That picture reminds me of a story of Kipling's I read once back in The Day, Toomai of the Elephants. Not that it has a whole lot to do with tsunamis, but the story did feature work elephants prominently.

Hmm, from one disaster to another.

Ace,

awesome find. How cool is using elephants? (and even riding them?) Amid all the tragedy, there are a few things that can still make one smile.

I've always liked elephants, sorry.

I like bears.

If they could get bears to pitch in (how, I don't know), then that would be truly awesome.

Yo ACE! How do you keep up with all the news and keep blogging? It seems like an awful lot of work to do AND still be funny - quite a trick. Other blogs may have greater exposure but no one seems to equal the ACE in sheer volume of output and thought. (Needless to say I'm thinking of starting my own blog.) How many hours a day do you spend at it?

Hmmm. Maybe the U.S. Special Forces could parachute a few more elephants in to help? Maybe Danny Glover too while they're at it?

Oh, and Ace-- don't let Sully hear that you like bears; you might gain a new friend for the New Year.

Cheers,
Dave at Garfield Ridge

More fun elephant facts:

It is the dream of every rural male Thai to own a elephant. The cost of an elephant in Thailand is equivalent to the cost of a average house in the US.

The elephant will live longer than the owner so that if a man can buy one, he has income for life.

If you are ever in northern Thailand, visit an elephant training school. You will see elephants that a have amazing working skills. Also take an elephant day trip into the Jungle.

"...Angelina Jolie was riding me like Big Wheel"

Lets be honest. I've had dreams like this.

Could a donkey do that? Fuck no!

Symbolism. Gotta love it.

i love elephants yay yay yay!!!