The Bump house had visitors this past Sunday night.  My nephew's band Karrigan, which is traveling around the country this summer on the WARP Tour circuit promoting their band, made a stop at the bump house for some rest and relaxation.   Their next stop on the Vans WARP Tour is in Columbia, MD at Merriweather Post Provilan on Tuesday July 14, 2009.

Karrigan is from Orlando Florida.  My newphew is Keith, he plays the drums.  Mr Bump and my Bump Daughter will be seeing Karrigan play live at the Vans WARP Tour in Orlando on the 24th of July and we can't wait to see them rock the crowds and cheer them on! 

Listen to their new song "Sleeping with Your Lights On" : Karrigan Rocks (Myspace)

Mr Bump is not in the habit of reviewing movies, but since I saw "Public Enemies" today and I thought I would share my thoughts on the movie.   Public Enemies was what I thought a good movie.  First I would like to say that this movie is not for everyone.  Having said that, if you enjoy old cars, the 30's, and tommy guns, well this movie is for you.  What I liked most about his movie is rap-rap-tat-tat of guns going off during the shoot out scenes.   The sound track was awesome in that aspect. 

Johnney Depp was awesome playing the part of John Dillinger, cool, funny, and a gentleman.  The movie was rated "R" for ganster violence and some language which seem to be pretty lame in the movie which was ok by me.  Yes, there was blood, but most of the bullets ended up in windows, walls, and cars.  Even the so called sex scene was whitewashed which was ok by me since my daughter was with me. 

If your a history buff, 30's ganster fan, or just enjoy a good movie I would suggest seeing it, but only once. 

Mr. Bump has been watching the news lately and something strange is happening.  The media seems to think that they should report on what they want us to believe instead of just reporting the actual news.  Now I am not a journalist nor am I a famed blogger but I do have an opinion from time to time.  What I am seeing from these so called journalist is nothing but propaganda and factless lies

In my blog post tonight I am not going into any details or specifics to my theory, as any normal educated person can figure out that on their own, but I will tell you that if you have ever heard the story of the The Emperor's New Clothes, you will understand where I am going with this series of blog posts titled " The Media Has No Clothes".  More coming soon.

Mr Bump is writing in his blog. What's he writing? Your guess is as good as mine. My daughter snapped this photo of me a few weeks ago.

Today July 8, 2009 at precisely 12:34:56 it will be drum roll please….

12:34:56  7/8/9

Mr Bump just thought you should know.   Have a great day!

Fireflies have returned to the bump house which means summer is officially here!  After weeks of cool rainy weather summer has finally arrived at the bump house.  How do I know?  I just need to look outside in the bump yard on a hot summer night for the glow lights of these cool bugs flying around.  Seems there are more lightning bugs this year than recent years past or maybe I just never blogged about them.

When I was a kid we used to chase them down and collect them in glass jars, add a lid with holes punched in them and use them as a night light in our bedrooms at night.  Now I just sit on my back pourch and watch them float and flutter around in the dark of night.   The simple things in life always seem to amaze me. 

Mr Bump.

Just when you thought things could not get any more absurd, another day dawns and it does.   Little People want to ban the word ‘Midget’ because they say it is just as offensive as racial slurs.  Ok so would they prefer Little people,  Dwarf, Munchkins, or Vertically Challenged? 

Ok, I am good with whatever word they would like us to use when referring to them, but Mr Bump thinks banning words, any words is just absurd.  I guess they would have to rename the MG Miget car line, how about MG Bump?

Read the full story here: Little People Want to Ban the Word Midget

No offense to little people bumpers

Maybe it went golfing? Women calls emergency services to report her missing hamster and Mr Bump is not surprised.

The woman: "It's my hamster. It's got out of its cage. It's gone into the bathroom and it's gone down into the floorboards,". Now why is Mr Bump not surprised? Where else would a hamster go... what maybe golfing?

Read more about this halarious story here: Woman calls emergency services to report missing hamster

Parades, Picnic’s, Barbeques and Fireworks have been a long standing tradition for Americans from the birth of this great nation. On this day back in July 4, 1776 the founding fathers of this country declared independence from Great Britain by signing the Declaration of Independence. Thanks to these great men a great nation was born.

Myself, Mr Bump went to the Towson Parade today as you can see in the picture above (local scout pack) and will be going to the local fireworks tonight to celebrate this great nation. So, fire up your grills, chill out your beers, look to the sky and enjoy your freedom on this July 4th 2009.

I got this little creature off a tree in my yard a few years ago and boy do I miss them.  It was about 5 years ago (2004) when we were last attacked and I have to tell you I liked it.  I think they are so cool, the Cicada's awaken every 17 years and cause havic everywhere.  I remember my daughter was playing softball that year and cicadas where everywhere on the field flying by the hundreds from first base to third base and then home plate.  Even at practice the girls where picking them out of their hair.  Ewww, gross, the girls screamed,  no I say ewww cool!   How cool is it that every 17 years a monster looking insect by the millions awakes to cause havic all over.  I can't wait for 2021 Cicadas to arrive.

I wonder if I could sell this Cicada on eBay???  Leave a comment and let me know what you think.

If you would like to learn more about the 17 year cicada you can click here: Maryland Officially Welcomes the 17-Year Cicadas

I'm not sure about Mary's garden by my garden with all the rain we have been having this year has exploded in delicious quantities of early summer veggies.  Don't get me wrong I am in no way complaining about the rain since my harvest of string beans, cucumbers, and green peppers have already begin to come in.

This year I went with only one small tomato plant but with all the rain and sunshine it now has grown into a giant four and a half foot tall with dozens of tomatoes.    My favorite, the cherry tomato plants (two each) have also grown to a monstrous size.  Each limb must have a dozen of those little delicious cherries on them (see above pic).  We can't wait till they turn red!

So, in conclusion to answer the question of how does my garden grow?  With silver bells and cockle shells, and pretty maids all in a row.

Below are two links to two very different interpretations of the very popular English Nursery Rhyme.

Nursery Ryme - one version  

Wikipedia Version 

Woo Hoo an American hero! This is a great story of odinary people taking extraordinary action.   This picture should win a Pulitzer.

A woman is pulled from near the Center Street dam by construction worker Jason Oglesbee on Tuesday. A man who was with the unidentified woman died in the Des Moines River. A rescue team from the Des Moines Fire Department tried several times to rescue the woman but could not get close enough to her.   Read the whole amazing story here