Quad Bug Decals

Quad customized to look like a bug. The team is Northwest Racing. One of the big sponsors is Northwest Exterminating. This quad has lights for night racing.

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Note to self

A little life lesson: When talking to anyone famous or creative minded for that matter, do not ask them about any other creative or famous person(s) (They like to talk only about themselves, Marisa tells me that this is true in genral for the population at large) It has been my experience, however innocent it was, that this really pisses them off. To be quite honest I really enjoy the experience. Folks need to get a little grip on reality. Figure this, There is more than one person in the world!

Funny Airport Story

I have a funny story for you all:

So when Marisa and I made it to Dallas we went to find
the Tucson gate for our flight. When we got there it
was packed. It seemed strange. A lot of people flying
to Tucson? Well we found two remaining seats in the
waiting area. When we walked over to sit down a group
of guys all looked up and were staring a hole in us. I
gave them my death stare. WTF? Marisa and I had bought
some magazines and proceeded to look at them together.
While we were sitting there the guy next to us was
making some strange noises. Marisa was irritated. She
later said and I quote, "I hope that asshole is not
sitting next to me on the plane". (I was laughing inside)

Well it turns out that the reason the waiting area was
packed was that the gate next to ours was for LAX. The
reason the guys looked at us like we were crazy is
because we sat down next to a movie actor. R. Lee
Ermey. He was the sergeant in Full Metal Jacket
(Famous "Texas steers and queers" line) and has the TV
show on the History Channel called "Mail Call"

More about him here:
link

It wasn't until I looked around and put the pieces of
the puzzle together that I figured out who he was. It
was further made obvious when a fan asked for his
autograph. I told Marisa later who he was after we had
boarded the plane. That is when I got a good laugh
when she said that about him.

Just thought I would share,
Billy

Bizarre Brady - encounters from East Texas

Update! - Latest Celebrity News from your host....
Little Brother Billy or more recently CHICKEN BILLY!

Story... I got home from work yesterday. Relaxing for
a moment before heading off to a business meeting (aka
the bar with business associate) I was visiting with
Marisa and we were watching VH1 - Celebrity Weddings:
In Style. I know, OK, She was watching and I was
somewhat paying attention.

Anywho they were starting a piece on Tiffani-Amber
Thiessen. You know, one of the girls off that show
"90210" back in the mid 90's. Well it was showing her
and talking about her wedding and then BAM! It showed
her new husband Brady Smith. WHAT!
Well here is where my jaw dropped to the floor and
that bizarre feeling came over me...

Notes of Interest: Brady is a SFA alumni. Not only is
he alumni but he is a Artist. Well I guess you know
where I am going. Back in 1998 when I was Ad Hoc (SFA
Advertising Club) President. I asked Brady to come and
speak and do a presentation for the SFA Art Department
and he did. He was very nice (Great Presentation) and
we talked about design, art and everything weird,
wonderful and otherwise. We exchanged contacts and
kept in touch for a few years. note: Brady and I also
have the distinction of being past cartoonist for the
SFA school newspaper.

Back to bizarre: well as you can imagine when I saw
him on the TV I was dumbfounded. Turns out Brady is a
budding actor out in ole' Hollywood. Texan done good I
guess. I Didn't know that. Another thing of note. When
you watch Jay Leno (I hate Jay Leno) and the feature
band is playing, look behind them on the stage. Yep
that's Brady's work. Makes me smile with cheesy SFA
pride.

Our professor John Daniels (Crazy Cajun) was the cause
for all this. He had that expressive drawing class. I
miss him and that class like nothing else in the Art
world. Only man at SFA to set my head on fire.

So there you have it. One day it may happen to you.
Damn Television.

Your Celebrity Reporter,
Lil Bro Billy aka "Chicken Billy"

P.S. Hope you are having a great day. I love you all.

Brady's IMDB link

Brady's Website