bowl intercepting Ryan Leaf in the end zone. While QB Brian Griese had a magnificent season and the defense was great as a whole, without Woodson the Wolverines wouldn't have won the national title

        This is a custom figure i orderd for my brother from drjwtexas for Christmas. This is based off his interception against Michigan St. It's not the McFarlane's he used to collecting, but i'm sure he move pieces off his collectors shelf for this piece. After the holiday season i'll be getting a Deion Sanders Florida State custom.
        Sunday, Digital Life in NYC.

        Grabbed MP3 player, jacket and keys off to NYC i go.

        [Music Selection]
        David_Banner-Certified
        DJ_Clue_-_Fidel_Cashflow
        Don_Omar-Los_Bandoleros
        Jin-Presents_The_Emcees_Properganda
        Twista-The_Day_After
        Chamillionaire - Chamillitary
        DJ Smallz - Southern Smoke 17


        Jumped on 295 headed north to train station, haulin ass as ram2600 called and said he was already there. FluX! i have to go to the job and print out the stupid admission ticket. (for got to on friday - doh!). there are 3 locations State Troopers sit at on this highway and me knowing better just zipped right on by one and low and behold... there was one there. DAYUM.. Busted! as i looked down i was doing a lil under a 100mph. Holy Fuck! i aint talking my way outta this one. I just pull right over, why make him chase me further pissing him off. I await the trooper with documents in hand.

        Cop: CAn i..
        Me: here they are.
        Cop: Where you off to?
        Me: on cue i answer, i work for the state of NJ and we had servers go down. I got called into work. I knew i was travling way to fast..
        Cop: 92
        Me: gulp, yeah too fast.
        Cop: what department you work for?
        Me: Dept of Human Services.
        Cop: whats your record like?
        Me: OUTSTANDING, No points what so ever!
        Cop: i'll be right back... taking my documents with him.
        Me: Flux, i'm going to have points now. dag blamit! i should've know better, there is allways a friggin state trooper there. The the lil brown lie, hehe, i'm getting a ticket.
        Cop: comes back take it easy.. have a nice day.
        Me: WOW, no ticket. Wholy fuck! i wanna shit myself, eewww! j/k! that rocKs...

        i got off again. Pays to work for the state and if speeding get pulled over by a state trooper. Whew! i travled 50mph the rest of the way, like a punk.... :)

        After a train ride i make it to the convention center... it was great to see ram again and to meet more XBLF's PEZ and Capt Crash and PEZ's nintendog ( didnt poop or pee not one time while inside and was well behaved around others).
        that pic you took cAPT- OUTSTANDING!!!! hehe... good times. see it here.

        HP area had some kickazs big screens. Had me hooked there for a lil bit. i have 2 (not HPs) but the giants were playing the cowgirls. Gadgets - Friends and football SAWeet! yeah i know Giants lost. :p

        X360 demos rocked. wish there was a playable X360 tho. they would have to had atleast a gazillion of them for me to get a shot. There were like 1 gazillion people chillin on the couches watching the demo's.

        XM had a booth and i was able to check out docking stations they are coming out with for the xm2go.. nice gift for the wifey.

        Gametap.com was kool.. kool classics.

        2kgames had a booth and i was able to get the soundtrack for NBA2k. Mostly hip hop, and if interested i can rip it and pass i t along to whom ever wants it. and got a kool sticker that lil SAW claimed and stuck to his note book.

        CD featured:
        Redman
        The Roots
        Common
        Ghostface
        Little Brother
        lackalicious
        Aceyalone
        Lyrics Born
        Hieroglyphics
        RJD2
        Aesop Rock
        Skills
        Jean Grae & Zion1

        There were alot of PC gaming tourneys... SAW cant do PC games, but it was funny... ( ahh hahaha.. funny ) to watch the turds get mad at each other while gaming. One thing i pickd up on was that all the teams were pretty much seperated, but they yelled out commands so the other team could here. Why not have whom ever was in charge just stand behind everyone and be the boss and be able to look at everyones screens and have a better sense of command and control of troops. See PEZ like i talked about military games at digi lyf and taking it too far.. hehe.. Just wish whom ever makes Military shooters would take EAs moto.. If its in the game Its in the game. I look forward to America's Army.

        iPOD gadgets were every where. got a kool lanyard from one stand.

        All in all was a fun trip and most of all meeting XBLFs was a great plus. you all rock and look forward to the next event we can all get together. Philly Classic is coming up.

        Sunday, October 16, 2005

        This weekend in Sports:

        Blah!!! Last week my Yankees were sent home packing in the MLB playoffs, and yesterday Florida State suffer'd thier first lost. It had to be another ACC team as well, knocking them to #2 in the ACC, crap! not sure how since BC is #1 and we beat them.

        Seminoles lost to Virgina University 26-21. Last time they took a loss (after having an undefeated start 5-0) like that was to Virginia back in 1995. Back then someone i root for now and just got his McFarlane Sports Pick Figure ran all over FSU. Tiki Barber. I had that feeling when i watched a few other undefeated's take losses earlier that day as well as the teams all my friends like were getting romped. Welp my Bro's college team did well as they knocked off Penn State, Michigan. ahh that reminds me, i got to call that guy making my custom collectible of Charles Woodson for my brothers Christmas gift. back on topic, the Noles are 5-1 now. :(

        Giants Fall to Cowboys in OT, 16-13 After a late fourth-quarter rally that tied the game, the Giants fell to the Cowboys, 16-13, in overtime. TE Jeremy Shockey (24yd rec) and K Jay Feely (50,445yd FGs) scored for the Giants.

        Didn't watch too much of the game tho. As i got on the train in NY coming back from Digitalife (i'll blog about in a few)the train dood anounced the Giants lost in Overtime 16-13. Which leads to my Fantasy team not getting to many points as i had Eli in and i think he threw that 1 solo TD. Doesnt look good in points. Now were 3-2 and now 0-1 in our division. :( It wont be till another 2 weeks before we can get a win in our div as we play Denver next week, then Washington. I'll be at that game if all works out well. Giants v Washington 30th Oct in the meadowlands. SAWeet!

        Hope everyone's weekend went well and it was a good and safe one. Wild Turkeys i miss you all and holla at me when you get a chance. (oOoo get one of these today??) Squirrel havent heard from you man, call me or write and let me know how you are doing. I know Iraq sucks and you'll be home in a few months.

        eM~ OUT (aka Cocoa, Melencio, Waterhead and last but not least DETARD!!!)

        Friday, October 14, 2005

        Frustrated Collector...



        LAWRENCE TAYLOR





        He was released as part of NFL Legends series 1 along with:
        • BARRY SANDERS
        • JOHN ELWAY
        • JOHNNY UNITAS
        • FRANCO HARRIS
        • TROY AIKMAN

        I ordered it back in August from Toys R Us, knowing it wouldn't be released till now in October. In my weekly hunts checking for other collectibles at Toys R Us and Kay Bee Toys I noticed that the NFL Legends series has been released. I was like kool, noiw I can get my LT. So I go tback online to check the status of my order and I see that i have the LT with the White jersy(a variant) which triples the price upon me getting it. w0000-hoooo, but I also see in red No longer available!... Hold up! wtf! i didnt even get mine yet and its not even shipped either. Every where i have check'd there after i have not seen the LT collectible in this series. All the ones i can careless to have i find in the 3 surrounding Toys R Us's in my area.

        I went online last nite to check a few other sites i know carry the collectibles and notice that they want $50 dollars for the regular blue jersey one or they are SOLD OUT!! My plea to my readers if you happen to come across this, if you have started ( Christmas shopping ) like i have; come across a LT in the your area Toys R Us or KayBee Toys and pick it up for me i'll trade (if a XBLF or XNC or GTDB member or Xbox Live in gerneral) a Xbox 360 game of choice for it. Anybody else i'll figure something out after confirmation you found it. Now i can get it on eBay at a stupid high price, I'll resort to the Toy stores first. Then after Christmass if i'm really desperate for it, i 'll go the eBay route.

        I'm going to NYC this weekend, maybe i can get PEZinvaders to take me to a Toys R Us in the city. Stay tuned, later today i'm doing another flash back friday picture from Iraq. Thanks in Advance for anyone who'll happen to help a Gunner out!
        Mariano Rivera

        Mariano Rivera wins 2005 "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award"

        from MLB.com
        Award recognizes the most outstanding relief pitcher of the season Mariano Rivera of the New York Yankees has been named the inaugural recipient of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award" as the result of fan balloting on MLB.com, it was announced today. Throughout the voting process, Major League Baseball fans cast nearly 125,000 votes for the award on the official Web site of Major League Baseball.

        This season, Rivera, who received 39,964 votes, accounting for 33 percent of the overall vote, helped the Yankees win their eighth consecutive AL East division title by saving 43 games in 47 opportunities. He finished with a 1.38 ERA, striking out 80 batters over 78.1 innings pitched while only allowing 50 hits. After he blew his second save of the season in early April, the right-hander went on to convert 31 consecutive save opportunities from April 9 through August 11. His 43 saves tied him for fourth overall in the Majors for the season.

        Rivera's 379 saves are the most ever in the American League and puts him fifth on the all-time list. A member of four World Series champion teams with the Yankees, the 1999 World Series MVP has recorded 33 saves in October which is the highest in postseason history. The seven-time All-Star has led the AL in saves in three different seasons including 1999, 2001 and 2004.
        In recognition of this honor, DHL will donate $5,000 to a local chapter of Boys & Girls Clubs of America, the official charity of Major League Baseball, in Mariano Rivera's name. In addition, Rivera will be recognized in a special advertisement appearing tomorrow, October 14, in USA Today.

        To create the ballot, an initial list of 15 relievers that had outstanding seasons was compiled by the editorial board of MLB.com. The 10 finalists were chosen from this list of nominees by a special Major League Baseball "yellow-ribbon" panel that consists of Hall of Fame pitcher Dennis Eckersley; Darryl Hamilton, former Major League outfielder and MLB Radio Host; Jerome Holtzman, the official MLB Historian and a member of the writer's wing of the Hall of Fame; Rick Sutcliffe, 1984 NL Cy Young Award winner, ESPN and MLB International broadcaster; and Bob Watson, Vice President, On-Field Operations, Major League Baseball.

        Throughout the 2005 season, this "yellow-ribbon" panel selected the relief pitcher who gave each month's most dominant performance for his respective Major League Baseball Club. The 2005 winners of the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Month Award" include Jose Mesa (April), Trevor Hoffman (May), Chad Cordero (June), Brad Lidge (July), Todd Jones (August) and Ryan Dempster (September).

        To further engage fans in the selection process, DHL introduced an online sweepstakes in conjunction with the "DHL Presents the Major League Baseball Delivery Man of the Year Award." As part of the program, DHL will award one lucky fan with a trip for two to game four of the 2005 World Series.

        OUTSTANDING!!

        Wednesday, October 12, 2005

        OUTSTANDING!!!
        McFARLANE'S MILITARY REDEPLOYED




        MARINE CORPS RECON SNIPER


        Was supposed to be released in November, but i walk into Toys R Us today and see them. Wholy Effff! i had to restrain from not getting the whole collcetion, I settled for the Sniper. No heavy gunners in this collection. This sniper i like the most of the six being released.

        Others include:
        ARMY RANGER
        NAVY SEAL
        MARINE CORPS RECON SNIPER
        MARINE CORPS RECON
        ARMY DESERT INFANTRY
        AIR FORCE SPECIAL OPERATIONS COMMAND, CCT

        So if you want to be nice and get me something for christmas. Any of the other 5 would be just fine.

        Tuesday, October 11, 2005

        Got an email from my friend CJ...

        To My Friend, Mel

        Today is the international day for the mentally disabled. I thought i'd send an encouraging message to mamentally retarded friend-Coco. Just thought I'd let your retarded ass know I don't mind being friends with you. I don't care if you lick windows (Sand was everywhere i couldnt see) or even if you wear a football helmet to work (I had to wear that Kevlar backwards.. sometimes.., right wild turkey!). It doesn't bother me that you wear your underwear on the outside of your pants (power was out and i couldnt see in the dark, they were clean tho!). All I ask is that when we go to the club, you drive so we can park up front (we be clubbin). You hang in there because you are doing great! You are special, so keep trying! Have a great day!

        Your friend Always, CJ

        You rock CJ, miss you hommie... Water Head
















        Cj if your not going to eat that can i have it?

        Sunday, October 09, 2005

        My former boss.... WOW!!

        Donald Rumsfeld is giving the president his daily briefing. He concludes by saying: "Yesterday, 3 Brazilian soldiers were killed in an accident."

        "OH NO!" the President exclaims. "That's terrible!"

        His staff sits stunned at this display of emotion, nervously watching as the President sits, head in hands.

        Finally, the President looks up and asks..........''How many is a Brazillion?"

        Saturday, October 08, 2005

        Sabado en Grande...

        Today sucked as it rained all day long. I did some in house maintenance that was much needed. WOW, just watched a trailer for Jarhead starring Jamie Fox. It had Kanye West's "Jesus Walks" sog playing in the backround. Man it got me all teary eyed and gave me a warm and fuzzy. I miss what i did as a soldier. As much as i love being home with my family and out of harms way i feel empty not being in the thick of it with my troops. I get like that cause for them i'll lay it on the line, take that ound if i had to for any of them. I recently got out and i know in thier near future some will be assphault pounding in Iraq again and i'll be here, not sleeping a wink till they get back. IT sux Ass.

        That threw me off topic fo-real. K, back on track.. FSU rocked the house today beating Wake Forest. Ah yeah, back to the heavy rain. Welp my basement floods a bit and i had to take the shop vack to lake Melencio in my basement. I was down there all day cleaning up my military crap i just threw all over the place when i got back and organizing my Mc Farlane collection. Whew i have alot of them.

        Recent additions are Mike Musina (yankees version) , Randy Johnson (yankees version), Ivan Rodriguez (rangers version), and a bonus i cant reveal at the moment. Just hung and organized my Military series 1 and McFARLANE’S SPORTS PICKS: MLB BASEBALL SERIES 1. When i get my digi cam back i'll et a full picture of my collection.

        I added a few sites to my Ammo Links list:
        vitaminB's Xbox live video site with captures of games on Live.
        Gamertag.com where i'm an All Star at, and you can leave feedback and find other gamers.
        My Amazon wish list where i do alot of shopping, plus if you want to surprise me with a gift you can look and see what i like. :) christmas is coming got to plug that site, hehe. Also you can add me to your friends list there if you have an account.
        My 1Up.com page where i'm going to now review and blog about Xbox Games and Live experiences.

        Hope everyones weekend went well, mine was rained out like the Yankees game today. Going to watch Full Metal Alchemist Movie and then get on Live later in the evening if your on shoot me an invite. HeadGamer has a few new maps to DL for Far Cry Instincs. His map Ft. HizzleGizzle was revamped. I look forward ot getting the newer version.

        eM~ OUT!

        Friday, October 07, 2005

        Flash Back Friday

        All is good, its friday and i'm OFF from work. Have 4 day weekend. Thank you Cheo! my lil man is off from school and no baby sitter left me home watching him. OUTSTANDING!!! Not complaining not one bit. This week in TV shows was decent. Watched "Surface" and "Commander and Chief". "Surface" again left me awaiting next weeks episode and waiting to get a full view of the crazy monster. Still frustrating as they are draggin along this mysterious monster from the deep. "Commander and Cheif " was wifey time and i really wasnt paying attention to it. I know she's trying to find a Vice President, and she speakes like a good stiff one gave her lock jaw. She rocked as Charlie Baltimore tho. Ohh i did watch "Over There", for a hot second. Can go thru complaining about the crap they do that really cant happen so i cant stomach it to past the first few scene's. Wild Turkey I missed "Alias", so u cant spoil it for me. No TiVo so i'm going to have to down load that episode soemehow... aarrgghh! I had a fanancial advisor over and he was longer than anticipated.

        Flash back friday brings me to post this picture taken by Short Round on the outskirts of An Najaf. It was our first run on this mission last november the day before Thanksgiving. We just got back off R&R, didnt get a chance to unpack or get back into the routine of being back in country, when we got a knock on our doors to head back out. I knew we had a mission on Thanksgiving, they just moved it up 24hours. We had 2 hours to get together this convoy which usually takes about 10hrs of preperation. We were out the gate in 2 hours from the time we got the call. OUTSTANDING!!!! Wild Turkey Infatranz once again sets the standard. It was great to get out of Al Taquddum to some fine Thanksgiving dinner down a Cedar II. Only drawback to this whole mission i got sick. Wonder who the culprit was....

        The weekend i s here and once again FOOTBALL!!!

        Fantasy Leagues:
        XBLF - EA Sports (Wild Turkey Infatranz) 3-1
        SJFL - ESPN (SAWDAWGz) 2-2
        Gameday Ritual (Wild Turkey Infatranz) 3-1

        College:
        Florida St. 4-0 @ Wake Forest 12 noon

        Pro:
        Giants 3-1 * bye *

        Wednesday, October 05, 2005

        Digital Life


        DigitalLife is the only consumer technology event showcasing the latest in all things digital. Hosted in the largest convention center in NYC, DigitalLife will transform the Jacob Javits Center into a digital playground for THREE straight days! So, come check it out — and bring your family, friends, and co-workers. October 14-16 @ Javist Convention Center, New York City.

        Xbox360 will have a booth there, I signed up and will be there. Probs on Saturday. If you are headed up and want to hang out let me know. I can do Sunday as well, talked to rammy2600 and he'll be up Sunday.