Tid bits and bits of tid

Nugget Norm, a real life miner at Calico (see his picture in the previous entry), told a funny true story to us while we stood around in front of our stage waiting for the Sheriffs to per-walk the two teens who assaulted and battered another teen (see previous entry). Being a Ghost Haunt event Nugget painted is face white (at least the non-whiskered parts) and was sitting on a bench. While he sat staring off into nothing (he was just resting and daydreaming), a visitor to the Ghost Town must have thought he was a manikin (there were many ghostly ghoul manikin and the like around the town) because without a word to Nugget she sat in his lap, "not noticing the soft lap", he said. Realizing she didn't know he was real he got the idea to take his arms (currently out-stretched to his left and right along the top back of the bench) and slowly bring them around the unsuspecting sitter, much like a robot arms would do- never actually touching her. He got two reactions from her (it was a woman): one reaction he expected, the other he didn't. She screamed and jumped up....that was expected. While screaming and just before standing she peed- unexpected. Two people learned a lesson...one not to sit on a manikin without checking to see if it is indeed a manikin; the other learned not to let anyone think he is a manikin.





I have noticed over the years that I have grown to be a bit politically incorrect in my show. I slip in little jabs and pokes at the insane politics of our day. Neither a Republican nor Democrat I have the freedom to see a lot of the squabble from outside. I have a couple of thoughts for all you out there just for fun: Do you realize that both major candidates are from the lowest rated congress (Senate) in the history of the US? If we are to judge each candidate by the roads of their state (Since they as Senators are supposed to get money to keep those roads maintained) then drive Illinois highways and Arizona Highways....Arizona highways are smooth...Illinois highways are the worst in the country next to Hwy 80 near Truckee, CA. How can either candidate say they can bring change...one has been in the Senate for decades, one comes from the infamous Chicago Political machine and has been in politics for 25 years. Both are millionaires...yeah they understand us (not). Let's face it most people are issues people and are siding with the candidate that reflects their view on their issue closest. Both men hare espousing socialist ideas but the Rep is espousing a little less, while the Dem seems ready to move a bust of Marx into the White house. In case any of you like the socialism idea I want to ask you one question...can you name a country where socialism broguth anything but ecconomic collapse? National security is easy...the Rep is the choice. I have read many articles and seen many news pieces....the terrorists are hoping for the Dem...that says volumes. The economy is a tough one. Neither one seems on the right track. What experience or what good idea has either man had? In the end remember this ...... Almost every president elected has NOT kept their promises from the campaign trail..... They WILL SAY ANYTHING to be elected!


OK, I have ranted about politics.








Alrighty then....





You know how thoughts rattle around in your head until the rattling gets so loud and you just need to say something sometimes.....well that was what just happened.








Some people ask what goes on between bookings on the home front. I have mentioned some of the things in previous entries, but I thought I would give you a more complete picture. Take today for example. On the business end today I have to prepare and mail about 100 postcards to potential clients, I have a couple of contracts to put in the computer and mail, I have to check the website for updates and a couple of phone calls to clients to return. In other words, I am a marketing and advertising guy, a sales guy, a demi-lawyer, a secretary (filing too), and more. I also have to prepare the props that need prepping for the trip back to Calico this Thursday. I have household things too. I drop Victor Jr off to school, the princess' to the grand parents house, the wife to and from the dentist, mow the lawn and pull a weed or two. I also have to clean Bobbi the wonder Cockatoo's cage. The costumes need to be cleaned and checked and the kids all need to be picked up today. All of a sudden the show business life sounds a lot like any other persons life. I do have to admit between gigs when the honey-dos and office work are done or if i just don't feel like doing them I have more free time than the average dad. But I make up for it when the tour schedule goes crazy during the spring through autumn.





See I told you ...tid bits and bits of tid.

Notice the dynamite in Nugget's hand. Nugget had a great idea that we quickly discovered was a bad idea. He thought it would be cool to whip the fuse out of the dynamite. I thought it was cool. We learned something about fuses on that day. Miles Whipped out the fuse, it fell to the ground where it (still lit) spun around and around like a small 4th of July fire-work. Then, when the fuse burned down small enough that it's weight was right, it flew off into a tree like a bottle rocket (albeit a tiny rocket). Luckily it burned out before it hit any flammable part of the tree.

I actually was thinking it would be a good thing to add to the show until I realized the fuse could fly into a drape, curtain, bail of hay or somewhere flammable so that thought is now gone!



In the words of Paul Simoni a friend of mine from my High School days until today (even though he is now is Heaven no thanks to cancer) Thank you, I love you and God Bless you!



Remember the secret to true success is to Love God with all you heart, all your soul, all your body and all your mind!