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Gator hunter becomes swamp star - WAFB Channel 9, Baton Rouge, LA

Here is a local story about Troy Landry.Troy even has his own website: chootem.com.

SWAMP PEOPLE

I love the show Swamp People on the History Channel. There are a lot of great characters on the show, but Big Troy Landry is my favorite. Troy is a true Cajun, and he is King of the Swamp. The show documents the Louisiana gator season ( I believe it is in September) showing the exploits of some of the best gator hunters in the swamp. They are simple, hard working people, and the thing that strikes me about the characters...especially Troy, is how happy they are. They make a living off the swamp,and find a way to get by.They are not rich, by traditional standards, but they enjoy life to the fullest. I think we can all learn from them...Enjoy every day, if you are going after a "tree shakah" or grinding it out at your job.Be grateful for your family, and the blessings that you have.

TRIM DAT THING UP!!!

Distracted Driver: Police Say Woman Crashes Car While Shaving Her Privates - ABC News

This is some good shit! Wow......You can't make this stuff up!

SEVERIANO BALLESTEROS 1957-2011

A sad day today. After a three year battle with brain cancer, the great Seve Ballesteros has passed away. Seve played the game of golf with a flair and passion that was unsurpassed in the modern era.....He was the the Euro Tour's Arnie. Most inportantly,he was my guy. Rest in peace Seve, you were truly one of a kind.

Useless News Filler

As the dumbing down of America continues, I am going to post a new category of content on this site. It will be called "Useless News Filler" or UNF for short. You have no doubt heard this shit but like me just accept it and go about your business. I believe that the only way to get rid of it is to first point it out and make fun of it and it's providers. For instance, I just listened to the lead news story at the top of the hour on a local AM talk station. The teaser before breaking for commercial was......"What you should do if the grass is too wet to mow, details after these messages!" I have to admit, they hooked me to listen through the commercial. Upon his return to the airwaves, the "news" reporter informed me that if the grass is too wet to mow it is best to wait until the next day as it may be drier. The reporter then had an expert, a garden store employee, confirm that it is best to wait until the grass dries out before mowing. I am making this one of my personal missions to erradicate the world of this garbage. Lastly, I am growing concerned that I am spending far too much time in my car listening to talk radio. Good night now. RB

A Boiler end to a golf hiatus

Boiler Nation was created as a result of relationships begun and strengthened on golf courses and card tables. Specifically, two immature middle-aged knuckleheads decided to create a website to display things we found humorous. In true Boiler fashion, the exact moment that the idea was hatched was at a point in a card game where both the BIC and I were supposed to be paying attention to the game but yet again created a rain delay for our buddies. This has been a common theme as humor has always gotten in the way of our focus on cards and golf.

A couple of years ago, I moved away from the golf lifestyle. I wanted to run some marathons before I got too old and was fortunate to have some minor successes for an old guy. I qualified for Boston, completed a 100 mile race, and lost a shitload of weight. And while at times the pursuit was fun at no time did I find any humor in my endeavors. Nothing funny happened.......ever! On the golf course, I hung out with guys with nicknames. Seve, Bobo, Pie, Fick, Clarkie, Frenchie, The Hawk, Uncle Paulie, Rudy, Pops, Dickhead, Kevo, Scooter, JJ, EB, Tybo, Donnie Baseball, Hus,Kais and Minnie to name just a handful. Each of these guys have provided me with some of the funniest moments of my life. From a sprinkler suddenly pelting Fick in the ass as he addressed his ball to Minnie's new golf cart careening into a pond. There was Bobo drilling me with a shanked bunker shot during an emergency, drunken extra 18 holes and Pie dancing uncontrollably at the prospect of hundreds of dollars trading hands during a 9 man wolf game shortly before a long putt mercifully found the bottom of the cup...... thus pile driving his dreams (and saving me a shitload of money). This is all funny to me.

This kind of funny shit does not happen in my other life and therefore I must go back. Humor is everything. I recently jumped back in with both feet. I joined a club, played a couple of rounds, and doled out copious amounts of cash to my pal Ricky. Two years off has taken it's toll but I will get it back. On a side note, think long and hard Boiler Nation before you embark on a weight loss program as the loss in distance on tee balls can be devastating to your masculinity. One last comment on the Boiler fraternity. I continue to be amazed that no matter where I travel I continue to find buffoons that drink, use tobacco, and gamble. I don't have to seek these kinds of people out.....they find me. Water finds it's own level and thankfully so does buffoonery.