Random Acts of Adventure
Pinata Smackdown
August 6, 2008
We go to an industry trade show every six months to show off our new duds. I know that the words “trade show” don’t always inspire thoughts of fun, but our industry happens to be pretty laid back with lots of great folks to play with. So, every year we throw a party for our friends. This year, we’ve decided to do a Piñata Smackdown! Here’s how it works. Teams of two people race against another team of two people to bust open a piñata. So, what’s so special about that, you ask? Well, the stuff inside the piñata is what is what is special. Packed inside are the makings for two margaritas. Once the piñata has busted, the team has to collect the tequila and limes – kinda like kids with candy – and run over to a table to make and drink their margis before the other team. Stupid drinking game? We don’t think so, just some good, clean and creative fun. Here’s our trail run to make sure this would actually work, staged in our humble BBQ backyard at the office (our jobs are hard). Videos from the party will be posted soon.
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Pictures and Sound - Episode 1
August 2, 2008
On a recent trip up to Portland, Oregon, we were hanging out at the Lizard Lounge having a glass of wine with some friends. As I sat there chatting it up with my friend Emilie Lee (watch out for this gal – she’s an amazing artist), she introduced me to Luke Reynolds. Beyond being a super sweet and genuine guy, he also happens to be an amazing artist too – music as his medium. Anyway, we totally appreciate the music he is making and his attitude towards it – one that is truly interested in sound, in the way it makes you feel and what it does for the person playing it and the person listening to it. Along with some other really talented fellows, who all happened to meet organically, they’re about to release their first album. Who is it you ask? Pictures and Sound.The album will be release August 19th. I’ve heard some tracks, in fact, hear some for yourself at myspace, I am sure you will agree that it rocks. These are some good guys, making great music – what is not to love about that.
Here’s part one in a series of three videos we will be posting leading up to the release of the album. Thanks for loving music!
Air Guitar Championships 2008
July 31, 2008
Yes, it's for real. And, yes, it's awesome! You have to check out this site www.usairguitar.com to really appreciate this organization's passion for air guitar. Until you have time to surf the site, here's a little something to get the party started [insert power chord here].
Surf's Up ... in Montana
July 21, 2008
Yes, we Toads are very lucky to live so close to so many great surf breaks. Usually, we are able to find at least a little wave to play on. Unfortunately during the summer sometimes our little slice of surf heaven turns into Lake Pacific. I guess I’m telling you this because we were all feeling sorry for our lack of surf recently, and what do I get in my inbox, but a picture from a friend out in Missoula making waves. Yes, Missoula, Montana – for those of you who are geographically challenged, Montana is not near the ocean. Just goes to show you can find surf just about anywhere if you try hard enough.
SPAM-Off - Good Clean (kinda) Family Fun
July 16, 2008
I was almost in shock, jealous even, of what I heard this Monday when talking to Lisa in the morning, catching up on the weekend’s events. She, a lovely and talented designer here at the Toad, relayed that she won first prize at a contest. What contest you ask? What else other than a SPAM-Off! The jealousy comes in not because she won a hilarious SPAM-Off, but because she does this annually with her family! I’m not sure about you, but in a world where family is less of a focus, it is so refreshing to see one having a great time together. I went so far as to tell my mom about it and she said, “why don’t we do a SPAM-Off.” I couldn’t help but think that maybe SPAM could be the ointment that cures the modern family’s worries. I hear it does wonders for your completion, why not your soul?
Anyway, the rules are these:
- Make a dish with a movie theme with SPAM as the star!
- All dishes must be prepared on site
- Three hours to prepare the dish
- BYOB, cool, table, canopy and cooking supplies
The flyer, that’s right I said flyer, is above and is worth a closer look – ‘cuz it has some pretty funny copy. I’ve also included a little slide show of the lovely Lisa and alluring Michele in their winning costumes – presentation is everything, Martha’s first creed!
Their winning dish was Arabian SPAM
Recipe - Tandoori SPAM Lettuce Wraps with Tzaziki Sauce
1) Sauté diced SPAM in pan with fresh ginger, garlic, onion, curry
2) Steam jasmine rice
3) Tzaziki Sauce- plain yogurt, diced cucumbers, fresh mint, lemon juice
4) Layer on romaine lettuce leaves, rice, SPAM, top with sauce
A Room With A View
July 9, 2008
Katina, a Toadette, went on a little business/pleasure trip to Colorado. One day in the town of Buena Vista, on the river side of the Arkansas, she came across this little interesting living room. It’s made completely out of tile! Might not be super good for snuggling up on, but the view is killer! Read More...
Gas Prices on a Roll
July 7, 2008
No one is safe from rising gas prices, even if you don't drive a car. Everything is effected, including the food we eat. We stumbled upon this artist's rendition of our current state of affairs and what to do about it. It's brilliant. Take a ride! Mad props go out to it's creator Robert Ariail.
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Beware of Computer
July 2, 2008
A friend of mine took this picture a while back at an office he visited. Ain't it the truth! Read More...
Pringles Golf
June 30, 2008
Okay guys and gals. There is this site, www.instructables.com, that kicks even Chuck Norris’ butt. Yeah, that’s what I said. We have a ton of fun on this site. Check it out when you have a chance. It’s chalk full insane and not-so-insane ideas. Plenty of stuff to laugh at too.
We’re actually partnering up with the lovely minds behind instructables to bring you our next contest, invent a sport. They already have tons of interesting ideas on their site to get the creative juices flowing. Here’s one we think is particularly awesome.
See the full "instructable" here pringles golf.
Read More...Rice Paddy Art
June 16, 2008
Hmmm, may be some handy photoshop work or may be some very artistic rice growers. Either way, you can appreciate the effort. Click on the link below to see the different colored rice grown into works of art.
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