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7/2/2007: Stephen Has Completed "When I Was Your Age"

2007-07-03T00:40:00.000-04:00

Here are the costs of some things in 1940:

Car: $800
Gasoline: 18 cents/gal
House: $6,550
Bread: 8 cents/loaf
Milk: 34 cents/gal
Postage Stamp: 3 cents
Stock Market: 131
Average Annual Salary: $1,900
Minimum Wage: 30 cents per hour
(Source)

That covers all the requirements except clothes.
Using interpolation from the other items, I estimate a shirt, pants, socks, and shoes would cost between $3 and $4.

7/2/2007: Stephen Accepts "When I Was Your Age"

2007-07-03T00:37:00.000-04:00

This one should be pretty easy. ;P

Cast Order For The Week Of 7/2/2007

2007-07-02T14:28:00.000-04:00

Ok, sorry for the late posting. Todd told me is on vacation this week, so I will do his as well. Here is the order for this week:
Monday: Stephen (In Place Of Todd)
Tuesday: Marianne
Wednesday: Stephen
Thursday: Nathan
Friday: Brad
Saturday: Allison

7/2/2007: Brad Assigns "When I Was Your Age" To ?

2007-07-02T11:56:00.000-04:00

You task is to find out, either by interviewing an older person or doing some research online (or both and comparing what you find out), the price of bread, gas, milk, cars, and clothes in the 1940's.

7/1/07 Brad Completes "Model Behavior"

2007-07-02T11:42:00.000-04:00

Let it be known that I should never work in a clothing store. I'm very bad at making not people things look like people:

I used a lamp, and my clothes. I could get my jeans to stay on quite right (note the leg length difference) I tried a wire hanger and some foil/paper towels to make a head and talking face but failed miserably.

6/30/2007:Marianne Completes "Artsitc Explosions"

2007-06-30T19:58:00.000-04:00

Well, I hope this to be more interesting after the edit because all it is right now is fruit falling. I went to the top of my motor home (the tallest place I would climb) and dropped everything. I probably should have thrown it because some didn’t break and some broke very little. It was still pretty fun, pretty sticky and pretty messy. I will be cleaning the crud off the road tonight so the neighbors can stop giving me the evil-eye.
Here are the videos in high and low quality versions:
Artistic Fruit Explosions (High)
Artistic Fruit Explosions (Low)

6/30/2007: Brad Accepts "Model Behavior"

2007-06-30T19:00:00.000-04:00

I will complete this on sunday. The only is, I don't know where I'm going to find the parts to make another perfectly sculpted bod.

6/29/07: Allison Assigns "Model Behavior" To Brad

2007-06-29T17:24:00.000-04:00

Brad, your task is to create a model of yourself. You are to use items found around your house to create a life sized model of you. If you can, figure out a way to make it talk. Take pictures and/or video showing us your life-sized Brad statue. He can be sitting, standing, or laying, whichever you prefer. Tell us what you made him out of and how difficult it was. Have fun!

6/29/07: Allison has Completed "Logline Challenge"

2007-06-29T17:16:00.000-04:00

I had a great time making my movie. It is my crowning achievment and I think I deserve an Oscar for Best Director, Best Movie, AND Best Actress.

I call it "Lotto Devorcees" (Creative, I know).

Here is the video in all of it's glory.
Here is the script to go along with it. (will be adding later)

I think you'll find that this is the best 2 minutes of your life. Really.

I had to use my regular digital picture camera to make this, as my camcorder is evil.

Jack is played by my coworker Daniel, Who has a hard time keeping a straight face.

Stephen was going to be my Jack, but something came up at the last moment and he had to turn down my script. You know those Hollywood types.

All in all, I think this is the best Rutless task I've ever done.
ruless%20lotto%20script.txt

6/29/07: Allison Accepts "Logline Challenge"

2007-06-29T09:06:00.000-04:00

I am working on my script now. This one actually sounds like a lot of fun! I only hope I can pull it off at work! And, I hope my video camera cooperates. If not, my digital camera will have to suffice, but we shall see!

And also, I've never seen this show so I hope I do it justice. I need to watch more TV.

6/28/2007: Todd assigns "Logline Challenge" To Allison

2007-06-28T16:40:00.000-04:00

Allison,

If you've ever seen the show "On the Lot" you'll be familiar with this challenge.

If not, then let me explain. I will give you a "logline" that you will use to write a 2 minute (or so) short film about. Once you have your completed script, then you find your cast and film it.

I'm not sure what your filming capabilities are, so if you cannot make a film then simply set up your scene and then take pictures of your actors (whoever you want to use) acting out the scene. Then post your script here for us to see your handiwork. If you are able to do the video (which would be awesome), then just post the video.

So, now you've got the idea... Your scene is:
"A couple on the verge of divorce wins the lottery."

...aaand ACTION!

6/28/2007: Todd completes "Lego Fever"

2007-06-28T15:45:00.000-04:00

I made a short trip to the store and got a small K'Nex kit (not officially Legos, so sue me!).
Now, since I am a red-blooded american male, the first step in the process was to throw away the instructions.

Having done that, I was ready to begin.
Step 1

Step 2

I took everything out and surveyed the situation and came up with a game plan.

Step 3

Then I completely threw the game plan out the window and started working. The box said this thing was 38 pieces, but I think they threw in a few extra just to confuse me!

Step4

Ok, I've got this thing figured out! There's not stopping me now!

Step5

Wait... This is completely wrong! I've got to take it apart and start all over again.

Step6

Grrrr! This is not working out, but I am NOT looking at the directions!

Step7

I took the whole thing apart and put it back together again. Now it's starting to take shape!

Step8

A few more pieces here and a few more pieces there and VOILA! I did it!

Step9

First of all I'd like to thank the academy and my family, and a special thanks goes out to all my fans! You guys are great! And I did not look at the directions.

Having finished my build, I took the car back to my desk and Darthy immediately used his imperial connections to procure the vehicle and started chasing down Obi Wan!

I think this makes a nice addition to the decor already in my cube and I had a good time creating it!

6/28/2007: Todd chooses "Lego Fever" from the refusal pool

2007-06-28T14:47:00.000-04:00

This is a quick one that I could get done before leaving on our trip to Florida. Kinda fun too!

6/28/2007: Nathan did not complete "Secret Admirer"

2007-06-28T07:48:00.000-04:00

Sorry to say that I didn't get to finish the task and will accept the penalty for my failure. As they say when a cow is standing behind a fan "$#!T Hit the fan yesterday at work". I didn't get a chance to really get any pictures or finish what I started. I made the person a hand made card and put it on the desk, but also was going to provide a gift till my boss decided he wasn't going to do anything and just sit around and laid a crap load of work on me. To let you know how bad it was I was here almost three hours after my shift ended trying to finish the work I needed to do during my shift.

If the Rutless members will agree I can finish this when I return to work on Mon. and post Mon. night, but that is totally up to the members to decide.

Anyways, Todd can go ahead and pick his from the refusal pool and we can get back on schedule.

6/27/2007: Nathan Accepts "Secret Admirer"

2007-06-27T08:40:00.000-04:00

I think this task will be pretty fun except around these parts we call having a secret admirer while married an affair. I will have to pick a guy that works at eh plant and do a kinda appreciation pal kinda thing. If this will be OK for the requirements the task will be completed, if not then I will need to do something else.

6/26/2007: Marianne Assigns"Secret Admirer" to Nathan

2007-06-26T18:24:00.000-04:00

Today you need to pick someone either at work or wherever and be their secret admirer.

Requirements: It’s always nice to know you’re appreciated and even nicer when it’s anonymous. Today you need to let someone know how much they are appreciated by being their secret admirer. You can write notes, leave little gifts, or do one of their dreaded job requirements without them knowing who you are. Take pictures of the gifts, write description of the notes you left and tell us about your day. Tell us who you picked and why.

6/26/2007: Marianne did not complete "Artistic Explosions"

2007-06-26T18:21:00.000-04:00

I couldn’t complete this task because I was arrested. Just kidding. I need to postpone this for a few days because I was called out of town. I’ll be back Friday or Saturday and will complete it then. Meanwhile I have posted the next task.

6/26/2007: Marianne Accepts "Artisitc Explosions"

2007-06-26T01:06:00.000-04:00

This should be interesting. I think the hardest part is going to be the editing but I will do what I can.

6/25/2007: Stephen Assigns "Artistic Fruit Explosions" To Marianne

2007-06-26T00:50:00.000-04:00

You must create an artistic video of fruit exploding.
Requirements: Basically, find the highest building that you can get permission to use, get a bunch of fruits: apples, melons, etc., then drop them off the building. Someone with a camera or a still camera should be filming a close up view of the fruit hitting the ground. You should then edit all of your footage into an artistic video showing the fruit exploding in slow motion and set it to the Blue Danube Waltz as the music for the video. All you need to do is post the video and perhaps a description of the experience.

6/25/2007: Stephen Has Completed "That's So Pizza"

2007-06-26T00:29:00.000-04:00

Well, this was interesting. I had virtually no other human contact until I was called to come into Hickory today. Once I did, I was ready to let loose a barrage of sadistic, messed up stuff, and I did, but unfortunately my voice recorder batteries died. So I settled for a couple of recordings on the computer at work and then I spent an hour recording random crap on the computer once I got home. But I think you might enjoy it, perhaps as much as watching kayakers go over a waterfall and dumping 70 tons of jello mix into the water at the last second to cushion their fall, but not realizing that jello has to take a lot of time to set up and that you probably shouldn't have turned that sign backwards at the previous fork in the river, and getting that thrill of running from the cops through the wilderness for several years and combing ticks out of your beard with twigs. That kind of enjoyment.
Anyways, here is the audio:
That's So Pizza (1.45 MB)

Cast Order For The Week Of 6/25/2007

2007-06-25T00:27:00.000-04:00

We had a good week doing team tasks! Thanks to Tyson for helping out. Nathan will be back with us this week, so here is the order:
Monday: Stephen
Tuesday: Marianne
Wednesday: Nathan
Thursday: Todd
Friday: Allison
Saturday: Brad

6/25/2007: Marianne Assigns "That's So Pizza" to ?

2007-06-25T00:18:00.000-04:00

Today you need to misuse words and mixed metaphors all day.

Requirements: While talking to people today, you need to purposely use words incorrectly in sentences and use mixed-up metaphors. Technically they don’t have to be metaphors. They can be famous quotes, old sayings, similes, or whatever… just so we can recognize what it was supposed to be Something like: “When life gives you lemons be as gentle as a lamb.” Or “You look like you’re having a bad day. Can I help smack the dirt out of your eye?” You need to do 10 total and will have to be creative in how you’re going to capture this for us to see or hear because video or audio would be nice. A full description of your 10 conversations needs to be posted as well.
Have an open the door and close the window day!

6/23/2007: Marianne Completes "Grocery Scattergories"

2007-06-23T21:10:00.000-04:00

We’ve been camping all week so I had to do this in a hurry so I can get back to the beach. BooHoo. You guys did a great job on the Iron Chef!! Loved it! Also thought the Sportgy was great too but will have to watch the long video later. I’m not sure how we’re supposed to assign the next task so let me know what’s up and what I should do.
An employee and the local Meijers store told me I couldn’t take pictures at the store unless I worked for the company…good thing I already had all these! Like I’m a grocery store spy or something.
Here’s my items:
1. Thousand Island Dressing
2. Tyson Roast Beef
3. Turkey Sausage
4. Turtle Cake
5. Tropical Sweet & Sour Chicken
6. Turtle Sundae Ice Cream
7. Toaster Strudel
8. Toaster Scrambles
9. Turnover
10. Tombstone Pizza
11. Tony’s Pizza
12. Tattoo – Captain Morgan’s
13. Turkey Jerky
14. Tostitos Tortilla Chips
15. Trail Mix
16. Trix
17. Tuna Fillets
18. Treet
19. Turkey –Spam
20. Teddy Grahms
21. Triscuit
22. Toasted Chips
23. Tam Tam
24. Tolema
25. Thai Sauce
26. Teriyaki Noodle Bowl
27. Thin Spaghetti
28. Tony Cherterrs –Coconut Breading
29. Tomato Sauce
30. Tortillas
31. Taco Sauce
32. Thick-n-chunky salsa
33. Taco shells
34. Taco Mix
35. Tamales
36. Turkey Gravy
37. Tomato Ketchup
38. Teryaki Rice
39. Tabasco
40. Tangy Tomato Bacon Dressing
41. Turmeric
42. Tenderizer
43. Thyme
44. Tarragon
45. Turtle Brownies
46. Tart Red Cherries
47. Tide
48. Top Job
49. Ty-D-Bol
50. Toothpicks
51. Trash Bags
52. Tropicana Apple Juice
53. Tomato Juice
54. Tropicana Fruit Juice
55. Transformers
56. TV Guide
57. Traditional Home
58. Topps Baseball Cards
59. Trident
60. Tic Tac
61. Take 5

The pictures are located here:
Click Here For Marianne's "Grocery Scattergories" Pics

6/23/2007: Marianne & Brad Accept "Grocery Scattergories"

2007-06-23T21:06:00.000-04:00

I don't know if Brad accepts or not but I do.

6/22/2007: Update: Stephen & Tyson's "Sportgy" Video Is Up

2007-06-22T10:33:00.000-04:00

It took quite awhile, but finally our video is done. The sports are shown in the order in which we filmed them.
Sportgy (Medium: 44.8 MB)