Chips Dips Chains Whips

Politics Has No Place in the Men's Room

2012-02-08T20:41:00.001-06:00

Especially when it doesn't make sense.

Who is Willard R?

It's a bathroom twofer!

Paper Towels Are Not to Be Used for the Toilet

2012-02-08T20:38:00.001-06:00

Paper Towels Are Not to Be Used for the Toilet

Now, we all know what this note means, but grammatically it's ambiguous.

Courtesy of coworker Jim, who spotted this informational note in the men's room. I did ask to verify that it was indeed the men's room.

Defective

2012-02-03T19:16:00.001-06:00

Defective

Yes, that note says January 14, 2000.

Kumquats

2012-01-27T14:14:00.001-06:00

Kumquats

So that's what they look like.

Vodka

2012-01-20T18:59:00.001-06:00

Vodka

Observed in the parking lot at work.

Who Needs a New Window?

2011-10-04T20:46:00.001-05:00

Who Needs a New Window?

Besides, blue and purple go so well together.

Magna Cart

2011-09-13T22:11:00.001-05:00

Magna Cart

Oh, that's funny right there.

Hippie Chips

2011-07-05T14:08:00.001-05:00

Hippie Chips

The world's greatest all natural potato chip.

Uh oh.

Bar, Bathroom, Condoms

2011-06-28T20:52:00.001-05:00

Bar, Bathroom, Condoms

Any questions?

Yes, they came with lotions and lube.

No, I didn't buy any. I didn't have any change.

Butt Hutt

2011-06-28T20:51:00.001-05:00

Butt Hutt

Your source for cheap smokes, and endless jokes.

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

2011-06-28T20:50:00.001-05:00

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

Now that's a lot of crap.

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

2011-06-28T20:49:00.001-05:00

A Bag of Crap from Theme Park Review

What could be inside?

The Move Is Complete

2011-05-08T07:04:00.001-05:00

Welcome to Chips Dips Chains Whips, the new home for my random photos.

If you are subscribed to the old Blogger or Feedburner feed, you'll need to update your subscription. The old Feedburner feed will be around for a bit longer, but you should update to the new one. Just scroll to the bottom of the page to get the link.

This Mannequin Has No Head!

2011-05-06T13:09:00.001-05:00

This Mannequin Has No Head!

Please don't ask me to explain why this is in the office.

The Family Joules Are Moving

2011-04-22T22:08:00.008-05:00

I'm going to be switching this site over to another domain soon. The existing feed will continue to work, but a new one will be created.

Winning Dispenser

2011-03-17T20:18:00.001-05:00

Winning Dispenser

We've got something better than water.

I Have a Pressing Matter to Discuss with You

2010-09-24T15:48:00.001-05:00

I Have a Pressing Matter to Discuss with You

It should only take a couple minutes.

Ceiling Light Is Watching You

2010-09-20T20:25:00.001-05:00

Ceiling Light Is Watching You

But apparently it won't light your way.

I Can't Explain This

2010-08-25T17:13:00.001-05:00

I Can't Explain This

But that's why it's art.

A Foot Pedal from a Screamroller/Extremeroller Train

2010-08-14T16:41:00.003-05:00

A Foot Pedal from a Screamroller/Extremeroller Train

A Wheel from the Schussboomer

2010-08-14T16:41:00.001-05:00

A Wheel from the Schussboomer

Top of the Track Support Column from the Zambezi Zinger

2010-08-14T16:40:00.003-05:00

Top of the Track Support Column from the Zambezi Zinger

The coaster was re-tracked at one point, and, given that it is now operating in Columbia, this was a piece that was replaced.

Brake Shoe from the Orient Express

2010-08-14T16:40:00.001-05:00

Brake Shoe from the Orient Express

The trains for the Orient Express had fins on the bottom that went through the brake shoes, one on each side. When the shoes were compressed together, they would slow and stop the train.

If you were ever unfortunate enough to be heading back into the station, but they were slow getting the next train sent off, the brake run outside the station would stop you in short order. You can figure out on your own how I know this.

This is one side. The top part is what would grip the brake fin, and it's made of solid brass. I lifted the thing, and it's heavy. Because it doesn't show much wear, they think it was used below the station in the train storage area.

Parts from a Wood Coaster

2010-08-14T16:39:00.001-05:00

Parts from a Wood Coaster

These are parts from a wood coaster, though not the Timber Wolf. There's a section of track rail, a chain dog and a chain lift link.

Parts from the Orient Express

2010-08-14T16:38:00.003-05:00

Parts from the Orient Express