Thank God for Unanswered Prayers

[That's Jake Vol for Life]

First off, I am plumb tickled to figure out how to originate a thread. Prior to this, I was only able to respond to people who were responding to people.
I was turned on to this site by a friend who pointed out that a newspaper column I wrote in 1996 was still getting some traction. That would be the "What It Feels Like to be a Vol." I never prayed for that, but it felt so good to see somebody still reading something I wrote 30 years ago that it felt like an "answered prayer."
Now for the other kind. I do think I might have semi-prayed for something else when I said, "oh Dear Lord, please don't let us lose our star quarterback!" That, of course, was in reference to Nico Immamammlamma (I am no longer going to any trouble to try to spell it right -- that's California's problem now.) My semi-prayer, as we all know, was not answered. He went, we got Joey Aguilar.
Thank you, God.
I don't care what the final tally of wins and losses turns out to be, we traded up. He just seems like a great guy and one I like seeing wearing orange. He is also from California, so I guess there is still some hope for that place, too.
I also spent a good part of my life as a cartoonist, so here is my Nico tribute, drawn shortly after the season opener. I'll also include my best Vol toon ever and the one I did for the Mississippi State game, which I posted as a response to a post. Don't know if anybody saw it then, not sure anybody will see it now. I am old and don't understand much of what I do on teh computer. Giving a man my age technology is like letting your monkey play with a loaded pistol. (BTW, I am still writing, drawing and posting old That's Jake cartoons at jakevest.substack.com. Price is right. Subscription is free.)

 

[McDad]

Glad you're here.
When you're attaching pictures, you will see an "insert" option for the image. If you engage that option, you can choose "thumbnail" or "full image". It will make your cartoons easier to see.

Examples:

 

[NighthawkVol]

First off, I am plumb tickled to figure out how to originate a thread. Prior to this, I was only able to respond to people who were responding to people.
I was turned on to this site by a friend who pointed out that a newspaper column I wrote in 1996 was still getting some traction. That would be the "What It Feels Like to be a Vol." I never prayed for that, but it felt so good to see somebody still reading something I wrote 30 years ago that it felt like an "answered prayer."
Now for the other kind. I do think I might have semi-prayed for something else when I said, "oh Dear Lord, please don't let us lose our star quarterback!" That, of course, was in reference to Nico Immamammlamma (I am no longer going to any trouble to try to spell it right -- that's California's problem now.) My semi-prayer, as we all know, was not answered. He went, we got Joey Aguilar.
Thank you, God.
I don't care what the final tally of wins and losses turns out to be, we traded up. He just seems like a great guy and one I like seeing wearing orange. He is also from California, so I guess there is still some hope for that place, too.
I also spent a good part of my life as a cartoonist, so here is my Nico tribute, drawn shortly after the season opener. I'll also include my best Vol toon ever and the one I did for the Mississippi State game, which I posted as a response to a post. Don't know if anybody saw it then, not sure anybody will see it now. I am old and don't understand much of what I do on teh computer. Giving a man my age technology is like letting your monkey play with a loaded pistol. (BTW, I am still writing, drawing and posting old That's Jake cartoons at jakevest.substack.com. Price is right. Subscription is free.)

Is this Jake Vest?

 

[TAF]

1st time I EVER was HAPPY to see someone Post a New Thread...as their 2nd Post!!!

Cartoons are Well Done!

Please post '96 article (or link to it) as well!

 

[savannahfan]

First off, I am plumb tickled to figure out how to originate a thread. Prior to this, I was only able to respond to people who were responding to people.
I was turned on to this site by a friend who pointed out that a newspaper column I wrote in 1996 was still getting some traction. That would be the "What It Feels Like to be a Vol." I never prayed for that, but it felt so good to see somebody still reading something I wrote 30 years ago that it felt like an "answered prayer."
Now for the other kind. I do think I might have semi-prayed for something else when I said, "oh Dear Lord, please don't let us lose our star quarterback!" That, of course, was in reference to Nico Immamammlamma (I am no longer going to any trouble to try to spell it right -- that's California's problem now.) My semi-prayer, as we all know, was not answered. He went, we got Joey Aguilar.
Thank you, God.
I don't care what the final tally of wins and losses turns out to be, we traded up. He just seems like a great guy and one I like seeing wearing orange. He is also from California, so I guess there is still some hope for that place, too.
I also spent a good part of my life as a cartoonist, so here is my Nico tribute, drawn shortly after the season opener. I'll also include my best Vol toon ever and the one I did for the Mississippi State game, which I posted as a response to a post. Don't know if anybody saw it then, not sure anybody will see it now. I am old and don't understand much of what I do on teh computer. Giving a man my age technology is like letting your monkey play with a loaded pistol. (BTW, I am still writing, drawing and posting old That's Jake cartoons at jakevest.substack.com. Price is right. Subscription is free.)

HEL-!!! I've been on here for several years and STILL haven't figured this out!

 

[volfromyouth]

First off, I am plumb tickled to figure out how to originate a thread. Prior to this, I was only able to respond to people who were responding to people.
I was turned on to this site by a friend who pointed out that a newspaper column I wrote in 1996 was still getting some traction. That would be the "What It Feels Like to be a Vol." I never prayed for that, but it felt so good to see somebody still reading something I wrote 30 years ago that it felt like an "answered prayer."
Now for the other kind. I do think I might have semi-prayed for something else when I said, "oh Dear Lord, please don't let us lose our star quarterback!" That, of course, was in reference to Nico Immamammlamma (I am no longer going to any trouble to try to spell it right -- that's California's problem now.) My semi-prayer, as we all know, was not answered. He went, we got Joey Aguilar.
Thank you, God.
I don't care what the final tally of wins and losses turns out to be, we traded up. He just seems like a great guy and one I like seeing wearing orange. He is also from California, so I guess there is still some hope for that place, too.
I also spent a good part of my life as a cartoonist, so here is my Nico tribute, drawn shortly after the season opener. I'll also include my best Vol toon ever and the one I did for the Mississippi State game, which I posted as a response to a post. Don't know if anybody saw it then, not sure anybody will see it now. I am old and don't understand much of what I do on teh computer. Giving a man my age technology is like letting your monkey play with a loaded pistol. (BTW, I am still writing, drawing and posting old That's Jake cartoons at jakevest.substack.com. Price is right. Subscription is free.)

Not to put too fine of a point on your post, but your prayer was not unanswered, it was just answered. In the negative. On a broader scale I can be thankful that the Lord has said no to me for my good on many occasions. I join you in gratitude that my disappointment in losing a starting quarterback has been replaced by gratitude for a young man that seems to be a much better fit.

 

[Hurley Mooncalf]

OP, I have enjoyed seeing your cartoons for decades. Glad to see you're on here to enjoy our misery and mirth. It's fun to see how Volnation brings folks from everywhere together.

 

[Winchester73]

Very GLAD to have you. It’s good to have another OLD guy in the room! I “read” here quite often but rarely post anything / I am not very interesting I suppose. And I agree, we traded UP from Nico to Joey. I can only imagine what the UCLA fans are wondering, scratching their heads and living with the reality that what they had was better than what they ended up with. Personally, I think between the two QBs it’s more to do with their attitude than talent.

 

[CAVPUT]

First off, I am plumb tickled to figure out how to originate a thread. Prior to this, I was only able to respond to people who were responding to people.
I was turned on to this site by a friend who pointed out that a newspaper column I wrote in 1996 was still getting some traction. That would be the "What It Feels Like to be a Vol." I never prayed for that, but it felt so good to see somebody still reading something I wrote 30 years ago that it felt like an "answered prayer."
Now for the other kind. I do think I might have semi-prayed for something else when I said, "oh Dear Lord, please don't let us lose our star quarterback!" That, of course, was in reference to Nico Immamammlamma (I am no longer going to any trouble to try to spell it right -- that's California's problem now.) My semi-prayer, as we all know, was not answered. He went, we got Joey Aguilar.
Thank you, God.
I don't care what the final tally of wins and losses turns out to be, we traded up. He just seems like a great guy and one I like seeing wearing orange. He is also from California, so I guess there is still some hope for that place, too.
I also spent a good part of my life as a cartoonist, so here is my Nico tribute, drawn shortly after the season opener. I'll also include my best Vol toon ever and the one I did for the Mississippi State game, which I posted as a response to a post. Don't know if anybody saw it then, not sure anybody will see it now. I am old and don't understand much of what I do on teh computer. Giving a man my age technology is like letting your monkey play with a loaded pistol. (BTW, I am still writing, drawing and posting old That's Jake cartoons at jakevest.substack.com. Price is right. Subscription is free.)

Welcome....wait...you have a monkey?

 

[Batman1948]

Very GLAD to have you. It’s good to have another OLD guy in the room! I “read” here quite often but rarely post anything / I am not very interesting I suppose. And I agree, we traded UP from Nico to Joey. I can only imagine what the UCLA fans are wondering, scratching their heads and living with the reality that what they had was better than what they ended up with. Personally, I think between the two QBs it’s more to do with their attitude than talent.

They're waiting patiently for basketball at UCLA

 

[WillisWG]

Welcome, Jake.

 

[lastlapuncle]

That's Jake For Life,Thank you for your writings and cartoons.Others do not comprehend tht you don't need 2,000 comments in two years on Vol nation yo be informed and liked.Continue as you wish.You are welcomed on here by at least one other "oldie".

 

[IBlvNTmWrk]

Awesome cartoons! Thank you for sharing.

 

[mayneland]

Who knows!! Nico might be back..a mistake was made & im sure he regrets it but Aguilar story is unique because as of now he'll be a good draft pick whether he comes back or not next season

 

[volfeeva]

Who knows!! Nico might be back..a mistake was made & im sure he regrets it but Aguilar story is unique because as of now he'll be a good draft pick whether he comes back or not next season

 

[ETennGal]

First off, I am plumb tickled to figure out how to originate a thread. Prior to this, I was only able to respond to people who were responding to people.
I was turned on to this site by a friend who pointed out that a newspaper column I wrote in 1996 was still getting some traction. That would be the "What It Feels Like to be a Vol." I never prayed for that, but it felt so good to see somebody still reading something I wrote 30 years ago that it felt like an "answered prayer."
Now for the other kind. I do think I might have semi-prayed for something else when I said, "oh Dear Lord, please don't let us lose our star quarterback!" That, of course, was in reference to Nico Immamammlamma (I am no longer going to any trouble to try to spell it right -- that's California's problem now.) My semi-prayer, as we all know, was not answered. He went, we got Joey Aguilar.
Thank you, God.
I don't care what the final tally of wins and losses turns out to be, we traded up. He just seems like a great guy and one I like seeing wearing orange. He is also from California, so I guess there is still some hope for that place, too.
I also spent a good part of my life as a cartoonist, so here is my Nico tribute, drawn shortly after the season opener. I'll also include my best Vol toon ever and the one I did for the Mississippi State game, which I posted as a response to a post. Don't know if anybody saw it then, not sure anybody will see it now. I am old and don't understand much of what I do on teh computer. Giving a man my age technology is like letting your monkey play with a loaded pistol. (BTW, I am still writing, drawing and posting old That's Jake cartoons at jakevest.substack.com. Price is right. Subscription is free.)

I love the toons… you are very talented…

 

[volfan2024]

Welcome , not sure about praying for the Vols but I think I did once when we were playing FSU for national championship.