Have Animals Gone Crazy

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For your consideration, several stories about animals doing crazy things.  Could this be a sign?  Is more craziness to follow?  You decide.

#1 A Cow Takes a Dive in a Woman’s Pool

On November 18 a South Carolina woman heard a strange whooshing noise in her backyard.  She looked outside to discover that a 650 lb. cow had taken a dive into her covered pool.  Don’t worry the cow was rescued and is doing just fine.  It turns out that the cow wandered out of a neighbors yard and probably walked right onto the pool not realizing the cover was not solid ground.  Read more about the cow at WFSA 12 News.

2. Kitty Attacks Cop

This one is all over the internet.  A Texas police made a routine traffic stop that turned out to be anything but routine.  As he was issuing a ticket, a small black cat decided to use him as a climbing post.  The officer’s dashboard camera captured the cat running up and down the officer and having a great time doing it.  Kudos to the officer who was patient and kind to the cute little kitty.  Read more about it at AOL News.

3. Turkey Causes Traffic Jam on New Jersey Turnpike

An 11 lb. wild turkey, named Tammy by toll collectors, recently decided to make her home on the New Jersey turnpike.  Tammy enjoyed jumping on cars, dodging traffic, and just hanging out.  NJ Fish and Wildlife officials finally nabbed Tammy on November 18 and took to a much safter place, the South Jersey Zoo, where she will live out her days in relatively traffic free bliss with a male wild turkey named Gobbler.  Good luck Tammy.  Read more about it at The New York Post.

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

More Twilight Anime

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In honor of the imminent release of New Moon, I offer for your consideration some more awesome Twilight related artwork from around the internet.  Once again I must give propers to the artists who produced these clever illustrations and cartoons.  I love making jewelry, but I wish I could do what you do.  Enjoy!

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Awesome Lego Art

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I am still obsessed with Legos and the things people can do with them.  For your consideration, some awesome Lego art made by some awesome Lego artists.

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Thank You for Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Lawsuit Silliness Never Ends!

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For further consideration, more lawsuit silliness.  Only a free an open legal system could produce these gems.

 

* A Michigan woman filed a $500,000 lawsuit after a beautician nicked her finger during a $5 fingernail repair.

* A Panama City Beach, Florida couple sued McDonald’s claiming an improperly prepared bagel damaged the husband’s teeth and ruined their marriage.

* A Cincinnati man sued the Bengals football team and the National Football League claiming the team violated its stadium lease by failing to field a “competitive” team.

* A high school baseball pitcher in Pittsfield, Illinois who was hit by a line drive is suing the maker of the baseball bat.

* A cleaner from Grand Haven, Michigan stole what she thought was a large candle from the condominium she cleaned. Later, while at a restaurant with friends, she lit the ‘candle’. The candle was in fact a huge firecracker and the woman was severely injured. She sued the condominium owners for not putting a warning on it. The condo owners say they had put the huge firecracker in a cupboard out of the reach of children after it had been left at their house after a party.

* In Michigan a prisoner sued the prison service for his flatulence. The inmate said that his wind was caused by the food he was being served.

* An employee of a hospital was smacked in the head while she was being pushed in a wheel chair through an entrance ramp that was not intended for wheelchair access. She sued the makers of the gate for her injuries. The jury found that the makers of the gate were not at fault, other employees of the hospital said that the ramp was not intended for wheelchair access.

* A Louisiana woman made national and international headlines when she filed suit against Wal-Mart over what she claims was a much-too-close encounter of the furry kind.  According to the lawsuit, the woman ran over her own foot with a  shopping carter after being startled by a large rat-tailed rodent described as “Norman the Nutria.” As a result of the injuries she allegedly sustained during the incident, she’s suing for pain, suffering, mental anguish, fear, disabling injuries, and past, present and future medical expenses.

I hope the silliness made you giggle.  If we don’t laugh, we will certainly cry.

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Crazy Nuts Animals!

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For your consideration some crazy nuts animals.  Can you pick the real ones from the photo shopped?

This post was inspired by a crazy fun Etsy store that I came across the other day  Lucy Roberts Bespoke Mutant Animals.  I highly recommended that you check it out.  Her stuff is awesome.  Of course I am a bit different and twisted.  She is a lady after my own heart, recycling and creating something totally awesome.  Rawr!

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While you are at it, don’t forget to check out my Etsy shop Rockshanks Repurposed Art Jewelry.  I have put up some great (if I do say so myself) new jewelry for Christmas and am still having a Christmas seasonsale.  Check it out.

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Really Adorable Stuff

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Please enjoy some really adorable stuff.  I hope it brightens your day!

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Happy Birthday Courtney!

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Happy 13th Courtney, Love Erica!

Happy 13th Courtney, Love Erica!

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Oscar Needs a Home

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If you live in the Seattle, Washington area and are in the market for a cat, I would like you to consider Oscar.  Even though I already have more pets than I have space (can you really have too many pets?), I still often find myself perusing Petfinder.com.  I ran across this 12 year old guy and fell in love.  Why did I fall in love you ask?  Could it be his vampire fang like front teeth?  That’s definitely part of it (Edward Cullen anyone?).  Could it be his declawaedness?  That could be a consideration.  Is it his unique meow?  Maybe.  All those things make him a great companion for a forever friend.  The thing that put it over the top for me is the fact that he only has three legs.  I am a sucker for three-legged babies, as evidenced by the fact that I have had two of them.  They never seem to let their lack of a limb get them down or stop them.  Oscar is no different, running around and acting as if all four legs were present.    I wish I had the space to bring him into my home.  If you do, the Seattle Animal Shelter can give you all of the information or find him at Oscar at Petfiner.com.

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Thank You For Your Consideration (and Oscar thanks you).

The Graham Ten

The World is a Dangerous Place

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It’s a dangerous place out there.  Take one of these.  It will protect you.

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten

Etsy Christmas Season Sale!

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I am having an artism sale over at my Etsy site – Rockshanks Repurposed Art Jewelry.  The details of the sale are as follows:

1st Item – Regular Price

2nd Item (of equal or lesser value) – 10% Off Regular Price

3rd Item (of equal or lesser value) – 20 % Off Regular Price

4th Item – Free Shipping on All Items (Within the United States only. $4.80 off all other shipping.)

All items must be purchased in the same transaction to qualify for sale prices. A refund will be made via PayPal for the difference in price.

If you are looking for some unique (if I do say so myself) gifts for Christmas, birthdays, or any other special occasion, please take a look.  I specialize in repurposed altered art jewelry, but I also offer bookmarks and key chains and a few things that men and boys might enjoy as stocking stuffers.  Here are some examples of the gifts you can find in my store.

Twilight Book Mark

Twilight Book Mark

Colorful Lego Brick Charm Bracelet

Colorful Lego Brick Charm Bracelet

Evel Knievel Lego Minifigure Key Chain Lanyard

Evel Knievel Lego Minifigure Key Chain Lanyard

Harry Potter Themed Overloaded Charm Bracelet

Harry Potter Themed Overloaded Charm Bracelet

Pewter Sourvenire Spoon Necklace

Pewter Sourvenire Spoon Necklace

New Moon Themed Overloaded Charm Bracelet

New Moon Themed Overloaded Charm Bracelet

Turn Your Favorite Books into a Custom Made Charm Bracelet

Turn Your Favorite Books into a Custom Made Charm Bracelet

This is just a small fraction of what my shop has to offer.  I am adding new stuff daily for the holiday season.  If anything you have seen interests you, please visit

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Mention that you saw my blog, and I will include something special with your order.

Thank You For Your Consideration,

The Graham Ten and Rockshanks