Bass Flailer

Here's a shot of me playing bass with The Eyesores at Johnny V's, August 23 2008. I used to play drums in this band from 1994-1996. I'm not ashamed to admit that I suck, but it sure was a good time and that's all that matters. No more finger playing for me, just picks! It sure was good to see all the old guys again.

Safeway now selling SST records

I saw this Safeway commercial on TV and couldn't help but thinking maybe the guy (or girl?) who directed it has punk influences. At 0:25 you can almost see Black Flag bars, they're just a bit different.



Coincidence?

There's another commercial in this series with a kid on a skateboard that rides by the house at the very beginning of the advert. Maybe us older guys that grew up on punk and skating are finally making their way into mainstream America. Six...Pack!
Coming next week: The AC feminine itching powder commercial, and Circle Jerks hand lotion.

Ever take it off any sweet jumps?

My new Cold War deck is sick. It's got a nice squarish tail and it feels really light, even with 8" Krux, 58 mm Bones STFs, and Rockin' Ron's Ceramics (stage one--hey dude, get your product line straightened out). The concave is just right. Only one slight pressure crack as of yet.
I've only skated it a little (ONE session on a micro-mini) and a couple kickflips in the yard, but I know I'll love it for months to come. I need to get out more, but with 3 kids and a house and 2 cars to maintain, it's getting harder.
It's harder still to get any pictures, so all I could post was that lame trendy one at the top. Someday I'll start bringing my photographer wife with me.

Hey, That's a nice package you've got there!

So awhile back I won this contest, and a package came yesterday!


Let's open the box and see what's inside!


Why, I wonder what it could be!


Holy smokes, it's a skateboard and other stuff! Now I know what all the top pros feel like every day.


Wow, a kick ass 8 inch Cold War Strike skateboard! Before now I had only dreamed of owning one of these and only seen them in the movies and print. I thought they were only for kings and billionaires. It's got a nice squarish tail and deep concave. Perfect for parks and bowls!



And a bunch of stickers, Old Kooks shoe laces, grip tape...my goodness, I got more than I hoped.


It's a start.


I've said it before and I'll say it again, winning skateboard contests is OK, but winning Photoshop Internet skateboard contests is way better. Thanks Kilwag, Grover, and everyone who voted for me-you know who you are. To top it all off, someone found my keys that I lost almost 2 weeks ago. What a great day.

There once was a man from New Haven.

It's been awhile since I posted, I know. Anyway, I turned 34 on June 24th and life is going OK, except for my golf game. I beat Metal Gear Solid 4 this weekend, and believe me, that game is a reason to buy a Playstation 3. The skateboarding hasn't been as plentiful as I hope, partly because Lake Cunningham raised their rates to 5 dollars instead of 2. TGW.com sent me the wrong hat that I ordered (or I guess didnt order!), and SnA hasn't sent me my contest-winning prize yet. Maybe life hasn't been so OK then.
I took my oldest son, 4, to see Wall-E this weekend. This is the ?th Pixar movie I can think of that features Cliff Claven as a voice. Is his voice really that great? He's been in Toy Story, A Bug's Life, Cars, Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc.,The Incredibles, Ratatouille, and now Wall-E as a fat load on the spaceship. I guess it's a running joke.
I could think of many voices more pleasing to the ear than Cheers' jolly downtrodden mailman. I think that ship has sailed, but Pixar seems to disagree.
Maybe that's why their execs rake in so much money and I work in a warehouse.
Anyway more info as soon as I can get something interesting to post.

No skating, Mickey wouldn't let us

Disneyland 2008...

Golfing on the middle of Main Street USA...

Check out the follow through...


Running from Indy's balls...

Handy Manny is a tool...

Tuckered out...oh yeah, and the kids were too...

Finally, ignoring all terrorist profiles, the kind Southwest pilots allowed our children into the cockpit. Good thing the plane was on the ground.


Disneyland has an awesome array of smooth concrete and hills, sometimes combined. There's some decent ledges and stuff too. I know what you're saying, you can't bring a board into the park. Well, I am talking about downtown Disney and the hotel areas as well. None of the obstacles have a scuff on them. With cops on Segways and golf carts, they must be able to slap the cuffs on before you slap down your wheels.

Drumming up old memories

Before I settled down and got married, and had 3 kids, I did other stuff, like play the drums.

If you notice, punk is a great type of music to play. You need no musical talent whatsoever.
Here's a "sound check".