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We're Nathan and
Max and boy do we love printing!
What we don't love is how much it costs. And that's why we started a talk show, "Ink Is It". It's a place to talk about our love of printing and share clever ways to get the most out of your printing dime. Hip-hip-hip-hooray! |
6/05/2007 10:03:00 AM
It's the day we've all been waiting for: Nathan & Max celebrate "Ink Appreciation Day" with a festive parade to remember. Get out those tissues because it's Episode 10, the FINAL installment of "Ink Is It"!
Labels: episode, ink appreciation, inkisit, max, nathan, parade posted @ 6/05/2007 10:03:00 AM 0 comments
6/04/2007 10:21:00 AM
Nathan & Max encourage fans to learn from Nathan's dark past and print responsibly this printing season. Brace yourself for an important message and Episode 9 of Ink Is It!
Labels: episode, inkisit, max, nathan, printers posted @ 6/04/2007 10:21:00 AM 0 comments
5/15/2007 10:10:00 AM
Nathan & Max try a revolutionary look and reflect on the magical things you can do while waiting for your images to print. It's Episode 8 of "Ink Is It"!
Labels: episode, inkisit, max, nathan, printer, printer trouble posted @ 5/15/2007 10:10:00 AM 0 comments
5/11/2007 10:28:00 AM
Look no further for fun because Max takes fan mail as well as a Rorschach ink blot test that reveals his innermost secrets. It's Episode 7 of InkIsIt!
Labels: episode, inkisit, max, nathan posted @ 5/11/2007 10:28:00 AM 0 comments
5/09/2007 10:21:00 AM
Hey, gang, Nathan Bannigann here and big-sized kudos to all you InkIsIt fans who submitted material to Cheer Up Maxwell Bluum. I finally sifted through all the submissions -- rap songs, firework displays, full-length motion pictures featuring talking printers -- and passed along a few to Max and boy did it bring a smile to his face. And, as promised, I thought I'd share one of your submissions. This limerick comes from Rico:
There once was a young man named Max, whose lady just up and made tracks. His search made him sprint without stopping to print, while Nathan told him to relax. Great stuff, Rico. Max couldn't be happier! Many thanks, Nathan Bannigann Labels: cheer up, limerick, max, miranda, nathan posted @ 5/09/2007 10:21:00 AM 1 comments
5/07/2007 10:19:00 AM
Hey, gang Put on your hard hats and buckle your belts because InkIsIt's Nathan & Max have a suggestion for you parents as well as an old printer tip that'll brighten your home. It's all in the newly released Episode 6 of "Ink Is It"!
Labels: episode, inkisit, max, nathan, parents posted @ 5/07/2007 10:19:00 AM 0 comments
5/04/2007 10:48:00 AM
Hello, hello, hello InkIsIt fans! Nathan Bannigann here and all I can say today is: "Wow". My inbox has been absolutely inundated with submissions from people hoping to Cheer Up Maxwell Bluum. We've gotten rock ballads, murals, full-length DVDs with director commentary -- it's out of control! Max is going to be so cheered up. But keep those submissions coming. In fact, by popular demand, we're going to allow you a total of fifteen (15) submissions. That's right -- for those of you who have already submitted five (5), you now have ten (10) more opportunities to Cheer Up Maxwell Bluum. How come no one has submitted a Maxwell Bluum sculpture, diorama, or papier-mache? Get on it, folks, and send a picture of it to nathan@inkisit.com. Max is going to be so happy!
Until Monday, Nathan Bannigann Labels: cheer up, inkisit, love, max, miranda, nathan posted @ 5/04/2007 10:48:00 AM 0 comments
5/02/2007 11:02:00 AM
Attention all InkIsIt enthusiasts! As many of you know, my friend Max has been down in the dump trucks since his lover Miranda didn't come back from her trip. Now, don't tell Max, but I thought it might be fun if we cheered him up. It's a little project I like to call: "Cheer Up Maxwell Bluum". Nathan Labels: cheer up, inkisit, love, max, miranda, nathan posted @ 5/02/2007 11:02:00 AM 1 comments
4/30/2007 03:30:00 PM
Hey, folks, InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann here. Last we spoke, my wife Jennifer had refused to marry me for the second time. I wasn't sure why, but I was able to narrow the list of potential reasons to the following possibilities:
(1) I didn't take out the garbage. (2) I forgot to walk our dog Derrick. (3) I backed the car into the TV room while she was watching her favorite program. (4) I dismantled her favorite grand piano and made a tree house with the wood by accident. Well, I finally confronted her about why she was mad and she revealed it wasn't any of those reasons. In fact, it was because I was spending too much time on printing and not enough time on her. Furthermore, all the printing was costing the family a lot of dough. So, folks, from now on Nathan Bannigann is going to be more sensible about his printing, at least until the printing industry introduces a more practical option. A lesson learned; a marriage saved. Until next time, Nathan Bannigann Labels: derrick, expensive, jennifer, marriage, nathan posted @ 4/30/2007 03:30:00 PM 0 comments
4/26/2007 10:16:00 AM
Hey, gang, InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann here and I've found myself in a confusing situation, even more confusing than the time I couldn't get my color printer to work. In hopes of doing something special for my wife Jennifer, I thought it would be fun to get married again. But first, I had to propose. So, on our anniversary, I took her out to a candlelit dinner at an affordable buffet, took out a ring, got down on one knee, and asked, "Mrs. Nathan Bannigann, will you marry me again?" She thought for a second, then replied: "No."
"Excuse me?" "I'm sorry, Nathan. I'm just not ready." And with that, my wife refused to marry me again. Now, we're already married, so basically I'm not really sure where I stand. She's not really talking to me either. Does anyone know what might be going on? Any advice is appreciated. Befuddledly, Nathan Labels: jennifer, love, marriage, nathan, printer trouble, printing posted @ 4/26/2007 10:16:00 AM 0 comments
4/24/2007 10:43:00 AM
Bad news, folks. My old college buddy, Lars, popped into town last night. And you know what that means: another printing binge. Afraid so. Yes, Nathan Bannigann may seem like a cool customer when he's behind the InkIsIt news desk, but when Lars gets his frying pan-sized mits on me, this sailor becomes as defenseless as a monster in a straight jacket that the monster can't get out of no matter how hard she tries. I couldn't even tell you how much we printed. All I know is I woke up covered in ink and my pants had mapquest directions to the nearest Best Buy printed on them. It's too bad printing's not less expensive, or I wouldn't have just filled a punch bowl with tears. Guess I'm having another one of those Tuesday Bluesdays.
Upside down smiling, Nath-O Bananaranigann Labels: expensive, lars, nathan posted @ 4/24/2007 10:43:00 AM 0 comments
4/20/2007 11:14:00 AM
What do Frankenstein, Dr. Jekyll, and InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann have in common? We're all mad scientists who, at one point or another, were on top of our game. My shining moment was last night when I saved money by refilling my ink cartridge with discount chocolate syrup. Sure, I wasn't able to print with it, but it was a stupendous effort and I only spilled a bottle or two of chocolate syrup on my floor. Problem was: my dog Derrick started licking up all the syrup and I couldn't stop him. Now he's just acting crazy. I'd take him to the vet but I can't get him to stop jumping.
Oh well, Nathan Bannigann Labels: family dog, ink cartridge trouble, nathan posted @ 4/20/2007 11:14:00 AM 1 comments
4/18/2007 11:06:00 AM
Folks, excuse me if I'm a little freaked out, but InkIsIt's very own Nathan Bannigann had the nightmare of all nightmares last night. All I remember is: I was trying to print a picture of a tennis ball, but my printer kept erroring, or it would only print half the picture, or it would print a picture of a 25' tall, butter-knife wielding monster. When I woke up, I tried to use my real printer, but it wouldn't work. Now I know what you're thinking: Nathan Bannigann doesn't get mad; he gets even. That's not true. I do get mad and I keep things uneven. So, I'm pretty much helpless against these lousy printers.
Ugh, Nathan Bannigann Labels: nathan, nightmare, printer, printer trouble posted @ 4/18/2007 11:06:00 AM 0 comments
4/16/2007 01:15:00 PM
Please try to keep the noise down, folks -- uncle Nathan has a hangover... a printing hangover. To be honest, I'm really not sure how it happened. Let me think... yup, okay, I remember leaving the "InkIsIt" offices, then heading home to print a couple documents. On my way home, my ol' college buddy Lars called me saying he was in town on business and wanted to use my printer to print a presentation he was giving entitled "The Pillow Industry and Today: Kill or Be Killed". Naturally, I said, "No problem, Lars -- come on over", but next thing you know we're printing copy after copy and we can't stop. At one point, I even had to go buy another expensive ink cartridge so we could keep printing. Well, it comes as no surprise that I woke up this morning feeling awful, not to mention my wallet is empty and now I have to find a side job.
Goes to show, folks -- make sure to always print responsibly. Ugh, Nathan Labels: expensive, lars, nathan posted @ 4/16/2007 01:15:00 PM 0 comments
4/12/2007 10:26:00 AM
Afraid so, team. Today is Derek Bannigann's tenth birthday so I wanted to print him out something extra-special, but guess what? I ran out of ink halfway through, and I didn't have a spare 70 bucks, because I spent all my pocket loot on the birthday clown. Side note: Derek loves birthday clowns. So, now all I've got for a present for D-Dog is the top half of a Matt Damon picture. Side note: Derek loves Matt Damon. Guess I'm not winning any father of the year awards this year. It's too bad ink cartridges cost so darn much. Well, better get back to the party, looks like the clown needs another drink.
Forgive Me Derek, Nathan Bannigann of InkIsIt Labels: birthday, derek, expensive, nathan, printer posted @ 4/12/2007 10:26:00 AM 0 comments
4/10/2007 10:28:00 AM
Hey, gang. InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann the First here. Now, as we all know, printing is an expensive venture, so how do you decide whether or not you should print a document? Here's a little test I've developed that I hope will help you decide:
(1) Is the document more than one page? [If "yes", do not print it.] (2) Will printing the document save a human's life? [If "no", then don't print it.] (3) Will printing the document save a pet's life? [If "yes" and the pet is under the age of three, then print it. Otherwise, don't print it.] Hope that helps, folks. Happy printing, Nathan Bannigann posted @ 4/10/2007 10:28:00 AM 0 comments
4/06/2007 10:05:00 AM
Happy Easter, InkIsIt fans! Boy-oh-boysenberry, I can't believe it's finally here. This year I'm celebrating with a Bannigann family Easter hunt. Let me take you for the tour: about five in the morning, before I wake up, I have my child Derek hide Easter eggs around our lawn (our lawn is only 5' x 2', so he has to be creative). Then, around 7am, I climb out of bed, load my rifle, and the Easter Egg hunt begins. Then my whole family watches as I attempt to beat last year's Easter Egg Hunt record. My wife Jennifer mans the stopwatch while my son Derek gives me clues when necessary. If I break my previous year's record, then I get to print a picture of the Easter Bunny. If I don't break my record, then I get to print two pictures of the Easter Bunny (it's the only thing that'll cheer me up after failing to break my record).
Hop Hop Hop, Nathan Labels: easter, expensive, holidays, nathan posted @ 4/06/2007 10:05:00 AM 0 comments
4/04/2007 10:30:00 AM
Hey, gang. InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann here with a teardrop-jerker. My son Derek came home from school upset because some of his classmates thought it'd be fun to glue his hands to the monkey bars. Not only did Derek have to hang from the bars until the fire department arrived, but, during that time, the monkey bars were pretty much off limits for the rest of the class. So, naturally, his classmates started ridiculing him and I believe the teachers got a couple shots in there as well (i.e. "Hey, Derek, hang in there! Haha!"). Pretty funny stuff actually. Anyways, to make Derek feel better, I'm letting him print a color photo of a unicorn despite how expensive it is. The problem is: the fire department simply detached the monkey bar, but Derek's hands are still glued to it, so he can't really grasp the picture.
Here's to the glue wearing off eventually. Happy printing, Nathan Labels: derek, expensive, monkey bars, nathan posted @ 4/04/2007 10:30:00 AM 0 comments
4/02/2007 10:04:00 AM
My oh my. InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann and Maxwell Bluum here and boy are we having a laugh. Everyone, please rest assured that yesterday's announcement was indeed an April Fools' prank like the world has never seen. We also learned a lesson: if you want to find out how much people care about you, tell them you're quitting then just soak up the compliments. Anyways, here's one last joke for all you humor consumers: Don't you just love how inexpensive it is to print things?
Just kidding!!! Joker Extraordinaires, Nathan & Max Labels: april fools', expensive, max, nathan posted @ 4/02/2007 10:04:00 AM 0 comments
3/30/2007 02:35:00 PM
Hey gang, InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann here. I hope you're ready to learn, because I've got a very exciting printing tip for you that might just make you wanna put on a swell hat and sing at the top of your lungs. Great! Okay, first thing you're gonna wanna do is put on a hat of your choosing and belt out one of your favorite tunes. At the same time, you're gonna have a trained photographer take a picture of you. I know what you're thinking: I can't afford to print that picture. Well, guess what? You don't have to, because you're gonna hire a sensibly priced novelist to write a brief description of that picture. Anytime you wanna show the picture to your friends and loved ones, just read them the brief description instead. Sure, it's not quite the same as being able to show them a big color picture, but if you find a novelist who'll do the job on the cheap, then you might be able to save a little dough.
Wow, Nathan Labels: expensive, nathan, printer tip posted @ 3/30/2007 02:35:00 PM 0 comments
3/28/2007 10:29:00 AM
InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann present and accounted for and I am just happy as a lamb today. Why? You know that saying, "one man's trash is another man's treasure"? Well, I just tested it and boy is it true. You wouldn't believe the stuff my neighbors and gas station throw away. In fact, some of this stuff is so great I felt guilty taking it. Let's just say I'm sitting pretty right now with basically new socks, the bread part of a sandwich, and, best of all, some discarded photo printouts (don't have to tell you how much those are worth)! Now that I've run everything through the washing machine they're as good as new (little trick I picked up from my days as a hot dog vendor). Now, I'm hesitant to recommend that you root through any unlocked dumpsters unless, of course, you own a hazmat suit, as I've become sick as a sick dog. Basically I feel like I swallowed a hungry squirrel. Too bad nobody threw out any medicine! Ow, it hurts to laugh.
Bed-bound and lovin' it, Nathan Labels: expensive, nathan, trash posted @ 3/28/2007 10:29:00 AM 0 comments
3/26/2007 10:41:00 AM
InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann at your service, gang, with a very funny joke about how expensive ink is. If you don't like irreverent humor, might wanna steer clear of this baby, because it's a bit of a wing-dinger, if you know what I mean:
So, a doctor, a pilot, and a lawyer are about to buy an ink cartridge from an office supply store and the cashier asks them, "Would you like to pay in gold bricks or expensive diamonds?" The doctor replies, "I'm trying to buy an ink cartridge not a HOSPITAL!!!!" Then the pilot replies, "I'm trying to buy an ink cartridge, not a brand new AIRPLANE!!!!" And the lawyer replies, "I'm trying to buy an ink cartridge not a JURY!!!!" LOL, Nathan Bannigann Labels: expensive, joke, nathan posted @ 3/26/2007 10:41:00 AM 0 comments
3/22/2007 10:18:00 AM
Hey, InkIsIt fans! Looking for a fun free-time-passer? Well, look no further than the official InkIsIt YouTube page. For those of you who haven't heard of YouTube, it's basically an internet website where regular people become instant pop icons free of charge. If you don't want to become the topic of every watercooler conversation, then definitely don't put yourself on YouTube.
Truly yours, Nathan Bannigann posted @ 3/22/2007 10:18:00 AM 0 comments
3/20/2007 10:27:00 AM
Hey, gang! InkIsIt's Nathan & Max here and we're swatting flies and getting a full body workout all the way to the top of our game! It's Episode 5 of "Ink Is It"! Labels: episode, max, nathan, printer tip, video posted @ 3/20/2007 10:27:00 AM 1 comments
3/19/2007 09:26:00 AM
Guess what, folks -- InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann here and I just returned from a whirlwind trip to the Netherlands. For those of you not familiar with our clog-wearing friends, they are an amazingly kind people with very liberal laws. In fact, rumor is you can graduate from a Netherlands law school in six days. Anyways, the reason I went to the Netherlands was to find out what printing is like in Europe. Turns out it's pretty much the same, only you feel jetlagged. While I was there, I also learned that the United States of America and Netherlands share many customs including dancing, hand-shaking, and a disdain for cutting the cheese. And, yes, ink cartridges cost just as much over there as they do over here.
To all my new friends in the Netherlands, I just want to say "bedankt" for a wonderful time. Tot ziens, Nathan Labels: dutch, expensive, nathan, netherlands posted @ 3/19/2007 09:26:00 AM 0 comments
3/15/2007 09:58:00 AM
Okay, gang, InkIsIt's Nathan Bannigann here with a bit of a red face. I have to apologize. Turns out my dog Derrick did not in fact run away. I found him this morning... in my closet. It didn't take long to remember that, on Monday, we were playing fetch and I threw the frisbee in there. Derrick went to retrieve it and then somebody must've shut the door behind him. I then got a phone call from a telemarketer who offered me a deal on a vacuum that, I had to agree, I couldn't pass up. Then I just flat out forgot about him. Boy am I embarrassed! Luckily, there was some canned vegetables in there that he managed to gnaw through (he must've been really hungry) so he was able to survive. He looks a little skinnier now, but that's good because he was a little overweight. Unfortunately, his coat has lost a bit of its luster, but you can't win them all.
Anyways, to make it up to him, I bought him a new outfit, took a picture of him, then splurged and printed the picture in color so he can put it on his dog house. Check it out:  Sorry, Derrick -- it will never happen again, I hope. Labels: expensive, family dog, nathan posted @ 3/15/2007 09:58:00 AM 0 comments
3/13/2007 10:29:00 AM
Well, InkIsIt fans, the inevitable happened: the Bannigann family dog, Derrick, has run away. Worst part is: I'm starting to think it's my fault. See, yesterday, I was testing how much air an airhorn actually holds -- the answer is twenty minutes worth -- and apparently Derrick got annoyed and dashed right out the door. Now, I like Derrick. He's a good dog. Instead of expensive dog food, he very willingly eats a steady diet of affordable jello. He only goes to the bathroom in the room we specifically designated for that activity (the living room) and he never climbs on the furniture, but to be honest, that's only because we don't have any. Still, good dog. Now, I want to plaster the neighborhood with color pictures of Derrick and see if anyone has seen him, but that is not going to be cheap. So, I've decided to just print a less expensive, black-and-white text description of Derrick and hope people have seen him. Here's the description:
LOST Typical looking dog Strong sense of smell, weak sense of humor Height: About oh-so-high So if anyone has seen Derrick, please drop me an email at nathan@inkisit.com. Many thanks, Nathan Labels: expensive, family dog, nathan posted @ 3/13/2007 10:29:00 AM 0 comments
3/09/2007 10:55:00 AM
Ink Is It's Nathan Bannigann here, folks. Need something to do while waiting for your color photo to print? Do what I do and design your very own spaceship. I've been working on one for the past few months. Here's what I have so far:
 Not bad for a guy who failed out of spaceship design school. Cheers, Nathan Labels: nathan, slow printer, spaceship posted @ 3/09/2007 10:55:00 AM 0 comments
3/07/2007 10:29:00 AM
Ink Is It's Nathan Bannigann at your service. I'm not gonna lie, gang -- I had a bit of a rough one yesterday. It started off as any old Tuesday, but came to a screeching halt when a truck flew into my lane from out of nowhere and I slammed on the brakes. Luckily, I didn't hit the truck, but I did hit the car in between the truck and my car. Don't worry, folks, Nathan Bannigann's okay, but unfortunately I can't say the same for my car or the spine of the other driver. Needless to say, I don't have the funds to be printing for quite some time. Normally, when I can't afford to print I whine and complain and et cetera, but not this time. This time I decided I was gonna do something about it: I was gonna finally figure out why ink cartridges cost so much, then I was gonna whine and complain. I knew that if I was gonna get to the bottom of this, then it was time to do some hard-nosed research like I used to do in my college days. And who could possibly be more up to the task than our unpaid intern, Shelly? Why, our other unpaid intern, Dan, of course. After a few tedious hours of research, I finally tracked down Dan's home number, gave him a call and left a message. A few minutes later he returned my call with some jaw-dropping information, which can best be summed up with the following sentence: Dan no longer works for us. So, I gave Shelly a call and put her to work. You're not gonna believe what Shelly dug up: Did you know that inside every ink cartridge there's a computer chip that tells the printer when the ink cartridge is running low on ink?!? I didn't immediately understand the significance of this until Shelly explained to me that it's possible to put that technology inside the printer. That way you only pay for it once instead of every time you buy an ink cartridge. No wonder ink cartridges cost an arm and a leg's worth of money.
You'll be happy to hear that I immediately put Shelly on the payroll. Unfortunately, I was forced to take Shelly off the payroll when our producer, Erin, informed me that a pay increase for Shelly meant a pay cut for me. Lucky for me, it's the thought that counts. Way to go Shelly, Nathan Labels: expensive, ink cartridge trouble, nathan posted @ 3/07/2007 10:29:00 AM 1 comments
3/05/2007 10:19:00 AM
Whoa-ho-ho, folks! If you're looking for the most humane way to milk a squid, then look no further than episode 4 of "Ink Is It". Boy is it a dandy! Yours in printing, Nathan Labels: episode, nathan, squid posted @ 3/05/2007 10:19:00 AM 2 comments
3/02/2007 10:35:00 AM
Ohhh, wow! I've never had so much fun! What am I doing you ask? I'm playing our dangerously fun and free Ink Blaster Game! To play for yourself, click here or on the link to the left. Warning: only play if you're okay with having an unreasonable amount of fun.
Until next time, Nathan Labels: ink blaster, nathan posted @ 3/02/2007 10:35:00 AM 0 comments
2/28/2007 10:16:00 AM
Hey, folks, guess what? Ink cartridges are a fortune. That's why I'm here to give you a tip on how to get more greenbacks so you can print more. Here's what you're gonna want to do: become rich. With all that cash, you can print as much as you want. Now how do you get rich? Simple. Whatever job you're at, be the first one to show up to work. Then, when your boss asks you for your ideas, provide ones that are brilliant and increase the net worth of the company tenfold. The next step is to get promoted until you're eventually the CEO. It's just that easy, folks.
Your Ink Is It friend, Nathan posted @ 2/28/2007 10:16:00 AM 0 comments
2/26/2007 11:48:00 AM
Holy smokestacks! Ink Is It's Nathan Bannigann here waking up with a post-Academy Awards hangover. What a night -- the comedy routines were such a bright spot! My only complaint is that the ceremony was a bit too short. If you ask me, it would've helped if it dragged on a bit longer, particularly in regards to the acceptance speeches. These people get paid millions of dollars to make movies that make us laugh, cry, and confused. The least we can do is let them give a lengthy (five minute range) rant on their inspirations and who had to make sacrifices to get them where they are today. It's like when I print more than my family can afford -- my wife and daughter have to suffer and I thank them every night for it, unless I'm busy or I've printed way too much to show my face.
Anyways, to all those celebrities out there who didn't get to thank as many people as they would've liked in front of a national audience, you are in my heart. Until next time, Nathan Labels: expensive, nathan, oscars posted @ 2/26/2007 11:48:00 AM 0 comments
2/23/2007 12:01:00 PM
Yikes! Big news in the ink world. Get this: a giant squid -- those are the sea-faring animals with the big heads and long legs -- has been caught off the coast of Antarctica and it weighs 990 pounds! That's the largest squid ever caught. If even half of that poundage is ink, well that would be just... whoa. Kinda gets you thinkin'. I don't want to make any guarantees, but let's just say Nathan-o Bannigann-o has an idea-o on how to get some cheap-o ink-o, yo-yo. Stay tuned to Ink Is It...
Your friend, Nathan posted @ 2/23/2007 12:01:00 PM 0 comments
2/21/2007 09:56:00 AM
Helllooooo, everybody. Nathan Bannigann's my name and my game is printing. Might wanna grab some tissues before you read this one, because it is a sad one. It all started about a week ago when I was printing a picture of the family dog, Derrick, to send to my son, also Derrick, while he's away at his grandmother's (Derrick as well). Everything was going fine: I printed the picture, put it in an envelope, and sent it off. But just today, I got a call from Derrick crying his eyes out because he thought Derrick, the dog, lost his head. Turned out I had printed a bottom tease -- it printed everything but the head and poor Derrick thought his dog was dead. Boy, did I laugh. But, after a second I was able to regain my composure and explain to Derrick that his dog was still alive, and that the picture he saw was just a bottom tease. Derrick stopped crying for a second, but after a moment he started crying all over again. That's when I learned the only thing that saddens Derrick more than the thought of his dog without a head is a bottom tease. To make everyone feel better, I took the three Derricks out for ice cream.
Thoughtfully, Your Ink Is It Host Nathan Labels: family dog, nathan, printer trouble posted @ 2/21/2007 09:56:00 AM 0 comments
2/19/2007 08:54:00 AM
Hello, gang! Nathan Bannigann here wishing you a very happy President's Day. I celebrated this President's Day the way I always do: by printing a picture of my favorite president, James Polk (1795-1849). Well known as the "Least Known President", Polk served in office from 1845-1849, though many historians still debate over whether or not he was actually a president. Polk is highly regarded for his success in the Mexican-American War and his failed attempts to instigate many other wars. He was the first president to retire after his first term and not seek re-election, a decision many chalk up to his innate ability to not push his luck. Unfortunately, he died three months after his term ended. Word is that his funeral, though short in duration, was well-attended. (But what do you expect? He might have been president.)
James Polk, it was worth the extra buck to print you in color! Happy Holiday, Nathan  Labels: expensive, holidays, nathan posted @ 2/19/2007 08:54:00 AM 0 comments
2/15/2007 11:12:00 AM
Hello, hello, everyone! Nathan Bannigann here and I just couldn't wait to talk with you on this very special day. Now if you're like Max and I then chances are you have an extra printer lying around the house -- maybe you got it for free when you bought your computer or maybe you just can't afford to actually use it. Anyways, Max and I came up with a fun little game we play with that inkless printer. Basically, what I do is I close my eyes, then, while I count to a thousand, Max drives around town and hides the printer somewhere three feet underground. Then I run around town with a shovel and dig hole after hole until I can find the printer. One time, to make the game harder, I searched for the printer blindfolded. We had to stop that though because I got hit by numerous cars and fists.
Anyways, don't try that game at home, gang. Though it really helps build up your digging muscles, it is dangerous. Maybe best to use that inkless printer for something more useful -- perhaps cover it with salt and use it as a salt lick for any local animals seeking the nutrients they need most: salt. Keep on printing, Nathan Labels: nathan, printer tip posted @ 2/15/2007 11:12:00 AM 0 comments
2/13/2007 10:52:00 AM
I found it! I found a solution! Okay, so you know how printing is really expensive? Well, I discovered a way to earn what people in the money business call "passive income": my family and I have rented our garage space to a local weather club for one dollar a week -- with that extra income, I'm able to print an extra color photo every week! Plus, they allow me to sit in on their weekly meetings. I've learned so much about the weather that now, whenever someone says to me, "How about this weather?", I don't just say something inane like, "Yeah, it's really something"; instead I deliver a twenty minute fact-heavy lecture that I think everyone would agree is as informative as it is loud.
The point, folks, is that I encourage you to find creative ways to supplement your income so you can fulfill your printing dreams. Just don't try to poach my weather club -- next week we're decorating a wind chime with club president Stan's poorly received engagement ring! Happy printing, Nathan Labels: nathan posted @ 2/13/2007 10:52:00 AM 0 comments
2/09/2007 10:30:00 AM
Hey, gang! This is Nathan, the host who sits on your right on the show, or if you're not good with directions, I'm the more handsome one. Today, I thought of a fun way to make it feel like you're printing in color, but without paying all the money to do it. You just print with black ink like you normally would, then you go to the art supply store and pick out some of your favorite color paints and a commercial paintbrush. Then go home, take out the document you wanted to print in color, and start painting. It's not quite the same as printing in color, but when you're done, you end up with a very colorful document and, if you attach weights to the paintbrush, you get a good workout, too.
Off to print, Nathan posted @ 2/09/2007 10:30:00 AM 0 comments
2/07/2007 11:05:00 AM
Hey, gang. It's your "Ink Is It" co-host Nathan Bannigann with what I hope to be a very special idea. If this works out as well as I think it will, you'll never have to spend a dime on printing again. Let's get right to it: From now on, instead of filling your ink cartridges with expensive printer ink, you can use something I like to call "trash juice". Okay, now to make your "trash juice", you're gonna need to gather all the trash from around your house and plop it right into your juicer. Now, you're just gonna blend it until it becomes a fine pulp then throw it in your empty ink cartridge. Kooky, huh? Kooky and free! Alright, we're not done yet. Here's the best part: print, Print, PRINT!
Printing for F-R-E-E, Nathan P.S. Just tried the trash juice thing. It doesn't work. Labels: nathan, printer tip posted @ 2/07/2007 11:05:00 AM 0 comments
2/06/2007 06:45:00 AM
Nathan Bannigann here, folks. Just wanted to check in and tell you a story you'll find, at best, amusing and, at worst, dreadfully awful. Today I walked in on my wife Jennifer printing a picture of her standing next to our local auto mechanic, Trent Dalehauser. Now, don't get me wrong -- I like Trent. Not only is he a strapping, young fellow, but he is always honest and forthright about the myriad of problems with our automobile. Did you know that you need to replace your steering wheel every 1,000 miles? I didn't. Anyways, though I didn't mind my wife printing a picture of her with Trent, did she really have to print out five hundred color copies? I'm no calculator owner, but plug that into the ol' noodle and my loving wife printed about $160 worth of her hugging the best-looking auto mechanic in town. I calmly explained this to her, noting that, if we want to continue to print at such rates, we'll have to tighten up other parts of our budget, particularly those involving basic upkeep.
The point is, folks, make sure to keep an eye on your printer or, next thing you know, you won't be able to afford toothpaste. Yours, Nathan Labels: nathan, printer tip posted @ 2/06/2007 06:45:00 AM 0 comments
2/06/2007 06:15:00 AM
Fantastic! You made it!! This is Nathan and Max and welcome to our "Ink Is It" website. If you love ink, or are interested in loving ink, we're your guys! Stay tuned for our extra-special episodes of "Ink Is It", as well as games, contests, fun facts, things, surprises, letters of the alphabet arranged in random order, tgjkreqlws, and everything you ever wanted to know about ink and how it makes activities fun. Terrific! And don't be surprised if you see a few summertime suggestions!
Happy Printing, Nathan and Max posted @ 2/06/2007 06:15:00 AM 0 comments |
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