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Monitors are over rated

Posted by reidgreven on April 24, 2008

Well, it’s official - our upcoming DRIVE Conference is at capacity. Hope you’re coming!

If not - too bad. I will, however, try to post extra that week to make you feel like you’re there…

In the meantime, in preparing for DRIVE, plus our regular Sunday stuff, my brain is fried. I’m thinking for the next DRIVE we save ourselves some stress and just book these guys…

The drum fill at the 2 minute mark is my favorite part.

What’s the worst music YOU’ve seen on You Tube?

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Baby Name

Posted by reidgreven on April 21, 2008

I just overheard a co-worker talking on the phone…

“What? You had a baby boy???”

“What did you name it?”

“Spell it.”

“And what’s that mean?”

“well then…”

Sounds like that lil’ tyke’s in for some abuse on the playground…

I’m just sayin’…

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Flava Flav’s Mom at Gap

Posted by reidgreven on April 16, 2008

I was at the Gap Outlet near our house this past weekend, and apparently Flava Flav’s mom was in line before me…

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Flava Flaaaaaaaaaav !!!!!

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Who shops at YOUR mall?

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Who stole the heathens from Hollywood?

Posted by reidgreven on April 9, 2008

Apparently either the heathens are missing from Hollywood, or someone slipped something into my water, ’cause I (and 8 Gajillion other people) just witnessed something remarkable.

Yeah, I’m talking about American Idol wrapping up the big “Idol Gives Back” spectacular with a version of Darlene Zschech’s Shout To The Lord .

Yep - the worship chorus. Isn’t that amazing?

Now, mind you, it was a dated mid-1990’s rendition that would make the Integrity’s Hosanna Singers proud, but it was an actual worship song, nonetheless.

Now if I find out that Darlene Zschech and Don Moen are producers on Idol, I’ll crap my pants. For real.

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Could YOU believe that they did that song???

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Battlefield American Idol

Posted by reidgreven on April 9, 2008

I’ve been noticing this since we first saw Jason Castro on American Idol this season.

He looks like John Travolta in the movie Battlefield Earth.

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I’m just sayin’…….

Don’t YOU agree?

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Productivity - the Curse!

Posted by reidgreven on April 7, 2008

It’s Spring Break - the office was quieter than usual, which was good, ’cause I had a TON of work to do. And so it started after our Monday AM evaluation meeting (where we pick away at each element of the service, leaving nothing but a bloody carcass…).

And then, 8 straight hours - including lunch at my desk - of working on one of these:

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It started innocent enough. But between DRIVE preparations, Sunday preparations, North Point Music issues, ordering computer parts, signing check requests and booking the next 9 weeks (that’s 18 stages - ’cause we’ve got 2!) of Worship Leaders and bands on Planning Center - I’m spent.

So here’s my day in pictures….

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And then construction on GA-400 made the commute home feel a lot like this:

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But now I’m home, getting ready to watch a movie with Jennie. So that’s good!

How’s YOUR Spring Break so far?

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Ted Turner wants to eat you for dinner

Posted by reidgreven on April 3, 2008

So this was in our local paper today…

Click here for the whole article.

Ted Turner: Global warming could lead to cannibalism


Billionaire environmentalist says world has too many people


The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Published on: 04/03/08

Failure to address global warming will have us all dead or eating each other by mid-century.

So says Ted Turner, the restaurateur, environmentalist and former media mogul whose controversial comments have earned him the nickname “Mouth of the South.”


If steps aren’t taken to stem global warming, “We’ll be eight degrees hotter in 30 or 40 years and basically none of the crops will grow,” Turner said during a wide-ranging, hour-long interview with PBS’s Charlie Rose that aired Tuesday.

“Most of the people will have died and the rest of us will be cannibals,” said Turner, 69. “Civilization will have broken down. The few people left will be living in a failed state — like Somalia or Sudan — and living conditions will be intolerable.”

One way to combat global warming, Turner said, is to stabilize the population.

“We’re too many people; that’s why we have global warming,” he said. “Too many people are using too much stuff.”




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LOOK! They already ate part of the page! AHHHHHH!!!!!


They were bankers and venture capitalists and cable network owners - they’re the hungriest!!!!



AHHHHHHH!!! NO - Not the A1 sauce and a big torch!!!! NOOOOOO!!!!!


I’d much rather be served slowly roasted over a medium flame with a peppercorn crust, with a reduction sauce and a mixture of fresh, steamed vegetables, a small caesar salad and an Australian Shiraz. Or Diet Coke.




What would YOU taste like?



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Let Loose on the Town

Posted by reidgreven on March 29, 2008

BEWARE: Do not let parents of babies and/or preschoolers out for a night on their own, minus children.

Here’s why…

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Yeah, I make an ugly woman.

Thanks for babysitting, Papa and Yaya!

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Olan Mills Awesomeness - Round 6

Posted by reidgreven on March 8, 2008

Sadly, we’ve come to Round 6 of Olan Mills Awesomeness. This round will complete my current catalogue of pics - though I shall scour the World Wide Interweb for more…

First, congratulations to Round 5 winner:

Grapefruit smuggling isn’t a crime, but posing it in profile should be.”

And now, Round 6:


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It’s so cute when couples have matching hairdos



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Talk about a third wheel…

(Ed. NOTE: Yes, this IS the most disturbing photo I’ve ever seen…)


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Nothing says 1973 quite like denim and helmet hair.

(Ed. NOTE: Ummm, that’s the same hairstyle as some of our Worship Leaders… I’m just sayin’…)


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I’d hide my face, too, little girl.


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B-52’s, the early years.



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She’s looking for the speaker that’s piping in “Muskrat Love” so she can blast it with her laser eyes.

OK, There you go. Which one was YOUR favorite? Vote early and vote often - or just leave a comment.

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Government at its’ Finest!

Posted by reidgreven on February 29, 2008

The Social Security Card we ordered for Cooper at the hospital when he was born never came. Bless their hearts.

So we were searching on the Social Security Web site, when I saw this:

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Yep, that’s a hyperlink for “Users Who Are Blind”. On the Internet.

It’s like braille on the drive-thru menu…

What brilliance have YOU witnessed lately?

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Olan Mills Awesomeness - Round 5

Posted by reidgreven on February 28, 2008

First, congratulations to last week’s winner:

Patrick (bottom) broke ranks and chose drag instead of the bow tie.

Yes. Either that was a man in drag, or one ugly woman!

And now we present Round 5:


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You’d think Pearle Vision would throw in another two pairs for free.




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Grapefruit smuggling isn’t a crime, but posing it in profile should be.



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Kenneth and his prom date.


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I’ve got $20 that says he drives a Camaro.


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Hiroshima, 1945: The last known photo of Kelli and Senor Loco.


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Yep, someone spent money on this.

OK! There’s Round 5! Vote early and vote often!

Which one is YOUR favorite of this round?

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Olan Mills Awesomeness - Round 4

Posted by reidgreven on February 20, 2008

It’s Wednesday night - that means another installment of…

OLAN MILLS AWESOMENESS !!!!

First, a hefty congratulations to the Round 3 winner:

Just a typical afternoon down on the plantation. In a business suit. Y’know, for a budget meeting with the servants.

And now, Round 4:


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At the Southern Baptist Convention? (This is only funny after seeing THIS picture)


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Bi-Polar Ben



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Olan Mills Backdrop #11: The Library, one of their most popular themes, as seen in this photo of the young Unabomber and his wife.




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The Library might be more believable if the shelves weren’t sloping downhill




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Olan Mills is all about versatility. The simple addition of a column turns this generic plantation into Tara, where, apparently, someone opened a Hair Cuttery specializing in The Dorothy Hamill.


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Patrick (bottom) broke ranks and chose drag instead of the bow tie.

OK - There you go. Time to VOTE! Click “comments” to cast your ballot.

Which is YOUR favorite of Round 4?

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Valentine’s Present Gone Bad

Posted by reidgreven on February 20, 2008

OK, THIS was funny, then weird. I’ve finally embraced this as funny.

Driving home from the Circus last week (hence the high-quality camera close at hand) I took these shots of a Valentine’s Day “present” gone bad…

The caption reads: “I am loved, and currently being humiliated because of it.”

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What expression of love has backfired on YOU?

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Olan Mills Awesomeness - Round 3

Posted by reidgreven on February 13, 2008

OK KIDS! I know you’ve been giddy all week waiting for more Olan Mills goodness. Sorry, excuse me, AWESOMENESS!!

But first, congratulations to Round 2’s winner: Oh wait! It’s a tie!! The CO-winners are:

Olan Mills backdrop #4: Bucolic Meadow with Split Rail Fence. And is that an animal carcass behind her?

and

A pose like this will get you kicked right out of the Convention.

They’ll be entered into the Finals along with Round 1 winner The Purvis Family.

In case you missed these wonderful photos, be sure to visit Round 1 and Round 2. Precious…

And now, I present Round 3




Bobbi isn’t the first waitress to fall for her manager, but she and Dale both got fired from Shoney’s.




Rejected Toby Keith album cover.



Just a typical afternoon down on the plantation. In a business suit. Y’know, for a budget meeting with the servants.



Dawn and her recently exhumed sister, Gorgotha, pose with Scraps.



This photo isn’t discolored. The 70s really were that Orange.



And don’t miss the First Presbyterian Players as they perform “Godspell” next Wednesday night in the Fellowship Hall. Childcare will be provided. Please bring a covered dish.

So there’s Round 3…

What’s YOUR favorite from this Round? Click “Comments” below to vote!!

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iPhone as a guitar slide?

Posted by reidgreven on February 11, 2008

I captured this video last night of my buddy Danny Grady using his iPhone as a guitar slide.

Bold. Daring. Slightly mad. I, for one, would NOT recommend this as one of the iPhone’s many uses…

Yeah, if you listen carefully that’s Todd Fields and Scott Meeder discussing Lord-knows-what in the background…



What have YOU used inappropriately lately?

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