Here are a couple of quotes:
“Many recieve advice, few profit by it.” – from the Maxims of Publilius Syrus.
“Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn’t.” - Erica Jong.
“In giving advice, seek to help, not please, your friend.” – Solon
For those of you wondering, the pictures from PPW are almost up. I have really been lazy today. As of right now, Family Guy is gettting ready to come on Cartoon Network, so it will be slow going.
Busy weekend for the new “King of the Indy Wrestling, nay…The Wrestling Photographers”. Saturday, EFW and KOTWP headed up to Hendersonville early for Kirby’s seminar. Of course, I didn’t stay for the seminar, we joined Thomas and went to the Golden Corral for some late lunch.
Good to see all the PPW guys. Good show, quick paced. Cham Pain and Ashley Walker added a new element to the show. Tre was cheesing while refing the match. Soon the picture will be up of Tre’s new official AWA shirt. Jamie if you read this, best of luck!
I’ve said it before, but Jimbo Fox is the man! Thanks again for the favor, it will make someone very happy. Oh, and I talked to our friends at the Ale House, they are wondering why you haven’t called yet?
We convened at the bar next door after the show, where I was asked a set of burning questions from the Goonies. Wow, what inquisitive minds children have now. Finally I was reunited with Bubbles, who gave me some of the driest kisses ever. Don’t tease me lover!
ER and I were shocked to see the Burke Co. Wrestling champion, Bobby Houston at the show. Accompanying him was new Undergear model, Jake Manning.
Sunday morning I met the Macks in Spartanburg at 11am and we headed out to Valdosta, GA. With traffic, we arrived around 5.30pm. We did get to hear the Gary Dell’abate roast on Howard Stern and listened to Sirius 104-Raw Dog the entire way.
Got to meet Larry Zybyszko and Glacier. I enjoyed the show, the attendance was about 50 or so. The convention center had a nice set up. The Macks faced Chasyn Rance, Mr St. Laurent, and Zybyszko w/ So Cal Val at ringside. Main event was Dustin Rhodes (as GoldDust) vs. Glacier.
Got back to Spartanburg at 3.30 this morning. We came back through Atlanta on I75 – this was the first time I have ever been through the city.
I am going to start working on the pictures today, so they will probably be complete tomorrow or Wednesday. I’m still on vacation, so I ain’t breaking my neck.
Went to GOUGE last night with Kirby and Derek Ryze. Left Spartanburg about 2.15pm. Took about 3 1/2 hours to get there. Had some time to kill, so I went next door to the Vertigo Diner with Jennifer and Heather Fox. The food portions at the diner were more than adequate. Their homemade chips were nice and salty. This was the first time I have actually been able to sit and talk to the Fox ladies without all the wrestling stuff going on around us. Let me just say too, the Foxes know people!
The show had a good turn out, I would say close to 60 people. Everybody wanted to know where ER and Ostgard were at. Got to see Dick Foley in hardcore action!
While out back admiring the sites of Raleigh, we ran into a celebrity who happened to be in town. None other than Eddie Murphy! Kirby sent him down to talk to Derek and I as we were supposed to have money. Why would a rich celebrity need five more dollars to buy a NC ID card so he can get on a bus to head to Utah the next day? I had to tell “Eddie” that I never brought cash to wrestling, so he was out of luck. Derek steadfastly refused to make eye contact with him. We had a similar encounter at a gas station off I85 later in the morning, but this poor girl was no celebrity. Unless you consider looking like “white trash wife #3″ from COPS to be celebrity.
The match between Kirby and Derek was great. It had just the right amounts of humor and serious mat work to keep everyone entertained. Practically flawless and everything looked crisp.
Our late supper was at the Ale House, where Jimbo made some new friends in the facilities.
Got back to Spartanburg at 3.45 am.
Someone asked me the other day: “Are you ever going to take more wrestling pictures”? Of course I am. The past two weekends have just been a break for me is all. I will be returning to a full schedule this week, when I trek back to GOUGE in Raleigh, NC on Wednesday, NFWA in Clayton on Friday, and AWA Power Pro in Hendersonville on Saturday. Tomorrow will officially begin my vacation.
PPW for Saturday is being touted as the final Hendersonville show. I’m looking forward to the new direction for PPW.
This Friday was a blast. ER came by the house and we headed up the mountain to pick up Neil and Devin. We then met Lyle and Sabrina in Asheville at Barley’s Tap Room. Lyle got us some spots on the “Haunted Asheville” tour. This is something that I have been wanting to do since it started, so thank you Lyle and Sabrina. I enjoyed the tour, it’s about an hour of walking around downtown Asheville and hearing tales of past events that have lead to alleged sightings. I love Asheville, I don’t get there as much as I would like, but being in Asheville in the fall is one of my favorite things. The little chill in the air, the people walking on the street, the whole atmosphere.
I’ll bet the only thing ER remembers from the tour is the “river of snot”.
Afterwards we had a little meal at the Mellow Mushroom. We had no idea there was a brassiere shortage in Asheville. We did not get a chance to enjoy the “ladies” of the night, so we are going to plan that for another day…I hope.
Saturday and Sunday were days of rest.
Today is my parents wedding anniversary. Thirty seven years. They were married in 1969, the year they both graduated from high school. My father was drafted into the Marines. They married before he was shipped off to Hawaii.
I have added a new page to my main site: www.ringsidephotos.net/hilarity.htm
I’m calling the page “Hilarity Ensues”…I am going to use this page to post some more “candid” shots from the shows/roadtrips, whatever. Stuff that I think is funny or anything that is not an action shot.
Free online trial of Sirius satellite radio…Oct. 25th and 26th….check it out….I’ve said it before, satellite radio is the way to go!
As the life of Lauren and Michael’s newborn baby hangs in the balance, a feverish Lauren panics, fearing Sheila will return to steal the infant. Victor develops a surprising curiosity about Jack’s relationship with the new owner of Jabot. Devon lashes out at Dru and Neil as he tries to find his independence. Meanwhile, the stress over Dru’s impending trial draws her closer to Neil. Jana flirts with Billy, prompting him to give her a tour of the Chancellor estate. Will she give into Billy’s advances or remain loyal to Kevin? Nick and Phyllis make plans for an unorthodox wedding.
Back at work…so it’s time for a bunch of random ramblings.
I wonder how long it will be before the MySpace bubble bursts? I find myself becoming more and more dependent on it.
Still awaiting any news from last nights shows. I’ve been up since 6am! I do know that my cousin, Adam Jaxon won the “Rumble in the Mountains” trophy last night in Sugar Grove.
I hate the Parents Television Council.
Rob Zombie is hosting a new show on Turner Classic Movies.
Game Show Network has a documentary called “The Real Match Game: Behind the Blank” planned for November 26 at 8pm.
