tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post8123978941756041159..comments2024-03-19T09:21:59.966-04:00Comments on Dept. of Nance: If It's Cheese, It LeadsNancehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-54873119892861826992008-07-14T11:27:00.000-04:002008-07-14T11:27:00.000-04:00I take umbrage at the Declaration of Independence ...I take umbrage at the Declaration of Independence in cheese, because my ancestor, Robert Treat Paine, is one of the founding fathers in the painting! He was brilliant, not cheesy. Also I just finished the series "John Adams," in which they brilliantly and subtly photoshopped Paul Giamatti's face in for John Adams. As for Kinkade, you couldn't even use real cheese, it'd have to be something like CheezWhiz.sputnikhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636063437215380370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-40762091663040051462008-07-06T22:50:00.000-04:002008-07-06T22:50:00.000-04:00Nascar scene? I've heard of it all now. I've nev...Nascar scene? I've heard of it all now. I've never understood his following. The paintings all look the same to me. Precious Moments have always made me want to throw up. ick. I knew someone that had kids that looked JUST like precious moments. That was creepy.simplypinkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12509534412676772222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-58936254270567479672008-07-05T17:34:00.000-04:002008-07-05T17:34:00.000-04:00shirley--oh, i definitely agree about getting olde...shirley--oh, i definitely agree about getting older and feeling less inclined to collect things. i'm positively <I>ruthless</I> now about tossing/getting rid of stuff, whether it's plastic containers or whatnot. books don't count.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-20863091516429316112008-07-05T17:30:00.000-04:002008-07-05T17:30:00.000-04:00jpd--as you know, i abhor waste. also, you know al...jpd--as you know, i abhor waste. also, you know al gore is one of my heroes. i am hopeful that troy has "assistants" standing by with crackers, but this facet of his art has not been addressed.<BR/><BR/>jenomena--i remain a fan of automatic car washes, where i can sit in my car and watch as all of that occurs. it's exciting.<BR/><BR/>nina--my brother is a huge fan of 2-dollar bills. he uses them regularly. me, not so much. i wonder if he has any DPP prints...?<BR/><BR/>PotU--don't you guys have a $2 coin?Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-34642028202282322442008-07-05T12:20:00.000-04:002008-07-05T12:20:00.000-04:00I don't actually think that anything should be car...I don't actually think that anything should be carved out of cheese. What happens to the excess cheese? The castoff cheese if you will. I love cheese and the idea of sacrificing good cheese just for the sake of "art" is a bit disgusting. What would Al Gore say about all that waste?JPDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332435129324941983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-56188697672913309762008-07-05T10:20:00.000-04:002008-07-05T10:20:00.000-04:00I did finally get my car washed. The big issue wa...I did finally get my car washed. The big issue was that it need a really good scrubbing, and not having a hose at my disposal, I didn't think I could do it right. Then my brother clued me into the fact that the free standing car washes usually have brushes, and voila, my car is clean!jenomenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125646154464097317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-24914674558825195782008-07-05T00:31:00.000-04:002008-07-05T00:31:00.000-04:00although you may think I would own Dogs Playing Po...although you may think I would own Dogs Playing Poker, I do not. Nor do I own any other of your featured pieces of art :)<BR/><BR/>I do however have several two dollar bills. Jason's uncle gives them out every year at Christmas as a family tradition.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060839171999701331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-3529298818979617722008-07-04T13:43:00.000-04:002008-07-04T13:43:00.000-04:00You guys have a two dollar bill??You guys have a two dollar bill??Princess of the Universehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15795441683354185317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-5293004441331987162008-07-03T19:42:00.000-04:002008-07-03T19:42:00.000-04:00Hmmm, it doesn't do anything for me either. Howeve...Hmmm, it doesn't do anything for me either. However, I think cheese would be an appropriate medium for a John McCain bust. Maybe a hybrid of Swiss and the old stinky cheese. ;-)<BR/><BR/>Oh dear, I think a Smurf figurine collection trumps a Precious Moments collection. Similar to Precious Moments figurines are the Snowbabies. All of that stuff gets lumped in with Home Interior to me. Ugh. <BR/><BR/>Personally, I find as I get older I really don't want to collect anything. Being fond of baking, I used to collect a lot of cookie tins, but they have dwindled significantly in number ... now for parties, I have to scrounge to find enough.Shirleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12236812564217726681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-51223662663988833602008-07-03T12:52:00.000-04:002008-07-03T12:52:00.000-04:00jenomena--aren't you (over)due for a new car these...jenomena--aren't you (over)due for a new car these days? that might be the impetus for a carbath. it will help you get top dollar if you take it in clean and tidy.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-59648718178971405662008-07-02T13:29:00.000-04:002008-07-02T13:29:00.000-04:00My Precious Moments figurines are packed away some...My Precious Moments figurines are packed away somewhere in my room at home. I'm pretty sure that's where they'll stay. <BR/><BR/>And after looking at the dirty car art i.h. provided, I think I need to contact that man so he can use my car as his canvas! (My car has been in serious need of a bath for awhile, but luckily you can't tell unless you're up close.)jenomenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125646154464097317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-1837510339266163242008-07-02T10:09:00.000-04:002008-07-02T10:09:00.000-04:00v-grrrl--good heavens. the dreaded curio cabinets ...v-grrrl--good heavens. the dreaded curio cabinets of kitsch. i once knew a grown woman who had her husband make her a glass-topped curio coffee table so she could fill it WITH HER SMURF FIGURINE COLLECTION. right now, i'm a little nauseated just thinking of it.<BR/><BR/>ortizzle--your first comment sounded very teacherish. i had to take you very literally. <BR/><BR/>i.h.--start reading People like everyone else. LOL.<BR/><BR/>j.@jj--one of my favorite books as a kidperson was "101 Elephant Jokes". I still have it. It is a classic.<BR/><BR/>nancy--i don't blame todd. i love a good cheddar also. especially with a crisp granny smith apple.<BR/><BR/>nina--which of the 4 showcased forms of "art" do you own? i can tell you're avoiding the issue.Nancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-62112088001995971082008-07-02T08:47:00.000-04:002008-07-02T08:47:00.000-04:00The woman who is renting our other house is a chem...The woman who is renting our other house is a chemical engineer devoted to her career. She is also a friend and a dear soul. She has filled the house top to bottom with the kind of art you describe. There are five to six lighted curio cabinets filled from top to bottom with Precious Moments figurines, collectible dolls, etc. There are dozens of plates featuring images of dogs. And then there's all the Disney stuff...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-43105042227898267812008-07-01T18:58:00.000-04:002008-07-01T18:58:00.000-04:00You mean you took me literally?Metaphors be with y...You mean you took me literally?<BR/>Metaphors be with you. ;-)Ortizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709991994425909880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-84214662107986489552008-07-01T12:25:00.000-04:002008-07-01T12:25:00.000-04:00I just read in In Touch magazine (yes, I love the ...I just read in In Touch magazine (yes, I love the filth) about <A HREF="http://www.dirtycarart.com/" REL="nofollow">this guy</A>. During my 36 hours of traveling back from Africa. Yeesh!Mikey G.https://www.blogger.com/profile/00897636566850280566noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-51467224277701919372008-07-01T11:02:00.000-04:002008-07-01T11:02:00.000-04:00Q: How do you sculpt an elephant out of cheese?A: ...Q: How do you sculpt an elephant out of cheese?<BR/><BR/>A: Start with a block of cheese, and carve away everything that doesn't look like elephant!<BR/><BR/>Sorry. I learned that joke in 2nd grade (sans cheese) and I've been WAITING for a chance to use it. Better here than on my blog. ;)Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00653383372182667361noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-70504920757879475952008-07-01T10:17:00.000-04:002008-07-01T10:17:00.000-04:00Hey, Nance the above comment is from me. I don't k...Hey, Nance the above comment is from me. <BR/><BR/>I don't know why my name didn't appear. Sorry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-61840621706628495672008-07-01T10:15:00.000-04:002008-07-01T10:15:00.000-04:00"Actually, Todd probably only eats the stuff he ch..."Actually, Todd probably only eats the stuff he chips away."<BR/><BR/>All right, I'll buy that, but judging by the size of Todd I'd say he must start out with a 1,000 pound block of cheese to make a 10 pound sculpture.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-31219721985965130242008-06-30T21:41:00.000-04:002008-06-30T21:41:00.000-04:00I really like string cheese. Not only is it fun, i...I really like string cheese. Not only is it fun, it tastes good too. It's salty.Ninahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08060839171999701331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-84386452582549650602008-06-30T21:00:00.000-04:002008-06-30T21:00:00.000-04:00Ortizzle--Sigh. You are so literal. There wouldn't...Ortizzle--Sigh. You are so literal. There wouldn't be a post if I thought like you. ;-)<BR/>(Besides, the sponsor for Mr. Landwehr is Cheez-It crackers. That, and his Wisconsin origin, may have much to do with things as well.)<BR/><BR/>Nancy--Actually, Troy probably only eats the stuff he chips away. The final sculpture, according to the articles I read, is chunked up and given to local food banks. I wonder if someone also donates lots and lots of crackers???<BR/><BR/>tera--well, what else would I do? it's MY BLOG! LOL LOLNancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17627214346956206283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-73940483329273049592008-06-30T19:04:00.000-04:002008-06-30T19:04:00.000-04:00Why this painting? -It's for the Fourth of July( a...Why this painting? <BR/>-It's for the Fourth of July( according to the article.)<BR/><BR/>Why cheese?<BR/>-Uh... the sculptor is from Wisconsin?<BR/><BR/>Anyway. I'm thinking the Ace of Cakes needs to get in on the act. (I'm at the school tech conference and have way too much time in the evening watching the food channel, how pathetic is that?)Ortizzlehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03709991994425909880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-41791847039739177122008-06-30T18:54:00.000-04:002008-06-30T18:54:00.000-04:00Nance,Judging from the picture you have posted of ...Nance,<BR/><BR/>Judging from the picture you have posted of Troy Landwehr, I would say there is a big drawback to his hobby.<BR/><BR/>When the sculpture is all finished and everyone has seen it and before it goes completely bad, Troy eats it.<BR/><BR/>I think that must be a little like Easter when you first eat the ears and then the tail of the bunnies.<BR/><BR/>I can just picture Troy deciding which to eat first, George Washington's nose or Thomas Jefferson's ears. Double Blech!!!<BR/><BR/>Pass the Velveeta,please.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15179498.post-3209985236651561532008-06-30T16:05:00.000-04:002008-06-30T16:05:00.000-04:00Oh Nance...I do love how you are always able to fr...Oh Nance...I do love how you are always able to freely speak your mind! And your list of suggestions is right on target! LOL!Terahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05237609498669814077noreply@blogger.com