I mean, how sweet is that? In my time I've seen alot of people do alot of things over alot of fires, but none have ever been documented so brilliantly.

Well this week I've been pretty slammed at work which means I've had not much time to do anything except eat dinner, watch cartoons for 30 minutes and go to bed.
This might also explain why these two last two posts possibly seemed a little half-baked, and maybe why the following quote feels particularly appropriate to me right now;

"There comes a time when every man feels the urge to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and start slitting throats."
-H. L. Mencken

Anyway, with that being said, how about a bright spot amongst the doldrums?

Over the course of my existence I've known some folks who I'd like to take delivery of that particular gift.

As a matter of fact, before this next week is out, some of them just might.

TinaB sent me a bit of bummer news-
Damn. Now I gotta get my tattoo fixed.

Hey, here is a thing about some stuff you might be interested in getting in on;

To continue throwing a bone towards our friends in the state's south, I got an email from Brett in which he too professed his love for the swim-hole. Something else he has a soft spot for is speed metal, and other various incarnations of the ilk, so why not combine the two in a blog?

No reason I can think of.

Los Angeles Swimmin(dot)com.

I don't care to get too Californiacentric here, but I have another email from the West Coaster who does not care to coast, James Newman;

"Hey Stevil, was wondering if you could post up a blurb about the BFF OAKLAND on yer blog, it's gonna be sick. we showing Vernor's film at 5, best of shorts at 7, and RAD at 9pm. RAD. believe it.

Thanks man!
James"

At first glance I was all, "James is inviting me to the best friends forever party in Oakland?!" and then I realized what he was talking about.
Though it won't be as sweet as a best friends forever party, it's still gonna be pretty cool, and for the RAD screening, you maybe will want to swing by and pick up something from here.

So I've got two from the Southland and to make it even I'll add one more from the Northland as Loudass just moments ago sent this jewell on to me;

""Travel video to Oakland for SF Hipsters, fairly entertaining. Especially for those who have dared to go to the 510."

Man, I lived in Oakland for nearly 20 years. I had a centrally located store front that I'd gutted and turned into a studio, tons of bikes, probably at least one pair of skinny jeans, a degree from art school and the place was a ghost town. Literally the day I moved away, bikes shops, art galleries, cafes and record stores sprung up in my wake.

There is no justice.

At this point in today's post, I'll present you with a bit of goodness straight from the desktop of Tim the Masi Guy.

I always had my suspicions about that Archie.

Here is a clip that was sent in from Noah, that is truly the epitome of product placement;