Kevin Scott: February 2009 Archives

March starts this Sunday.  And with March comes spring time.  And with spring time comes certain weather and acclimations that aid in spreading new life.  However, certain things known as the "Ikesies" have already begun to spread.

For instance.  You may have noticed the lingering sniffles or lagging sore throat and cough.  Or you may ask yourself what flared up that rash.  Why are my eyes so watery and itchy?  Or simply.  Why am I tired all the time?

I've got news for you.  It's the "Ikesies!!"  Otherwise better known as mold.  Or mold spores.  I believe these microscopic missionaries of infection are in full force out to get us.  And the spring season may end up spreading them even more so.  Watch yourselves Islanders.

Beware the "Ikesies" of March...

Anyone out there got any strange ailments they'd like to share with the group?  Anonymously.  Of course.
 

Woohoo!!  Mardi Gras!!  I hope everyone enjoyed themselves last weekend and are preparing for even more revelry this weekend.  For me, Mardi Gras is more than a celebration of lewd behavior because my birthday usually falls right before it begins, so I have to tie a little extra on.  I mean after all.  Galveston throws me a party every year.  And everyone's invited now that there's no mroe admission charges.  I feel special.

I enjoy the spirit of the event.  What I mean by spirit is the laziness.  The attitude.  I'm pretty sure I believe this spirit or attitude helms from the whole French aspects of the celebration of debauchery prior to the lenten prims and propers.  Mardi Gras is the time of year in Galveston when everyone can get along.  Or should get along.  It stirs up unity.  Many don't think about the vast celebration that treks across the globe during this time of year.  There are a lot of different countries that celebrate this time of year.

So.  If you're giving it your first go at Mardi Gras this year, I have some tips for you.  Perhaps suggestions.  Or.  They could just be funny, witty things I type in order to feed my own ego for being funny and witty.  Either way.  Here they are...

1.  Do not attempt to persuade moving vehicles to park in a certain parking lot while standing out in the middle of the road with a large orange traffic cone.  You will not succeed in parking any cars.  You will, however, be entertainment.

2.  Do not go to Whataburger after drinking all day/night and cry on the shoulder of the person behind counter about the fact that you lost your wallet and you're really hungry.  They don't care.  But the deputy working security at the 24 hour establishment will.

3.  Try to maneuver in a vehicle that can seat all passengers inside.  Otherwise you will be pulled over and your truck will be towed.  But hopefully this will happen in front a house where a friendly person lives.  And that friendly (drunk) person will give you beer because said friendly person feels sorry for you.

4.  Take extreme notice of where the nearest port-o-pottie is.  THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT!!!

5.  Make sure, if you're perusing the crowd for certain bare-chested homosapiens, you are not trying too difficultly to do so.  One must non-chalantly go about one's attempt at finding the butterscotches.  Looking too hard will only fail.  One must not be too poised with excitement.  Do not expect to be wowed.

6.  DO drink in moderation throughout the day.

7.  DON'T take beads from strangers.  They could be laced with the "Ike-sies."  (I'll explain the "Ike-sies" at a later date.)

8.  DO attend the parades.  Mardi Gras is not all about standing around and doing nothing.  The krewes go through extreme difficulties to put their floats together.  Give them some support.

9.  Do not expect to feel well when you are finished with Mardi Gras.  You won't.

10.  For one hour pretend you are Captain Sixpack's true identity.  Try it.  You might score.

11.  And finally.  Whatever you do.  Do not pick up the beads you found in the gutter at 26th and Market.  I left them there for specific reasons.

So.  Happy Mardi Gras to all.  And to all a good night.  Be safe out there...

 

Good news for Galveston this week.  Our state representative Craig Eiland-D was named speaker pro tempore for the Texas House of Representatives.  This position is the second highest leadership post in the house.  Surprise or not.  This can only be great for Galveston.

Eiland has already been an outstanding voice for Galveston since Ike, as well as a strong proponent for the resurgence of UTMB on the Island.  I personally have listened to him speak about recovery efforts, and I often like what he has to say and his ideas for getting things accomplished.  He gives me the tinglies.  And he's a handsome little fella.

His new role in the Texas House means we will not be forgotten and pushed to the side.  I have the utmost faith that Eiland will carry out a Galveston campaign thoroughly and professionally.  I couldn't be happier with this news.  And it follows rather closely behind the earlier news this week that Galveston should be getting some rather hefty sums of money for assistance post-Ike.  Let's hope it all pans out.  And, that whatever funds we receive are put to proper use.

Smile Galveston.  You're on "Eiland" time.
 

There appears to be a murderer in our midst.  Yesterday, a body was discovered behind a house at 38th and Broadway.  The body was beaten to death.  Prior to this event, a few weeks ago (close to my house) a woman was found in an alley at 22nd and Ave. K.  She was severely beaten, near death.  She survived.  Could this be the work of the same person or people?

Of course this happens when more and more people are getting back out and about around the island.  Then there's the question of who the victims are.  We don't know if they're street walkers, normal everyday Islanders, contractors, homeless, or druggies.  Especially because of where they've been found.  However, this doesn't mean that we ordinary (if anyone on this Island can be referred to as such) folk don't need to be on the look-out an aware of such.  Be careful out there fellow Islanders!!

And please report all suspicious activity to GPD.  The more you call, the more they'll establish a presence.  Trust me.  My lady friend and I know this first hand.

Hopefully everyone knows the emergency GPD number.  The non-emergency number is 409-797-3702.

Enjoy your weekend IBC's.  Well.  See ya later.