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Title: Sketchin' along with the Best Show.
Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 27, 2009, 09:56:40 PM: Nothing to do tonight except listen. Clearly.

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2743/4051099555_278c2422e3_o.jpg)

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Post by: Reeleyes on October 27, 2009, 10:09:02 PM: Awesome!
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 27, 2009, 10:25:29 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2453/4051175557_9c31af807b_o.jpg)

This is like courtroom sketches. We will never be allowed to see what goes on behind those doors.
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Post by: Regular Joe on October 27, 2009, 10:32:06 PM: Amazing work!! You totally captured the Voice of Tom, beyond a shadow. I say you animate it!
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 27, 2009, 10:38:36 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2789/4051949444_dd8ffcf9f1_o.jpg)
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Post by: Kim Kelly on October 27, 2009, 11:00:11 PM: I don't like it... I love it!
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Post by: oilcantim on October 27, 2009, 11:08:53 PM: You get an A for effort.

AND an A for results. That's two As!
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Post by: cutout on October 27, 2009, 11:11:30 PM: You should this every week :)
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Post by: DoodleJump! on October 27, 2009, 11:17:57 PM: Oh man, I love these so so much.
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Post by: Christina on October 27, 2009, 11:38:30 PM: yeah, guy, those are good.
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Post by: fletcher munson on October 27, 2009, 11:40:26 PM: So great, Mike!
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Post by: Keith Whitener on October 27, 2009, 11:53:33 PM: I can finally find out what Spike and Larry Da Purv looks like!
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Post by: B_Buster on October 27, 2009, 11:56:12 PM: Great stuff!
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 28, 2009, 12:04:02 AM: Thanks guys!

Quote from: Keith Whitener on October 27, 2009, 11:53:33 PM
I can finally find out what Spike and Larry Da Purv looks like!

THIS is why I'll keep doing this. I want to be as surprised as you are, too.
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Post by: orator on October 28, 2009, 12:14:09 AM: good job
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Post by: Martin on October 28, 2009, 05:11:30 AM: Fantastic, well done!
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Post by: masterofsparks on October 28, 2009, 06:37:51 AM: These are seriously awesome. I say you make a flipbook. I'd buy one.
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Post by: SJK on October 28, 2009, 07:06:03 AM: Brilliant! More please!!
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Post by: Anthony from Ireland on October 28, 2009, 08:36:10 AM: excellent
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Post by: JustNicole on October 28, 2009, 09:00:25 AM: Ohmigosh, so good !!!!
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Post by: erika on October 28, 2009, 09:40:26 AM: I agree with everyone here -- these are great! Thank you :)
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 28, 2009, 09:55:52 AM: I'm definitely going to do some for next week. I just realized that it's going to be almost impossible to not draw Spike looking like Truman Capote.
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Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 28, 2009, 11:22:16 AM: Love it! Nice job!
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Post by: senorcorazon on October 28, 2009, 11:45:20 AM: So good! I think we might have the illustrations for Tom's first book, the compendium of Best Show.
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Post by: Chris L on October 28, 2009, 11:45:42 AM: Fantastic. Do one of Tom conducting "Macarthur Park," I beg you.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 28, 2009, 12:47:19 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2738/4053392270_119a49d9fc_o.jpg)
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2430/4053392472_3dd132834b_o.jpg)

How bout this? I want to do him conducting the orchestra, too.
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Post by: Wes on October 28, 2009, 12:57:35 PM: These are amazing. Between you and Regular Joe, I harbor a kinda-sad wish to see some of the Best Show Fan Fiction entries in comics form. Of course, due to the current state of the economy, all the hard work that would take would only be able to be paid for in kiss currency.
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Post by: JustNicole on October 28, 2009, 01:14:51 PM: That Macarthur Park picture is glorious. So talented.
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Post by: jbissell on October 28, 2009, 01:15:09 PM: Tom singing MacArthur Park is the best thing I've seen all week.

Also, thanks for capturing my GOMP.

I want more!
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Post by: Martin on October 28, 2009, 01:17:22 PM: Amazing (again)!
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Post by: Chris L on October 28, 2009, 01:18:22 PM: You did not disappoint, my friend. Glorious indeed.
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Post by: Big Plastic Head on October 28, 2009, 01:24:32 PM: Holly MOLLEY!!! You captured it, friend!
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Post by: James W on October 28, 2009, 01:54:02 PM: Please tell me you're a professional drawing-dude, MikefromHalifax. (Because if you're not, you shoud be, I mean.)
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Post by: buffcoat on October 28, 2009, 02:02:56 PM: Quote from: Wes on October 28, 2009, 12:57:35 PM
These are amazing. Between you and Regular Joe, I harbor a kinda-sad wish to see some of the Best Show Fan Fiction entries in comics form. Of course, due to the current state of the economy, all the hard work that would take would only be able to be paid for in kiss currency.

Kiss currency or KISS Kurrency? Because I have to believe that this is Gene Simmons' secret, most beloved project.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 28, 2009, 02:44:38 PM: Quote from: James W on October 28, 2009, 01:54:02 PM
Please tell me you're a professional drawing-dude, MikefromHalifax. (Because if you're not, you shoud be, I mean.)

I am a full-time, professional drawing-dude, and will be noted as such on my business cards from this day forth.

I'm looking forward to next week with John Hodgman now. He'll be fun to cartoon on.
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Post by: yesno on October 28, 2009, 02:47:23 PM: You take requests? I'd like a sketch of Tom behind the mic wearing the mask from his twitter avatar.
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Post by: Wes on October 28, 2009, 03:34:18 PM: Quote from: buffcoat on October 28, 2009, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 28, 2009, 12:57:35 PM
These are amazing. Between you and Regular Joe, I harbor a kinda-sad wish to see some of the Best Show Fan Fiction entries in comics form. Of course, due to the current state of the economy, all the hard work that would take would only be able to be paid for in kiss currency.

Kiss currency or KISS Kurrency? Because I have to believe that this is Gene Simmons' secret, most beloved project.

I thought about rephrasing that for a while because of the KISS konfusion. I really did. And then I started thinking about whether Ace or Peter would get stuck with the penny, realized that they'd both have to share the penny and forgot to change what I was writing in the first place.
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Post by: oncegompedtwiceshy on October 28, 2009, 04:23:38 PM: Well done.
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Post by: buffcoat on October 28, 2009, 04:34:02 PM: Quote from: Wes on October 28, 2009, 03:34:18 PM
Quote from: buffcoat on October 28, 2009, 02:02:56 PM
Quote from: Wes on October 28, 2009, 12:57:35 PM
These are amazing. Between you and Regular Joe, I harbor a kinda-sad wish to see some of the Best Show Fan Fiction entries in comics form. Of course, due to the current state of the economy, all the hard work that would take would only be able to be paid for in kiss currency.

Kiss currency or KISS Kurrency? Because I have to believe that this is Gene Simmons' secret, most beloved project.

I thought about rephrasing that for a while because of the KISS konfusion. I really did. And then I started thinking about whether Ace or Peter would get stuck with the penny, realized that they'd both have to share the penny and forgot to change what I was writing in the first place.

Gene is on all bills and coins. Paul is on the back of the penny, down in the corner. Ace and Peter are expunged. Tommy and Eric are paid with KISS Kurrency, redeemable for merch only. They've been living off KISS-cuccinos for three years now.
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Post by: MikeInManhattan on October 28, 2009, 05:59:29 PM: These are tremendous.

"Rolling around in record dirt"? As long as my folks never see this, I'll never have to explain why I deserved that kind of reaction.

Mike In M.
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Post by: kevin_ on October 28, 2009, 07:41:06 PM: dude. amazing.
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Post by: DanFromBrooklyn on October 28, 2009, 11:41:56 PM: Mike -- you're awesome! Love these!
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Post by: nec13 on October 29, 2009, 12:34:30 AM: Well done, Mike from Halifax! You certainly have extraordinary talent.
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Post by: James W on October 29, 2009, 06:44:19 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on October 28, 2009, 02:44:38 PM
Quote from: James W on October 28, 2009, 01:54:02 PM
Please tell me you're a professional drawing-dude, MikefromHalifax. (Because if you're not, you shoud be, I mean.)

I am a full-time, professional drawing-dude, and will be noted as such on my business cards from this day forth.
Awesome. Got a website? I like drawings.
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Post by: SJK on October 29, 2009, 08:41:05 AM: Do you folks remember this thread?
http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5524.0.html

More specifically,
http://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/true-story-by-tom-scharpling/Content?oid=1145319

Mike = Top Notch!
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Post by: James W on October 29, 2009, 09:05:41 AM: Quote from: SJK on October 29, 2009, 08:41:05 AM
Do you folks remember this thread?
http://www.friendsoftom.com/forum/index.php/topic,5524.0.html

More specifically,
http://www.thecoast.ca/halifax/true-story-by-tom-scharpling/Content?oid=1145319

Mike = Top Notch!
There you go! Nope, I'd never seen that. Mike = Top Notch/Quality FOT indeed. (You too, SJK. Thanks!)
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on October 29, 2009, 11:30:49 AM: Here's my flickr site, if you want to see more of my stuff: http://www.flickr.com/photos/dubblelightnin/

You guys are very nice to say all that. I hope Tom doesn't think this is creepy at all.
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Post by: ScottP on October 29, 2009, 12:13:44 PM: These really are the best.

And nice attention to detail on Tom's one headphone on / one headphone off style.
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on October 29, 2009, 06:00:54 PM: Fantastic!
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Post by: KickTheBobo on October 29, 2009, 07:11:50 PM: those toons are seriously awesome, Mike. Keep 'em coming!
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Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on October 29, 2009, 07:18:27 PM: this is what im missing!

also, yes, these are great.
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Post by: snogrog on October 30, 2009, 12:21:05 AM: Just saw this topic. Holy moley. Top notch work, Mike! Love the clean simpleness of the line work while still managing to emote like crazy through just the faces and hand positions. Love love love it!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on October 30, 2009, 01:30:02 PM: Those are really really great!

You get the Rooky Of The Year Stamp of Approval.
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Post by: DoodleJump! on October 31, 2009, 02:12:07 PM: You also get my 2006? 2007? Rookie of the Year nominee stamp of approval. Take that as you will.
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Post by: Chad from Oregon on October 31, 2009, 02:27:56 PM: Nicely done! I have officially been blown away and *cannot* wait to see future sketches!.
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Post by: hugman on October 31, 2009, 05:03:04 PM: Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 30, 2009, 01:30:02 PM
Those are really really great!

You get the Rooky Of The Year Stamp of Approval.
\]
your reign is coming to a close, Steve. What will you do with yourself?
i'm gearing up for my annual last show of the year call.
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Post by: amiright?? on October 31, 2009, 09:19:00 PM: These are great!

I foresee an amazing team up with Omar in the future!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 01, 2009, 03:23:58 AM: Quote from: hugman on October 31, 2009, 05:03:04 PM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on October 30, 2009, 01:30:02 PM
Those are really really great!

You get the Rooky Of The Year Stamp of Approval.
\]
your reign is coming to a close, Steve. What will you do with yourself?
i'm gearing up for my annual last show of the year call.

I'll probably cry a lot, hugman. But I do look forward to your call.
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Post by: Amplituden on November 01, 2009, 09:31:05 AM: Good work!
Also, Halifax is awesome.
That is all.
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Post by: Kid Pain on November 01, 2009, 12:13:54 PM: late to the game, but these are really really fantastic
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Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on November 01, 2009, 09:42:29 PM: So great! More!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 02, 2009, 02:24:22 AM: Quote from: kittykittymeowmixhead on November 01, 2009, 09:42:29 PM
So great! More!

Agreed!
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 08:36:51 PM: You sure about that, Steve?

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4073947184_5b7eca362e_o.jpg)

Sorry.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 09:04:15 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2681/4073252879_2a3c87f23f_o.jpg)
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Post by: masterofsparks on November 03, 2009, 09:20:18 PM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 08:36:51 PM
You sure about that, Steve?

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4073947184_5b7eca362e_o.jpg)

Sorry.

Haha. Love the "GOMP" action.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 09:30:50 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2761/4073317663_f7d615a2bf_o.jpg)
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 09:50:00 PM: And, Halifax has been represented fully in the quest to get Paul F. Tompkins. Thanks Mark.
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Post by: NotGiamatti on November 04, 2009, 10:09:33 AM: Mike, not sure if you take requests.

I would love to see sketch of Tom doing his fantasy basketball draft at Kinko's with his magazines and printouts all around. ;D
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 04, 2009, 07:06:43 PM: That I can do.

Sorry I quit halfway through the show - I had a deadline come up and had to do some payin' work. But I'll update this week. Mostly with PFT and John Hodgman's stories of unbridled rage.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 05, 2009, 08:14:37 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 08:36:51 PM
You sure about that, Steve?

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4073947184_5b7eca362e_o.jpg)

Sorry.

I think it's hilarious, however I will not forgive you until you add a thought-bubble with a giant bat mask in it. The scarier the better.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 06, 2009, 01:59:45 PM: (http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/4080426053_0c529a0875_o.jpg)
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Post by: NotGiamatti on November 06, 2009, 03:51:10 PM: THAT is beautiful!
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Post by: Christina on November 06, 2009, 10:33:35 PM: Quote from: NotGiamatti on November 06, 2009, 03:51:10 PM
THAT is beautiful!

I particularly like the forelock poking out from the hoodie.
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Post by: Maine Man on November 07, 2009, 03:52:09 PM: These are great!
I would love to see a variety of your cartoons voted on by the FOT, for one to become a t-shirt for the next premium!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 08, 2009, 02:40:21 AM: Quote from: Maine Man on November 07, 2009, 03:52:09 PM
These are great!
I would love to see a variety of your cartoons voted on by the FOT, for one to become a t-shirt for the next premium!

I second that emotion.
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Post by: Adblau1 on November 08, 2009, 04:16:27 AM: Just chanting along with the crowd, here, but they're really quite fantastic.
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Post by: Northrop on November 11, 2009, 09:50:58 AM: Nice drawings, Mike. Trivia fact: My ladyfriend is a fellow Coast-ployee. Coastributer?

Anyway, your 2-D Toms are good.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 11, 2009, 11:32:26 AM: Thanks again, guys. I wasn't home last night so I didn't get to do the live drawing, but DAMN I wish I had when you-know-who finally copped to not writing you-know-what.

Strikedynamo: then we've probably met at one of the parties, I would imagine. Nice avatar - have you seen the video I directed for the Superfantastics?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BKHeeNyPxQ
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Post by: Kid Pain on November 11, 2009, 11:46:21 AM: holy crow
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Post by: Northrop on November 11, 2009, 12:04:04 PM: Mike,

Somehow I have never seen this. It is excellent and a wonderful coincidence.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 14, 2009, 07:39:24 PM: So I'm in Montreal and don't have my scanner, but I had some downtime today and had to get this out:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2485/4104542698_ee53bd9cbb_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2543/4103784693_ca404f7b84_o.jpg)

Now you can't unsee that.
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Post by: Pete from oz on November 14, 2009, 08:32:36 PM: Awesome...that was my favourite part of the show last week. Just need to see Tom's mirth after Spike admits that for the perfect 3-panel sequence!
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Post by: buffcoat on November 14, 2009, 09:45:56 PM: Quote from: Pete from oz on November 14, 2009, 08:32:36 PM
Awesome...that was my favourite part of the show last week. Just need to see Tom's mirth after Spike admits that for the perfect 3-panel sequence!

They spell words with a "u" in Oz? Alert the Wizard.
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Post by: Christina on November 15, 2009, 02:00:35 AM: Quote from: Pete from oz on November 14, 2009, 08:32:36 PM
Awesome...that was my favourite part of the show last week. Just need to see Tom's mirth after Spike admits that for the perfect 3-panel sequence!

I like how Spike looks like a dissipated Jedi.
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Post by: Shaggy 2 Grote on November 15, 2009, 08:21:55 AM: Great depiction of Spike! I really hope Lisa Jane bags him for the FOTo project.
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Post by: Maine Man on November 15, 2009, 12:28:16 PM: That is exactly how Spike has always looked in my imagination.
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Post by: Keith Whitener on November 15, 2009, 01:46:50 PM: Quote from: Maine Man on November 15, 2009, 12:28:16 PM
That is exactly how Spike has always looked in my imagination.

Me too! Me too! The look is sorta, "What if my grandma were a guy?"
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Post by: amiright?? on November 15, 2009, 05:18:25 PM: Quote from: Maine Man on November 15, 2009, 12:28:16 PM
That is exactly how Spike has always looked in my imagination.

Is it weird that Spike always looks like a baggier Elvis Costello in my mind?
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Post by: kevin_ on November 16, 2009, 03:40:30 AM: oh god.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 16, 2009, 05:35:39 AM: Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 05, 2009, 08:14:37 AM
Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 03, 2009, 08:36:51 PM
You sure about that, Steve?

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2545/4073947184_5b7eca362e_o.jpg)

Sorry.

I think it's hilarious, however I will not forgive you until you add a thought-bubble with a giant bat mask in it. The scarier the better.

I'm still waiting on this ... (casually punches fist into palm)
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Post by: kittykittymeowmixhead on November 16, 2009, 10:14:46 AM: Awesome video! And your Spike is amazing!
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 25, 2009, 10:20:23 AM: Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 16, 2009, 05:35:39 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 05, 2009, 08:14:37 AM

I think it's hilarious, however I will not forgive you until you add a thought-bubble with a giant bat mask in it. The scarier the better.

I'm still waiting on this ... (casually punches fist into palm)

I certainly don't want you to come all the way to Halifax just to punch me in my face (although you could come at part of PFT's entourage). In the interest of international diplomacy, here you go.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/vorlok/battom.jpg)

Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 15, 2009, 01:46:50 PM
Quote from: Maine Man on November 15, 2009, 12:28:16 PM
That is exactly how Spike has always looked in my imagination.

Me too! Me too! The look is sorta, "What if my grandma were a guy?"

I really wanted to live up to everyone's expectations, especially if those expectations were of a basset hound wearing a bathrobe.
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Post by: Christina on November 25, 2009, 10:56:49 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 25, 2009, 10:20:23 AM
I really wanted to live up to everyone's expectations, especially if those expectations were of a basset hound wearing a bathrobe.

What's really weird is that Spike's eternal plea that he can't come down and do the show with Tom because "that would ruin the mystique!" has become as true as anything there ever was. It is way more fun to speculate, and I think that Spike, as much of a fathead as he can be, deserves at least a tip of the hat for taking this all in stride.

He is a total woman hater though, and I love when Tom busts him on it.
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Post by: methanolcereal on November 25, 2009, 02:38:47 PM: Off topic (slightly), but do we know that Spike is a white dude?
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Post by: Christina on November 25, 2009, 02:42:42 PM: Quote from: methanolcereal on November 25, 2009, 02:38:47 PM
Off topic (slightly), but do we know that Spike is a white dude?

Through things he has said I believe he is African American.
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Post by: Mark in Helsinki on November 25, 2009, 02:59:11 PM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 25, 2009, 02:42:42 PM
Quote from: methanolcereal on November 25, 2009, 02:38:47 PM
Off topic (slightly), but do we know that Spike is a white dude?

Through things he has said I believe he is African American.

Through things he has said I believe he is a squirrel hiding his nuts.

But he doesn't hide his "nuts" very well, do he?
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Post by: Christina on November 25, 2009, 03:05:57 PM: Quote from: Mark_from_Helsinki on November 25, 2009, 02:59:11 PM

Through things he has said I believe he is a squirrel hiding his nuts.

But he doesn't hide his "nuts" very well, do he?

I wonder if Spike really is @WEIRDOSEXPOSED ... but he doesn't KNOW he is!
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Post by: sonicdork on November 25, 2009, 06:24:16 PM: That is actually pretty spot on with what I've always thought Spike looked like. Great stuff!
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Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on November 25, 2009, 06:51:43 PM: i found internet and time to spare at the same time, in which case, i am expressing...THESE ARE AMAZING.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 26, 2009, 07:04:36 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 25, 2009, 10:20:23 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 16, 2009, 05:35:39 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 05, 2009, 08:14:37 AM

I think it's hilarious, however I will not forgive you until you add a thought-bubble with a giant bat mask in it. The scarier the better.

I'm still waiting on this ... (casually punches fist into palm)

I certainly don't want you to come all the way to Halifax just to punch me in my face (although you could come at part of PFT's entourage). In the interest of international diplomacy, here you go.

(http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y211/vorlok/battom.jpg)

Quote from: Keith Whitener on November 15, 2009, 01:46:50 PM
Quote from: Maine Man on November 15, 2009, 12:28:16 PM
That is exactly how Spike has always looked in my imagination.

Me too! Me too! The look is sorta, "What if my grandma were a guy?"

I really wanted to live up to everyone's expectations, especially if those expectations were of a basset hound wearing a bathrobe.

Mike, that is even better than I imagined!!! All is forgiven, including any future lampooning. You are hereby being issued a license to Go Crazy!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 05:37:32 AM: I couldn't resist!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=706134&id=1538883049
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Post by: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:07:32 AM: Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 05:37:32 AM
I couldn't resist!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=706134&id=1538883049

What's the password, Steve?
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 08:44:26 AM: Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:07:32 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 05:37:32 AM
I couldn't resist!

http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/photo.php?pid=706134&id=1538883049

What's the password, Steve?

Fredericks? You don't have a facebook? I thought you were a man of the future! All I did was set it as my profile picture and give props to Mike From Halifax for drawing it. Nothing different about the sketch.

And if you ARE on facebook, send me a friend request, good sir!
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Post by: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:54:05 AM: Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:07:32 AM

Fredericks? You don't have a facebook? I thought you were a man of the future!

No, Steve, I am not on Facebook.
I have had a few people encourage me to.
But, thus far, I've resisted.

How much private info must you provide to join?
I might do it.
I just don't want to lose my "mystique".
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Post by: Christina on November 27, 2009, 08:58:49 AM: Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:54:05 AM

No, Steve, I am not on Facebook.
I have had a few people encourage me to.
But, thus far, I've resisted.

How much private info must you provide to join?
I might do it.
I just don't want to lose my "mystique".

You can pretend you're a flower if you want to.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 09:20:58 AM: Quote from: Auntie Christina on November 27, 2009, 08:58:49 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:54:05 AM

No, Steve, I am not on Facebook.
I have had a few people encourage me to.
But, thus far, I've resisted.

How much private info must you provide to join?
I might do it.
I just don't want to lose my "mystique".

You can pretend you're a flower if you want to.

Fontastic!

Fredericks, you don't really have to provide too much info. Probably just a first and last name and a zip code. And like I said, you're not missing much by not seeing that link, since it's just the same picture.

Guard your mystique as you see fit.
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Post by: gravy boat on November 27, 2009, 11:54:58 AM: Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:54:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:07:32 AM

Fredericks? You don't have a facebook? I thought you were a man of the future!

No, Steve, I am not on Facebook.
I have had a few people encourage me to.
But, thus far, I've resisted.

How much private info must you provide to join?
I might do it.
I just don't want to alert the authorities ~~lose my "mystique".~~
Title: Re: Sketchin' along with the Best Show.
Post by: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 12:28:45 PM: Quote from: gravy boat on November 27, 2009, 11:54:58 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:54:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:07:32 AM

Fredericks? You don't have a facebook? I thought you were a man of the future!

No, Steve, I am not on Facebook.
I have had a few people encourage me to.
But, thus far, I've resisted.

How much private info must you provide to join?
I might do it.
I just don't want to alert the authorities ~~lose my "mystique".~~

There may be an element of truth to that,dere.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 29, 2009, 05:45:24 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 06, 2009, 01:59:45 PM
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3043/4080426053_0c529a0875_o.jpg)

All these days later, and this still cracks me up.
Title: Re: Sketchin' along with the Best Show.
Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 29, 2009, 09:23:55 AM: All I can see when I look at it is an unnecessary apostrophe. Arg.
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Post by: oilcantim on November 29, 2009, 05:37:27 PM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 29, 2009, 09:23:55 AM
All I can see when I look at it is an unnecessary apostrophe. Arg.

Sir, you betray your ignorance of automobile history! Charles Roll --inventor of the distinctive "Royce" style fancy horseless carriage-- was a great man and philanthropist. You dishonor his name, and his famous product.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on November 29, 2009, 06:53:34 PM: Mostly indisputable facts, without question. But he was Charles Rolls, with the "s" pre-installed. I do his name a disservice by carelessly jamming an apostrophe into his surname where none was needed. I am no better than the restaurant owner who refuses to proofread his menu, sending out lists of "Burger's" and "Appetizer's" to confused and irritated English majors.
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Post by: oilcantim on November 29, 2009, 07:31:11 PM: Dammit, Mike [ed.: Mark], I was trying to give you an out by massaging the facts! Now my hands are sore from all the massaging, and I've accomplished nothing.

Guess I better just watch more live Big Star videos.
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Post by: gravy boat on November 29, 2009, 07:56:39 PM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 29, 2009, 09:23:55 AM
All I can see when I look at it is an unnecessary apostrophe. Arg.

that copy-center riff raff would have thought the apostrophe was there anyway. great picture. love the humilation and anger and hoodie. Thank's you.
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Post by: Christina on November 29, 2009, 10:09:04 PM: Quote from: gravy boat on November 29, 2009, 07:56:39 PM
Quote from: MikefromHalifax on November 29, 2009, 09:23:55 AM
All I can see when I look at it is an unnecessary apostrophe. Arg.

that copy-center riff raff would have thought the apostrophe was there anyway. great picture. love the humilation and anger and hoodie. Thank's you.

and the forelock!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on November 30, 2009, 02:27:30 AM: ha ha ha ha Forelock.
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Post by: nec13 on November 30, 2009, 03:20:52 AM: Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:54:05 AM
Quote from: Steve in North Hollywood on November 27, 2009, 08:44:26 AM
Quote from: fonpr on November 27, 2009, 08:07:32 AM

Fredericks? You don't have a facebook? I thought you were a man of the future!

No, Steve, I am not on Facebook.
I have had a few people encourage me to.
But, thus far, I've resisted.

How much private info must you provide to join?
I might do it.
I just don't want to lose my "mystique".

I've avoided Facebook for the same reason. I don't want to ruin the nec13/TRG/cantdecideonausername "mystique".

BTW, great stuff, Mike from Halifax. Keep up the good work.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on December 08, 2009, 09:32:40 PM: (http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4170129833_6ece022a1e_o.jpg)

I am a little taken aback by how confrontational Wally Wackiman is. He's burnin' a little hot tonight.
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Post by: erechoveraker on December 09, 2009, 12:08:15 AM: Hman went a little Bickle there at the end, but he did have a point. That said, I'm a Wackiman fan now.

Oh, and the drawing's good too. ;D
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Post by: nec13 on December 09, 2009, 01:37:06 AM: Amazing job yet again, Mike from Halifax.
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Post by: JustNicole on December 09, 2009, 08:55:51 AM: He's definitely not Gonzo. His ego and self-esteem are a little healthier. Picture is awesome.
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Post by: iAmBaronVonTito on December 09, 2009, 02:20:55 PM: Wally Wackiman is growing from a small bud and blossoming into a powerful flower. He's the Nate Hartley to Z-Man's Steve in North Hollywood.
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Post by: sonicdork on December 09, 2009, 02:36:47 PM: Wackiman was ON last night.
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Post by: mcphee from the forum on December 09, 2009, 04:34:12 PM: Omar can probably confirm / correct this, but there was an episode where Spike vaguely described himself by comparing himself to persons of renown and he exclusively used African American reference points.

Also I love these sketches.
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on December 09, 2009, 04:36:51 PM: Quote from: mcphee from the forum on December 09, 2009, 04:34:12 PM
Omar can probably confirm / correct this, but there was an episode where Spike vaguely described himself by comparing himself to persons of renown and he exclusively used African American reference points.

Also I love these sketches.

I'll definitely revisit Spike the moment he emerges from the graveyard. Until then, he remains a Droopy.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 13, 2009, 07:41:31 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on December 08, 2009, 09:32:40 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4170129833_6ece022a1e_o.jpg)

I am a little taken aback by how confrontational Wally Wackiman is. He's burnin' a little hot tonight.

Hows about a split with fake Kermit on the other end of the line?
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Post by: Maine Man on December 18, 2009, 04:03:15 PM: If I may make a request....
A sketch of the photo op after Louis Farrakhan settle the Mickey Dolenz/Tom beef.
Title: Re: Sketchin' along with the Best Show.
Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on December 19, 2009, 02:42:12 AM: Quote from: iAmBaronVonTito on December 09, 2009, 02:20:55 PM
Wally Wackiman is growing from a small bud and blossoming into a powerful flower. He's the Nate Hartley to Z-Man's Steve in North Hollywood.

I don't know how I missed this, but I love it.
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Post by: Reeleyes on December 30, 2009, 03:09:10 AM: There should be a sketch of Shane/Shawn.
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on March 22, 2010, 05:02:12 AM: When do we get to see more, please?
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on March 22, 2010, 07:58:04 PM: Ahhh...it's been a while since I listened live (aside from the record-breaking marathon shows). It's been an insanely busy few months for me, but I want to get back to this...tomorrow night maybe?

Tomorrow night.
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Post by: ScottP on April 11, 2010, 03:15:18 PM: You should sketch along to Tom's cross country murder-mystery train adventure on Twitter!
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Post by: Steve in North Hollywood on April 14, 2010, 07:34:43 AM: Quote from: ScottP on April 11, 2010, 03:15:18 PM
You should sketch along to Tom's cross country murder-mystery train adventure on Twitter!

Seconded!!!
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on February 09, 2011, 12:16:44 AM: It's been over a year since I posted any sketches here, but I was working on a few things tonight and listening. I laughed out loud during the last few minutes of the show, and dropped everything else to draw this.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5430272350_f8402f2c59_b.jpg)
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Post by: Big Plastic Head on February 09, 2011, 12:23:42 AM: Welcome back!!
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Post by: Jason from Huntsville, AL on February 09, 2011, 08:58:53 AM: I'm such a big fan of these. Thanks.
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Post by: JonFromMaplewood on February 09, 2011, 09:07:18 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on February 09, 2011, 12:16:44 AM
It's been over a year since I posted any sketches here, but I was working on a few things tonight and listening. I laughed out loud during the last few minutes of the show, and dropped everything else to draw this.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5430272350_f8402f2c59_b.jpg)

I love that there is just one enormous dump button in front of him and nothing else.
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Post by: davidgoeschatting on February 09, 2011, 10:00:32 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on February 09, 2011, 12:16:44 AM
It's been over a year since I posted any sketches here, but I was working on a few things tonight and listening. I laughed out loud during the last few minutes of the show, and dropped everything else to draw this.

(http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5097/5430272350_f8402f2c59_b.jpg)

This is good!
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Post by: ~L on February 09, 2011, 12:24:27 PM: That one would make a maximus tee-shirt design!
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Post by: effecT on February 10, 2011, 05:24:18 AM: this thread is a treasure chest
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Post by: AllSussedOut on February 10, 2011, 10:58:52 AM: Fantastic job!
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Post by: MiddleBro on August 13, 2011, 08:53:22 AM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on December 08, 2009, 09:32:40 PM
(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2756/4170129833_6ece022a1e_o.jpg)

I am a little taken aback by how confrontational Wally Wackiman is. He's burnin' a little hot tonight.

WOW! I'm not sure how this slipped by my notice. Awesome work! I and Wally are truly honored. Thank you!

-Zach (Big Z)
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Post by: MikefromHalifax on August 15, 2011, 07:21:46 PM: Thanks, Big Z. I make and perform muppety puppets as well, so I've got a soft spot for Wally.
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Post by: placeholder on August 16, 2011, 04:05:40 PM: Mike! I hadn't seen this thread before, but I want to add my voice to the chorus and say that you're doing great work.

I wouldn't have known about your "true story" series without the on-air mention of your excellent rendering of the Dogmo/sprinkler story. I love it!

Salut to you, sir!
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Post by: MiddleBro on August 18, 2011, 10:24:49 PM: Quote from: MikefromHalifax on August 15, 2011, 07:21:46 PM
Thanks, Big Z. I make and perform muppety puppets as well, so I've got a soft spot for Wally.

That's great, Mike. I'm so glad you enjoy Wally's antics. I actually was just looking you up online and saw one little fuzzy dude. Looks pretty cool. Nice to find someone else into all of this puppet/-making stuff in the FOT crowd. I also looked at your image gallery. Really nice, varied, and funny stuff in there.

-Zach (Big Z)