Walla-Pa-Looza.org

Once again, I am happy to help spread the word about Walla-Pa-Looza this weekend. I met with founder Craig Wallace and his childhood friend Mike Betts for one final push for the huge event. Believe it or not, we got through this video in pretty much one take. The video says it all. This is a great event that will bring so many people together to help one cause.

I am very excited for Saturday and I can't wait to see the crowd that comes out to show thier support. I want to meet everyone out there too so make sure you stop by the couch and say hello. I will have a handful of shirts for sale and I will be happy to sign them!

Walla-Pa-Looza, August 1st at the Johnsburg Community Club from 2-11pm

Sarah and Steve's Backyard Party

PARTY, COUCH STYLE

My wife and I were invited out to a friends' backyard party Saturday night. It was a "come as your favorite sports team" party, so Sara was the Ref...lol. This is Sarah and her pet guest, Buster the pug. Buster was the first dog to 'mark' the edge of the couch. Luckly, I think the new casters got the apron of the couch up high enough were this lil guy didn't make a party foul.

You may remember Sara's husband Steve from the Chicken Chug Challenge. We joked about a rematch, but no one stepped up.... There will be an official rematch with Matt and I. We will also be introducing a new contender.....

Here is the first pic of my wife and I on the couch. I want to thank her for putting up with all these dim witted ideas of mine....

Guinness Book of World Records

As many of you know, from the FaceBook Fan Page, I joked around about taking the couch off a jump. Well, I took it a step further and contacted Guinness Book of World Records. At first I thought that it would be funny to submit it and didn't think much of it as I started filling out the info. But, as I was filling in the details they were asking about my, "Longest Distance Jumped on a Non-Powered Couch", I realized that this was actually a serious submission.

I had to agree to the terms of the agreement, state what media will be invited to the event, my sponsors, and how it will be measured. It was becoming a real deal..lol I sent the submission and got my reference number and everything...

Here is the Agreement with Guinness:

The Record Attempt:
We have an 8 foot couch, featured at www.DougsCouch.com that has pneumatic casters on it. Our own, Douglas Hein, will attempt the longest Couch jump on this couch. This distance will be measured from the end of the ramp to the closest point the couch touches when it lands. The same way an Olympic Long Jump is measured. It is not motorized. This will be performed on a closed track with medics on location.

The Formal Agreement:
This Agreement dated 18/7/2009

In relation to the record attempt ("Record Attempt") of: Longest Distance Jumped by a Non Powered Couch.

Between

GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS LTD (hereafter referred to as “GWR”/”us”/”we”), Company Number 00541295, of 3rd Floor, 184-192 Drummond Street, London, NW1 3HP UK and “you”

Mr Doug Hein
27992 rt 120
unit 27
lakemoor
il
United States

** The exact title of the record is subject to change and GWR may offer you a valid alternative record if your suggestion is not acceptable.

Until you read and accept all sections of this Agreement, GWR in no way encourages, authorises or permits any Record Attempt to be carried out and we will have absolutely no connection with or authorise any Record Attempt carried out before such acknowledgement.

Thank you for submitting a record application.

We will be in touch with you within two working days to confirm that your claim is being processed.

Please note that your record application has not been approved. Do not undertake any record attempt prior to Guinness World Records confirming that your application has been successful.

There is no further information required at this point.



I received this letter about 3 days later.....

Claim ID: 271563
Membership Number: 239219

Dear Mr Doug Hein,

Thank you for sending us the details of your recent record attempt for 'Longest Distance Jumped by a Non Powered Couch.'. We are afraid to say that we are unable to accept this as a Guinness World Record.

We receive over 60,000 enquiries a year from which only a small proportion are approved by our experienced researchers to establish new categories. These are not 'made up' to suit an individual proposal, but rather 'evolve' as a result of international competition in a field, which naturally accommodates superlatives of the sort that we are interested in. We think you will appreciate that we are bound to favour those that reflect the greatest interest.

Guinness World Records has absolute discretion as to which Guinness World Record applications are accepted and our decision is final. Guinness World Records may at its discretion and for whatever reason identify some records as either no longer monitored by Guinness World Records or no longer viable.

As your record application has not been accepted, Guinness World Records is in no way associated with the activity relating to your record proposal and we in no way endorse this activity. If you choose to proceed with this activity then this is will be of your own volition and at your own risk.

Once again thank you for your interest in Guinness World Records.

Yours sincerely,

Aleksandr Vypirailenko
Records Management Team



So, I guess Guinness isn't ready for the couch just yet. Someday we will get it in the record books, so I guess we don't need to rush it. Oh, and for those of you who have been watching on the Facebook Fan page, the couch has been repaired!

AudioSmith

I stopped in to see Bill Lytle, owner, of AudioSmith in Fox lake today. Bill and his crew are very knowledgeable about anything and everything having to do with home and vehicle audio and VISUAL! If you are on the water much, you may know Bill from the 'Tune Toon'. You can't miss it out on the lakes.

I should see if I can get the couch pimped out with a system and some flat screens in the arm rests. Of course, then I would need Bill to install an alarm and a remote start so the couch can come around the corner like Kit from Nightrider..... Maybe I will just stick to stock...lol

If you need ANYTHING for your home or vehicle audio/visual system call Bill at 847-973-9300

If you can't tell from the pic, AudioSmith also deals in Cricket and Sprint phones.

Couch Gets a Lift

The day has finally come. I have installed the new (well, new to me) 8 inch pneumatic casters. I bought the set of 4 of them on eBay for $45 shipped. They are used and were removed from a commercial TV cart that was used at a Church....so, as Mike said, they are Holy Rollers.


I got the 2x6's for free at Home Depot. They were just scrap from larger pieces that were cut for customers. Paul at the Crystal Lake Home Depot hooked me up with 2 perfect pieces. I didn't realize till I got home that one of the pieces had a statement on it. Apparently someone doesn't care for someone named, "Floyd". Sorry Floyd.


So I got the casters mounted and they are really sturdy. The couch may also need to be reinforced. It has a twist to it when it comes in and out of the truck, but I think the casters will help with that. I won't have to wiggle it so much over the cap from tailgate to bed.

So now the couch sits about 4 inches taller than it did yesterday. It also moves like a cloud! You can push it around with one hand.

Well that's it. That is the new look of the couch. It can no longer be entered into the Stock class....I officially own a Modified couch. I wanna see if I can get it into the Guinness Book of World Records with the longest non motorized couch ride.... Oh yeah, Floyd Sux!

Walla-Pa-Looza, "Raisin Cash for Cancer"

August 1st 2-11pm

Johnsburg Community Club

This was the first installment of what is going to be my most favorite Couch visit yet. This is the pre-game for Craig Wallace's, 'Walla-Pa-Looza - Raisin Cash for Cancer' concert! I met Craig and his right hand man Mike Betts today at the Johnsburg Community Club. I have known Mike for a while, but this was my first time meeting Craig. We all clicked right away. Craig told me the story of Walla-Pa-Looza and how it started as a small bash in his backyard. The idea grew and the word spread so he had to move the event to the Community Club. Craig walked me around the grounds and pointed out where everything was going to be come concert day....WOW, will it be an event!

For a $5 donation, you get into the grounds to see crafters, listen to 4 bands, let the kids bounce and get tattooed, eat and drink.....and the best part...help a charity. This is going to be the coolest charity event to hit the Mchenry County area. Don't miss it!

Here is a secret heads up for all you DougsCouch.com fans, the couch will be front row at the concert. For a small donation, you will be able to cross the rope and SIT on the couch and enjoy a few songs! All procedes go to the American Cancer Society.

The bands that will be there are Blush, Peter and the Versatiles, Danny and the Devils, and Always Frantic.

$5 gets you in and the event runs 2-11pm on August 1st.

Profound Hound

While at the Fox Lake 4th of July Parade, Cpt. Strip'n'Ship took my place on the couch with Profound Hound. Lisa, owner of Profound Hound Inc. has the newest pet sitting service in Fox Lake. She watches all types of pets. I was thinking of having her check in on the couch once a day. Maybe let it out for some fresh air once in a while.... Profound hound walks and watches your pets in YOUR home. You can contact Lisa at 847.779.0603.

Cpt .Strip'n'Ship of the S.S. Junkboat

Bk Boat n sleds.com invited the couch to join them for the Fox lake 4th of July Parade. Their mascot, Cpt. Strip'n'Ship of the S.S. Junkboat took over the couch duties for the parade route. The couch got a prime spot right on the back of Bk's trailer. It really got some nice attention! You could hear people saying, "There's Doug's Couch," and "Nice Couch!" A lot of stickers got handed out and the word is definatly spreading.

While at the parade, we ran into some of our sponsors! We say Brandon from RaveWaves, Angel from "Say What?", and Lisa from Profound Hound. The parade was a blast and thank you to everyone that got us there!

The Bronze Effect

Jesse, Jennifer and Amber joined me on the couch out front of The Bronze Effect in Fox Lake today. Pam and her two daughters, Jesse and Jennifer have had the salon for about 2 years now. I should have checked to see how big the beds were... I had been out on the boat all weekend, but the couch could use some color. It is looking a little pale from hiding in the trailer a lot.

This summer would be a great time to hit the salon, seeing that we have only seen the sun for about 5 days so far. You can also control your tan and not have to worry about odd tan lines!

You don't want to end up like Matt!

If you want to get a nice even, sexy tan, (not like Matt's), give the girls at The Bronze Effect a Call at 847.973.2452. If you decide to do the DougsCouch.com tan, please send us a pic!

A first happened today too. The girls found a marker hidden in between the cushions so we decided it was a good idea to sign it! The first date and signature is now on the couch..lol

"Cluck, Cluck, Chug!"