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Rank Advancement                                         TW

Dang!

It's the end of the month already?!?!

Dusting Off The Old Friendship                     TW

Comings and Goings

While Mel will be getting back from her weekend-long trip to Vegas today, the characters of this comic strip are just beginning their visit and have finally arrived, after a long car trip, at their destination in Ohio.  They are visiting a new character, Crazy Carl, which, of course, is short for Crazy Cowabunga Coin-collecting Carl.

Annoying Alliteration                                      TW

NEXT!

So, Mel and I have this ongoing disagreement about the usage of the word "next".  The controversy stems from one of our first vacations together in which we were both riding on the subway.  While the train was in full motion (this is key) Mel told me to get off at the "NEXT" stop.  Naturally, I walked off the train as soon as it stopped and the doors swung open.  However, sensing something was awry, I turned around and found myself staring directly into Mel's eyes, which I swear to this day were glowing red with fury.  Instinctively, I gathered enough courage to quickly jump back onto the train with my raging girlfriend before the doors closed.  After a moment, we both laughed but then immediately began the never-ending debate about how the word "next" should be used and interpreted.

I realize that most of the people who read my blog are Mel's siblings so I want to make it clear that it's okay to side with me on this issue, as I am right.  :)

The Never-Ending Debate                              TW

For Mel

Today's strip was inspired by Mel...in more ways than one.  JK!  JK!  JK!  Mel merely suggested that it would be funny to do a comic about farting in the car.  She never toots, herself!  Especially never in an enclosed space within which the smell becomes trapped and is thereby intensified...Never!

P.U.                                                                 TW

Road Trip Woes

Old Vs. New                                                   TW

Planes, Trains, and Automobiles

Road Trip                                                        TW

Life's a Beach!

A good deal of this past weekend was spent at the beach in Galveston.  It was so relaxing to read my book on the sandy shore and hang out with friends in the cool waves!  To top it all off, Mel even caught 2 fish! (A school swam by her in the ocean and a few apparently worked their way into her swimsuit.  She didn't discover them until much later!)  We had to throw them back but it was still really funny!

No Harm No Foul                                           TW

Southbound to Houston

We are heading to Houston this weekend to spend some time on the beach, help Anh Vinh's family move/paint, and more than likely see Harry Potter in theaters for a sixth time!  Don't ask me which activity I'm looking forward to the most because I honestly couldn't say.

Summer Sunset                                                TW

Old Friends

This has been an exciting week of reuniting with old friends.  This past weekend it was Johnny and Val, both back from separate stints in Vietnam.  Today, a good friend of Mel and mine, Stephen Davis, is back in town.  This will be the first time we've seen him since he made the audacious decision to follow his dream and move to LA.  It will be great to catch up as I'm sure he'll have some crazy stories from life on the West Coast!

Flames...On the Side of My Face!                   TW

Wednesday

It is Wednesday.

Pricey Gift                                                       TW

Late Night

Poor Mel didn't get off work until 12:20 last night.  It seems like they keep her there later and later every time now.  Next week, I plan to bust out the old Moses costume (from my 4th grade play), head up to her work, and shout with outstretched arms, "Let Me-lissa GOOOOO!!!"

The Grass is Greener                                       TW

Back To School

I'm pretty sure that today marks the end of summer for a lot of my friends and family.  For those of us who were fortunate enough to experience the Summer of Pham, it was a great one and will be missed dearly.

Summer's End                                                  TW

We Bout To Have Us Some Fun!

So, it's the freakin' weekend and while this is probably the first time in months that we have nothing scheduled on the calendar I am looking forward to this one for a couple of reasons:

First of all, there is nothing scheduled on the calendar!  This is a major relief after a summer crammed full of weddings, travels, etc...

Secondly, Mel and I are tentatively scheduled to visit the Bob Bullock museum this Saturday.  Mel has never been and we both love museums so I hope we find an opportunity to go.

Thirdly, one of the girls that Mel bridesmaided with at Jenny's wedding is coming into town from Aggieland and we may get a chance to show her the sweet life that is Austin.

Fourth..est, Val is rumored to be in town and it's been ages since we've gotten to catch up with her.

And last but not least, JOHNNY PHAM!  The man, the myth, the legend from the Summer of Pham returns from his 3-week sojourn in the Motherland!  Should be epic!

May just end up being a fuller weekend than I thought...

 Something We Can All Agree On!                   TW

Happy Birthday Lisa!

Today is, good friend and longtime patron of my comic strip, Lisa Chamberlain's birthday!  From everyone here at the "I like (ninja) turtles" blog, we wish you a very Happy Birthday, Lisa!!!  Enjoy this video in honor of your special day!

Fashion Bullies                                                TW