Scoop's Signs of Life

Drinking and Driving

2011-01-03T23:01:00.000-05:00

Is it that this town doesn't want you drinking outside of the confines of your closet?
Is it that this town doesn't want you driving on Saturday?
Is it that this town doesn't want your pet driving on Saturday?
What ever it is, you better not park there.

Where is Vanna White when you need her?

2011-01-03T22:57:00.000-05:00

These squares certainly spell out a secret message. Can you break the code?

Now Wait A Minute

2010-12-30T01:47:00.001-05:00

Where do you think they think they were going?

Sundae Sunday

2010-12-30T01:41:00.000-05:00

We know you go to church. We just want to make sure you made it this week. If you cheat with this, do you have to go back to church?

IS THAT A BANANA IN YOUR POCKET?

2010-12-30T01:38:00.000-05:00

Perhaps you are just glad to see me.

Did you register to vote?

2010-12-30T01:33:00.000-05:00

You're either a member of the Cubed or the Crushed Party.

DETOUR AHEAD: EXIT 57

2010-01-17T09:28:00.004-05:00

Now, just how handy is this? Located at the Monroeville exit (Pittsburgh) on the Pennsylvania Turnpike.

This exit amuses me since it is numbered "57"

perhaps as a nod for the home of Heinz and his 57 varieties. Intended or not, Scoop clearly approves.

Coming upon this artistic coupling, with its utilitarian approach, one may ponder many messages.

One is you have curtailed larger personal problems before paying the toll..

LET'S JUST HOPE IT IS DECAF

2010-01-02T02:28:00.000-05:00

You know, putting that liquid gold into a bottle might spare us all a few stains.
Venti soy "Goo-Goo, Ga-Ga" with sugar-free hazelnut, please.

Tim Burton Takes On Mardi Gras

2010-01-02T01:09:00.001-05:00

Some people may feel that this is a late entry for the Christmas holidays; but, don't be hasty, my friends. This is really an early submission for Mardi Gras "Tim Burton" style. The scariest feature: the revelers, mes amis!
Get your gold, green, and purple, l'enfants, and shrove this in your Ash Wednesday!

It ushers in the Season To Be Pleasin' so rush on and Google "King Cake Recipes" if you have a soul.
Thanks, Kevin D. We here at Scoop's Signs of Life predict an amazing future for you in the coming year.
Laissez les bon temps rouler

THE COST OF CHRISTMAS

2009-12-22T17:38:00.001-05:00

Every road has its toll.
May your Christmas be loving and your New Years prosperous with many joyful opportunities.
XO, Scoop

Scoop

HOWARD HAROLDS THE MOST POWERFUL EPIPHANY MESSAGE OF ALL

2009-12-20T15:35:00.002-05:00

If you are feeling a slight empty spot in your soul this Christmas tide,
it may only be secondary to Howard's special empty spot.

Time to Hunker Down

2009-12-19T16:07:00.000-05:00

Noon versus Three
These two speak for themselves.

Take This, Coo-Coo for "Coco" Puffs

2009-12-17T18:40:00.003-05:00

When it comes to brew, they've taken their enthusiasm to the brick-and-mortar stage.
Patriotic service with a broad smile. (Aren't you hankering for a large, cold Nold?)

Table for one, please. Right this way.

2009-12-15T23:29:00.000-05:00

You've always known it in your heart. Here it is waiting for you like a spider.

Walking two abreast in Amsterdam

2009-12-15T23:06:00.000-05:00

This lovely entry comes to us from Ms KLK of Rochester, New York. Taken while visiting across the pond, it begs the question: Where did you get that jaunty chapeau, my man.

WEIGHING IN ON THE HOOD

2009-12-12T23:27:00.000-05:00

The first safeguard against large weed entrenched utility vehicles slipping the surly bonds of Earth? Can you say cinder block?

A DECIDUOUS CRY FOR HELP

2009-12-10T17:04:00.006-05:00

Kevin from PA Turnpike, Allegheny Exit 48 writes:

"Scoop,

This morning I was driving my Camero out Route 19 N from the Burgh and pulled over to capture this. I could sure use some help decoding it. Could it be a secret message from the gods? That damn highway gravel sprayed and left chips in my new paint job; but, man, it was worth it."

Kevin,
At first blush, my guess is that you must consider it a mystery of faith. Something tells me were you traveling closer Mars, PA than you realized. Also, please remember that those highway workers are incredible practical jokers. One just needs to recall the time they decorated all the E-Z Pass lanes with Aspinwall police crime tape. Aside from that, it just 'biomes' me out.

Readers, any valued insights?
Scoop

No Road Rage Here

2009-12-08T23:14:00.001-05:00

Gives a new meaning to a "sealed" container.

PERHAPS THIS COMPANY'S SPECIALTY IS SUPPLYING ASIAN RESTAURANTS

2009-12-06T23:54:00.001-05:00

If not, we might be spectators to an identity crisis, good buddy.
And that is a big 10-4.

AMAZING MOMENTS IN SELF-REALIZATION

2009-12-06T15:56:00.000-05:00

It isn't everyday that you are able to witness self-proclaimed times of enlightenment.

IT APPEARS THE LEFT SHOE WON

2009-12-06T15:45:00.000-05:00

Telltale Sign That Life is a Little Bit Busy.
While attending a rugby match, it came to my attention that life had unraveled a wee bit.
Has this dynamic ever presented itself to you?

WOW! WHAT A RELIEF!

2009-12-02T21:13:00.002-05:00

It is hard to imagine there is this much *free* material out there! Ever read "Eats, Shoots and Leaves: The Zero Tolerance Approach to Punctuation" by Lynne Truss? Her book is dedicated to the 1905 Bolshevik printers who helped start the revolution by demanding pay for typesetting punctuation as well as letters.

Fun British humor and great read.

As for this photo, realization is half the cure.

COULD HEAVEN BE ZONED COMMERCIAL?

2009-11-30T21:10:00.001-05:00

God bless the good sisters.

Baseball and Spinning Yarns

2009-11-30T08:08:00.001-05:00

Do you think someone is being a wee bit too literal?

Ever wonder what inspired a town's name?

2009-11-29T14:17:00.000-05:00

Draw your own conclusions.

JELLY BEANS: meeting the emergency needs of experienced travelers

2009-11-27T19:50:00.001-05:00

They're not just for Easter any more...

The Gift That Keeps On Giving

2009-11-26T01:03:00.000-05:00

Bob spares no expense underwriting conservancy projects for the city he loves.
Thank god that pesky tree died.

Social Security Update

2009-11-26T00:56:00.000-05:00

Sometimes it is okay to brag.

SOMEONE IS GETTING MILKED HERE

2009-11-25T17:59:00.000-05:00

It looks as if it is prime for utility beef.

I AM JUST NOT BUYING THIS

2009-11-23T08:45:00.000-05:00

If people are going to climb flights of stairs, an increased sense of expectations might be in order.
But then again, it might all be in the definition of "High End."
Maybe it is merely a matter of altitude.

It IS a small world

2009-11-21T11:48:00.000-05:00

This book store's U.S. location will remain anonymous to avoid cultural profiling.
Posted with apologies to American geography teachers...

Getting Behind

2009-11-20T11:25:00.000-05:00

CAUTION: Just try to not get too behind.

Courtesy of "Dan the Man" who lives near the big tree

and the house with the white porch.

Publish Post

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

2009-11-20T09:40:00.000-05:00

Certainly Lilly Edna was moved. Who wouldn't be? Unfortunately, there aren't any Texaco stations near me. I wonder if Shell Gas would do the honors when I'm 92?

In stark contrast to the Blue-bellied Stay-here-bird

2009-11-15T12:48:00.000-05:00

Although the information reads that

the White-bellied Go-away-bird is indigenous to Ethiopia,
this one comes to us from Chicago.

Thanks for your contribution, Bitz

Praying for a larger shop

2009-11-14T11:53:00.001-05:00

Whoa, slow down there, Nellie

2009-11-14T11:52:00.000-05:00

I'd like an order of shirts, some pants, and a side order of socks

2009-11-14T11:48:00.000-05:00

Do you need to DouThis first?

2009-11-14T11:45:00.000-05:00

Is it the path or a destination?

2009-11-13T16:49:00.000-05:00

Tragic spelling error: WhiZnant's, is where all the best antiques are found

2009-11-13T14:09:00.000-05:00

Look out Mothra and Godzilla....Crawdaddy is coming

2009-11-13T14:05:00.000-05:00

Does this mean you can get sick to go?

2009-11-13T14:03:00.000-05:00

Let me know if you get the point.

2009-11-13T13:59:00.000-05:00

I thought those Oysters graduated.

2009-11-13T13:51:00.000-05:00

One more time, how much for the filet mignon?

2009-11-13T13:42:00.000-05:00

No Problem! I think I can restrain myself!

2009-11-13T13:28:00.000-05:00

$45 for a hippo statue? Sign: Priceless

Not sure which way to go?

2009-11-13T13:17:00.000-05:00

We all know where Alfonso stands.

For our sakes and all that is holy

2009-11-13T12:57:00.000-05:00

It really does say it all.

The All Powerful Spud

2009-11-13T12:47:00.000-05:00

Should God be busy, there is a page protector taking care of business.