A member of the cult needs help

I've never met Fred Bull, but he used to live and race in Anchorage, and some local riders are putting out the word that he needs help. At the age of 28, he has a rare type of brain cancer that has already required three surgeries.

With a baby on the way and big bills mounting, he needs financial help to cover medical bills, so some of his old friends are planning a fundraiser in Girdwood. Click on the poster for all the details.

Tax deductible donations can be sent to Cascade Christian Assembly Church, 925 Pine St., Leavenworth, WA 98826. Write the checks out to the church, but include Fred Bull's name on the bottom of the check.

Check out his blog for additional information.

Joke Day at B&I

A woman's dog develops a rash that makes its skin very sensitive and requires the application of an ointment to make the problem go away, so the veterinarian sends the woman to a pharmacy with instructions to buy a hair-removal solution.

As the pharmacist rings up the purchase, he cautions the woman: "This might cause some irritation, so I recommend avoiding pantyhose for 24 hours."

"Oh, it's not for my legs," she replies.

"In that case," the pharmacist tells her, "I would stay away from wool sweaters for three or four days, because your underarms might be a tad uncomfortable."

"I won't be using it on my underarms," she says, growing impatient.

The pharmacist pauses, looking a bit confused.

"Look," she says, "if you really must know, I'm buying this for my schnauzer."

"Aaaah," the pharmacist says with a look of understanding. "In that case, you shouldn't ride a bicycle for at least a week!"