Goodbye 2009 and hello 2010!! I remember thinking as a Youngling that 2010 was "in the future" where cars would fly and far away planets would be explored by man. We're not there yet.
What did 2009 bring us? A very big recession, Govt spending gone crazy, a Socialist President, a revolt from groups of people by the name of TEA (Taxed Enough Already), deaths of celebs like Michael Jackson, a new form of 3-D cinema(Avatar) and 2 close families going thru intense struggles with their marriages.
What did 2009 teach me? That as men we should hold our wives and our marriages even closer to our heart. We cannot let our guards down for even a second. Satan is ready and waiting for our resolve to slip, to devour our partnership with God and our spouses. We must constantly be vigilant!!
2010... I resolve to hold my wife and family even closer. I promise to study God's Word daily. Fitness, eating right and a more positive outlook shall be the norm for me. I shall continue to look for Jesus' return soon for his day IS approaching...
Are you ready??
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
ObamaCare Vote 11/21/09
Friends, Family, Readers...
Tomorrow night at 8pm- our United States Senate will vote on whether or not to begin discussion on a 2000 + page Heath care Reform bill. Many of these Senators and Statesmen have NOT read a single page of this huge bill. It is reported that this bill will increase taxes, ration Health Care, fine anyone and possibly jail those who refuse to get health care and quite possibly pave the way for paid Govt abortions. Yes, we do need a restructuring of Health provisions, but not in this way. What can we do? We can start by contacting the below two people:
Senator Blanche Lincoln 202.224.4843
Senator Ben Nelson 202.224.6551
They are said to be "on the fence" as to whether or not they might vote Yes tomorrow night. They might not be Senators in your state- but you can make your voice heard!! Call, be respectful, make your opinion heard and also make the point that if these "fence riders" do vote Yes to making the bill go further in the Senate- then they will regret their decision and they WILL be voted out of office next election cycle. We ARE the people and we can take this country back from radicalists and from those who spit upon the very Constitution that so many have given their lives to defend.
I would also encourage you to join a group like your local TEA (Taxed Enough Already)Party group, 9/12 group or something that is in league with your values and morals. We must be heard, we MUST live free or die!
In closing, it is our duty to defend our Country both foreign and domestic. Only with God's providence, our faith in him and the ideals of the Constitution set forth by our Founding Fathers can we succeed.
For future elections, we must strive to elect those who support or believe in the following points:
A Strong National Security
Supportive of Tax Cuts and Real fiscal responsibility
Supports Energy Independence
Supports Education
A vow to only support judges who recognize that their job is to interpret the Constitution and not legislate from the bench
Acceptance of their duty and responsibility to educate, inform and remind the American public that with the blessings of freedom comes great responsibility. That Govts primary goal is to preserve, protect and defend our God given gift of freedom. Individual liberty, capitalism, a strong national defense should be a fundamental belief.
Our best days can be before us if our Government will just trust the American people!!
May God bless America!!
Tomorrow night at 8pm- our United States Senate will vote on whether or not to begin discussion on a 2000 + page Heath care Reform bill. Many of these Senators and Statesmen have NOT read a single page of this huge bill. It is reported that this bill will increase taxes, ration Health Care, fine anyone and possibly jail those who refuse to get health care and quite possibly pave the way for paid Govt abortions. Yes, we do need a restructuring of Health provisions, but not in this way. What can we do? We can start by contacting the below two people:
Senator Blanche Lincoln 202.224.4843
Senator Ben Nelson 202.224.6551
They are said to be "on the fence" as to whether or not they might vote Yes tomorrow night. They might not be Senators in your state- but you can make your voice heard!! Call, be respectful, make your opinion heard and also make the point that if these "fence riders" do vote Yes to making the bill go further in the Senate- then they will regret their decision and they WILL be voted out of office next election cycle. We ARE the people and we can take this country back from radicalists and from those who spit upon the very Constitution that so many have given their lives to defend.
I would also encourage you to join a group like your local TEA (Taxed Enough Already)Party group, 9/12 group or something that is in league with your values and morals. We must be heard, we MUST live free or die!
In closing, it is our duty to defend our Country both foreign and domestic. Only with God's providence, our faith in him and the ideals of the Constitution set forth by our Founding Fathers can we succeed.
For future elections, we must strive to elect those who support or believe in the following points:
A Strong National Security
Supportive of Tax Cuts and Real fiscal responsibility
Supports Energy Independence
Supports Education
A vow to only support judges who recognize that their job is to interpret the Constitution and not legislate from the bench
Acceptance of their duty and responsibility to educate, inform and remind the American public that with the blessings of freedom comes great responsibility. That Govts primary goal is to preserve, protect and defend our God given gift of freedom. Individual liberty, capitalism, a strong national defense should be a fundamental belief.
Our best days can be before us if our Government will just trust the American people!!
May God bless America!!
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
A move to Facebook...
Well, it's definitely been awhile since I have posted on Blogger.
I have been working in Bristol, TN for almost 3 months on a Walmart remodel. I have lived in a Days Inn for 5 days out of 7 per week. I have really missed my wife and kids during this remodel. It's been indescribable... I have missed my son Daniel start Karate and not been around for just basic things and TLC for my wife. I will be sooo glad when this remodel is over.
I have had NO time for costuming or even preparations for the upcoming Dragoncon.
I lost touch with a really close friend...
But thru this all- I have my faith in Jesus Christ, my wife Pamela and son Daniel.
Also, to make my social network work a little smoother- I have decided to rely on Facebook solely for Blogging and day to day updates. I will still leave this Blog intact and perhaps I shall return one day...
Anthony Foister Create Your Badge
I have been working in Bristol, TN for almost 3 months on a Walmart remodel. I have lived in a Days Inn for 5 days out of 7 per week. I have really missed my wife and kids during this remodel. It's been indescribable... I have missed my son Daniel start Karate and not been around for just basic things and TLC for my wife. I will be sooo glad when this remodel is over.
I have had NO time for costuming or even preparations for the upcoming Dragoncon.
I lost touch with a really close friend...
But thru this all- I have my faith in Jesus Christ, my wife Pamela and son Daniel.
Also, to make my social network work a little smoother- I have decided to rely on Facebook solely for Blogging and day to day updates. I will still leave this Blog intact and perhaps I shall return one day...
Anthony Foister Create Your Badge
Saturday, May 23, 2009
Fanboys Movie - Part 1
Well, here it is!! The most anticipated Fan movie about Star Wars called FanBoys. I can't believe it's on YouTube and it just came out on DVD this week. It may not be on YouTube long, so check it out before it pulled.
It does have some great comedic moments in it, smattered with some awesome Star Wars pop culture references and some hilarious cameos. It does disappoint me, however, that it is filled with a LOT of bad, unneccesary language and sexual situations and inuendo.
All in all, I would give it a 7 out of 10 stars. It does relate to that spark of magic that unites the fanboy/girl of Star Wars in all of us and it reminds me of that passion that I have of that Galaxy Far, Far Away.
Friday, April 17, 2009
The next three months...
For those who have kept up with my Facebook status postings over the past few days, I have been nervous, perplexed and confused about a few things at WalMart.
Today was my last day at Greeneville WalMart. Not really though! Starting on Monday at 8am I am to report to the Bristol, TN WalMart for reassignment as they go thru a remodel. I will be there for almost three months. The craziest thing about this is that I will be staying in a hotel Monday-Friday and coming home on the weekends.
I appreciate the support of Pam, Daniel and my Mom and Aunt during this long time away from home. I have the potential to make quite a bit of money during this time. If WalMart offers more money and the possibility of over time, I have to take it!!Keep me in your prayers during this time.
I am so blessed to even have a job and I thank God everyday that I work at WalMart. Also, please keep Pam and Daniel in prayers as this will be the longest span away from each other.
Today was my last day at Greeneville WalMart. Not really though! Starting on Monday at 8am I am to report to the Bristol, TN WalMart for reassignment as they go thru a remodel. I will be there for almost three months. The craziest thing about this is that I will be staying in a hotel Monday-Friday and coming home on the weekends.
I appreciate the support of Pam, Daniel and my Mom and Aunt during this long time away from home. I have the potential to make quite a bit of money during this time. If WalMart offers more money and the possibility of over time, I have to take it!!Keep me in your prayers during this time.
I am so blessed to even have a job and I thank God everyday that I work at WalMart. Also, please keep Pam and Daniel in prayers as this will be the longest span away from each other.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
Easter...
The World is in trouble as it always has been. The Economy is in shambles, jobs are failing and unemployment is at an all time high. Sin is rampart and the destruction of morals and marriage based values are degrading each day.
What is the answer to combat these problems? Is it Politicians, Leaders, Movie Stars, Out of the Box thinkers? A huge and resounding NO!!!!
The answer was born over 2000 years ago as God became flesh and entered our world. He lived for 33 years before he gave his life for you and I so that we might be reconciled to himself and our sins forgiven. He is the ONLY answer to our problems. Not a man made answer- but a Son of Man answer.
When times are tough- turn to Jesus. When the laws of God have been broken- turn to Jesus and ask for his never ending forgiveness. When you are laid off and you don't know how you are going to support yourself or your family- turn to Jesus! Whether you are gay, straight, married, not married, Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Atheist or Agnostic- God and His son Jesus LOVE you!! He is standing here right now with his arms open waiting for you to accept the gift that he gave while hanging on a cross those many years ago.
Does he tolerate a person's homosexuality, a involvement in another faith or religion or the disbelief in himself or his Father. No. But he can forgive you for those sins and welcome you into his arms forever if you just believe and have Faith that he is there for you now.
This Sunday is Easter 2009. I believe that God came to earth and died on a Roman cross, betrayed by his own people and friends. After three days, he rose from the grave- conquering Death and Hades forever. Satan lost the battle right then and there and can never recover a victory. He then went to Heaven where he awaits the day and time to return to Earth and claim his people unto himself.
Do you know Jesus? If you died today, do you know where you will spend eternity? It’s very simple. We are all sinners. By our nature, our heart runs from God and rebels against him. We are not perfect and can never be without the help of the supreme ruler Jesus Christ. He loves us and wants to save us from sin. To give us this gift of salvation, Jesus Christ died for us. You receive this gift by faith alone. You demonstrate this gift by genuine repentance and changed actions in your life. Romans 10:9 says “If you confess with your mouth ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.”
If you are choosing right now to believe that Jesus died for your sins and wants you to spend eternity with him in heaven, pray a prayer similar to this one:
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died to forgive me of my sins. I now accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank You for forgiving me of my sin. Thank You for my new life. From this day forward, I will choose to follow you.
If you just prayed that prayer, please let me know about it so I can pray for you in your walk with our Lord. If you have questions, feel free to ask them. I don’t know everything and I never will. But I do know that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return one day……… May God bless you all in your daily lives!
If you are choosing right now to believe that Jesus died for your sins and wants you to spend eternity with him in heaven, pray a prayer similar to this one:
Dear God, I know that I am a sinner. I believe Jesus died to forgive me of my sins. I now accept Your offer of eternal life. Thank You for forgiving me of my sin. Thank You for my new life. From this day forward, I will choose to follow you.
If you just prayed that prayer, please let me know about it so I can pray for you in your walk with our Lord. If you have questions, feel free to ask them. I don’t know everything and I never will. But I do know that my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ will return one day……… May God bless you all in your daily lives!
Happy Easter my friends!! Happy Easter!
Saturday, April 04, 2009
Friday, March 20, 2009
McDonald's Filet O' Fish Commercial w/Talking Fish
This tune is driving me mad!!!! I do like it and so does Pam and Daniel...
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
A unique look at Browncoats...
The below quote is from an unknown source on the Internet:
It's cool that costumers seem to be genuinely having a ball with the 'Independent' concept. Take a mix of period Wild West/American Civil War/Asiatic and Eastern styles and stir well with a hi-tech brush and you end up with all kinds of permutations and combos. Everything from Kaylee's Chinese jackets to Mal's space braces, Jayne's 'special' hat, and the Reaver rotters Madder Max cannibal chic...brilliant! And lot's more stuff in the new film to play with; notice that the Alliance squaddies no longer wear cast-off armour from the woeful Starship Troopers?
Anyway, I'm sure the Brownies would have a tremendous range of gear, being what seems to be a classic thrown together, under resourced, underdog military. There's also the effect that constant hard campaigning has on clothing....as dyes are weathered, field expedients are adopted to cope with local climatic conditions and tactical considerations.
I'm of the opinion (only applicable to myself, which is, after all, whom I'm costuming for) that the only thing that matters in making a Browncoat is that it be 'brown', which when you consider how many shades of brown there are allows quite a bit of room for interpretation.
Anyway, I'm sure the Brownies would have a tremendous range of gear, being what seems to be a classic thrown together, under resourced, underdog military. There's also the effect that constant hard campaigning has on clothing....as dyes are weathered, field expedients are adopted to cope with local climatic conditions and tactical considerations.
I'm of the opinion (only applicable to myself, which is, after all, whom I'm costuming for) that the only thing that matters in making a Browncoat is that it be 'brown', which when you consider how many shades of brown there are allows quite a bit of room for interpretation.
And that folks, just about sums it up!!
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Firefly Documentary -
This is a great Doc about the Fans of Firefly/Serenity and what makes a Browncoat. This is is about 10 parts...Enjoy!!
Tuesday, March 03, 2009
My new Browncoat quote...
They will know us by the Nobility of our Actions, Our Devotion to the Cause, Our Loyalty to our Comrades, AND BY THE COLOR OF OUR COATS!!!
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Connooga 2009
Wow!! What a convention!!
I made it into Chattanooga on Thursday afternoon and started helping Todd, Josh, Darla and others setup the Connooga Dealers Hall. After many, many hours working, driving a golf cart around, setting up TV's for the Gamestop/Best Buy console gaming area- we finally came to 9 o'clock. Time for the Radio Cult show at Rhythm and Brews. And what a show!! Very high performance and a lot of talent. I absolutely love Ricky, Bambi and the others of Radio Cult!! Got to bed about 2am!
Friday morning...time to find Todd and hang signs for Connooga! More riding around in Golf carts running errands and then Lunch with Kathy and Jessica. Yummy- Fazolis! 1pm brought opening of registration and then 3pm the opening of Connooga. I was the Director of Exhibitor Hall Stage Operations and so I had to make sure everything was ready to go!
The rest of the weekend was such a blur!!
Between running the exhibit hall stage and making sure events got off to a good start, to looking around the exhibit hall itself for goodies, making sure the music and commercials weren't too loud and preparing for Saber Idol.... Oy Vey!!! But I wouldn't trade it for the world. The friendships I have made with the great crew and team from Connooga has made up my core friends and I can't thank them enough for really putting on a great con.
Alas, Connooga 2009 was my last stint as Co-Producer and Judge of Saber Idol. I would like to thank Rob for allowing me to play in his creation. It's been an exciting ride, my friend!
Connooga 2009 was also the start of an exciting new costuming venture. After being introduced to the Firefly TV series by CoFounder of Connooga Jeff Hickey, I have become obsessed with the Browncoats, Mal Reynolds, the crew of Serenity and being a Browncoat costumer. I unveiled my new look (albeit a rough draft) Saturday night of the con at the Monster Ball. Yes, it's a work in progress and I hope to have a completed Browncoat by DragonCon time.
Sunday's worship service put on by Fans For Christ was awesome and very spirit filled. Swordsman and Tink did a great job and Chase Masterson giving her testimony and singing was the icing on the cake! Ninjas vs. Pirates was the service theme and really fit the weekend.
So, here's to Todd, Jeff, Susan, Kelsie, Josh, Darla, Terry, Rob, Spitty, Goomba, 4x4, Kathy, Jessica, Maria and ALL the rest of Connooga's Staff and friends. Oh yeah!! Bambi and Ricky of Radio Cult--- THANK YOU for saving Saber Idol on Saturday night!! You guys ROCK!!
Connooga 2010? Oh yeah!! I cannot wait!!!!!!! And...my wife and son are coming!!
I made it into Chattanooga on Thursday afternoon and started helping Todd, Josh, Darla and others setup the Connooga Dealers Hall. After many, many hours working, driving a golf cart around, setting up TV's for the Gamestop/Best Buy console gaming area- we finally came to 9 o'clock. Time for the Radio Cult show at Rhythm and Brews. And what a show!! Very high performance and a lot of talent. I absolutely love Ricky, Bambi and the others of Radio Cult!! Got to bed about 2am!
Friday morning...time to find Todd and hang signs for Connooga! More riding around in Golf carts running errands and then Lunch with Kathy and Jessica. Yummy- Fazolis! 1pm brought opening of registration and then 3pm the opening of Connooga. I was the Director of Exhibitor Hall Stage Operations and so I had to make sure everything was ready to go!
The rest of the weekend was such a blur!!
Between running the exhibit hall stage and making sure events got off to a good start, to looking around the exhibit hall itself for goodies, making sure the music and commercials weren't too loud and preparing for Saber Idol.... Oy Vey!!! But I wouldn't trade it for the world. The friendships I have made with the great crew and team from Connooga has made up my core friends and I can't thank them enough for really putting on a great con.
Alas, Connooga 2009 was my last stint as Co-Producer and Judge of Saber Idol. I would like to thank Rob for allowing me to play in his creation. It's been an exciting ride, my friend!
Connooga 2009 was also the start of an exciting new costuming venture. After being introduced to the Firefly TV series by CoFounder of Connooga Jeff Hickey, I have become obsessed with the Browncoats, Mal Reynolds, the crew of Serenity and being a Browncoat costumer. I unveiled my new look (albeit a rough draft) Saturday night of the con at the Monster Ball. Yes, it's a work in progress and I hope to have a completed Browncoat by DragonCon time.
Sunday's worship service put on by Fans For Christ was awesome and very spirit filled. Swordsman and Tink did a great job and Chase Masterson giving her testimony and singing was the icing on the cake! Ninjas vs. Pirates was the service theme and really fit the weekend.
So, here's to Todd, Jeff, Susan, Kelsie, Josh, Darla, Terry, Rob, Spitty, Goomba, 4x4, Kathy, Jessica, Maria and ALL the rest of Connooga's Staff and friends. Oh yeah!! Bambi and Ricky of Radio Cult--- THANK YOU for saving Saber Idol on Saturday night!! You guys ROCK!!
Connooga 2010? Oh yeah!! I cannot wait!!!!!!! And...my wife and son are coming!!
Browncoats Recruitment Video
This is the world unto which I have been introduced by my good friend Jeff. I really appreciate it my friend! I have already begun the assembly of my Browncoat costume and debuted it at Connooga convention in Chattanooga, Tn.
Does this mean I have stopped being a Jedi and a Jedi costumer? NO!! This just means that I am exploring something different. The Force will always be with me!!
Thursday, February 05, 2009
My future as a Jedi...
I need to take a moment and clarify a statement I made on Facebook. I am in no way giving up on being a "Jedi". I will always be a proud member of The Jedi Assembly and will continue to hold my status as its Founder in high regard. I have, however, after much thought and prayer decided it is time to take an extended sabbatical from current star wars activities and Jedi costuming as a whole. Also, due to current financial situations, I have decided to sell parts of my Jedi costume to make a little cash. I am keeping my Jedi robe, my Jedi belt, boots and lightsabers. These will eventually be passed onto my son when he decides to claim his Jedi heritage.
So there you have it. I am going thru some changes and I believe it is for the best. I appreciate everyones concern. May the force be with you!
So there you have it. I am going thru some changes and I believe it is for the best. I appreciate everyones concern. May the force be with you!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Most Obsessed with Star Wars...
Check this out!!!
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/blog/
About half-way down, read the Star Wars article with pictures. I have been chosen the top, number one person Most Obsessed with Star Wars!
I have won- a copy of Obsessed With Star Wars®, The Force Unleashed for XBOX 360, and a $75 StarWarsShop.com gift certificate.
How cool is that? The Force is with me!!!
http://www.chroniclebooks.com/blog/
About half-way down, read the Star Wars article with pictures. I have been chosen the top, number one person Most Obsessed with Star Wars!
I have won- a copy of Obsessed With Star Wars®, The Force Unleashed for XBOX 360, and a $75 StarWarsShop.com gift certificate.
How cool is that? The Force is with me!!!
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
A Time for Christmas...
Well, we just finished our Christmas play at First Baptist Church in Greeneville, TN. A Time for Christmas was presented over 4 nights with 5 performances. The picture shown is of myself, Gage Burke and Doug Wheeler as soldiers about to harass some Puritans worshiping during Christmas.
The play was phenomenal and very well received. Charles Foster, Director and Music Minister, and Jeannie Woolsey, Drama Director put together a great cast and an awesome witnessing and evangelical presentation. I was honored to have been the Assistant Drama Director and I shall never forget the friendships that I either made or strengthened because of this musical play. I am going to put a short video on Youtube that I recorded of Laura Taliaferro singing "O Holy Night" from the play. I am still in awe of her beautiful voice and great acting ability. Here's to everyone who was either involved onstage or off to present this great Christmas play to Greeneville and surrounding areas. To God be the Glory!!
Monday, November 03, 2008
Election Day...
Well, tomorrow is the day. November 4th, 2008. A day, I think, WILL go down in history.
Will McCain or Obama win? I don't know... I am a supporter of John McCain and I hope he wins. If Barack Hussein Obama wins, it will start in motion a series of events that I think will ultimately begin the End times foretold in the Bible. Is Obama the AntiChrist? Who Knows... I don't think so and It's not for me or anyone to know.
I do know this...no matter what happens- God and His son Jesus Christ is STILL on His throne as he has always been.
To God be the Glory!! Forever and ever...
Will McCain or Obama win? I don't know... I am a supporter of John McCain and I hope he wins. If Barack Hussein Obama wins, it will start in motion a series of events that I think will ultimately begin the End times foretold in the Bible. Is Obama the AntiChrist? Who Knows... I don't think so and It's not for me or anyone to know.
I do know this...no matter what happens- God and His son Jesus Christ is STILL on His throne as he has always been.
To God be the Glory!! Forever and ever...
Saturday, November 01, 2008
Dark Knight Interrogation Scene Spoof of a Spoof
After Daniel and I went Trick or Treating on Halloween 2008, we just had to sit down while still in costume dressed as Batman and the Joker to pay tribute to Youtube's video spoof of the interrogation scene from the Dark Knight movie presented by MonkeyandApple... Enjoy!
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