A few Snapshots of life on the morning show.....

(Always remember...click small pics to see BIG pics!)

Ahh...remember when you were a kid -- playing with the paddle ball set was so much FUN!  What the heck happened?  As you can see Erin exudes great confidence when it comes to handling the paddleball.  Tim appears a bit more, um, skeptical? Check out the pics and video!
     



Tim Edwards and Michael Davis go thumb to thumb in a round of pro thumb wrestling!

The definitive memento of a trip to a family reunion in Roundup, Montana:

As self proclaimed Captain of the Morning Mess roller derby team, Erin takes to the parking lot on roller skates.  Oh, and by the way kiddies... I'm sure the CPSC would require us to remind you that if you try this at home remember to wear proper safety equipment.

     



After a busy morning of metal detecting with the authentic National Geographic metal detector we determine that it actually works, and that most of what you find is garbage.
     
      

Tim dumps out the Frosted Flakes for analasis  Erin begins examination After a close look-they look like FROSTED FLAKES!

It's true! Shirt starts out this big.... actually fits a grownup!

Toy Day means FINGER PAINTING! (flashbacks to kindergarten) Ready for the art gallery

It takes both of us to lift a giant pumpkin from Erin's pumpkin patch!Erin loves Pirate Pumpkin!

What did kids play with during the Renaissance? Remote control Jousters, of course!

Honestly now, which mini-blind duster would you rather use? The store version, or the Tim Edwards improved version?

It's amazing the musical things you can do with the Nose Flute, at Tim so deftly demonstrates!

Erin and some of her rat friends.

Some people can jump rope, some people can't. Tim can't. Not really anyway.

Erin can jump rope. Click here to see Quicktime movie proof!

As demonstrated above the inside emergency trunk lock release actually works! Not only that but we can confirm that the trunk light really does go out when you close the trunk! Here you can see Tim showing the latch release,then the hardest part...getting into the trunk, Erin shutting the trunk (and enjoying it just a wee bit too much), and the thumbs up signal from Tim that the release worked just fine! So those of you worried about kidnapping or whatever, rest easy. It seems those releases DO work just fine! And they glow in the dark! Just another test in the interst of public safety from the KOZY Morning Mess! OH, by the way, Erin was spared testing her trunk release because she has half a household worth of STUFF in her trunk!

Erin tries out "Fit Flops" a complete workout just by wearing these sandals! Check the warning on the close up!

About all we learned about playing croquet is--the rules say you're suppose to wear white. That and if we really played a full game, on a proper course, it would take us about 6 days to finish.

Yes, it's true! With nothing more than a pencil and a pocket knife a radio can be made from parts, cardboard, little wires and some springy connector deelies!

See Erin defy gravity with the amazing Moon Shoes!

Erin tries out the "Fingerbeatz" device. Click here to download a short Quicktime movie demonstration!

We mark our Mess Proclaimed "Star Trek Day" with Federation approved cake

Erin celebrates St. Patricks Day with her very own named after herself shirt! (Or she's doing a Buddy Holly impression)

If you had a hard time visualizing the Deep Sea Drive-thru maybe this will help. Erin and Karen assembling the set, oh of course a close up of our as yet un-named octopus mascot! Click the little pics for big pics!

Joe always seems to be the lucky one stopping in on TOY DAY! On Slinky day, he even demonstrates his skill in slinkying, AND singing the Slinky jingle! Click his picture for a short but excellent video clip!

School Superintendent Joe Silko once again takes time from his busy morning to join in on Toy Day, seen here with the amazing dancing chicken. Yes, we're doing the "Chicken Dance"

Erin intently assembles her Pirate set. Most excited about the working canon, which actually we have yet to see actually shoot anything!

Boomeranging was interesting. Tim's booms kinda came back, except the building got in the way..onw is STILL on the roof!

Tim & Erin model "Mauer-Burns" celebrating the infamous sideburns of Twins player Joe Mauer.

Here are the 2 "Billy the Creepy Eyed Doll" snapshots. Headboard diving And here we see the 80's fashion statement known as "Crochet"

Even better than inexpensive toys, are FREE toys. Such as these nifty head toppers from Long John Silvers. Oh, and no, we're not re-enacting a scene from "The Shining" (redrum, redrum), those are our pirate hooks!

As the Curb Feelers entertain at the 2006 Minnesota Wild Road Tour in Grand Rapids, Erin takes a moment to teach Marc Chouinard of the Wild how to play "Louie, Louie" on the bass guitar.

Not sure what's going on here, but there appears to be some confusion on Erin's part. See more photos from several Wild Road Tours on the KOZY Photo Album pages.

Sometinmes cheap toys are the best toys. Hard to beat a 98 cent hula hoop. Of course, you have to be able to hula it. Near as we can tell that's not possible. Even State Senator Tom Saxhaug couldn't hula any better than we could.

SAVE OUR WORMS! Don't let the poor worms and nightcrawlers die a needless death! When you find them in the parking lot or on the sidewalk baking on the asphalt, drowning in a puddle, and afeared of being squished by tires, pick them up and gently return them to the lawn! it just makes the world a better place for everyone!

You thought the 3D fad had passed! Vinnie and the Stardusters were featured on the morning show today, and their record came in a keen 3D comic book, with the necessary 3D glasses of course. Only trouble is, after reading for about 3 minutes, the 3D effect makes one feel carsick!

Yes, it's a rousing game of Hopscotch. We're not really sure who won, but neither of us fell down and it sets things up for a more serious match in the near future. Tim seems to have balance problems on the rock retrieval, while Erin demonstrates pretty decent form and a great dismount. If you'd like to play hopscotch click here for the actual rules of the game, and if you'd rather EAT Hopscotches, click here for the recipe!

Now you can see just how teensey these are. Erin shows off her freshly constructed pirate ship and fort. Ships, forts, teensey dice that were too small to photograph..all in a little baseball card size package. Fun for the entire family, as long as they're 8 or older!

Tim prepares to "crank up" the original 1926/1927 version of "Are You lonesome Tonight" on a genuine Victor Talking Machine Victrola. Yes, this is the same song Elvis redid 30 years later.

Tims birthday gift arrives...special delivery from Veneuzela..a genuine talking (more like ranting) Hugo Chavez action figure!

Ready to celebrate St. Patricks Day, decked out in our festive outfits, and Erin with her "Leprechan" shoes and good luck socks!

Tim stands ready to fire the Stink Blaster! Our official advice is don't buy one! The smell is awful, and it takes about 3 days of constantly washing your hands to get rid of the smell. Stay Away!. Although, would make a great gift for your annoying next door neighbors kids!

It seems that "The Thing" is a man made of rock from the Fantastic Four movie. Tim picked up the hands and feet set at our local Goodwill store, intent on springing it on Erin on toy day. Here, Erin demonstrates the attractive Rock feet, and District 318 School Superintendent Joe Silko (who innocently stopped in for an interview, having no clue he'd be talked into modeling) shows off the fierce look of the rock fists!

Actually, we had hat day a long time ago, took this long to getting around to posting a photo! Salute!

Here is the tale of the kids (age 8) NASCAR Lego set. Erin figures she can just quickly assemble the teensey parts while in the studio, soon it becomes a matter of moving to the bigger workspace and conducting an intense study of the instructions. Finally, the set is put together!

Can you believe it? Erin is already @%*$% years old! Tim gives her these lovely pony tail holders....from 1965...to celebrate the occasion!

Just in case a couple of Santa's reindeer conk out...replacements stand by to make sure the toys get delivered. blinking noses provided by a concerned listener.

A potpourri of pics here! First, Tim actually not wearing a grey shirt, Erin with the 99 cent studio Christmas tree (it appears tinsel is not needed with an aluminum tree), and Toy Day finds Erin with her long time friend Seymour the Monkey.

Yes, it's true...the "New Relations" from Cedar Rapids, IA really did play guitars made out of car mufflers. Think I'd kid ya about something that inmportant?

It's "Shocking Roulette" the newest game to take the world by storm! This electrifying game asks those who dare to insert their finger. The button is pressed, the lights ro 'round..the machine bleeps and bloops...falls silent for a few tense moments..then....ZAP...and one player gets an electrifying shock! Not a game for the faint of heart....or anyone with a pacemaker! If ya really want one, send me an e-mail and I'll tell you where you can get your very own!

Reconstituting Lizards and Aliens!

Toy day found us with dehydrated lizard and aliens that, when left in water would grow to 600% their original size! Be sure to stop by again to see if it really worked!

As you can see the creatures start out rather small. Closer scrutiny shows that once submerged in the tanks, nothing much really happens. The jars are then moved and set aside to grow.

Erin has a closer look at Phil the Lizard, Ian the Alien awaits to awaken from his sleep, and Tim takes a moment to ponder the meaning of life.

So may have asked us...."How are Phil and Ian"? After a week of growing they've expanded quite nicely!

A very busy toy day! Tim brings the Hot Wheels Crash Test and finds another member of the Playmobil figure set. Erin brings the latest in Star Wars trinkets, the Luke Skywalker watch (Tim still says he looks like Ringo on the package) And the Chewbacca spinning thingie. Tim's review of the latest Hot Wheels "Really wimpy compared to the Hot Wheels stuff we had when I was a kid."

Erin cleans out her closet and finds her winter hat from shen she was three years old!

GAME ON! With the Spongebob vs. Sandy Karate set! Erin pretty much kicks Tim's butt on this game!

Erin takes time from the hectic morning schedule to play with the Dracula playset

Erin looks on as vicious captive field mouse struggles in vain to escape from this complex, hand crafted mouse capture device consisting of Good Housekeeping and a Coca Cola drink glass. Don't try this at home.

You can always count on "Toy Day" (every Wednesday) for loads of fun. Like exciting action figures such as these. (click the little pics for BIG pics)

The little Playmobil guys are attacked by the huge prehistoric man with the optionally bulging chest. One member of the little contingent is beheaded...Erin promptly mounts his head on a pencil, whilc Tim gathers the survivors for a frontal attack on the evil doer.

Celebrating Flashbulb day. Quick portraits taken with a vintage camera and genuine "portable sunshine" old fashioned flashbulbs. Even Kenn took a moment to mug for a snapshot, and Erin showed her skill at snapping Tim's picture.

For you camera buffs: Camera was a 1955 Argus A-Four. Film was Efke 25 black and white. 5B flashbulbs (I didn't think anyone was quite ready for the light from the Press 25's yet). Exposure 1/25 at f:22. Film developed in Kodak HC-110 (not my first choice for this film, but it was handy), scanned in an Olympus film scanner. There. That's probably more than anyone wants to know!

While you're listening to Healthwatch....Tim is sneaking donuts

Erin actually wearing SHOES! (They're so restrictive ya know)

Erin cuddles with Dippy a "plague free" bunny left by a listener. While Tim has a few words for Potty Elmo. Things like this happen on Toy Day every Wednesday

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