3/1/2009

FUCK. I think Butters won the whole thing….

Battle at the Berrics

 

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2/25/2009

“Destiny is something we’ve invented because we can’t stand the fact that everything that happens is accidental.” – Sleepless in Seattle.

 

We’re going to Seattle folks. Kickin’ it real nice with Evan. The travel squad consists of myself, JMar, & Jason (JP-Deluxe). Jason can’t stop stressing out and is worried about us missing our flight. He threw up last night, but he says he’s fine….

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Seattle (aside from all the coffee & flannel):

* Seattle (pronounced /siˈætɫ/) is the most populous city in the U.S state of Washington and the Northwestern United States.

* In 2005, Men’s Fitness magazine named Seattle the fittest city in the United States.^[158]

^* Six companies on the 2008 Fortune 500 list of the United States’ largest companies, based on total revenue, are headquartered in Seattle:

* Some People you don’t know From Seattle: Jim Whittaker – first American to climb Mt. Everest, Richard F. Gordon, Jr. – astronaut,  Bianca Kajlich – actress who plays Jennifer on Rules of Engagement, Gypsy Rose Lee – actress and burlesque star

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Seattle updates coming rural soon….

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 It’s Jared’s Birthday today. Send him spam junk mail and birthday wishes at jaredvalejunkmail@gmail.com.

Jared used to be a huge Peter Line fan, and I think Pete lives in Seattle. Evan has a good story about Pete and I have a good photo of Jared & Pete.

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Remember Pete & Pete?……

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2/23/2009

“I warned you… Yes I’m the new bad character”

 

COMING TODAY AT NOON @ www.dlxsf.com ……………

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THE BATTLE AT THE BERRICS: Standings February 23, 2009: … Who would’ve thought Johnny Layton had it in him to take out MJ? … and who would’ve thought in turn Billy Marks would beat Johnny Layton? Apparently only Krusher!… who is making his steady rise from the bottom to having a future as the winner. Watching all them skate videos is starting to pay off. If I could only shake butters, first place would be that much sweeter.

31 Points: BILLSIR, Butters

29 Points: JMar, Johnny Franck

28 Points: Krusher

27 Points: Boomer, JohnFool

26 Points: BK

25 Points: Chase, Chikami, Jared

22 Points: Claire, Faber

21 Points: JP-Deluxe, James, Tyler

20 Points: Keck, O’Connor

19 Points: Pat @ Globe

18 Points: Carter, Devan G.

16 Points: Shon

13 Points: Will @ Volcom

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He’s labeled as a “Bad Character.” Stones Throw x Kid Robot “Lord in a Box”. This shit is tight. An 8-inch Quasimoto figure that comes with a brick in his hand and a “cigarette” in his mouth…. No idea who I’m talking about? Peep the the History of Lord Quas.

 

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 2 Degrees of Evan Schiefelbine: Eman showed me this, and now I am showing it to you. A little excerpt from “Global Enlightenment” Kool Keith… genius? No question!

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I know this new method might discourage leaving comments, since you have to scroll all the way down. But the comment box is down there. So speak up, be heard, I need those popularity points for self-esteem reasons.

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“Welcome to Violence” …. its from Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill!

 

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Shop Schedule: Monday February 23, 2009: Justin Martin, William Senga, Jeffrey Chikami

Shop Schedule: Tuesday February 24, 2009: Justin Martin, William Senga

Shop Schedule: Wednesday February 25, 2009: (1/2 Day) Justin & Bill (2nd Half) ???????

What’s on the iPod: 

 Quasimoto – The Unseen

 

Starting next week… Grammy Album of the Year Winners only on the Pod. I think we are going to start with 1980.

 

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2/19/2009

“We’re the Party People, night and day. Living crazy, that’s the only way.”-MJ

  
 When’s the last time you did something just because you could?  Not recently eh? Is it because you just didn’t have the cash to flippantly spend on some crap “just because you could”?  Or, are you well planned and methodical with all your actions, and always carry things out with intention?
    Either way, you probably should be doing things “just because you can” a bit more often.  Why do I say this?  Well I guess it wasn’t a recent revelation, but obviously Michael Jackson has been doing things “just because he could” for most of his adolescent and adult life.  And, the auction at Neverland really reaffirms it.

 

All this crap is for sale this weekend.  You should get some of it!

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I’m starting to wish I worked at Forbes magazine.  It seems like they sit around all day making lists of crap.

Forbes Highest Paid Fictional Characters

Forbes Highest Paid Action Sports Stars

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I used to think that Spike Jonze was really original.  But, it looks like Mexico has some great stuff to rip-off. 

Hunger Flared

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I can hear Tyler’s heartbreaking over this one, at least Rock Band still has some credibility.

OUCH

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“We need to prepare ourselves for the possibility that sometimes big changes follow from small events, and that sometimes these changes can happen very quickly.”- Malcolm Gladwell

 

JohnFool, Chikami, & Butters took to the road this morning. My prediction is that the next Morse Code will contain some AZ footage. However, I am doubtful that it will contain any of mine (I’m saving that shit for the full length video). Good luck & good times gentlemen.

 

Made For Skate. The Illustrated History of Skateboard Footwear.

 

2 BLNT TR$ show last night in Fullerton. High-Fives, fist pounds, & chest bumps go out to Boomer & Zole for entertaining the crew members.

  

Be sure to cop the new mix-tape at your nearest convenience. 

Shop Schedule: Thursday February 19, 2009 – 2 Man Squad; JMar & BillSir

Shop Schedule: Friday February 20, 2009 – JMar, Tyler, & Kelso (Danny Tryon)

Yesterday we ran strictly Ghostface all day. The Soulful & Gangster; Fishscale. So that’s what’s on the iPod. “Hey what’s up with Caetano Veloso not giving clearance for a sample… Its Ghost Baby?!!”

What’s on the iPod: 

 Ghostface Killah – Fishscale

 

 

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2/18/2009

“The key to getting people to change their behavior sometimes lies with the smallest details of their immediate situation.” – Malcolm Gladwell

 
I’ve decided to change the way I post new content. We’ll see if this helps to increase the amount of newness for the maximum amount of wigs being pushed back. If nothing else, at least you’ll be able to look at the old shit.

 
THE BATTLE AT THE BERRICS: Standings February 18, 2009: Almost down to the Final Four.  At this point it’s pretty obvious who’s the winner is, right?…Wait, you mean it’s not? 

29 Points: Johnny Franck

28 Points: BillSir

27 Points: Boomer, John Fool

26 Points: Butters, BK, JMAR

25 Points: Chase, Chikami

23 Points: Krusher

22 Points: Faber, Faber

21 Points: James Clifford, Tyler

20 Points: O’Connor, Keck

19 Points: Claire, JP-Deluxe, Pat @ Globe

18 Points: Carter, Devan G

16 Points: Shon

13 Points: Will @ Volcom

 

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2/10/2009

lately I’ve been blowing it and I have been too lazy to write a post. sorry. 

 

Battle at the Berrics: Speaking of blowing it…. Offensive toe drag gets one do-over…. Where’s my do-over? Fairfax was doing work, but the ref got caught slipping. I have four freeze frames of drag & I want to challenge the play. (Check the way Jeron came up to Benny on the sly after the game….) I had money on Ellington, so shit someone owes me 5 bucks. Ask Benny he’ll tell you he didn’t land that clean. Tell ‘em Benny. And while they are at it, get this guy on Chocolate or somethin’, someone should turn him pro, he is obviously down with Jeron. The guy’s rippin’ steadily. Rickk make a phone call.

Watch the games yourself, make your own call… then check the current standings (Just a side note, this call cost me 3 points)

Standings February 10, 2009: These 3rd round games are worth 3 points, and the gaps are starting to widen up.

27 Points: JohnFool

26 Points: BK, JMAR, Johnny Franck

25 Points: Chikami, BillSir

24 Points: Boomer

23 Points: Butters

22 Points: Faber, Jared, Chase

21 Points: James Clifford, Tyler

20 Points: Krusher, Keck

19 Points: Claire, JP-Deluxe, Pat @ Globe

18 Points: Devan G, Carter

17 Points: O’Connor

16 Points: Shon

13 Points: Will @ Volcom

 

Some other Stuff:

Lil’ Wayne didn’t win album of the year and neither did Radiohead, but Thom was running some buttery high tops & Radiohead did have a pretty awesome performance. But is it really Radiohead if only 2 of the members are on stage? What if Ringo had played drums for McCartney? Could they have called it a Beatles performance? You decide.

 

Mos Def also performed on Sunday night at the House of Blues on Sunset, and JohnFool and I were in attendance. JohnFool really likes Mos Def & now I think I know why…. (click here for explanation)

 

If you get a chance to watch this, check it out. Its pretty entertaining and homeboy is pretty insane. Anybody backflipping the mega-ramp on a tricycle deserves at least a glimpse. Nitro Circus.

 

Johnny Franck stopped by yesterday which is always a treat. Visitors at the shop are what help get us through that tough 5-7 block. So if you’re in the neighborhood that’s always a good time to stop by and say what’s up, We appreciate it. Johnny is the long time owner of a pretty proper beard and I think he might have been born with it. It reminds me of Hank Scorpio, don’t remember him, look him up.

Hank Scorpio: By the way, Homer, what’s your least favorite country? Italy or France? 
Homer: France. 
[Scorpio adjusts a giant laser cannon pointing towards the sky] 
Hank Scorpio: Heh heh heh. Nobody ever says Italy… 

 

Shop Schedule: Tuesday February 10, 2009: Jeff & Bill

Shop Schedule: Wednesday February 11, 2009: Justin & Bill

Quote of the Day: 

 

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1/30/2009

CRAP!

“…Excuse me? You did just start this conversation off by saying crap didn’t you?”

WELCOME BACK! if you haven’t heard already the “Fiesta Platter” is back via Taco Bell. Taco Bell is notorious for bringing in speciality items for a limited time and then without warning taking it away. The “Fiesta Platter” was one of the items, so normally when they bring an item back of such a high caliber, I tend to go overboard and order it so much that I don’t ever want to eat it again. I plan to go overboard once again…. I currently hold the unofficial record for the most consecutive days eating a “Fiesta Platter” and I challenge someone to go double digits….

Congratulations to the guys over at AWS for putting together a smooth piece of cinema. If you weren’t there it comes out on 2/6/09 & if you want a critique then go the SLAP message boards. All that’s important is that the skating was rad and the cut scenes were psychedelic, everything you need, want, and expect from the camp at Alien. Plus it’s always pretty awesome to see the new video premiere together with some of the best in business. Sal Barbier & Tim Gavin were two seats to my right, Rickk & Guy were two rows behind me, & some asshole screaming “FUCK YEAH!!” the whole time in my ear sat right behind me. Man I love video premieres.

You can’t define him, he is many things. Tell ‘em Mike….

SMOKIN’ WOLF Sighting: (January 26, 2009) photo courtesy of Shon.

…Homeboy is definitely out of his mind, and the last time we saw him, he was in the lurking in the shop shoeless muttering about the new Jimi Hendrix album. Rumor has it that is is wandering the streets in a Baker G-Code belly shirt…. someone please get us a photo.

Shop Schedule, Friday January 30, 2009: Justin M, Tyler E, Billy S.

Its FRIDAY BREAKFAST TODAY, Fullerton Kimmie’s strictly.

Shop Schedule, Saturday January 31, 2009: Justin, Jeff, Kelso (Danny Tryon)

BATTLE AT THE BERRICS, BERRA vs MJ or ELLINGTON vs CAO, its one of the two, shit will be tight.

Shop Schedule, Sunday February 1, 2009: Justin, Jeff, Kelso

PHOTO OF THE DAY: a request to see clint e, from a guy who looks like clint p. who we call Eman.

 

The Eiger Sanction Production notes: “This film has developed a cult following because of the authentic mountain-climbing sequences at the end of the film. Since the film was made in 1975, there were no CGI effects used — all the mountain climbing was real. Clint Eastwood did all his own stunts, saying that he couldn’t expect a stuntman to risk his life if he wasn’t ready to risk his own. Many rock climbers, mountaineers, and even critics who didn’t like the film praise these scenes for their realism, and have said they make the film worth watching.

During the making of this film, a stunt man David Knowles, who was also a professional rock climber, was killed when a boulder hit him.” – (Wikipedia article: The Eiger Sanction)