You might be asking yourself,”Where did the Legendary Community of Floyd go?  or maybe,”There was a forum?, or maybe still,”How am I suppose to find good links to porn and prescription drugs?”.  You see, over the last couple of days our forums were over run with spam galore.  Ugh.  And since we have not been big into the forum world, we are closing them for now.  This may not be a permanent closure but at least for the time being.  Hold back the tears and take a big breath, you can still post all you like in the comment section of the blog and the comic.  And we’d still love to hear from you.

What do you think? Do you prefer comments or forums?  Turkey or chicken? Marianne or Ginger? Transformers 1 or transformers 2? Chocolate or vanilla ice cream? Tango or Cash?  Drip or espresso? Coffee or tea?

See this is just as good as a dumb old forum!

the Legendary Boys of Floyd

We are fortunate enough to live in the great state of denial Washington.  We have one of the largest ferry fleets in the world.

And since September 11th 2001 the safety and security of those who travel on these fine vessels has become of the upmost importance.  As a ferry frequenter, I find this increased level to add a sense of entitlement to my journey.  You see we had an escort the other day.  A Coast Guard escort.  And as I watched the tiny vessel speed along side the ferry I couldn’t help but wish that it was me riding on the bow gripping the forward mounted .50 caliber machine gun.

Really now, who wouldn’t want to do a little annoyance elimination on the commute to and from work.  Think of the stress you could relieve.  All your post work frustration taken out on a poor unsuspecting floating piece of debris, or salmon eating sea lion, or overly aggressive fisherman, or maybe some kid leaning a little too far over the railing of the ferry.  When you command a gun like that I’m pretty sure you are legally allowed to shoot anything you want… anything. I mean it.

I really don’t like talking politics. All though we have in the past.  You see, you either are talking to someone that already agrees with you and turns in to nothing more than a glorified yes man, or you end up in a heated discussion with your doppelgänger about your end of life medical treatment, and you and I both know that there’s no winning that scenario.

I know, so now you’re saying to yourself, what are my options then,  If I can’t yell at my neighbor about his poor political choices then what can I do?  Well I’m glad you asked!  You could always join your favorite political action committee, volunteer for a local representative, you could make annoying phone calls to me while I’m trying to eat dinner, maybe even go door to door and harass me up close and in person about all sorts of issues and policies you think need changed, or you could do this…..

I was traveling in Seattle just the other day, driving past the University of Washington, when I spotted this and thought what a great way to remain politically active all while maintaining a non-partisanship.  These guys must be political majors to be so deep in the understanding of how each sign relates to the other.  The placement of these signs in uncanny.  If only you’d been there to enjoy this the way that I had.  I think I might be politically charged enough to last ’til next November.

Been practicing my digital painting, did a nice piece of line art and proceeded to paint it in photoshop. I am still working it, trying to figure out the best way finish it. Originally it was Buffy the Slayer, but I don’t recall her being quite so angry, even after she died the third time.

A little Halloween scare for you.

Eric Williamson, of Springfield, Va, just wanted a cup of coffee to start his day…straight out of bed…with out getting dressed.  I know, you’re thinking ‘WHAT?! That’s what I do.’  Yeah, me too.  Is there anything better than a fresh cup al fresca?  Well, as the story goes ol’ eric was sippin’ on his morning brew strutting through the house completely oblivious to the mom and son outside his big front window.  So the long and short of it is that he is now in trouble as a suspected perv.  He allegedly was putting on a little morning Americana Drip Display and showing the viewing audience the full monty.  After reading the story here, it’s hard to see the truth.  Is Eric guilty of enjoying a cup of joe the way God intended? or Should the in home streaker be slammed behind bars for serving up one hot and steamy latte for the whole neighborhood?

Maybe next time our coffee lovin’ buddy will add curtains to his cup with his cream and sugar.  What are your thoughts?

When I first started watching this video I thought, low quality boring.. blah blah blah.  But about half way through it I became a convert.  My buddy Gregg is searching for a cheesy bat suit, so watch out we may find you on all hallows eve. BOO!

My nephew is currently in the hospital after undergoing a bit a brain surgery. And here at the Legendary Boys of Floyd, we are supporting him the best way we can. With humor. Of course we are probably the geekiest part of our family and this little gesture my not ring true with most of them. I mean Captain America! Come on, his movie doesn’t even come out for another couple of years. But I will use my powers of geek to convert all those susceptible to my sway. Ooh, that sounds a lot like a red headed bad guy. MWUH HA HA HA.

Anyways… Hunter, we are thinking of you and proudly displaying our grey band in honor!

I have been playing around with some different art styles and rendering techniques, and I decided who better to share this with than my friends. Here is my take the whole Indiana Jones thingy. I like the way it turned out, it’s fun, and pretty. I am going to try and start doing some regular sketchbook dumping. I burn through books pretty darn quick (BIG fan of Moleskins) and I have some pretty cool gems in them.

Keep drinking. This caffeine ain’t gonna mainline itself.

Tim

Sidewiki was introduced to us through an email from Susan Taing, the Product Marketing Manager at Google. We don’t normally receive emails from the higher ups at Google, so let’s say we were a bit skeptical as to the validity behind the email. That and they wanted us to help them introduce a new product. wuh? Yeah, the Boys of Floyd kinda rock.

We had no idea what to expect, we couldn’t find any clues on the intertubes. Today it was revealed. A FedEx package containing a book, a book of poems to be exact. Again I say, wuh? This book contained a bookmark leading me to Google SideWiki.

This Wiki seems to be a sidebar that you open up through your browser (IE or Firefox only) and lets you post comment and read comments of others of the Wiki fold. The Google SideWiki runs independently of the web site you are looking at, not sure there is a way to block it from the hosting point of view, and I am not sure I like it. It could be the next sliced bread, but since I use Safari to do my browsing and am not much of a “toolbar” kinda guy I think I’ll stick to my hot pockets. Thoughts? Anyone a google toolbar fanatic? I’m curious, curious enough to enjoy another hot pocket.

That’s Right! T’day be International Talk Like a Pirate day!  ’n th’ Legendary Boys o’ Floyd are here t’ celebrate it wit’ ye.  We promise t’ spend our whole day confusin’ scallywags wit’ kin pirate speak ‘n animalistic noises only th’ mother o’ a pirate could truly love ‘n appreciate.

I suggest that ye head o’er t’ some o’ th’ links I ‘ave provided t’ be sure ye get yer pirate on today. We’d hate t’ see ye out thar flounderin’ around wonderin’ if ’tis how we natter or when am I suppose t’ growl? That would be totally embarrassin’  , reckon about wha’ a fool ye’ll look if ye natter normal ‘n everyone else be all piratey. Talk about bein’ left out in th’ crowd. I know I’d laugh at ye, but I’d laugh like a pirate. Har Har Har.

So here’s those links. First up be ye ol’ Official International Talk Like a Pirate Day site.  Here ye will find a load o’ booty on th’ day along wit’ some how t’’s, games ‘n fun stuff. Next I was able t’ find a Flickr photo stream o’ past natter like a pirate days, jus’ incase ye needs some inspiration fer yer attire fer th’ day. ‘n lastly, how could we nah include th’ Official International Talk Like a Pirate Day Facebook Page. Join th’ some 21,000 other scallywags partyin’ wit’ ye!

‘n how could we nah include an app or two. Ye know thar has t’ be an app fer that! ‘n thar be. Thar’s iSwear Pirates Curse, an insult generator. This would be good fer th’ next fight ye wants t’ start. Thar’s also, fer ye who may be needin’ help natterin’ like th’ cap’n, th’ Pirate Glossary. If ye find yourself at a lack o’ words.

YARR! ’tis goin’ t’ be a marvelous time!

Grab some ale and your wench and plunder booty all day long.  Go on, get yer Pirate on!

Do ye got a wee Cap’n Pirate in ye?