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Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers:

Jazib

Jazib writes: “Hi, my name’s Jazib. I’m from Lahore, Pakistan. I’ve recently completed my software engineering. Absolutely love the blog. the best way to start your day in a good mood. Cant get enough, so please post as much as you can, amazing job.”

Nice rack!

 

Maikkil

Maikkil writes: “I’m Maikkil from India. Daily I reach office at 8.30 am exhasted by 25km of traffic. so I’ll  first read bits and pieces. It’s my energy drink. It really refreshing.    Thanks a lot for your work.”

 

Will

Will writes: “My name is Will N. and I’m a bits & pieces-coholic. “Hi Will.”  I’m addicted to your blog.  It keeps me sane, busy, and laughing all throughout the workday.  I work in NYC and live in Brooklyn and am a comic and actor by night.  I constantly reblog your stuff on my tumblr: http://willzone.tumblr.com  .  Keep posting and I’ll keep laughing.  Thanks again for existing.”

It’s my pleasure to exist.

 

Chelsea

Chelsea writes: “Hey, Jonco! I’ve been a regular at Bits & Pieces for a few years running now; I love the funny, it keeps me company at work. I am a writer, tutor, and a dirty goddamn hippie, and I maintain a blog filled with rants and general idiocy. It’s so awesome to see what other readers look like! I’ve found a lot of nifty blogs to read since you began this little project. Thanks a lot, dude! Peace.”     -Chelsea “Chuck”

Marc D

Marc writes: “Hi there !  I like to visit your site once a week.  Thanks for the good work you do, keeping everyone entertained … and informed.  🙂
I’m 28 years old and live near Montreal, Canada.  I work with computers.  I attach a picture, I don’t usually look that crazy, except when I am goofing off of course.
Peace !

Glad to hear you don’t always look like that. …. JAWS 5 – Coming soon!

 

Ken

Ken writes: “My name is Ken and I’m a faithful reader from Modesto, California. I check your site at least once a day, but my favorite time to check it is early in the morning. Between that and my coffee, I’m ready to take on the world.  Bits and Pieces inspired me to start my own blog last month and you can find it at: http://ogdaa.blogspot.com/   Thanks and keep up the good work.

 

Daniel

Daniel writes: “ My name is Daniel. I have been living in the STL area for about 10 years now. Currently I am in Mexico City helping at a Children’s home. I teach English and just hang out with the kids trying to be a good role model. They are much better than me at soccer. I found your site in February while I was away in Asia and needed something interesting in English to read. I was also pleasantly surprised that you were from the STL. Now I check your page several times a day hoping for something to make me smile. This picture is actually two years old. I dressed as the hulk for halloween. I dyed my body green, with food coloring…bad choice. Didn’t come out for a couple of days. Going out in public always got some laughs. Well, keep up the good work and continue to be a detourant to my homesickness. :-)”

 

Dr. Strat

Dr. Strat writes: “Hey Jonco, the name’s Dr. Strat.  Stadium manager by day, rock n’ roll renegade by night.  I’ve been a fan since I stumbled across your site 10 months ago.  I try and check in daily.  Keep up the great work and remember, there’s no place like home.”

 

Nefeli

Nefeli writes: “Hi,  I am Nefeli 4yo from Athens Greece. Dad reads bits and pieces every day. I don’t find any interest now, maybe when I grow up a BIT.    Kisses!”

 

Karen

Karen writes: “My name is Karen, but you may know me from very occasional comments as “Mine is a Gin”. Your blog is my first read of the day after checking emails – you can’t beat starting the day with a smile! I live in a small market town in England and am a single parent with two teenage daughters and two cats. I share an IT company with 3 others and in my spare time(!?!?!) sing in a choir, act with a drama group and look after a music promoter’s website. I do have my own blog but haven’t found any time to post on it in the last couple of years. One day I will return to it but in the meantime I’ll have to make do with being a blogosphere lurker (though I’ve blown my anonymity now haven’t I?).
Keep the smiles coming!
Karen x

 

Jei

Jei writes: “Hi Jonco! I’m Jei from the Philippines. I’ve been a reader of your blogsite for almost a year now and it just keeps getting better and funnier! Hats off to your site! I definitely would recommend your blog to all my peers! More power to you sir!”

 

Wanna see your mugshot here?  Send your picture and a little about you to [email protected].

As of right now I have 12 reader mugshots to post.   I’ve gotten a lot of response to the mugshot posts….  most of which is positive.  There were 5 or 6 people who said that don’t care for it at all.  They just want the funny stuff and don’t care about the personalities involved.  And I understand that.  Occasionally when I’m scouring my usual sites one might present a series of posts that I care nothing about… or don’t understand.  But I understand that they have every right to post what they want on their site.

I also understand that the mugshot posts, although some are humorous… they drift away from the typical type of content usually found on B&P.  For those who dislike them, I’d say that after today, the worst is probably over.  I’ll still post them, but they’ll be shorter in length and probably appear less often.  I might also create a page where they can be all posted together for those interested.

Occasionally I post about my visits to my aunt in Florida or our motorcycle trips.  I know some could care less about stuff like that, but others enjoy reading it.

So, it’s up to the reader to decide whether it’s worth sticking around through some posts they don’t care for or decide not to come back again. 

• When I go to a restaurant I don’t like everything on the menu
• I might buy a CD, but that doesn’t mean I love every song on it
• When I go to Six Flags I don’t ride every ride or see every show

I hope they find enough here to keep coming back, but if not no hard feelings here. 

 But I want to thank those that have participated in this little project.  It makes it a little more interesting when you can put a face to the comments that are posted.  I’m constantly amazed that people from all parts of the world read B&P.  It makes the world seem just a little bit smaller.    — Thanks again!

Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers:

Roland

Roland writes: “I’m Roland from Austria (Vienna) and I do regularly read your great blog. It’s funny to see all the different people reading your blog in this mugshot special. Please do me a favor: Forward my mugshot and my email to Jessica of the B&P reader mugshots #11 (the US girl who lives in UK) and ask her to contact me! J Thanks mate and just keep going!”

If Jessica responds I’ll connect you two together.  –  The Matchmaker

 

Pager

Pager writes: “Hey Jonco! My name’s Pager and I’m from Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. I’ve been reading your site for about a year now. I fell hopelessly addicted after my friend introduced me to it. I work on the oil rigs and I’m an extremely avid fisherman! Thanks for making such a wonderful site that seems to cheer me up no matter what kind of a mood I’m in!”

 

Robert L

Robert writes: “Hi Jonco, my name is Robert from Puerto Rico, I’m one of your faithful readers for almost two years. Thanks for all the funny stuff you always put in your blog!!! It really take the stress out of my days!!! “

 

Thomasina

Thomasina writes: “I thought I would add my face to the rest of you beautiful people out there and say how much I like this site. It is visited by me daily . I reside in San Francisco Ca making art and things with my hands. my sites are
http://web.mac.com/thomasinademaio/site/MY_WORK.html
http://profile.to/thomasinademaio/ “

 

Ashlin

Ashlin writes: “Hey Jonco!  We read your blog everyday and really enjoy the funny/quirky stuff you post.  We have even re-posted some of your stuff on our own blog, triple-tri.com.  Thanks for the time and effort; keep the good stuff coming!  Take care, JPH & AES of Triple Tri
(The picture of us is on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Boone, NC (Go Appalachian State Mountaineers!!!), but we reside in Central Ohio.)”

 

Mali aka Bitscared

Mali writes: “Hi Jonco! My name is Mali. You will know me as ‘bitscared’. I live in Melbourne, Australia. My husband discovered your site about two/three years ago. I check it several times a day. Luckily I am a night owl but have kids (who wake ridiculously early!!) so I usually get new posts at both ends of the day!
I am a qualified Mechanic (really) but now just make humans. I am about to have my fourth (and last) baby!
I comment semi regularly and love reading the other comments. My husband and I love your blog and often spend the evening saying “Did you see Jonco today? How funny was…..”. You may be the best marriage councelor ever! I love all your stuff but particularly enjoy your road trips and when you visit your Aunt.
Thanks for all the effort you go to.”

It is especially nice to see your picture. Great to put a face with the name. You’re one of my earlier commenters.   Thanks for playing!

 

Sue P

Sue writes: “Hi Jonco. . . I love your site!  I thought I’d send a mugshot that was enhanced through a site that you featured sometime in the past.  Incidently, that’s me with actor Miguel Ferrer. . .I totally faked the photo before I cartooned it. . .is it still  copyright infringement?  (If it is, you can just feature me)  My ultimate dream is to meet Miguel Ferrer in person, but unless he takes a trip to Central Maine, this faux-tograph is as close as I’ll get. 
When I’m not messing with my work computers mspaint program, I’m usually working one of the many jobs needed in todays lackluster economy (which your funny site helps me to forget from time to time).  You name the work. . . chances are I’ve done it!”

 

Chris B

Chris writes: “I am Chris and I live in a small town just outside of Winnipeg, Manitoba. (Canada) for those who might not know. I am currently semi-retired after owning my own restaurant for a number of years and then managing someone else’s business for the last few. 
I’ve been reading (and occasionally commenting) for at least 5 years now if not more. I truly can’t remember but it seems like forever. I have always found your site to be entertaining and fun to read. I appreciate that you try not tot get political and that you show funnies about both sides. I have “borrowed” a number of pictures you put here for my own use as screensavers and such because they strike me as either funny or cute. 
My main hope is that you continue to scour the web so we don’t have to. I really do enjoy your site and it is one of my daily staples.”

 

Dana

Dana writes: “Hello!  I’ve been reading your blog for well over a year.  I’m an incurable information junkie, addicted to reading, exploring, learning, collecting and creating.  I’m working toward a career in integrative medicine, the incredible fine line where science and spirit connect.
I recently began an art, culture and oddities blog: www.shewalkssoftly.wordpress.com
Thanks for all the wonderful posts!  Keep it up…”
~SheWalksSoftly

 

Deyan aka Azo

Deyan writes: “Hey there,  I’m 21, I live in Sofia, Bulgaria and I work as a Database Developer.  I’ve been reading b&p for about two years now and you continue to entertain me daily. Thank you so much and keep up the good work! 🙂
Cheers,
azo

 

Mary aka RedExpress

Mary writes: “Hello Jonco, My name is Mary, but my nick-name is redexpress. I’m a 46 and a native of Southern California. I can’t remember when or how I stumbled onto your blog, but I do visit daily.  
 Hugs,
 Mary

Wanna see your mugshot here?  Send your picture and a little about you to [email protected].

Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers:

Sue

Sue writes: “Hey Jonco! I check back at B&P no less than twice each day because I *love* your site…and may be somewhat if not, totally addicted to it…and even sneak on at work! I hunger for updates! Been an avid reader since your old site, though I rarely comment. I don’t think you have anyone announce they’re from Malaysia yet so I’ll be your first *winknudge*! I’m almost 23, studied linguistics, now I teach (HAH!) English and I have a blog–which, is nowhere near as interesting or funny as yours but heck, I figured I could use some publicity 🙁 http://suesmacksbottoms.blogspot.com Keep up the good work!”

 

Nikolay

He writes: “Hi, everybody! )  Catch up my pic for your mugshot! I’m reading BP regularly via RSS. It’s always something interesting and funny there.  I’m 30 and live in Saratov, Russia.  
Tschus! :)”

 

Markus

Mark writes: “Enjoy your blog.    Former South-St. Louis Large White Mammal (Gravois/Chippewa Area)  Me with my GSP’s.    Occasionally Comment.
Keep up the good scouring…….so I don’t have to!”

 

Joanne

Joanne writes: “Hello, my name is Joanne. I like having a good read of Bits & Pieces after which I enjoy stealing your posts for my own blog – come to my blog instead. I have a big chickens’ head.”
Joanne’s blog.  What a silly chick!

 

Slavenka

Slavenka writes: “Hi there ! Here is a pic of my dogs and me for your B&P mugshots. I’m a 46-year-old  mom and wife. I live in Zagreb (Croatia) and I run a private firm with my husband. Really enjoy reading your blog daily, because it is so fun.
p.s. sorry if my English is not correct ,more fun for you :)”

Your English is fine.  Not perfect but fine!

 

John

John writes: “Jonco:  Your stuff is hilarious.  I have only recently found your site and read it at least a couple times a day.  I currently live in Ormond Beach, Florida, just north of Daytona Beach.  I was raised up in Springfield, Missouri, my family having moved there from Shrewsbury  in the mid 60’s.  I remember Branson as a four way stop sign at Highway 65 and 76.  Phillips 66 gas station on one corner and a Dairy Dream on the other.  Ironically, my 85 year old neighbor down here is a former fertilizer salesman from Joplin.  He has the same memory. 
I have a blog also, just started it this past May.  It is mostly about cars and my experiences with them, but other stuff also. www.oleragtop.blogspot.com.
I have included an image of me with my newest addition to my garage, a 1963 Ford Falcon Station Bus.  Bought on ebay in San Antonio, Texas, flew out and drove it home.  This to go along with my F150, Volvo 850 and BMW 325 convertible.  And I am single!!  Just love cars.
Keep up the great work on your site and thanks for doing it for us.”
John

 

Jodi

Jodi writes: “I LOVE your site! As a Mom to 7 kids I need creative and quick ways to “take a break” from the chaos in my house. Your site always makes me smile. Thanks! You can read more about me on my blog at http://www.jodisorganizedchaos.com/”

 

Shar aka Maatlockk

Shar writes: “My name is Shar, I am a student from Malaysia, currently studying in New Zealand. I’ve been a reader of your blog for quite sometime now. I don’t usually comment, I’m more of a lurker; but I do write comments occasionally under the name Maatlockk. I read your blog everyday – its a daily requirement for me nowadays. I need my vitamin P (P for procrastination…).  Attached is a photo of me and my cat, Paprika.
Love your blog – keep it up!    -Shar AKA Maatlockk”

 

Joanthan and DeAnne

They write: “Howdy from two Oklahoman goobers. We are Jonathan and DeAnne.   I accidently came across bitsandpieces when I was searching for silly websites. It quickly became an addiction and had me coming back on a daily basis.  I even got my boyfriend addicted too.  It’s like my morning coffee.  Bitsandpieces fits our personality, two goobers.”

 

Isiah

Isiah writes: “Me and my two sons taken august 12, 2008. Their names are: Isaac Edward and Benjamin Charles. I am a happily married man with two children. I have multiple jobs including: curd production inspector (curd is the stuff that gets made into cheese), nuero-scientist (or under-paid intern), electrical engineering student, and I run my own company. I read only Sci-fi and consider myself a movie buff. I live in the decaying ruins that is Buffalo NY but plan to move when I graduate. I enjoy your website a lot and wish you the best of luck!”

 

Cole & Melissa

Melissa writes: “Hey Jonco!  My husband Cole and I are completely addicted to B&P,  we can’t get enough! We’re both actively serving in the Air Force and stationed way out on the tiny island of Guam. I’m originally from St Louis, so it’s nice to have a taste of home at my finger tips!
Thanks again for such great entertainment–you rock!
Melissa”

Thanks Melissa, and thanks for your service to our great country!  You and Cole and all the other members of the armed services rock!

 

Janice

Janice writes: “My name is Janice and I am a Sterile Processing Tech. I have 6 cats.”

Meow!

 

César

César writes: “Hello i’m César (aka Caesar), from Portugal, a small country from Europe. I’m a regular visit of Bits . And as we say in Portugal, “é um Blog do caneco”   Congratulations, and long live for Bit’s & Pieces.”

 

Kim B

Kim writes: “I thought I’d send you my mugshot so I don’t get left out…eh!
I got the best side too, eat your heart out girls!

I DID as for mugshots.  I guess I need to be a little more specific next time.

 

Mike

Mike writes: “hey im mike, i check your site daily.  i got the link a little over a year ago from another blog i scope called outhouserag.com. i live in san diego, own a small business called SCRATCH WIZARD. basically i skateboard, run my company, party, and check BITSANDPEICES for pure friggin comedy. keep it up man.”

 

Giezzer

Giezzer writes: “Hi, my nick is Giezzer, You guessed it ! Canada eh, Manitoda to be exact. I know my kids look at your blog daily…as do I and they will freak when they see this.Good job, keep it goin.”

 

Wanna see your mugshot here?  Send your picture and a little about you to [email protected].

Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers:

Robert & Marcie

They write: “My husband and I visit yor blog everyday! We live in Ocala, FL but we are both northerners. Your blog has inspired our blog www.fl5708.blogspot.com and we often get posts from your site. We sent you the picture of a bits and pieces store in our mall last year that you posted. Keep up the great work Jonco!!!”

 

Bill

Bill writes: “I’m Bill and like to play starcraft online with my friends, chess, go hiking and camping and riding Harleys my site with assorted pics is http://photo.xanga.com/bill_king”

 

MaryIrene

She writes: “Aloha from the 50th state! I have been a bits and pieces reader for awhile and think your blog is the BEST distraction from working on my Master’s Degree.  I have many family members in St. Louis and recently visited with my little one who fell in love with the Clydesdale horses.
Mahalo for entertaining us out in the Pacific Ocean”
MaryIrene

 

Steven

Steven writes: “I’m from Joburg South Africa and a day just isn’t complete without a visit to Bits and Pieces, I am always amazed at what infidel will hit and laugh my ass off at some of the comments the regulars make.  I hire action vehicles to the movie industry and I’m also a part time estate agent. Here I am with Hamley the giraffe while working on a popular British series.”

 

Mike

Mike writes: “Love your site, it has lots and lots, and I mean LOTS, of funny stuff everyday.  I have been visiting, laughing and leaving comments.   My name is Mike Foster.  I am the creator of livelife365.com and livelife365.blogspot.com.  One is a video site, the other a blog.  Both sites are dedicated to healthy lifestyle, personal development, and entertainment…like humor and funny videos.  I am a fitness and self-help guy, true, but also love to make people laugh–laughing every day is just as important as eating right, exercising, and doing all those healthy things I advocate at my sites.  Please check out my funny music video, <a href=”http://www.livelife365.com/index.php?fuse=Featured%20Videos”>I Miss My Hair</a> when you get a chance.
Okay, I’ve talked enough. “
I think you’re right, Mike!

 

Lana

Lana writes: “Hi Jonco.  Here I am in all my glory.  I live in Cape Town, South Africa.  I have been a fan from early on – the days when you only posted a few items every week!  Bits n Pieces is part of my daily routine!  I am currently unemployed (a huge problem in South Africa right now), have been married 10 years and have an 8 year old son.  Nothing that I do is particularly spectacular.  I don’t even LOOK that spectacular!  I introduced all my friends to your site after coming across it a few years ago, and we are all devoted fans!
Thanks for the daily dose of good humour!  Please keep up the good work!  And btw, I LOVE the fact that you care about your aunt in Florida and visit her so often.  It’s not often that people care about family members like that.”
Lana

 

Caitlyn

She writes: “I’m Caitlyn and I’m a student from the beautiful Collegedale, Tennessee, double majoring in Mass Comm/Advertising and Graphic Design. My roommate found the link to this site a year ago, and I’ve been hooked since. She regrets ever giving me the link because I check this site several times a day…never comment, but I should get into that. I got into blogging last year as a recruiting activity for my school (Freshman Blogs) but that’s all I’ve ever done. I absolutely love Bits and Pieces!
(This picture is from my trip to Germany last March)”

 

Meo123

He writes: “My nick on all forums and blogs is meo123, my real name is Hoang, 24 years old, and I’m from Vietnam. I found your previous Bits & Pieces blog on Google sometime ago and have been loving it since then. Maybe the cultural diffrences make me difficult to understand the humour in some of your posts, but I enjoy most of them. Now Bits & Pieces is the only blog that I read every single day. I rarely give comments because my English is not good enough to make some funny stuff.
It is my pleasure to know you and everybody here. Thanks a lot!”
Your English is just fine.  I wish I could speak two languages…even not so well on the second one.

 

Mary and Martha

Mary writes: “My name is Mary and this is my little sister, Martha.  I’m a 19 year old college student in Dallas, and Martha’s finishing up high school back in Michigan.  We are best friends as well as sisters, and we are huge goofballs who love to laugh — so when we found your blog, it was an instant hit!  We look at it all the time, and we’ve spent a great many days going through the archives and sending pictures back and forth to one another when we’re in different cities. 
We really love the site, and we’ll keep checking it until you stop updating!  Someday we might even comment!”
Please join in on the comments when you feel the urge.  (Mary is the bearded lady on the right.)

 

Hannah

Hannah writes: “I am an avid reader, checking twice a day (bored college student). I love the random BS you throw on the site and I figure my face will contribute to that random bullshittyness.”

 

Mike H

He writes: “Mike from Havertown, Pa.  I check out your shit every couple of days, its pretty funny.”

 

Woosk

Woosk writes: “Hey Jonco,   I honestly can’t remember how I came across your site because it was such a long time ago on your previous template. I check it often and sometimes reference your posts on my blog www.woosk.com. You have some great stuff and I have to say how impressed I am with your posting frequency, you are always adding new stuff! Keep it up.”

 

Stephen aka SG552

He writes: “Hello Jonco! My name is Stephen but you might know me better as sg552.  I am 19 and I live just east of Indianapolis.  I’ve been visiting you since 2005, and I check back with you at least once a day.  You keep me away from my homework.  As a matter of fact that is what you are doing right now.  
 I absolutely love your posts (B&P is my favorite blog) and have recommended your blog to my closest friends.  One of these days I plan on zipping down 70 to visit.”

 

Bad Girl

Bad Girl writes: “Howdy Jonco,  Another female fan here. I live in the capital of Germany and visit your blog quite often and never leave without a smile. I’m looking forward to many more years of B & P. 
auf wiedersehen”
 I had to Google it…. Goodbye

 

HalfMan HalfBeer

HMHB writes: “Thought I would add my pic to the rogues gallery. I’m a daily reader, have never commented but thoroughly enjoy your site. Keep up the great work! It keeps me highly amused on a very regular basis.
I’m a Brit based in Dubai, possibly one of the most ridiculous places on the planet, and have been here for so long I’ll probably never leave. Oh well.
I’ve two blogs, one I seemed to have stopped loving and the other is all about my favourites things in the whole world; eating and drinking!
 http://www.thefatexpat.blogspot.com/
http://halfmanhalfbeer.blogspot.com/

 

Wanna see your mugshot here?  Send your picture and a little about you to [email protected].

No reader mugshots today.  I just didn’t have time.  I’ll post more tomorrow.  Right now I have 35 waiting to be posted.  Yesterday, I posted about half of the pics sent to me on Friday.  So if you sent in your pic before Friday it should already have been posted.  After Friday?  Then it’s coming soon to a blog near you.

Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers:

Ed

Ed writes: “Hey, saw the request for mugshots.  I’m Ed, from San Francisco.  I’ve had B&P in my feeds for I don’t even know how long.  It’s always nice to pull up something fun to kill some downtime.  I’m a blogger,
entrepreneur, body-mod enthusiast, traveler, and fire artist.  My personal blog is http://www.geeked.info, our fire art group is Interpretive Arson (http://www.interpretivearson.com), and most of my projects can be found at http://www.edrabbit.com  The picture has me with blue hair, but it’s red now.  It has a habit of changing every couple months. 🙂
Thanks for the site!”

 

Keith

Keith writes: “Hi,  I read Bits and Pieces every day and I also maintain the Sandals and Socks website at www.sandalandsoxer.co.uk/home.htm”

 

Shankar

Shankar writes: “Hi Jonco,
I am Shankar Prasad. a regular and avid reader of Bits and Pieces from Bangalore, India.  I work as a design engineer in the aerospace domain. I too am involved in Blogging, but it is in my native language KANNADA. my blog is named SOMARI-KATTE.
I am attaching my pic for the Mugshots. this photo is taken in the Buchinggam Palace, london. I couldnt find a better picture of myself in recent times to send it to you.  Anyway, i look almost the same.
Take care and keep blogging (we are waiting)”

 

Bruce

Bruce writes: “My name is Bruce and I’m 30 and from Little Rock, Arkansas (where we are currently at the tail end of 3+ days of rain thanks to Gustav–which is still much preferable to having to evacuate and cope with the destruction on the gulf coast to be sure).  I’m a bartender &/or mainframe operator (strange pairing I know) by trade, but doing full-time in-home care at the moment; I guess I am a jack of all trades (and a master of none!)
I don’t remember how I stumbled upon Bits & Pieces but am truly glad I did; it has a unique brand of good humor and fun that I greatly enjoy!
 I use the RSS feed to get my daily fix and have turned at least a couple of people on to the site.  Thanks and keep up the great work!

 

Dirty Steve and his wife

They write: “Love Bit and Pieces!  We stumbled on your blog when we were looking for Astros gear, and we have stuck with you since.  We check Bits everyday like an addiction!  We love your site and have visited stuff from your blog roll.  We live in the tiny town of Kountze, Texas, have a 2 year old son named Rowdy, and two dogs, Remington and Lincoln.”
Again, Love your work! 
Courtney and Stephen
Dirty’s Wife and Dirty Steve

 

Bobbo

Bob O. writes: “My name is Bobbo (Bob-O), and I live in the Silicon Valley of California. I’m a wild and crazy guy, and as Halloween approaches I get wilder and crazier. Here is my picture from a few Halloweens past. The US Postal service has a program whereby a person can have their picture printed on a postage stamp. I tired to get this picture put onto a stamp, but it was rejected TWICE, because they do not put celebrities on stamps without their permission – HUH?
I’m a longtime reader of Bits and Pieces, and I commend you for your love and commitment to writing the blog .
As witnessed by other testimonials in the B&P Mugshots, I, too, an addicted to your blog!  Keep up the good work — It’s Groovy, Baby!

 

Cassie

Cassie writes: “I read B & P 2 everyday. I some times check in on you 2-3 times a day and just wanted to get in on the muggin’.
 My husband calls me Eug but my name is Cassie and I just turned 33. I live in good ol’ Knoxville TN. I also sell Real Estate here in Knoxville so if you know anyone looking to move here I am your girl. I love to read blogs written by interesting people such as yourself. I am totally addicted to Craigslist. If you can’t find it on Crtaigslist you don’t need it. I love animals, the outdoors and anything crass and inappropriate. Which is why I love your blog. Thanks for sharing your adventures, and insights with me. I have a blog too so if you are ever bored you can check me out hehe cassiekiestler.blogspot.com

 

Anne

Anne writes: “I’m Anne from Tartu, Estonia.  I’m a long-time lurker, never commented yet though. Your blog is brilliant, I check it daily – helps me keep sane during boring office work 🙂
Thank you and keep up the excellent job!”

 

Phil AKA Jecks

Phil writes: “My name is Phil Starck (also known as “Jecks”), from Waukesha, WI. I am a service technician by day, a poet the rest of the time. I read your site every time I get on the computer! Here is a link to my site; http://www.your-poetry.com/modules.php?name=Your_Account&op=userinfo&username=Jecks  Keep up the great work! I look forward to staying a loyal fan!

 

SK

It writes: “I’m Dave (aka ‘SK’ in the comments) from TO, Canada. I came across ‘Bits’ about 6 months ago and it quickly became my fav new blog. It’s one of the first sites I check every morning, sometimes twice or thrice on slow days, and there’s always something new and funny. Kudos Jonco!
I’m a comic geek and luv to fool around with photoshop and alter pics to make them look funny so I combined my passions and put together a blog inspired comic fansite with a friend. If your a comic geek too and want some great reads with funny pics, stop by. http://www.simplysupermanbatman.com”

 

Jessica

Jessica writes: “Howdy & Cherrio Johnco! 
 I’m a long time reader who’s a bit additicted to Bits and Pieces (no lie the first thing in the morning before I check the weather I check your site….keep up the good work mate!). 
 As an American living in England I blog about my odd findings (three so far have made your site!) and random obnoxious thoughts here www.britishcowgirl.livejournal.com.”
Toodles Sweets – Ariane/Jessica

Wanna see your mugshot here?  Send your picture and a little about you to [email protected].

Here are some more Bits & Pieces readers:

Crispy

Crispy writes: “Hi, I’m Crispy.  I’m an American but I’ve lived in Japan for more than ten years.  I’m an English teacher.  I have a blog, but it’s a work-related blog, and I’m shy.  Maybe someday I’ll start a personal blog.  This picture might not be how I would look if you saw me on the street, but I think it captures my spirit more than a regular boring old photo would.”

Greg S

Greg writes: “Read Bits & Pieces from Portland OR every night when I get home from work.  This blog is like crack!
P.S. Native of St. Louis”

Dominic

Dominic writes: “Hi all, nice to see some faces. I am Dom and that is Maria my better half behind me, we are from Ireland, ride bikes, go to rallies, in our 40’s and have spent 17 years restoring antique furniture. But most of all we read B&P everyday and love it. Keep up the good work.”

Tony

Crazy Tony writes: “Hi,I’m Tony from the central wheatbelt of Western Australia…I comment occasionally but mainly go to the comments section to see if Infidel would hit it and to see Whohoo`s comments lol…its a lonely old existence out here and b&p is something I look forward to every day…thanks Jonco.”

Ride Fast

He writes:“Hi Jonco,  I’m Ride Fast and I try to visit your site everyday. Always something fun, interesting, bizarre and worth, ahem, liberating (and crediting!) at Bits and Pieces.
I’m in California, on the San Francisco peninsula. I blog anonymously about firearms, gun rights, motorcycles and anything else I think is interesting.
I’m married to The Commandress, my beautiful wife for 26 years. We have one son, a high school teacher who is going to be a Daddy in a week or so (making me a Grandpa, yikes!).
I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was ten, been a shooter a bit longer. Professionally, I’m an Automation Engineer, currently trying my hand at investing.
Please feel free to drop by my place and say hello..
RF from Ride Fast & Shoot Straight

Lyle

Lyle writes: “Just want to say I like the variety of stories and content. I ride a big v-twin as well so I enjoy the biking adventures too. Thanks. 
Stay Calm
Be Brave
Wait for the Signs”     Lyle’s in Red Deer Alberta Canada

Bob B

Bob writes: “I always wanted to be in a rogues gallery!  Please, sir, add me sir, please sir. 
“Why should I add you, you rabscallion?” says you.
“Because I read your blog whene’er I get on the Internets” says I.
“Oh,” says you.
“Cause I likes the funny,” continues I, “You ain’t’s as good as the MissCellania.” 
“Harumph,” interjects you.
“But you’se askin so’s I’s tellin’. An’ you’se also gots the funny,” concludes I.
So (returning to my normal non-yarn spinnin’ voice) I am Bob.  I am a bum/ college-student/would-be-writer. I am from Tulsa and I and a friend of mine do a comic called Boodachitaville.  We are up at Boodachitaville.com. I sent our logo (cause it is awesome and we try not to dispell the illusion that we don’t exist.  I am the one on the right)
We are also on Facebook and Myspace.  Take a look and tell us what you think….
But believe me, I really do love your website and come to it everyday after MyConfinedspace and before MissCellania.
For reals and for true, yo.”

Dan

Dan writes: “Thought I’d join in on the mugshot thing 😀
I’m Dan in England, and have been reading B&P for a couple of years now.  I occasionally comment, and quite often send my friends back to you to read stuff on here!  I’ve got my own blog at www.0ddness.co.uk as well!  Keep up the good work!
And no, I don’t come out in photographs ;)”

Ally

Ally writes: “Hi I’m Ally from Hobart Australia. I visit Bit and Pieces daily to procrastinate and have a laugh away from doing my work LOL!  Great to see you discovered Hamish and Andy those guys are really funny should have seen the roller coaster challenge now that was sick…literally LOL! Keep up the great work Jonco!!”

Patty Jo

She writes: “Hi! My name is Patty-Jo.  I live in Bellingham, WA with my husband of thirty years, my 17 year old son, his 20 year old friend, two dogs and three cats.  I’ve been reading Bits for ages, and frequently forward the stuff I find here to friends and family.  I raise Coton de Tulear dogs, and love gardening, and quilts.  About ten years ago, I conquered my fear of the computer so I could exchange e-mails with my adult son who lives in Virginia.  I’ve been a Mouse-Potato ever since!”

 

Wanna see your mugshot here?  Send your picture and a little about you to [email protected].

This has really taken off.  Right now I have 42 (about) pics to post.  I had a couple people re-send their pics because of me saying I had laptop problems.  I didn’t actually lose anything.  Your pics are still in my email, so you needn’t re-send them.  I had just prepared the post and for some stupid reason I deleted the pics from my desktop before I published the post and the pics didn’t publish.  So, I deleted the post because I didn’t have time to do it right.   I posted those last night.   I’ll post some more later today.

So, be patient… send in your pic and a little bit about you.  I’ll be glad to link to your blog or site as long as it’s relatively SFW.  No hardcore please.

Thanks for participating.

 

Well, safe anyway.  We had a good trip.  Got home about 7:30 pm.  Ate way too much the whole weekend.  I had ice cream THREE TIMES today!  A vanilla cone at DQ at next to one of our gas stops.  A homemade drumstick at Ruby’s Ice Cream shop in St. James MO and some ice cream atop some bread pudding at Ponderosa in Eureka MO (near Six Flags, not Eureka Springs AR).

It had rained overnight so the roads were wet this morning leaving Branson, and the weather there said scattered showers and thunderstorms until the afternoon, but we didn’t hit any rain at all today.  Just some overcast clouds early in the day, then it cleared out and was mostly sunny.

At one of our gas stops we saw this….

The cashier at the gas station runs out to tell the elderly woman driver that she forgot something. 

Before we left a man was repairing the hose.  He said that’s the second time this week that this has happened.  I hope it wasn’t the same woman.

Back to regular programming tomorrow.  Thanks for putting up with this stuff.