Mike is a Mormon. He usually annoys me to the point of near stroke but this election cycle he was more anti-Trump than I was and that was weird. I felt strange being on the same side of an issue as Mike as he generally has all the worst beliefs that punish the poor, the handicapped, the minorities and the immigrants. He's an equal opportunity hater. But he is also a good guy who remembers me every Christmas. This year he gave me this. My two favorite GI JOE characters. Both with egos so large that they spoil all their own grand schemes with their hubris. I love them for that. Serpentor with his Sky Chariot is a Holy Grail item for me. And to have a Cobra Commander is extra special. I love the protective packaging with all the original parts. That is treasure to me in a way that Mike understands. His generosity reminds me that even political and social opposites can find common ground and forge a friendship. I hate him so much for that. Thanks Brother.
After I saw this toy commercial I looked at the cover they showed at WOW...it's the SERPENTOR STORY from GI JOE's comic book. Damn, Mike. This is a great gift.
Along with two chocolate bars that I devored, Mike Tannehill also sent me the GI JOE comics that CONTAIN the origin of SERPENTOR. I am just jazzed. What a great and thoughtful gift for the collector who thought he had everything.
I forever stand vigilant to protect this planet from the myriad of forces that are always against us. Be it the octopus, zombies, aliens or the robots my team of human agents, and our feline allies, circle the globe in a never ending struggle for human freedom.
I learn all I can on every subject that interests me. I especially enjoy ancient history because in the past there are valuable lessons to be found. Also, if I ever get my time machine to work properly, it would be good to know a bit about possible destinations and what to expect when I get there.
I greatly appreciate beautiful design. Be it manufactured or found naturally I am fascinated by the process of invention. I am attracted to the unique, the strange, the haunted. I like to share what I find on this blog.
And not let us forget the 'Cephalopod Menace' who, if allowed to, would wrap their tentacles around all that is good and pure in this life and crush it until it remained no more. They are creatures of pure spite. Hate is all they know. Death is all they do. They are our most ruthless and determined enemy.
So we fight. Selena has the celebrity contacts, the cat is ruthless and without pity, Roosevelt's ghost has the experience and I do the wetwork.
Fighting for the future of the planet doesn't have to be a chore, however. We can take the time to appreciate all that is cool in this world even as we cut the octopus into bite sized chunks.
This is the reason there has always been and must forever be, a Cave of Cool. Be sure to wipe your feet before you enter.
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