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Dec
20

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD (back) “OLD FAITHFUL” We did WAY too many takes of this as having the can explode right when the timer went off proved to be quite challenging. I was literally covered in soaking wet Miller High Life and deeply regret not bringing a change of clothes, much less a towel, to this shoot. The three hour drive back to our apartment was extremely damp, sticky, and smelly. Had I been pulled over things could have been pretty interesting.

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD (back)

“OLD FAITHFUL”

We did WAY too many takes of this as having the can explode right when the timer went off proved to be quite challenging. I was literally covered in soaking wet Miller High Life and deeply regret not bringing a change of clothes, much less a towel, to this shoot. The three hour drive back to our apartment was extremely damp, sticky, and smelly. Had I been pulled over things could have been pretty interesting.

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD (front) “TORNADO OF CHRISTMAS DESTRUCTION” This shot turned out more or less how we envisioned it, minus the red and white balloons, all of which blew away moments before we took our first shot. Literally, we had a helium tank and probably 50 balloons, and a big ol’ gust of wind literally blew them all away as I was setting up the camera. My biggest regret in life is not thinking fast and taking a photo of all the balloons floating away. Instead I was just walking around merrily kicking stuff out of anger.

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD (front)

“TORNADO OF CHRISTMAS DESTRUCTION”

This shot turned out more or less how we envisioned it, minus the red and white balloons, all of which blew away moments before we took our first shot. Literally, we had a helium tank and probably 50 balloons, and a big ol’ gust of wind literally blew them all away as I was setting up the camera. My biggest regret in life is not thinking fast and taking a photo of all the balloons floating away. Instead I was just walking around merrily kicking stuff out of anger.

Dec
19

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD REJECT PHOTOS No. 02 - “BROKEN ARMS AND BROKEN HEARTS” Pros: My fake broken arm and the red bike pump that can be seen in the foreground Cons: My “cigarette work” appears to be less than authentic Rumors: The red bike pump was allegedly once used to blow up a Blowfish. Word is that if you click here you can see some of the footage of the Blowfish literally blowing up. If you do watch definitely watch right up till the bitter end as there is a pretty funny outtake.

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD REJECT PHOTOS

No. 02 - “BROKEN ARMS AND BROKEN HEARTS”

Pros: My fake broken arm and the red bike pump that can be seen in the foreground

Cons: My “cigarette work” appears to be less than authentic

Rumors: The red bike pump was allegedly once used to blow up a Blowfish. Word is that if you click here you can see some of the footage of the Blowfish literally blowing up. If you do watch definitely watch right up till the bitter end as there is a pretty funny outtake.

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD REJECT PHOTOS No. 01 - “COLLECT CALL GIRL” In 2008 Vicki and I packed up and headed out to our brand new “vacation dream trailer” to take our annual Christmas Card photo. In this shot Vicki is on the phone trying to reach Carl, the scuba instructor who sold us the alleged “dream trailer”, to let him know that it needed more than a few repairs.

Past Christmas Classics: 2008 CHRISTMAS CARD REJECT PHOTOS

No. 01 - “COLLECT CALL GIRL”

In 2008 Vicki and I packed up and headed out to our brand new “vacation dream trailer” to take our annual Christmas Card photo. In this shot Vicki is on the phone trying to reach Carl, the scuba instructor who sold us the alleged “dream trailer”, to let him know that it needed more than a few repairs.

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