Say...that was no earthquake! That was the sound of a NEW WEEVIL A'BORNIN'!

Shrugging off the torpor of winter, springtime bursts upon us bringing with it the rebirth of a new crop of pestilence and woe in the form of a brand new addition to the Cotton State Reloading and Quilting Society, a.k.a The Axis of Weevil!! [cue recorded applause]

One Steven Taylor, author of PoliBlog (not associated with PoliGrip® or polliwogs, at least that I know of), and an assistant professor of political science at Troy State University (Troy--mythical home of 6 foot redheads) came up this afternoon and started banging on the screen door, clutching his freshly filled out membership application to his chest. Bright-eyed, bushy-tailed and ready to work, he even comes to us with his very own set of post hole diggers! At least I think that's what Ph.D. means.

In any event, Steve managed to get very high marks on his test, although he does admit that his knowledge of The Andy Griffith Show needs some work. (As an aside, in order to benefit all members, a continuing education seminar on TAGS will be held the afternoon of World Domination class. The Rude Haiku class normally taught at that time will be rescheduled. Those interested in the seminar should sign up in the breakroom. And Merilene says to get your mess out of the fridge or she'll throw it out herself.) Anyway, Doc Taylor is real, real smart, and more importantly, his pickup truck works just fine.

SO THEN, by the power vested in me by Merle at Mid-South Truck Driver Training School, and as is the odd and peculiar habit of this august band, the Yellowhammer Internet Fun Club and Button Collecting Society does hereby take this time to convey and put upon Steven L. Taylor FULL, UNEQUIVOCAL, and VOID WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW membership into the Axis of Weevil, with all of the pain and misery, mental discomfiture and carpal tunnel syndrome concomitant thereto.

Welcome aboard, Steven! And as with all new members, you can look forward to receiving your very own World Famous Axis of Weevil Gift Pack, consisting of Dreamland ribs, a gallon jug of Milo's sweet tea; a G-Lox Wedgee gun rack from Mark's Outdoor Sports for your pickup truck; a package of Bubba's Beef Jerky (according to Dr. Weevil, this is homemade and is available only at the gas station at the end of Highway 82 in Bibb County); a three piece, 24 ounce box of Priester's Pecan Logs; a box of Jim Dandy grits; a 16 ounce bottle of Dale's Steak Sauce; AND a six pack of Buffalo Rock Ginger Ale. In addition, we all remember that Jimmy from next door has returned to help out by providing our new inductee with one of his very nice painted rocks. These rocks make wonderful keepsakes or driveway markers for your trailer.

By way of orientation, please park in your designated parking space--Mr. Briscoll next door is mean and will have you towed. And don't park in Edna's space, or she'll slash your tires. You must wear your ID badge at all times-since the raccoon incident, this has been standard company policy. Do not complain about the VFW surplus softball uniforms--we're working on it. The copier is for official Axis of Weevil business only. No copies of body parts AT ALL. Again, this stems from the raccoon incident. As noted earlier, Merilene is real picky about stuff left in the refrigerator more than a day or two and unless you want her to dump it in your desk drawer, it's best to not leave it in there. Pencils and pens are in the supply closet next to the mop sink. The Personnel Department is short-staffed right now due to having to cover both it and Accounting due to the indictment situation, so if you need insurance forms, be sure to go up there and ask instead of using interoffice mail.

What are you waiting for--go read PoliBlog!
posted by Terry at 3:55:00 PM