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Showing posts with label random. Show all posts

Monday, August 1

paging cap'n nemo

Too much? These porthole style mirrors would be perfect for a kid's room. A kid who was obsessesed with 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea maybe, and the Titanic... Adults might tread a little more carefully, easpecially if they already have lobster bouy house numbers dangling outside... or maybe that would make them even better.

Lots of price ranges and finishes out there. These via amazon, in the $40 range.



Monday, July 25

butcher's bowling alley wax

Bowling Alley Wax. Good find. Get yours here.

Butcher's, of Marlborough, MA now owned by Johnson Wax I believe (maybe under corp name Diversey?). Interesting story of it's sale in 2000, when sale end bonuses were distributed to the 325 employees -to the tune of $18M stunning industry watchers. The then CEO Charles Butcher was a businessman and socially responsible philanthopist. He passed away in 2004, there is a fascinating obit' in the NYT.

Monday, February 28

little and large

Think we got these at LLBean forever ago. Yes, yes... nylon straps.
Small one holds a case of beer vertically. Perfectly.

These Kinco gloves are so simple and effective they have become
a mainstay in ski-towns across the nation. Essential. Imported.

Better? Two pair of choppers from Berlin Glove.
"Berlin Glove was founded in 1869 and based in Berlin, Wisconsin.
On May 21, 2008, Berlin Glove Midwestern LLC filed a voluntary petition for liquidation
under Chapter 7 in the US Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Wisconsin" -via.

For the man/woman who has everything.

Thursday, February 17

crate & barrel -ypsilon table

Not made from recycled railway ties, nor built by guys weilding vintage chainsaws who roast their own coffee... but this table from Crate&Bazz has a fortress of solitude vibe that appeals.

Friday, November 19

a brief guide to men's fashions

"First of all, the erroneous preconceptions of the Ivy League look must be erased. "Ivy League" refers to a bastardized version of the natural shoulder model, first produced on a mass scale about 1938. Prior to that time, only Brooks Brothers and J. Press promoted the natural shoulder.

Worn by about nine out of ten Harvard men, the Ivy look is smart and trim. It is supposed to make a man look masculine without the phoniness of padding. However, these effects are attained only by wearing a natural shoulder model which suits you. The Warwick model is slightly clubbier than the Andover model which hints of Madison Avenue. Both are appropriate for almost every occasion the college man encounters."

Read the reast of the article in The Crimson. Red hot. From 1968.

Monday, November 15

where i blog -not even kidding

Post and beam clubhouse. Where I blog. Vermont HQ. The bear head on that rug does not scare the kids amazingly, they love it. The bookshelf lights were from Restoration Hardware, great for illuminating antlers. 2 globes are the way to go. Everybody sports "1" globe... Bonus points if it is old enough to have pre-independence names for countries and cities.

Lunchtime posts get created out on the porch. The crack of a pop-top calls the horses down from the upper field. You can hear the logging trucks heading down the long hill; jake brakes blowing loud.

Might ruminate on which fruit pies to fill the tin-chest behind, or whip up a 10e logo based on a vintage dairy bottle. That kind of thing. The green chaise lounge behind is where our first dog died. Never giving that away. [that part is true -ed.] Snowshoes are up high, within reach. Inspiring. Robin's egg blue ceiling natch.


In all seriousness, there is an actual site called Where I Blog that has featured two 10e aquaintances; proper crisp photos and a look into their lives. Good stuff.

Friday, October 22

the angler's pledge


The Recreational Boat and Fishing Foundation. Always a bit wary that these umbrella organizations are not just commercial/lobby fronts. Need to do my research. Anyhow the RBFF's' mission as stated is:
...to implement an informed, consensus-based national outreach strategy that will increase participation in recreational angling and boating and thereby increase public awareness and appreciation of the need to protect, conserve and restore this nation's aquatic natural resources.
Is that meaningful conservation or an excuse to protect powerboat access to waterways... read further and decide. Anyway, Bassador clip might amuse, and like the fontwork.

The resulting homepage TakeMeFishing is pretty handy for the noobs. Links to all states' fishing regs, licenses, v basic how-to's etc. The "Angler's Pledge" (to introduce one new person to fishing each year) is part of RBFF's gig.
I, as an Anglers’ Legacy Ambassador, do pledge to introduce at least one acquaintance to fishing each year who has not yet had the pleasure of participation. To deliver a quality introductory experience by sharing my patience, skills, knowledge and equipment. To help the first-time angler understand, appreciate and value what fishing is all about. And I promise to do these things because I want to give back what someone once gave to me—the special gift of fishing.

Sunday, October 17

our boys barely eat potatoes


This was bullseye for me growing up; if you were lucky you got chips.

Chips (UK) = fries (USA). Have had this one on the brain for ages.... Apparently the tv services in the UK have been rolling out these old ads for a while...

Friday, October 15

salomon -sick stick

If you are riding Salomon's 2011 Sick Stick powder-engineered board then you need Tara's knitted hat...

Saturday, September 18

blog tool

Pistol grip is key for using the movie function on these point/shoots. You can pick them up cheaply. Don't even need the shutter cable. I still like my older Canon pointer for pics have to say, even if the front is half smashed (thx kids...)

Thursday, July 1

seersucker social


If you live near DC you will have heard of this recent Seersucker Social (bike ride then social gathering) but waayyyy up here in Boston I sure did not. Happened a few weeks ago. Sort of like a tweed ride but summer-weight. More room for flair and easier for the ladies no doubt. Great stuff. More pics; start here then here and here. Organisers were DandiesAndQuaintrelles.

Tuesday, January 19

jeep x orvis

Digging around and found this Orvis branded Jeep that was produced for a few years. Looking at them now, that are straight up, old school family Jeeps, w/ decent pulling, an easy-clean Ninja Turtle colorscheme inside and ebay-worthy tire cover... has a sort of niche appeal.
In 1992 Francois J. Castaing (Chrysler Vice President-Vehicle Engineering and General Manager of Jeep/Truck Platform) says "Grand Cherokee improves upon the traditional off-road Jeep virtues of toughness, durability, and go-anywhere utility.”

Compared to the Jeep Cherokee, Grand Cherokee was larger, with a longer wheelbase, eight inches greater length, more rear-seat hip room, more front-seat shoulder room, 7.4 cubic feet more cargo space, and 4-inch wider rear doors.

...it also provided the industry’s first SUV airbag; standard four wheel antilock brakes; the only standard SUV rear wiper/washer; the most efficient air conditioner in its class; and a choice of part time 4WD, full-time 4WD, and the new QuadraTrac AWD system with a center-mounted viscous coupling that, when needed, automatically locks the center differential for maximum torque transfer.

It also had the most powerful engine in its class, a standard 4.0 liter straight-six with 190 horsepower; unibody construction (first in the class); high torsional rigidity that allowed for a softer suspension; a QuadraCoil solid axle, coil spring, multilink front and rear suspension system for lower cost with greater durability, ride, handling, and off-road capability than competitors; and the lowest weight of any vehicle in the class, with the most front and rear shoulder and hip room.


1993-98; The Grand Wagoneer name, was used for a special 318-powered Grand Cherokee with false wood body cladding. The 318 was an optional engine for the Grand Cherokee all the way through to 1998; it was replaced by the 4.7 V8.

A five speed manual transmission was available in 1993 and 1994. This was followed by an Orvis Edition from 1995 to 1997, essentially a color package and trim package. -via AllPar.

All Orvis editions were installed with tow hooks and the Up-Country suspension group. In performance, the 5.2 V8 engine became standard, but was available with a 4.0 inline 6-cylinder engine. -via wiki (and in the UK you could get it as a 2.5-litre diesel w/ manual transmission -via TopGear)

Further reading? JeepOrvis.com

Thursday, June 11

random -andré rené roussimoff and friends




The spiel on the back of the cards is the best. Co-worker just pulled these out of her pocket. #Class.