Friday, January 27, 2012

Kumquats

Kumquats
Kumquats

So that's what they look like.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Vodka

Vodka
Vodka

Observed in the parking lot at work.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011

Who Needs a New Window?

Who Needs a New Window?
Who Needs a New Window?

Besides, blue and purple go so well together.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Magna Cart

Magna Cart
Magna Cart

Oh, that's funny right there.

Tuesday, July 05, 2011

Hippie Chips

Hippie Chips
Hippie Chips

The world's greatest all natural potato chip.

Uh oh.

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Bar, Bathroom, Condoms

Bar, Bathroom, Condoms
Bar, Bathroom, Condoms

Any questions?

Yes, they came with lotions and lube.

No, I didn't buy any. I didn't have any change.

Butt Hutt

Butt Hutt
Butt Hutt

Your source for cheap smokes, and endless jokes.

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review
A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

Now that's a lot of crap.

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review
A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

What could be inside?

Sunday, May 08, 2011

The Move Is Complete

Welcome to Chips Dips Chains Whips, the new home for my random photos.

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Friday, May 06, 2011

This Mannequin Has No Head!

This Mannequin Has No Head!
This Mannequin Has No Head!

Please don't ask me to explain why this is in the office.

Friday, April 22, 2011

The Family Joules Are Moving

I'm going to be switching this site over to another domain soon. The existing feed will continue to work, but a new one will be created.

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Winning Dispenser

Winning Dispenser
Winning Dispenser

We've got something better than water.

Friday, September 24, 2010

Monday, September 20, 2010

Ceiling Light Is Watching You

Ceiling Light Is Watching You
Ceiling Light Is Watching You

But apparently it won't light your way.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Saturday, August 14, 2010

A Foot Pedal from a Screamroller/Extremeroller Train

A Foot Pedal from a Screamroller/Extremeroller Train
A Foot Pedal from a Screamroller/Extremeroller Train

A Wheel from the Schussboomer

A Wheel from the Schussboomer
A Wheel from the Schussboomer

Top of the Track Support Column from the Zambezi Zinger

Top of the Track Support Column from the Zambezi Zinger
Top of the Track Support Column from the Zambezi Zinger

The coaster was re-tracked at one point, and, given that it is now operating in Columbia, this was a piece that was replaced.

Brake Shoe from the Orient Express

Brake Shoe from the Orient Express
Brake Shoe from the Orient Express

The trains for the Orient Express had fins on the bottom that went through the brake shoes, one on each side. When the shoes were compressed together, they would slow and stop the train.

If you were ever unfortunate enough to be heading back into the station, but they were slow getting the next train sent off, the brake run outside the station would stop you in short order. You can figure out on your own how I know this.

This is one side. The top part is what would grip the brake fin, and it's made of solid brass. I lifted the thing, and it's heavy. Because it doesn't show much wear, they think it was used below the station in the train storage area.