The Dude Abides at the Piggly Wiggly!

The Dude abiding at the Piggly Wiggly in Scottsboro, Alabama! This photo comes courtesy of my aunt Laura! Thanks, Laura!

The Dude Abides for a Night on the Town in Kansas City!

These were taken by my co-worker and friend, Janae who recently went on a trip with a group of her friends to the Kansas City Power & Light District! Thanks, Janae!!

The Dude Abides at the Old Well in Chapel Hill!

With Ryan's super-awesome mom, Ann!! She sends her love and support along with this.

The Dude Abides and Enjoys a Moscow Mule!

This comes from Shanna & Jason! I suddenly have the urge to go to Starlite Lounge! Who's with me??

The Dude Abides and Keeps on Truckin'!

Photos courtesy of Matt & Joy! Thanks, guys!!

The Dude Abides...Mothers' Day Edition

This comes from Lou Ann...who says "the dude abides thanks to these two"

Hint...they are his parents :-)

The Dude Abides in Chicago!

These photos are courtesy of John, a.k.a. Cinco. He said to say "Get Well Soon, Linda's Husband!"

Wrigley Field....

Sears Tower

The Dude Abides While Riding an Elephant!

Another awesome photo from Across-the-Street Meg! :-) Thanks, Meg!!

The Dude Abides at Machu Picchu!!

This is another one from Ryan & Summer...their friend Ashley is currently in Peru hiking the Inca Trail. She didn't have a printer so she hand made this sign and took it with her to Machu Picchu!! How freakin' cool is that?!!? Thanks, Ryan, Summer & Ashley!!!

The Dude Abides....

This one is from me. :-)

The Dude Abides at his Bro's Birthday Party!

Today's photos come courtesy of my aunt Lou Ann.


Says Lou Ann: 


The Dude was seen toasting vino at his brother Leonard's 59th birthday

Is this what you call..."pie-eyed"?

The Dude Abides at the Golden Gate Bridge!

These pictures come courtesy of Ryan & Summer! They also have another set of photos I will be posting in a day or two! Thanks Ryan & Summer!!

The Dude Abides at his Work!

Tina sent these on over and I thought they'd be perfect to post in case you were having a case of the Mondays! :-) Thanks, Tina and all those involved in the photos!

The Dude Abides on the Front Page of the Newspaper!

This one is courtesy of my coworker Janae...pay close attention to the text in the image...some  of it might look like gibberish...but there are some awesome Big Lebowski gems in it! Thanks, Janae!!

The Dude Abides...as a Back Tattoo

...on a bald muscular man! Courtesy of my aunt Laura! Thanks, Laura!!

The Dude Abides with Awesome Hats!!

From Brad & Terri...


Says Terri:


We took the attached photo at my parents house last weekend.  We sat down to take the picture and my Dad asked, " Do we need costumes?"  We ended up grabbing hats from his fairly extensive collection -- fun!  

The Dude Abides...and Hangs Ten!

The dude was spotted catchin' some waves! Courtesy of Across-The-Street Meg! Joy...your friends are awesome! :-)

The Dude Abides at a UW Basketball Game!

I decided to post 2 tonight...the submissions are literally pouring in! This one is from Joy's good friend, and one of my Vegas Pals, Betsy.

Says Betsy:


Guess what...I was at a UW basketball game and I saw The Dude!!! He and Bucky were total BFFs. And I'll tell you what....if he can abide in Wisconsin, he can abide anywhere! 

Thanks, Betsy!!

The Dude Abides on Mt. Rushmore!

Another awesome creation from Cory!

The Dude Abides with the Florida Family Crew!

Photos and captions from my aunt Lou Ann! 

This was on North Captiva Island, it is a clothing and/or HAIR optional beach

"Dude" had lunch with us on Cabbage Key...MMmmmm Island Burgers and black beans and rice

Lou Ann and the Dude on the beach

Bill and the dude on Charlie's boat

Doreen and the Dude on the beach

Leonard and the dude on the boat

Charlie and the dude on the boat

The Dude Abides...from The Dude himself (or El Duderino, if you're not into the whole brevity thing)

Okay, so...here's the story with this post. Back when I was initially coming up with this idea, I thought to myself "Wouldn't it be the most amazing thing ever if the original Dude (Jeff Bridges a la The Big Lebowski) would be willing to participate in some way?"

To my amazement, Jeff's assistant's (Becky) email was listed on his website. And I thought, "Well, what have I got to lose?" I initially contacted Becky earlier this year (right around Oscars time) and at the time Jeff was out of the country...she was super nice and said she would absolutely do something with it. And then a few weeks went by and she emailed me again said it was on its way...and today it finally arrived!!

So from one Dude to another...here it is:

Jeff & Becky...you guys rock!! Thank you so much!!

Dad...I'll be buying a frame for this and bringing it up to you the next chance I get! :-)

The Dude Abides on a $100,000 bill

This one was sent to me by Larry...but John did the magic graphic work! Thanks guys!

The Dude Abides on Easter Part II

Photo Courtesy of my aunt Lou Ann!

The Dude Abides on Easter!

Photos courtesy of Darcy! Thanks, Darcy!

The Dude Abides at the Olympics!

And as Michael Phelps, no less! :-)

Another master creation of my cousin Cory! You're definitely raising the bar, Cory! :-)