Friday, December 31, 2010

Goodbye 2010



Is it just me or did this year FLY by!?

Amazing how fast time goes isn't it? It's so weird saying goodbye to 2010 so soon.

So... anyone have any New Years Resolutions? Let's hear'em!

Thursday, December 30, 2010

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE BUBBER!!!



Hey everyone! Mrs Fancy Pants here is having a birthday today!

Please deposit any best wishes into the comments below.

Oh... and she wanted me to tell you that she's accepting gift cards from any of the following stores (sigh)

1) Starbucks
2) Old Navy
3) Target

But seriously, comments and "well wishes" should do just fine. : )

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

POST #2000

Check out the post for today!!! This is my 2000th post and baby it's on!!

I can't believe it's been so long since I made my first post on the blog. I think I grabbed on to the fad when it was moving into MySpace. (that thing before Facebook)But I've been loving this blog ever since!

I even have a few thoughts to share with everyone about it:

01. I had originally imagined my blog would be for comic strips not only by me, but from other people as well. I had a few ideas to start things out but then I was going to have "guest artist" in every month to do stuff too. I remember asking 4 people, but each one backed out for reasons of being "too busy" so I just continued drawing them myself.

02. "Family Circle" is one bit I never got tired of. I could've gone on for YEARS making fun of that strip. But after a few months I decided it was a dead horse and moved on.

03. I LOVE the fact that I posted so many pictures back in the day. Seeing them now still makes me laugh at how much we change as time goes by. I intend to post more pictures in future post.

04. The most popular strip to date MAY be "Snakes" It's received the most request for sequels and is still my wife's favorite strip I've done. What's mine? Hmmm... tough question, but "Balloons" would definitely be up there in the top ten.

05. Besides the first year, have you notice my post have become my frequent every year? Yep, it's true. Seems I have more to speak about every year. Weird. The first year shouldn't really count since back then I didn't know you could post a picture AND comment on it at the same time.

06. I've been blessed to have so many folks read my blog after so many years and look at the comments! So many of you from everywhere have been so kind with your support over the years and I really want you to know I appreciate it very much.

Ok, that's really all I wanted to say. Thanks for making Cardco: The Blog so popular. I look forward to making post #3000 in a few more years.

C-ya!

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

Introducing Baby Tallis



Sorry it's taken so long to get this video out to everyone! I meant to post it a few weeks ago but kept forgetting.

Here's Tallis, the latest edition to the Wilkins family!

Monday, December 27, 2010

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This was the last thing ever recored on my old camcorder. It was early 2004 (maybe even New Years Day) when I was goofing around with two friends.

One of them (Jessica) picked up a camera and filmed this. I thought the camera had died by then so I didn't even think it was working. I don't think I've ever seen this footage before it was converted.

Oh well, here ya go.

Friday, December 24, 2010

BOOKS FOR CHRISTMAS!?!?!?!



This is Megan's kid... : )

Twas the night before X-mas...



Are we counting down the hours yet folks?

Kinda crazy to me that the holiday is already upon us isn't it? Where does the time go? But do not fear my friends! For the 12 Days of X-mas start tomorrow.

Let's try to celebrate them all and keep Christmas around way past New Years. K? K.

See you tomorrow for a little X-mas cheer....

Thursday, December 23, 2010

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Ok. 4 things:

1) Look at how little Charity was!
2) Look at how stupid Caleb look even back then!
3) Look at Mom's face as she's looking at her first grandson.
4) Look at little baby Archer... aww... so cute!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you the largest amount of empty beer cans I have ever seen firsthand. This is down at Will Huber's old house in Baton Rouge.

Nice shot of Rachel there at the end too. : )

Tuesday, December 21, 2010

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Here we have Bray on X-mas day real quick, then shoot over to Jeremy and Bethany's "reception" where the church got to greet them as a couple for the first time.

Watch how bossy Bethany is.... : )

Monday, December 20, 2010

Best X-mas Movies

I can't believe I've never had this post before??? What have I been doing this whole time going 6 years strong on this blog and not once talking about the best x-mas films of all time!!

Ok, so I'll begin (in no order)

Short Film: Hardrock, Coco and......JOE!

Every year when we were kids this short clay-mation cartoon would appear on the Bozo Show and we would sing along EVERY TIME!



Honestly, if you haven't seen it before, check it out on YouTube. Fantastic stuff!

Charlie Brown Christmas Special

Nothing beats an old Christmas classic such as this eh?



The music from this show constantly plays on the radio during the xmas season.

Christmas Vacation

Speak of a classic. There's so many quotes to give on this one I wouldn't even know where to start!



I never thought I'd hear myself say this but... look how young Chevy Chase looks in this pic?!

Die Hard

Oh yes. It's a Christmas movie.... that rocks!!



Yippie-ki-yi-yeah!

Home Alone

You hate that you love it but it still would make your top ten X-mas films of all time wouldn't it?




The Christmas Toy

Ok, this one I'm going to have to talk about for a little bit. It's a Jim Henson movie that came out (I think) in the mid-80's. I LOVED this movie when it came out. And guess what? It's on YouTube as well!



So I watched it again (only 50 minutes long) and you know what? This is where Toy Story got it's idea.

I'm not joking, listen to this story line for "The Christmas Toy"

A little girls favorite toy starts to panic as he realizes tomorrow is X-mas and soon there will be a new X-mas toy, which means he won't be the favorite anymore. (Just like Woody, except it was for the kids birthday)

There a big "dumb" rocking horse in it (Like Rex)

Oh and the toy that is replacing him? A female space warrior. I'm not joking. She comes out of the box not knowing that she's a toy. Spouting phrases such as "What planet is this?" When they tell her it's the Living Room she responds "Such a strange name for a planet" She even has a space sword (similar to Buzz's laser beam) that she harmlessly attacks inanimate objects with around the room.

My mouth was wide open. I couldn't believe I didn't make the connection until now. Crazy stuff. Don't believe me? Go check it out for yourself and tell me what you think.

Muppet Christmas Carol

I know, I know... I got a thing for Muppets. But this is such a great movie!



The 2 songs "Marley and Marley" and "It feels like Christmas" will be stuck in your head FOR DAYS after you watch this!!

The Grinch

One of my favorites. I watch it every year and find something new to laugh at every time!



Now I know you're going to post about others let me guess a few: Four Christmases, Elf, It's a Wonderful Life, The Christmas Story, Christmas Vacation 2 (just kidding on that last one) But to me, these top the list.

What do you think?

Friday, December 17, 2010

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Still into our "Wilkins X-mas Video Spectacular" here's a few clips of us opening presents on X-mas Day.

Thursday, December 16, 2010

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Here's the "Bethany fight" continued, with a little bit of X-mas Day footage added at the end.

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

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Here's Bethany (pre-kids) thinking she can take on the Wilkins boy in a fight.

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

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Just another average holiday in the Wilkins family kitchen....

Monday, December 13, 2010

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you... the Pudd-o-meter!

Sunday, December 12, 2010

SANTA BOWL 10 Recap

1st Quarter

Problems with the clock forced a VERY quick quarter, where each team got to carry the ball for one possession (4 and out) each. No score in the 1st

2nd Quarter

Mike Dlugosh scores on a touchdown pass thrown by Robbie McBroom, and converts the FIRST 2-point conversion in Santa Bowl history making it 8-0.

The Adults force the Youth to punt (after the refs give them 2 5th downs in the drive!) but on the return the ball is muffed and the Youth get it on the 10!! Of course the Youth were able to capitalize on the error and Cohen Landry makes a short catch for a TD. 8-6

Adults storm quickly on the next possession but fail to convert a touchdown before another short quarter. On the last play however, Robbie McBroom suffers a cracked rib and has to leave the game.

3rd Quarter

The heat is on as both teams come out swinging. The Adult's defense is full of holes but thankfully 3 interceptions are able to stop every drive the Youth have. Adults Offense struggles as well and the score remains 8-6

4th Quarter

Adults score again on a long pass play to Kerry and lead 14-6.

They stop the Youth on the next drive but this is when one "wayward" ref started playing for the Youth.

A first down catch is ruled "no good" even though another ref ruled it fair, penalties for.... well we don't know what they were for... are called against the Adults, getting the Youth down the field. Several extra downs were awarded to the Youth to keep the ball alive. It was so bad even the Youth admitted it too...after the game : )

But even with all that help they couldn't avoid a 4th interception that ended the game. We were told before the snap that there were :58 seconds left in the game. But they'd all magically disappeared once the interception had been made..... hmmm.. : )

Final score: Adults win once again 14-6

It also turned out to be the shortest Santa Bowl EVER. Thanks to clock issues, the game ended AN HOUR EARLIER! Barely going over an hour and a half. (that's with a 15 minute half-time mind you) A record that tells you how bad the clock issues were.

But besides that the weather was better than the year before (an understatement I know) and everyone had a lot of fun... except for my brother Caleb of course : )

Friday, December 10, 2010

SANTA BOWL 2010




Last year the Adults stormed in and took back the trophy from the "one and done" Youth. It's been 12 months and now the Santa Bowl is finally back, tomorrow at 2pm at Forsythe Park.

The teams are ready but who will become victorious in the end? Find out in tomorrows post....

Thursday, December 09, 2010

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Welcome to the "Jordan Holiday Special"

Wednesday, December 08, 2010

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More X-mas tree decorations plus a few X-mas carols being sung in this clip.

Hope you enjoy!

Tuesday, December 07, 2010

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Tis the season I suppose. Here's us decorating the X-mas tree around the house. If you laugh at how Caleb looks, wait till you see what I have next week on him...

Monday, December 06, 2010

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At last we have Jeremy, riding off with Bethany and then Jordan, showing us his "grape" trick.

Sunday, December 05, 2010

SEC Champs!



Look out Oregon... here we come!

Saturday, December 04, 2010

Here we go again...



Anyone will tell you to beat an SEC once in a season is hard enough... but twice??

We shall soon see...

War Eagle

Friday, December 03, 2010

Hello, Mr Anonymous



Remember back at the beginning of the season when the Cam Newton investigation was going on and nobody cared?

But when Auburn started gathering wins and Newton started blowing apart defenses to become the leading Heisman candidate, the rioting began.

To think this all started from an "anonymous" source for ESPN.com Cam Newton and his dad asked for money to play for Miss State and when it didn't work out, they went to Auburn. And before he left Cam called an "anonymous" coach at Miss State and said "the money was too good"

Hmmm... too bad the NCAA, SEC and FBI couldn't uncover anything like that. They would have rendered Cam ineligible for sure! Too bad all the sources crucial to ESPN.com's story were "anonymous" or this would have put Auburn and Cam in deep trouble.

Oh wait... Auburn and Cam have been cleared, rats! Sucks when you make a story up and have no witness's to show for it.

Wait!! I forgot! What about John Bond!! Yeah! ESPN.com did mention his name in their "report"

Oh wait... I remember, the day after ESPN.com broke the story, Mr Bond was quick to jump on radio station WCNN in Atlanta during the "Buck and Kincade" show to say that ESPN.com GREATLY mis-quoted him in their report.

In fact his attorney Phil Abernathy said that if someone tried to bring ESPN.com's "anonymous" allegations to court that they would be "thrown out in a hail of laughter, due to their gross inaccuracies"

Before I go further I want you to know I don't fault the media for keeping sources anonymous to protect them, it's just when EVERY other source seems to come from an "anonymous" person and that's when you should get a little suspicious.

In fact, Greg Doyle from CBS and Mike Pesca from NPR both seem to agree that ESPN.com's "chicken little" allegations are a prime example of "journalism malpractice" When all you have is "hear-say" and "gossip" it's kinda hard to believe. Just ask the magazine paper that reports Elvis is now living on Mars as an alien warlord, and they'll tell you they had "anonymous" sources as well.

And let's stop quoting "anonymous" coaches and go with some REAL coaches in college football.

How bout the 2 coaches who should hate Auburn the most? Alabama and South Carolina (who play Auburn this week in the SEC Championship) Surely they were outraged by the Cam Newton decision??

Go ahead... Google it.... I'll wait....

...... done? Look's like both Nick Saban and Steve Spurrier didn't have a problem, did they? In fact, sounds like they were in favor of the decision doesn't it? Hmmm... sure beats the opinions of the coaches from Anonymous U!

But the torches are still burning and the pitchforks remain in the air. Everyone wanted a witch hunt and now they're upset there no witch to be found. I know the average hater (let's call them villagers now) is really feeling bummed. Here they wasted all their time looking to "kill the witch" but the judge and jury has deemed Cam "clean".... "Aw man! I just BOUGHT this pitchfork! And they don't give refunds!"

Why not look towards Justin Brant? The Director of Crimson Tide Productions who approved of the taunting songs the (now fired) DJ played during Cam Newton's practice last Saturday?

Nah, that's not important... ok, how about the fact Florida is now being investigated for a Federal crime in leaking Cam's school record? Ouch! That's gotta hurt!

Eh, to be honest, neither of those stories interest me either, so let's see... AHA!! CAM NEWTON IS IN VIOLATION OF SEC BYLAWS!!! YES!! YES!!! I GOT IT!!

Let's see here... section 14.01.3.2 right? He violated it!! INELIGIBLE! INELIGIBLE!!

Oh wait... let me read more...

Section 4.4.2 (b)

The Commissioner shall have jurisdiction on all questions of student eligibility for intercollegiate athletic competition and may appoint an advisory committee on eligibility and infractions and base actions on consultations with this committee.

or how bout Section 19.10.3.4

The Commissioner has the duty and power to investigate the validity of violations and impose their penalties and sanctions against member institutions, their athletic staff members or student athletes, for practices and conduct which violate the spirit, as well as the letter of the NCAA and SEC rules and regulations. This shall include the ability to render prospective student athletes or current student athletes ineligible for competition due to their involvement in a violation of NCAA or SEC rules that occur during the individual's recruitment.

So what did SEC Commissioner Mike Slive do about that? He followed the rules. With the assistance of a lawyer and a former judge they reviewed section 14.01.3.2, specifically the phrase "receives or agrees to receive" and what do you think they had to say?

"You could read this bylaw expansively to conclude that an athlete is ineligible at all institutions for receiving a hamburger. I did not believe and do not believe that was the intent of the rule." - Mike Slive

Good thinking Mike, too bad the villagers don't agree with that statement. Or the SEC bylaws quoted above. Hmmm.... think the villagers even KNEW those SEC bylaws about the Commissioner? Doubtful.

"I had to determine what the appropriate league response was after balancing all of these factors and after considering all of that I did not believe that he had violated our bylaws." - Mike Slive

But here's another take on it by SEC spokesman Charles Bloom:

“It only applies when there is an actual payment of an improper benefit, or an agreement (such as a handshake agreement) to pay and receive an improper benefit. The facts in this case, as we understand them, are that the
student-athlete’s father, without the knowledge of the student-athlete, solicited improper payments (which were rejected) from an institution the young man did not attend, and that the institution where the young man is enrolled was not involved.”

Excuse me Mr Villager, your torch just went out.

Now let's be serious, do you actually believe the NCAA would pass judgment so lightly? Just because the call doesn't go your way doesn't mean it's all a big conspiracy, it means ESPN.com and other media outlets that fed the fuel on this whole story were wrong.

al.com's Kevin Scarbinsky said it best:

"Any evidence would have rendered Cam ineligible for good and the NCAA searched hard."

"Ok" says the villager, moving closer to the fire to re-light his torch, "but this has opened up a HUGE loophole in the system!"

Not really. A huge loophole existed already. Both the NCAA and the SEC admit it. Let's look at this from a different angle.. imagine this...

Cam had no knowledge of his father's dealings at Miss State but is deemed ineligible by the NCAA and the SEC.

Villagers around the world rejoice.

Silly villagers.

Now here's a situation: Let's say the following year my brother is a star quarterback in high school who's taking the step to college. He's decided to go Florida but hasn't committed yet. I know where he wants to go and try to solicit money from the college behind his back. If I succeed, cash money for me. If not? Oh well, no skin off my back.

My brother never knew about it but BOOM he's ineligible to play for the school. See where I'm going with this? This makes it so that EVERY college football player can be ruled ineligible for something they had no knowledge or control of. THAT'S a can of worms!

So for now the NCAA and SEC will look into their bylaws for the future. (good luck figuring that one out) The investigation is still ongoing as it should be. The NCAA needs to continue to be thorough in their investigation.

As for Cam? He'll be allowed to compete in the final 2 games of the season, receive a written apology from ESPN.com for making up phone call stories, Cam will win the Heisman, come back a second season and do it all over again with Auburn.

How do I know all this?...... An anonymous source told me.

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During the wedding reception, I teamed up with Bray to sing our brother a very special song.

Rock your socks off awesome. : )

Thursday, December 02, 2010

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More Jeremy wedding footage. We have Mr Thin himself, posing with his bride to be. A young (I'm not that chubby anymore) Caleb, Bray warming up his voice, and Bethany feeding her "beloved" some wedding cake.

Enjoy!

Wednesday, December 01, 2010

Free and Clear



Well Haters, I guess you were wrong after all. The NCAA has just announced that Cam Newton and Auburn are both clear from violations and that Cam Newton IS an eligible player.

I feel so sorry for all the haters who wanted it to be different. Who held their little pitchforks and torches into the air, screaming "Foul" oh wait... I bet you're still going to do that now right?

The NCAA went "soft" they "play favorites" right? I'm sure we'll hear lots of that talk in the next couple of days. Especially if Auburn continues to win. Mark my words though, one loss and everyone forgets the Cam Newton thing for good. That's just how "haters" work.

So go ahead haters, keep hating, but now that Auburn's wins are all legit and Cam has been eligible this whole season you're going to look more like "sour grapes" than anything else.

Have a nice day!

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Happy December Day everybody!

Here's a special treat even I forgot I filmed! After the 2003 CWSC was over I filmed a short clip of me on the beach. I think this was supposed to go out on the videos I sent out to a select few every CWSC year. I'm not sure if this ever made the final cut or not, so if anybody out there can tell me, I'd appreciate it!

Tuesday, November 30, 2010

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Here's my skit for the 2003 CWSC. It was an awesome idea I had for t-shirt ideas for the conference that year. I have to be honest, nearly all of these carry one inside joke or another, but if you were there you'd get them.

The things that made this skit work is that I had one of the speakers, (Dr Ganz) come out at the very end and make fun of me. What everyone didn't know was that I had that planned the whole time and made it LOOK like an accident. So when I did my last joke and he came out, the crowd went nuts!

I remember he refused to do it at first thinking it wasn't going to be that funny, he almost backed out right before I went on stage!! Seriously, I was late getting up there after they'd called my name because I was doing some last minute smoozing, to get him to come out at the end.

Well he did and the crowd loved it. Even HE was surprised by the reception he received. The funny thing is.... the joke he did at the end wasn't the original joke I'd written. My first idea was for him to make fun of the fact I was a councilor that year by saying "when pigs fly"

But get this... being Canadian, he didn't even know what that meant! I was shocked he'd never heard the phrase before!! He thought it was a "southern thing" to say. Funny stuff!

Monday, November 29, 2010

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Everyone will enjoy a young "puddy" today, as he shows that his love for pigs far exceeded what some of you folks thought!

Numero Uno once again!!



Well, well, well.... they may hate us, but the computers think we're pretty good!

Now all we have to do is beat the Gamecocks.... again.... not an easy task.

Friday, November 26, 2010

This one's for you...



To all the haters in the media who said we wouldn't do it....

To all the vegas-haters who put the odds against us....

How do you like them Tigers now?

This one

Iron Bowl 2010



Well boys and girls, it's once again time for the Iron Bowl where the undefeated Auburn Tigers are are actually the UNDERDOGS in this game!! I haven't read a single review the shows Auburn coming out on top! YIKES!!

While I would agree this match will be a close one I can't say Bama's going to win with full confidence.

Guess we'll have to wait and see..... c-ya at kickoff!!

Thursday, November 25, 2010

Happy Thanksgiving!



Well here we are again.

Another year has gone by and I'm once again writing about the joys of my favorite holiday of the year, Thanksgiving Day.

This is the holiday where presents don't exists and retailers ignore. There's no hype or countdown to it and the only thing you do is sit back and think of all the things you are thankful today.

Be thankful my friends!

Wednesday, November 24, 2010

Lost Years missing video



Why didn't this post?? I don't see it on my computer. Hmmm... which means it's either just me or nobody's checking my blog anymore... hmmm...

I'll re-post it and see what happens.

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Switching gears yet again we start off with a look at a very Young Chris Pryor, then some "me" footage" from way back in 2003

We quickly dash over to a shot of my old pal Spencer who's hamming it up to the crowd. Then it's back to me, as I explain a little "go kart" rumor that'd been flying around the CWSC conference for some time.

Tuesday, November 23, 2010

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Still at Jeremy's wedding we start off by seeing a small red head who's mouth was still as big as it is today, Bray and his future spouse.. before they were even dating, and of course some more footage of my lame Ethiopian-looking brother.

Monday, November 22, 2010

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Now we switch you over to Jeremy's wedding. Get a gander at how thin this guy was. YIKES! He could've played Jack Skeleton without any make-up!

Friday, November 19, 2010

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Still at the wedding, I interview my Mom, Hollie Amos with a surprise guest I'm sure most of you would love to forget...MATT CHIN!!

Thursday, November 18, 2010

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We now take you to Bart's rehearsal dinner, where I mock Jordan, then we go to the wedding reception where I do a few more interviews with THE MAN Brian Williams and Pat Trisler.

Wednesday, November 17, 2010

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Flash forward now to the Wiffle Ball World Series in Texarkana. Caleb "Puddy" Wilkins, does an interview with "Big Sweed" Bart Lizenby.

Then my goofy butt comes on and yes, I did wear that clip on bow tie the entire game. See that trophy in my hand? I still have it today! (pathetic I know, but I was never good at anything else)

Love me hair everybody?

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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Back to theatre for a minute... you know, maybe this show was called "Salute to America" or something. I can't remember.

Monday, November 15, 2010

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We start off with some footage I should have put on the last clip. Me hitting in a wiffle ball game.

We then move on to a spry Aaron Eley and Roger Cater, chatting it up then ending with a delightful prank by your very own Jonathan Branson.

Enjoy!

Saturday, November 13, 2010

Hello Haters,



So this is what it feels like to be a USC fan when they won it all, or a Notre Dame fan (when they're winning)or a Florida Gators fan when Steve Spurrier was in charge.

Wow.

They world hates Auburn right now, I mean, even the other SEC teams (which usually ban together)hate us! And for what? Being #1?

Cam Newton's under the gun, Guilty until proven innocent among his piers. So far, nothing but accusations have been made. Accusations. That's it, and there's nothing about what Auburn did. The focus is on Miss State and if Cam's father asked for money from them or not. No accusations have been made that he asked for money from Auburn.

Miss State should be worried if you ask me. If all this went down in November like they said, then why did they wait till mid-January to report it to the NCAA? Hmmmm...

Fear has people wanting Cam Newton to step down as Auburns starter. Fear has fans booing every time Auburn scores and cheering every time they draw a penalty. Speaking of which....

Let's talk about the two ejections at the end of the game. Funny how Number 60 (and I believe #7?) both through punches too, but neither were ejected from the game. Never mind that Nick Fairly was getting punched in the ribs while on the ground after a play. It's the "villain" that takes the blame.

I'm not excuses what the Auburn players did. Both were stupid, both should have been ejected. But why does GA get away with it? That part I don't understand.

On the other hand this goes back to what I was saying about Gene Chizic last year. That the man has NO CONTROL over the actions of his team! None! Hello! Anybody still remember the Northwestern game from last year?! The only reason it was close was because Auburn kept making personal fouls every time they scored!

I still hold up the Gene is a terrible head football coach that unfortunantly is hiding behind a list full of W's so that no one can see him for who he is.

Oh well, later haters!

That's all folks!



Hope you got your tickets to see the dinner theater. Because if not you'll have to start searching StubHub for them!

We're sold out now. Every show! Amazing!! I've never been a part of something that's been this big!

Ok, that's all I had to say for now. Have a great weekend everyone!

Friday, November 12, 2010

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Switching gears once again to when we played in the Wiffle Ball league in 2002. The "Wilkins Power" was with us and we were able to win the game.

You'll see Bray, Aaron Eley knock a homer, some Bean Dance, some ROGER CARTER and the best footage at the end where Eley has put "weights" on the end of his wiffle bat. HILARIOUS!

Thursday, November 11, 2010

David Crowder Band - [Shine]



Check out this Christian Contemporary band's new music video. Pretty keen what they do with an old lite-brite from the 70's.

My future son

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Here's me giving a lesson in how to pick up chicks.

Is it a wonder I was single for so long??

Wednesday, November 10, 2010



Uh-oh. Hope you got your ticket, because for the 2nd straight weekend... we're sold out. Next Saturday? Sold out.

Only tickets available now are for Friday's show.... but hurry, they're going fast!

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Now we get to the backstage (or should I say foyer) footage. This footage is much better.

There's even a little of me in this clip, years before I even set foot on stage.

Fun stuff!

Tuesday, November 09, 2010

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YMCA with Tony, Chris Day, Jordan, Courtney Huntington and Bray. Nuff said.

Then we skip to Chris Day as Aladdin and end with Tony, Toni, Tone, singing a country song. WONDERFUL!

Monday, November 08, 2010

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More Strauss theatre footage continues!

Tony and Bray both take the stage in what I think was called the "9/11 Tribute" show. I wonder what Bray would think of how he sounded back then to what he does now?

Saturday, November 06, 2010



Guess what's going on at my dinner theater? That's right! The first weekend has been entirely sold out!!

And get this.... we're 7 seats away from selling out next weekend too! Incredible!! Needless to say the director and producer are "extremely happy" about the results. It IS turning in to quite a show if I do say so myself.

Ok, that's all. Just had to boast a little there. Have a great weekend everybody!

Friday, November 05, 2010

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Now we switch gears to the grand ole days of the Strauss theatre. I want to apologize in advance for the footage, with me messing with the "picture" aspect on my camera and the stage lighting, this footage isn't the best. But it does feature "spring chickens" so as Tony Sanson and Caleb Wilkins in the first number.

Then of course it's on to the ladies as April Downs and Ms Heather Brandle (now Sweeny) sing "Diamonds are a girls best friend"

Ah, the good ole days.

Thursday, November 04, 2010

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This video features Jonathan's amazing "foot twist" and watch as Jessie attempts the same feat!

Wednesday, November 03, 2010

C3PO's Star Wars cereal commercial



I know I've already spoken about this before, but DANG these things were tasty!

Star Wars Smoking PSA



Even better!!

1979 - STAR WARS Drunk Driving PSA Commercial



This is TOO COOL FOR SCHOOL!!

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Yes, we even cut the rug at this conference! Check out these dancers in this order, Tom and Jenny, Biz and Marianna, Nate and Christine

Tuesday, November 02, 2010

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Here we here the post-interview, to show everyone just how idiot I could be, and then a few "rave" reviews from Elizabeth Newman and Ryan.

Giants win



Congratulations to the San Fransisco Giants, who won the World Series as a San Fransisco team for the first time ever!

I didn't think you could win the World Series. I didn't think you would win the NCLS. I didn't think you would win the Division Series. Heck, I thought you'd lose to the Padres and miss the playoffs entirely!

Good job!

Monday, November 01, 2010

Halloween Party



So Megan and I decided to throw together a little Halloween party Friday night. We dressed as Dexter and Deb from the Showtime series "Dexter" But that wasn't the entire costume.

Megan also went to work on decorating the kitchen like the "kill room" Dexter uses in the show. For those of you who watch it, you'll get this clip. Everyone else.... sorry.

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Ready to see what my skit was at the talent show that year? Here we go...

Saturday, October 30, 2010

There ya go!



Texas pulls out a win tonight and Auburn goes to 9-0.

Good day for sports if you ask me.

Incredible!



So after seeing the previous video online, the one thing they stuck out to me was the guy who was actually RUNNING ON WATER! So I decided to look more up on him and discovered this. Enjoy!

Unbelievable!

Friday, October 29, 2010

Call 1-900-......

Remember when the big movie was about to come out, but before you went to see it (in a theater near you) you could also dial a 1-900 number to get all the juicy information about what was going to happen. (remember kids, ask your parents permission)

You called the number and for $1.99 (or some ridiculous price like that) you got to hear your favorite stars "gossip" about what was going on.

Well I never got to call when I was a kid, but this is one number I wish I had!!

C-ya!

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Ladies and Gentlemen, I give you Mr Ben Chase, who "wowed" the entire crowd with his version of "Chopsticks"

The part I love the most in this video is when he starts playing for real and you hear a pause before the audience goes completely nuts. So why the delay? Well, you couldn't see it in the video but everyone's mouth in the entire theater was wide open in astonishment. (including me) It was truly an amazing thing to see.

Enjoy!

Thursday, October 28, 2010

What's going on??



This is sad. I'm watching a very good team implode on national television. After defeating the 2 BEST teams in Major League Baseball, the Rangers are falling apart.

CJ Wilson gets ZERO support from the Ranger bats and his relievers give up a total of 8 runs to the Giants AND 3 OF THEM WERE WALKS!!??

Unbelievable! A team with this much talent is just getting embarrassed by a San Fransisco team....

Heaven on a plate is back...



GO GET YOU ONE!!!!

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Finally some familiar faces in this video! Jordan, Hollie, and Caleb Peacock... all young!!

Then it's back to Lindsey and Katie as they totally disrespect my name tags! And finally, a little "behind the scenes" footage of my and the boys before we went onstage for our big act! (coming soon)

yoda dance



For those of you who need a little "pick me up" to make it thru the rest of the week... here ya go.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Game 1 and done...



Wow, who'd have thought this would've been a HITTERS duel?!?

I cheer for the American League for the 2nd time EVER in this one, but if the Giants win... eh, at least the Yankees aren't in it.

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This is priceless footage of my good friend Mauri Dearing. Watch as I accuse her of setting off the fire. Greg (one of the guys from yesterday's video) delivers one of my favorite quotes of all time "IT'S CREAM FILLED!!!"

Hilarious stuff.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

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Same night of the fire alarm, I was interviewing Marianna Haggard and these guys came out of nowhere and gave me the best footage EVER from that night! Just watch..

Monday, October 25, 2010

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Today we start off with a video of two of my oldest friends, Lindsey and Katie as they have a grand ole time of mocking me and my southern accent.

The next few clips are a few interviews I did after someone pulled the fire alarm by mistake and we all had to exit the building.

Just to let you know, I got a lot of good footage that night, this is only the first half of it.

Sunday, October 24, 2010

Ladies and Gentlemen...



I give you the #1 team in college football....



.... just letting the world know.

How bout them Wings?



I know it's early in the season and none of you really care (with the exception of Jad) but how bout them Red Wings huh? Not so bad starting out this season. I'm happy with them so far!

Ladies and Gentlemen...


... I give you the next Heisman candidate.


So are we the best team in the SEC now?

And of course when I mean best in the SEC I mean the best in College Football. : )

Giants win!!!



Oh my. Looks like my prediction of a Phillies/Yankees World Series was wrong... and I've never been more happy to be wrong in my whole life!!

World Series Prediction: Rangers win in 6

Saturday, October 23, 2010

Attention LSU fans...



Last year my phone rand off the hook after the game was over... where are all those calls now?

Let me check my phone.... yep, still on.... did you forget my number?

Dial 17-24, I'll pick up.

RANGERS WIN!!



NO MORE YANKEES IN THE PLAYOFFS!!!

(I'm so happy...)

Friday, October 22, 2010

Lost Years (5)



Here's more footage of Bray, Jonathan, Chris, and even Jad as I make my own commentary about Canadians.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Lost Years (4)



The first clip is of the LSC (little sweet canuck) Teema, who is Jad's sister. (see folks, I even made fun of small people way back then too!)

The next is of me and Matt Newsome (Chris' older brother) who everyone believed to be the spitting image of Matthew Peacock (if you know who that is) And then of course Chris has to get back in the shot.... enjoy.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Why won't you lose?!



It's like I can't rest until the Yanks are out of the playoff picture! Oh well, maybe on Friday...

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This next clip is of that lovable idiot, Chris Newsome. Who I had so much hilarious footage of, he practically looked like the host of my edited video I sent out that year. Here's a clip to see what I mean.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

One to go...



Rangers now lead the Yankees 3-1 in the series. With one win left to go I'm keeping my fingers crossed!

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This clip show the DRC (Dirty Rotten Canuck) Jad, a young Will Barham, Miss Vickie Orr, and yes even me.. in a shirt I STILL wear to this day! (Hmmm... I'm not really sure if I can be proud of that)

In the clip I'm with Jessie and Carl as we're plotting on taking that couch into our dorm room. (we eventually did)

The last clip is of the Swedish kid who was their at the CWSC. (Christian Worldview Student Conference)

Meet Megan's new crush



So Megan has officially watched more post season games than I have. I came home last night to find her in front of the TV cheering her heart out for the Rangers. Why has my wife become a huge Rangers fan all of the sudden?

Is she a front runner? No. She thinks Rangers pitcher CJ Wilson.... is cute. I see her jump a little with excitement whenever they show him in the dugout too.

Oh well, at least they beat the Yankees again last night. Here's to hoping they sweep in New York!

Monday, October 18, 2010

Lost Years (1)



So this first video I have ready for ya'll doesn't really have much in it but future installments will I assure you. This is from the CWSC of '99

I picked this clip first to show everyone what the OLD Bray was like. (yes, I have the good stuff)

In this clip we have Bray and Jonathan showing me that they're going to do nothing but sit around on their thumbs all day.

Saturday, October 16, 2010

Attah boy!!



Way to go Giants! Beat them Phillies!

WAY TO GO RANGERS!! Finally looking like a team out there today.

PS- Even if by some impossible chance it's the Giants and the Rangers in the World Series, I'm still pulling for the Rangers.

Oh-kay....



So we just beat Arkansas 65-43 today.... maybe we are the 2nd best team in the SEC?

Chase... year one.



So today marks my one year anniversary since joining Chase and so far I have to say I love it.

I have a great boss and and awesome team to work with, I couldn't ask for anything more. I've really been blessed this year and I'm so thankful to be in the position I am with the company.

Ok, that's all. Like I said, I've just been feeling the urge to post a lot more lately. Hmmm.... will this lead to multiple posts per day?

Perhaps...

NOOO!!!



How do the Rangers blow a 5 RUN LEAD in less than 2 innings?!?!

I hate the Yankees.... but at this rate, they'll sweep in 4.

Friday, October 15, 2010

And now for a taste of things to come...

Boys and girls.... have I got a surprise for you....

Ever wonder (or think back) to what I was like 11 years ago?

Well startingthis week you'll get to see it for yourself!

After several long years I finally had all my 8MM footage converted to DVD, so starting next week I'll be posting "Matt Wilkins: The Lost Years 1999-2004" for everyone to enjoy.

And who knows... maybe a younger version of yourself or someone you know may pop up as well... you'll just have to wait and see...next week.

C-ya!

Thursday, October 14, 2010

Coming November 2nd....



The nation will lift their voice in unison as the McRib is released across the nation!

PS- I can't wait!

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Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Right on!



Maybe it's that time of year or maybe there's something in the water but my YouTube subscriptions have been growing day by day. The Zombies!!! Board Game Reviews I gave a few months back are really starting to take off. Who knew.

I'm getting some good feedback from the poll. Thanks for everyone who voted... though getting Megan to post regularly is not going to happen, I'll try and see if she's willing to post every once in a while but that's the best I can do.

Ok, that's all for tonight. Sorry, I was just in a posting mood.

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