In April, 2007, my documentary producing work got me on board the Collings Foundation’s B-24.  I got to fly from San Antonio to Austin, not just a loop around the field.  It was terrific!  I returned with video for the documentary, along with personal photos and video.

Most of the bomber crew members I interviewed for “In Our Words” flew on the B-24.

Consolidated’s B-24 was used in every theater in WWII, to only bomber to have that distinction.  It still holds the record for the most U.S. combat planes produced.  Despite all that, the B-17 got all the glory, and it also was a fine aircraft (and more hearty and survivable by some accounts).

I found B-24 aficionados have few places to go for memorabilia.   Thus, I offer up some of my humble efforts.  This make great gifts, especially for the men who flew and maintained these aircraft and the men and women who built them.

Click here to get B-24 Gear

Still no word from the Treasury about my bailout check.  Sigh, I am beginning to feel unloved.  You don’t think ol’ Boy George Bush, that man of the people kind of guy, would forget the little people, do you?

Yeah, right.  I know.

Anyway, enough of that.  What we desperately need here is a massive infusion of cash.  I speak not of the nation, or its banks or industry.  I speak of me, myself and this site.

How about a new twist on the “Support Our Troops” bumper sticker?
In the case of this design and all the rest shown in this post, if you click on the image, you will be taken to the appropriate store.

These stores include the What’s Driving You Crazy? Shop, Haricot Vert Expeditions Commissary, NO BAILOUT!, Pilot Gear, B-24 Liberator Shop, Culinary Cowboy Shop,  2C-Fry Pan Commissary and many more.

At the bottom and over to the right you’ll see a cup of coffee.  Clicking there will take you to the PayPal donation site.  OK, enough of the out and out begging.

Perhaps, you are opposed to the bailout and all it stands for.  I can live with that.  It certainly doesn’t look as though I’ll lose anything if bailouts don’t go through.  I even am selling “NO BAILOUT!” stuff for those who want to make their views known.  Of course, we also offer the “Where is MY bailout?” t-shirt, stickers, buttons, caps and such (see above).

Maybe you’d like a piece of President-elect Barack Obama’s historic win.

Check out the Obamadillo Gear.  The image at the left is the generic version.  Another version is designed for us Texans.

Either way, they are fun statements of the vitality of that famous campaign and hope that it promised.

Those of you who want to make a firm stand against a social evil will find an abundant choice in these stores.

Then again, those who maybe wish to take a stand for some social evils also can be accomodated.

We’ve got the dancing shaman on a variety of items at the Haricot Vert Expeditions Commissary.  Check out the site and you’ll see we put him into some interesting situations and on some interesting gear.

Check out Rose’s Stuff.  You’ll find many interesting and beautiful floral designs blossoming there.  If you’re name is Rose, or if you know someone with that name, you’ll find a tasteful, but cheery, thong.  Think of it as the gift that keeps on giving.

The same goes for you pilots and those who love you.

We have a host of designs to give you the distinction you deserve in the air, on the ground and under the covers.

Of course, if you want a custom design, just send an email telling what you want, and we’ll get right back with you.

Thanks all business and donations are very welcome.

Click the images to shop!