Left Behind

Smegley Parsons, a long-time CC member, sent me this photo, via iPod, of Nigel Pettibone. He is seen here trying to hail a taxi. He doesn't know I am, at this very moment, headed back to the States.

Those Pesky Sandstorms

You can't say I didn't try. I landed near Nigel Pettibone (seen in the above photo) and yelled for him to hop in. He whacked my Calvinistic Cartoonmobile with his cane and said he would rather choke on a mouthful of sand than swallow a spoonful of Calvinism! He still doesn't realize I have a tracking device in his cane. He can't damage it no matter how many times he whacks something. 

Nigel Pettibone in Sandstorm

Nigel Pettibone was photographed as he runs for cover during a Kuwait sandstorm. $7,000 goes to Lin Ye Tang for emailing me this photo and for successfully planting a tracking device on Mr. Pettibone's cane. Good work, Lin Ye!

Nigel Closing In

This photo was taken last night, near the water towers, close to my home in Kuwait. The photographer, Hamad  Hamoud, is recovering from a cane smack to the noggin.  

Arminian Antics #97

A Letter from Placebo Belkins

This package came in from the U.S. yesterday from a Dr. Placebo Belkins. Included in the envelope were some DVD's of Belkins lecturing at Yale. (not the university - the Yale Lock and Hardware Company) Here is part of the three page letter sent:

Dear Mr. Eddings,

I hope this letter finds you in good health. I am interested in becoming a writer for your blog. As you can see by the printed copies of my certifications, I am more than qualified to direct your funny little blog into a more focused theological one. I hear you are leaving for the States this summer. I would like to suggest you hire me for the three months in which you'll be traveling. I happen to know you will be visiting Houston, Dallas, Durango and London, England.

I am willing to work for half my normal fee of $200 a day. I promise more readers, more followers, more comments, more pizzazz and more solid content. It's easy to see your days are numbered. You can't keep this up forever. Take a mental vacation and let me take over the writing for the months of June, July and August. You won't be sorry.

Waiting for your response,

Dr. Placebo Belkins

P.S. There is no tracking device in this envelope.

When I finished reading the letter, I began to put everything back in the large envelope. That's when I noticed...inside the package - glued to the bottom - was a tracking device with the initials N.P. written on the top. The only N.P. I know of, besides Natalie Portman, is Nigel Pettibone! This was a trap! I have destroyed the package and it's contents. Hope it wasn't too late.

  

Surprise Move

In a surprise move, last night, Nigel Pettibone was seen diving from an aircraft not too far from the Calvinistic Cartoons Secret Headquarters in Kuwait. Nigel was overheard telling someone that he was on a "mission of extreme gravity". As he jumped, he yelled, "Remember the bombing of Pearl Bailey!" No one has seen him since.

A Bakala in Kuwait

This is the inside of a bakala in Kuwait. These are mini-markets or stores that are found everywhere. I have five within walking distance. The teacher building I live in is in between two bakalas. People drive up and honk their horns for service. They will deliver to your apartment. Below, Nigel Pettibone is seen leaving a bakala in Salmiya...very close to my home. No one has my address, but he knows I live in Salmiya. I guess I'll be on the lookout from this time on. 

Starbucks Ruckus

Nigel Pettibone seen here leaving a Starbuck's in Salmiya, Kuwait. He was told to leave after a commotion was started over the Coffee of the Day. It seems Mr. Pettibone refused to pay for a Cinnamon flavored Mocha Blend because he thought they were calling him "Sinner man". He's a little hard of hearing, y'know.

At the Kuwait Airport

Nigel Pettibone was photographed minutes ago, at the Kuwait airport wielding his cane. Ironically, he has named his cane, "Abel", because he is "able" to use it in so many ways...and because of the two brothers in the book of Genesis, Cain and Abel. Sounds a little crazy to me, but it's a fact. I just don't make these things up, y'know.

Nigel Pettibone Headed for Kuwait

Nigel Pettibone, the cantankerous and easily agitated Arminian, was seen boarding a passenger plane for Kuwait early this morning. This photo was snapped on an iPhone by longtime Calvinistic Cartoons fan, Leroy Mackafee, and sent with this text attached: "When Mr. Pettibone sat down in front of me, a note fell from his  pocket. I picked it up an handed it to him. The note read - Find Eddie and teach him a lesson he won't forget! Lots of luck, Benny. Just wanted to let you know so you could be on the look out."
Now I am not sure if Nigel has an outlined lesson from Dave Hunt on Calvinism vs Arminianism, or if there is a more sinister intent behind the note. I will have several CC followers stationed at the Kuwait airport. They will keep Mr. Pettibone off my trail. I have asked them to follow and send photos while Nigel P. is searching Kuwait for the Calvinistic Cartoons headquarters.

Shorpy - Bringing Past to Present

Philadelphia circa 1909. "Girard Trust Company."

8x10 inch dry plate glass negative, Detroit Publishing Company

Shorpy is a great site for viewing vintage photos. If you want a real sense of history visit this blog often. I love studying the faces of the many individuals who have passed from this life into the next. (see if you can spot two special people in the photo above) 

Fan Photo from Tabria Puddintock

Don't know what to make of this photo sent in by Tabria Puddintock.

Wanted to post this to let you know that Corky is still in the field...and the harvest is ripe.

(for a little more detail - click the pic)

Old Magazine Cover from 1951

This magazine was sent to our headquarters yesterday.

There was just a note that said, "Feel free to use this in your blog!"

Thanks, whoever you are. It is a pretty rare issue. 

The Agitated Arminian