I first heard of this Blog Tag thing on Jeff Pulver's blog...and since a few Irregulars have jumped into the fray.
I haven't been tagged yet, but figured I would start the ball rolling on another round...'tis the season after all
5 Things You (Probably) Didn't Know About Me...
- I have survived not one, but two car accidents involving 18-wheelers...
Incident 1: Two months after turning 17, I decided to see how fast my father's Corvette would go and proceeded to slam into the side of a truck while going 120 mph. Fiberglass shreds, completely. But somehow my dumb ass comes out unscathed (save for one irate father).
Incident 2: Junior year in college, my buddies clunker is on its last legs, we're hugging the shoulder trying to get to the next offramp. I'm sitting in the backseat and this feeling of encroachment comes over me. I turn and look out the back window and see bright truck lights RIGHT upon us and scream out, "oh shit! a truck!." Next thing I know I'm in an ambulance on the way to a local hospital. The verdict? Shattered jaw, some knocked out teeth, some bumps and bruises. All in all, not too bad considering.
- My father is a renowned decoy carver...
For those unaware, decoy carving is a true American folk art with its roots in the Delaware Valley. Over time, it's become a highly collectible niche where pieces can go for hundreds of thousands at auction. My father, who apprenticed under Bob White, is considered one of the better modern carvers, and he's particularly noted for his decorative painting techniques. Here's some of his stuff.
- I grew six inches in my freshman year of college...
When I said adieu to my high school classmates, I was 5'9" (about the same as my father). When I got home for the summer, I was 6'3". To this day (even at 32 years old!) I'll occasionally run into a classmate from high school and they'll ask if I've gotten taller. Must be the platform shoes.
- I know far too much about Marvel Comics...
The inner geekboy in me holds my head up high here. If you ever want to know how the film versions of X-Men or Spider-Man differ from the comic histories, I'm your guy.
- I have a penchant for re-reading books...
Intellectually, I know there are so many fantastic books in the world to consume, it seems ridiculous to re-read books with any frequency. But I get just as much joy (in fact, more) in reading old favorites as I do experiencing new works.
OK, now it's time to tag five of my blog friends...
Cheers!
blog tag
5 things
niel robertson
jeff nolan
vinnie mirchandani
charlie wood
charles zedlewski
irregulars
enterprise irregulars
woodrow
I first heard of this Blog Tag thing on Jeff Pulver's blog...and since a few Irregulars have jumped into the fray. 
do please write up your thoughts on the differences between the movies and comics. on that note have you seen trailers for fantastic 4 2? the first movie sucked badly but the second introduces the Silver Surfer- at first glance he looks a bit sub terminator. i always saw his surfaces as harder, not so liquid. but i am excited anyway. love the Silver Surfer
Posted by: James Governor | January 31, 2007 at 05:26 AM
Quality Jason, quality.
Posted by: Dennis Howlett | December 21, 2006 at 04:06 PM