Thursday, June 4, 2009

Live from my parents basement......


johnybfallriver said...
I noticed they have one of these framed on the first floor of city hall here is some info from the write up next to it.

"Each coin was minted just a short 10 weeks and will never be minted again. And not only is each quarter beautifully showcased, it is also preserved for years to come beneath the protective framed glass. This powerful lithograph, created exclusively for The Franklin Mint by Manny Souza, evokes the very principles for which politics stands – control, courage, strength and democracy.


Limited Edition of 5,000,000
Additional Details

About the Artist

Manny Souza

"Light plays a major role in my work," says artist Manny Souza. "An abundance of light and shadows on his chubby face, creates a playground for me and allows a painting to take on a life of its own." Indeed, Souza's masterly use of light in natural settings and his ability to capture intricate details have become the hallmarks of his work. It's no wonder this award-winning artist has developed a national following for his strikingly realistic images. He has exhibited in art shows throughout the United States and his originals are on display in prestigious galleries in the Fall River Art district."

17 comments:

Anonymous said...

The back of the coin should be a picture of a toilet because Correia is flushing this city right down the crapper!

Tom Paine said...

You have ended the hobby of coin collecting forever!!

Anonymous said...

Very childish.

Anonymous said...

what denomination is that-an old penny?

Anonymous said...

"Anonymous said...
Very childish."

You ain't seen nothin yet...

Anonymous said...

There is so much coming out about this administration during the campaign it won't be funny.

WJ Bloggah said...

I don't get the "Parent's Basement" part but that was hilarious and unsettling at the same time. Good job Shamrock, but maybe a little a back story so I can know what I'm laughing at?

johnybfallriver said...

I noticed they have one of these framed on the first floor of city hall here is some info from the write up next to it.

"Each coin was minted just a short 10 weeks and will never be minted again. And not only is each quarter beautifully showcased, it is also preserved for years to come beneath the protective framed glass. This powerful lithograph, created exclusively for The Franklin Mint by Manny Souza, evokes the very principles for which politics stands – control, courage, strength and democracy.

Limited Edition of 5,000,000
Additional Details

About the Artist

Manny Souza

"Light plays a major role in my work," says artist Manny Souza. "An abundance of light and shadows on his chubby face, creates a playground for me and allows a painting to take on a life of its own." Indeed, Souza's masterly use of light in natural settings and his ability to capture intricate details have become the hallmarks of his work. It's no wonder this award-winning artist has developed a national following for his strikingly realistic images. He has exhibited in art shows throughout the United States and his originals are on display in prestigious galleries in the Fall River Art district."

Anonymous said...

from another post

http://speakupfallriver.blogspot.com/2009/06/this-week-in-infamous-fall-river.html


Anonymous said...
you get less traffic than the road in the reservation. This site is comical. Go get a career and move out of mom's basement

johnybfallriver said...

I guess he has never been in my moms cella it is very nice like most FR cellas fully finished, so the upstates stays nice and new.

shamrock said...

WJ - A commenter on my last post suggested I should move out of my mom's basement. However, the joke was on them because I am trying to move INTO my mom's basement.

Johnny B - Thank you for the second greatest amusement of my day ...it was #1 until Bob's motor skills (or lack there of) got the better of him.

Anonymous said...

http://www.heraldnews.com/police_and_fire/x124617570/COURT-DISPOSITIONS-06-06-09

Anonymous said...

http://www.boston.com/news/local/massachusetts/articles/2009/06/07/fall_river_mayor_charged_with_running_stop_sign/

johnybfallriver said...

is there going to be a Bob driving pic?

Anonymous said...

You can't make this stuff up!

with all the material he provides a good cartoon should be created.

Anonymous said...

http://www.bostonherald.com/news/regional/view/2009_06_08_Kill_the_lights:_Economy_forces_cities_to_cancel_Fourth_of_July_festivities/


Faced with a $4 million deficit, Methuen has also suspended its festivities, although it is still hoping to pay for them through corporate donations.

“We just didn’t think it was appropriate to have a (taxpayer-funded) fireworks display when we were considering layoffs,” Chief of Staff Matthew Kraunelis said.

New Bedford and Fall River traditionally have covered all or most of the cost of their fireworks displays. But this year, their mayors similarly are scrambling to raise the roughly $20,000 through private donations.

“These days, that’s a lot of money,” said Fall River Mayor Robert Correia, who has laid off 133 people in the last year. “In these times, people don’t have the money to go away for the weekend. That’s why I’m trying to make sure everyone can enjoy something free and close to home.”

and 14-20k is a lot of money for a botched mailing.

Anonymous said...

Herald News Headline:


Town workers gets raises, after all


Gets?