December 2008
3 posts
Out With The New...
…In with the old. Switching this blog back over to blogspot, their format is easier and better for what I’m doing. Tumblr has served me well but a change is needed. Keeping on the subject of changes I was recently accepted to the Automotive Refinishing Prep Technician Program at VCC.
I’ll be there full time starting in Jan. I’ve been slowly working on tanks on my own...
Classic Thrasher
Pretty psyched on the new issues cover (course won’t be weeks til I see a real copy since I live in the great white north).Kinda reminded me of this TNT shot which was for a shirt they gave out at the SOTY party in 2002.
I was living in Los Angeles at the time and 1984 rented a crew of us an RV to make the 8 hour trip up to SF to party and skate. Met Nikki Sixx (as he presented the...
November 2008
25 posts
Gentlemen's Club
The mop had been gettin too long to do much with so I swung by The Belmont Barbershop yesterday to remedy the situation.
The owner Dustin is not only a master in his craft but also a great conversationalist. He has a true knack for the old school way of doing things and it comes through in his shop and his work.
When you’re ready to step your game up-head down and get your shit done up...
Vintage LIFE
A couple people already have em up on their blogs right now but I thought i’d throw up a couple of my favorites. Some great shots courtesy of Bill Ray…
Those Dirty Dragons
Wednesday.November 19.2008
Half Man Half Amazing
Daily Panhead Perfection
This thing is beyond words. Pics lifted from The Journal…
Vintage Skippy
Tin of Skippy from the 1930’s. Is it wrong I go through a 1Kg jar of the modern day version every couple weeks?
Officially Addicted
Doesn’t get much better than serving up ice cold root beers to cowboys and prostitutes.
Its the Fastest Who Get Paid...
…And the Fastest Who Get Laid
That Time Of Year
I even forewent coffee this morning to fully celebrate this delicious beverages limited arrival.
Attention To Detail
Max Schaaf owns in every creative aspect he involves himself in. From his unbelievable paint jobs and bike builds (I would literally give my left nut for any of them) to his newly designed pro model on Vans.
Made of premium materials including a flame retardant inner outside (closest to the engine) they actually serve more of a purpose than to impress fellow sneakerheads at the latest...
Today In Two's
Nice Breakfast At Nice
First Board Ever (Alien Workshop Swiss Cross)/”Not For Individual Sale Coke”- For Individual Sale
New Tattoo Outline/Fill In To Come
American Friends...
…Please send me a case of these.
I Hella Miss SF
New Fourstar Digizine is up, definitely makes me miss the City By The Bay. Hopefully once school is done I can plan another trip out there.
Go Big Or Go Home
Brody keepin’ it realer than real-double fistin’ 120% of his daily fat intake.
Smart Men...
…Drink Sarsaparilla
Old Man Winter Is Upon Us
Time to bring out the big guns
Armin Tamzarian
Gettin loose…
Godspeed
At first sight of the new Alexandra Lier book “Speedseekers” I knew it was gonna be one for the collection.
Unfortunately Amazon had it listed with a Feb 2009 release date but I know it was meant for an earlier release. With a little detective work (very little) I found the publisher Gingko Press and called them up. I had a nice chat with one of the fine recepionists there and...
Wow
Scott Pommier updated his site…
I am CONSTANTLY inspired seeing his work
Yup
Day Off?
Don’t know exactly when this was because when you only have one day off in 13 everything tends to blur together. Started the day off at Solly’s for a Cinn Raisin Bagel with BYOVCC (Bring Your Own Vegan Cream Cheese).
Adam went balls to the wall and got some kind of “Egglet Supreme” bagel and a Cinnamon Bun. All said and done his meal was like 11 bucks.
After Bfast we...
Total...
…Bummer day yesterday. The only positive thing that happened was when a customer came in and swore to the heavens he thought I was Charlie Watts.
October 2008
8 posts
On Repeat
Got the new Anti Hero/Girl Tour DVD last week and have been jammin it non stop. There is 3 different “edits” the Anti Hero One (which looks like it was filmed with a beer can) and the Girl One (which was probably directed by George Lucas) and the Retard one (which is Mike Carrolls drunken recap of the 2 week tour). Great video to make you get off your ass and skate with your friends....
Cakemonton
Flew home last week for my Bday/Thanksgiving. I was immediately swept off to OPM for Veggie Szechwaun Beef and Brocolli and always entertaining convos with my bros. After dinner rolled back to the homestead for cake round 1-
And hangs with this guy
Watched my old copy of “Vanishing Point” that I forgot at home when I moved and went to bed.
Woke up to Pancakes thanks to moms...
Fuck I Love Mail
My new helmet showed up today sooner than expected. Should get at least a couple weeks of use if I can get my shit together soon.
New Book(s) Day
The rents hooked me up with a Chapters gift certificate for my bday so I ordered a couple books I’ve been wanting for a while-
Considering I am working for the next 13 days in a row (sweet!) I should have them both finished in no time.
Perfect
45 Knuckle
I
I would not change one thing on this bike. I gotta get myself some armed truck robbing skills so I can start building a knucklehead of my own.
This week in BBerry Round 2
I am horrible at getting pics off my phone. This is my brother (who came and visited me in July) expressing his distaste for public breastfeeding. I second that motion.
Shot this gem like a month ago. This was day one of this gentlemen setting up shop in front of work, I am pleased to say he remains there to this day. I have been getting all sorts of useful street info from him. Who needs to...
September 2008
7 posts
Back In Black
The new Black Label catalog recently made its way online and it looks amazing. I haven’t been this stoked on the label since “Label Kills” dropped.
20 Years Of The Elephant 2 Series feat. some of my favorite artists- Todd Bratrud, Jeremy Fish, and Sheppard Fairey.
I might have to pick up one or all of the Gino/Cardiel re-releases
Gino’s Epicly Later’d...
FTW
Seattle Signals
For some strange reason my kid addicted to polos
My itunes Play Count for the new Jeezy is disgusting. Along with the new Nas joint I’m callin it AOTY.
Snowman gettin live on Jimmey Kimmel
Bonus hilarious VBS interview-
Pink in the spotlight
The new h(y)r collective issue is online with a sick feature on Superchampion.
My Pista Concept frame even made it into one of the shots
This week in BBerry
3 hour rides around West and North Van
Coco-Orbs and Power Cookies at Capers
TJ’s new tattoo owns
Two cokehead chicks doing the most embarassing dancing at GZA
Naam Bfast with Will, his GF, and the one and only Grizzly Adams
The glass is half empty. Fuck working EVERYDAY
Adam’s new Mac, shit bumps Jeezy so loud the walls shake
August 2008
9 posts
Skate And Destroy
Antisocial got the new Skatebook in a couple days ago so I went and picked one up. For those unfamiliar with Skatebook, it’s basically the next level in skatemags. 300 page hardcover book with the stories behind some of the best moments in skateboarding. Aesthetically the book is extremely pleasing with crisp photos and a solid layout and content wise hands down the most interesting skate...
Cinemantic Greatness
Thankfully yesterday I finally had time to take in “Man On Wire“-A documentary following French Daredevil Philippe Petit’s life journey to walk on a tightrope between the Twin Towers of the World Trade Centre. The film follows the events of Petit and his commerades “bank heist-esque” operations leading up to the actual 1974 death defying event. Beautifully shot and...
Crispy Cat...
…You my only friend. A much better and healthier friend than Abba Zabba ever was.
Blacker Than Black
Not being content with her current “Garbage Pail Kids” paint job Sarah was looking for a change. Always stoked to work on bikes Brody and I lent a hand in transforming her bike into the deathrider.
First stop Can Tire for some “Ultra Flat Black” Krylon
Then some de-assembleization/application
Soy Peanut Butter Banana and Choc Milkshake break
And Sarah has a new...
Bradents Part Two
Visit 2- Moms And Pops
During Bradens second last day here my parents rolled through to come hang. After a muffin b-fast at JJ we hit Ikea to get my broke ass a couch.
Spent most of the afternoon throwin that bitch together then my parents took the whole crew to The Naam for mindblowing Veggie Burgs.
Slept at their hotel room that night and watched cable tv til 3 am. Lucked out as they were...
Bradents Part One
Had some (well appreciated) familiar faces visiting recently. Their trips overlapped so heres half of it-
Visit 1-Braden
Been a solid amount of time since me and Braden got our hangout on so he ditched teaching kids how to swim to come out and visit.
Day 1
Dinner at Foundation with Janine
Parking Lot Boxing
Gelato with Claire and Andrew
(they play insanely loud Italiano music inside,...