MORE FAMILY - ROBOTS- RANGER BOB- SPIKE'S MAILBAG

JILL (Voo"s niece) with her kids.

BRATS OF THE WEEK

ZOE

ALEXI

Zoe and Alexi belong to my niece, Jill (Hockey Mom) and nephew Michael (Joe The Plumber). They live in Berkley, CA. and are coming to Manti for Easter. Zoe is preparing for college, hopefully in Utah. She is a senior in high school this year. She is a member of the cheerleading squad. Alexi is also in high school. He loves sports and is an excellent hockey player. These are the California brats. They are equal in brattiness to their cousins, the New Mexico brats who were featured in an earlier posting.


RED SOX LEGEND OF THE WEEK

Jim Rice
Jim Rice followed Yaz, playing left field for the Boston Red Sox for over fifteen years.
He was a power hitter and elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2009. His real claim to fame is that he waved to Zoobie once during a game in Anaheim.



ONE MORE PET PHOTO

No --- this is not Marconi's arm pit. This is Louie from L.A.
He is Rachel's guard dog.


MOVIE ROBOTS
Maia Franchetti is currently "into" robots. The following entries are for her pleasure as well as for all the readers.

Gort ---- from The Day Earth Stood Still
1951

Robot Monster has been declared one of the worst movies ever made. The robot wore an ape suit with a diving helmet.

Robot Monster making his move.

No --- this is not Oil Can with one of his girl friends. It is a robot out of the silent movie, Metropolis. It was made in the 1920s.

Robot Babe from Metropolis

Metropolis movie poster

Radar Men From the Moon

TOBOR (ROBOT backwards)
Kids in the 1950s loved Tobor. He was a big hero.

TOBOR and Friend

Some early robot movie. Notice the robot's legs are dryer vent material.

Most of you should recognize these two clowns from Star Wars.

Forbidden Planet 1956
Probably the most famous robot ever was named Robby the Robot. He was a real robot and the real star of this movie. For many years after, he appeared on TV, in parades, grand openings, etc.

In later years, Robby found it hard to find movie work and ended up as a shoe salesman in Jensen's Dept. Store, Manti, UT. He is shown above, fitting shoes on my sister, Joanne.

VOO'S BOOK CLUB

I haven't read this book yet, but Fay Vincent was the last good Commissioner of Baseball. My friend the Padre loaned this book to me. I am anxious to read it.

This book was given to me by my friend, Jack Foreman. It was also recommended by my sister, Joyce. I am anxious to read it, also.

MOVIE POSTER OF THE WEEK

This was the first scary movie I saw --- about 1954.

FLY OF THE WEEK

BLUE DAMSEL
This is pretty fly but I've never tied the son of a bitch. Can't say if it works or not.

KNOT OF THE WEEK

Good luck with this one, folks.

NEWS FLASH, NEWS FLASH, NEWS FLASH

Leprechauns invade Manti Elementary School and get stapled to the wall.

ANOTHER KNOT OF THE WEEK

Palomar Knot
Fantastic and strong knot for tying a leader to a hook.

SKULL SHIRT OF THE WEEK

RANGER BOB'S OUTDOOR TIPS

"I always carry an extra canteen of gasoline to pour on the kindling before I light the match. Always have your partner light the fire --- it often explodes. It is also wise to never mix up your gasoline canteen with your water canteen --- especially if you smoke. This is why I'm missing half my nose and one ear."
.......Ranger Bob

GETTING READY FOR RED SOX OPENING DAY

This is Voo's wall above the TV.

A gift from my favorite nephew, the Dude ---- an assortment of Red Sox wine.

Another view of Red Sox corner

SPIKE'S MAILBAG

Dear Spike,

I'm sick and tired of pulling that damned Timmy out of the well each week. Next time he falls in do I ignore his calls?

Sincerely, Livid Lassie


Dear Livid Lassie,

I have always been a fan of yours and hope that someday your TV show will return. In the mean time, you need to make Timmy aware of the serious consequences of falling in the well everyday. It is always your duty, as a TV dog, to pull Timmy out. It is the life you chose. You are a canine hero. However, the next time Timmy takes the plunge, you need to give him a negative consequence for falling in the well. While he is floundering in the well, you need to try dropping some spiders and maybe a snake on him. While you are at it, you could force him to view the Osmond Family Christmas Video before you pulled him up. This should motivate him to stay completely away from the well. If not, and he does it again, get his dad to cap the well and run a water line from town.

Good luck,
Spike

Dear Spike,

I'm a border collie having trouble attracting a mate. I'm considering using nail polish to spruce up my looks a bit but 2 problems come up. One, what color goes with my coat? Two, how do I put it on when I dont have thumbs.

Plain Jane Pooch

Dear Plain Jane Pooch,

I wouldn't worry about nail polish to spruce up your looks. Remember dogs are color blind. I suggest a flashy collar with lots of chrome. Get your ears pierced, get your fangs capped, and if necessary wear some perfume that smells like a dead woodchuck. You may want to give Horny Hal a call (See letter #1 on Voo's blog, Spike's Mailbag).

Sincerely,
Spike


That's all the space that Voo allowed for this week. Keep those cards and letters coming. Remember --- if you insist on being a cat owner ---- please, have it nutured.

SISTER PHOTOS OF THE WEEK

This is my sister, Joanne, when she was a lounge singer in Twin Falls, Idaho.

This is my sister, Joyce, when she was an exotic dancer in the Side Show of the carnival at the Sanpete County Fair.



QUOTE OF THE WEEK

Join the Army, meet interesting people, kill them.
..... Steven Wright


Voo has left the building .........

TULIP, TEEN TEEN, AND THE TINY TERRORS TOUR TEMPLE TOWN TOGETHER --- PET PHOTOS-- CHURCH DANCES

Recently Tulip (Maia) and her mom, Teen Teen (Kristeen), flew in from Vermont and visited Manti for a week. They spent a lot of time with their relatives and had many fun times.

Tulip, Tuffy, and Madison at Candies On Main

Slumming on Manti Main Street

Alex, Tulip, and Madison in the candy store

Kristeen trying on shoes at Cousin Bob's store

While in Cousin Bob's store (Jensen's) Kristeen collected her first place prize for winning one of Voo's quizes. She is seen here picking out three pairs of shoes worth $321.00. The prize could have been Oil Can's if he hadn't cheated on the quiz.

Leaving Jensen's with the booty.

Manti Main Street 2009

Manti Main Street 2009

Manti Main Street 1889

Tulip and Alex at Manti House Inn

Lunch at Manti House Inn

Lane ordering dessert

Tuffy wondering where his ice cream is

Outside the Manti House Inn

Historic Manti House Inn

Touring Main Street
Seen here outside Maylett's Hardward Store

Back for more ice cream

Best ice cream in Manti

The Tiny Terrors with Voo

The visit from the Vermonters was over too quickly. We can't wait until the next visit.

TRUE LIFE VOO ADVENTURE

Has this ever happened to you? It happened to me all the time. Because I am in possession of a funny looking nose, I could never get any ladies and very few men to dance with me or even sit by me at church dances. My social life was very depressing. Then, I accidently discovered a product on the internet that completely turned my social life around. The product is called "Nose Cups"
(See below)

I simply take two or three of these cups to the church dances. When I take a drink of church punch, my unsightly nose disappears and I instantly have a nose like Paul Newman, Brad Pitt, or Marlon Brando. Ladies flock around me and want to dance with me. It changed my life and if you are kind of homely like me, it can change yours. For further information, you can send me a money order for $69.95 and I will help you enter the exciting new world of attractive noses.
....... Voo



PET PHOTOS

I have been bombarded with pet photos sent by faithful blog readers.
With the exception of the one cat photo, I'd like to thank all of you for your participation.

Enjoy!

HARLEY

Harley on alert

Harley is the new addition to the Brooke Cherry household.

JACK AND TUFFY COX

Oil Can with his arm around his good buddy, Trooper

Nate Brandon with his lab pup that Voo graciously purchased for him at the 2008 Duck's Unlimited Banquet.

Devil Dog submitted by a Mr. Lucifer

Ear Muffs (Aubrey) with new puppy, Charlie

Tuff and Sally with Cox Tiny Terrors

Lola from Vermont

Sally (New addition to Cox Family)

Sally and Lane

My buddy, Kramer, from Vermont, sent me this photo of his pet shark that jumped from his bathtub and lit on the apartment below. Kramer is now looking for a new shark.

Spike with his pal, Wanda (Joslyn)

Crypto, the Grim Reaper's dog

Chloe Tucker and Scout

Psycho, Andy Warhol's dog

Dale Lund and his pet rainbow trout

Spike with one of his favorite pets, Kristen

Spike with another pet, Buster the Brook trout

Macy and Talula Johnson

Buzz is a Brittney Spaniel belonging to The Dude
Excellent pointer --- we just never know what he is pointing at

Spike, again, with his pet buddy from Utah County, Windmill Andy
Andy appears to be full of hot air, but is actually a pretty good shot and halfway likeable guy.

Tuffy in Zoobie's arms, taking a rest from sleigh riding



That's all for now. Thanks for tuning in. The next post is coming soon and will feature more family members, more Spike Mailbag, WWII movies, Voo's book club and highly requested sister photos.

Voo has left the building...........