Winter's Slow Roll

Also had a decidedly more EVIL haul a few days ago from my man Chaz. Most stoked on the Cock Sparrer jam and the PROMO "End Of The Century". Unsleeved guys are a Peter May Saving Grace and a CBS "Sheena Is A Punk Rocker".

Next update should have decidedly more cohesive content. I've been on a REV kick.

PS

I finally found some suitable frames for my 85-91 OG Descendents/ALL fliers

The less handsome unframed fellows will find their way into the binder for now.

A fairly slow month...

But I do have a few things worth sharing...

HEAT shown above. Effigies had some easily removable debris, the Nervous Breakdown is 2nd press and beautiful. SOIA was my $5 find of the month. Note to fellow dorks on the west side of the state, if you see REV 1-10 on color that is an instant buy. Even if you hate the record that is an instant buy. This sat on a shelf for months at Vertigo before i rescued it.

Some common singles shown below. The new SFU releases (including a show cover Ink and Dagger repress). The NA repress cover is HIDEOUS but the vinyl is sharp. Husker Du singles are old, minty and ran a buck apiece.

LP pickups this month include a nice AT/Dischord Flex Your Head, a no bar code Loose Nut, Fear 1st press on SLASH, and a test/tour pressing of the new Deep Sleep.

Mis(adventures) in commerce 11-08

The world of ebay has been- as someone once said- "berry berry good to me" this past month or so. In response to the fact that I now have something to write about more than once a month I believe I'll start posting here again once in a while. Maybe even some brick and mortar scores if I get up of my lazy butt once in a while.

GOOD STUFF AS OF LATE:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=160494348559&si=4xxwsbnzqRT%252FTR5M2Zm7fry53aw%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

http://www.popsike.com/SUBURBAN-MUTILATION-THE-OPERA-AINT-OVER-LP-KBD/280343837564.html

http://www.popsike.com/Dead-Milkmen-LP-Big-Lizard-In-My-Backyard-MINT-ORIG/370345660057.html

Oh how I love the "PUNK LOT"! awesome opportunity to every once in awhile get some stuff for free or next to free. The big guns here as you may see are an OG SUBURBAN MUTILATION (Rev. Norb) LP and a really nice looking Big Lizard in My Backyard. I was pleasantly surprised with condition when I got the box too-most everything looking sharp. Considering I can move the SNFU and SCUM lp's for the asking price- I cashed out some mid level wants on the very cheap.

Next I have an exhibit to present from the world of the OBO. The or best offer option on ebay is one I should use more often. I used it in this case to pick up the delightful first ROTTERS single "Sit on My Face Stevie Nix" for the nice price of $25 USD-even if it is a slightly less desirable later sleeve.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=230535173120&si=4xxwsbnzqRT%252FTR5M2Zm7fry53aw%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

and here...

http://www.popsike.com/php/quicksearch.php?searchtext=rotters+sit&thumbs=&currsel=&x=0&y=0



Finally one that just sort of came to me by chance and may have been my bargain of the month-save the fact I picked up that large lot- a Lifetime "Boys No Good on CLEAR for all of $5.50. I think the contributing elements here are the hype around the band having died down a bit as they are not out playing shows at the moment and a pretty poor attempt at humor in the title. THATS why you put it in the description sucker! Either way- good deal.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rt=nc&nma=true&item=140470969164&si=4xxwsbnzqRT%252FTR5M2Zm7fry53aw%253D&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

http://www.popsike.com/Lifetime-Boys-No-Good-7-clear-RARE-Fall-Out-Boy-Bane/4884842250.htm

Keep digging friends- I know I will.

Very specific potato conditions

Ok-

The potato is a vegtable with lots of potential. This is why it infuriates me so when people ruin it.

The boiled potato is the last refuge of the lazy (or horribly poor) and in reality is one step short of barbarism. IMO you might as well just grab a raw potato from its sack and bite into it like an apple.

The potato can be made into so many great foods. The mashed potato is my personal preference but other options include the fried potato, the more thinly sliced (french) fried potato, the baked or fried potato chip, and the far less popular potato cake.

Boiling your potato is an insult to your dignity and it is an affront on the potato. Please stop immediately.

Top Ten Movies of 2007

This is a listing (sometimes with a short explanation of my ten favorite movies I saw last year. As there is a bunch of stuff I did not see, I cannot claim it to be comprehensive or authoritative. These are just things I like.

10.) Once- Irish Writer/Director John Carney does a great job constructing a short, simple love story. Things don't always end up as you'd like them to, but that does not mean the process is not worthwhile.

9.) Lars and the Real Girl

8.) Superbad- A great comedy with some unexpected depth.

7.) This is England

6.) Before the Devil Knows You're Dead- Another fantastic performance from P.S. Hoffman. He should have been nominated for an Oscar for this rather than Charlie Wilson's War.

5.) Zodiac- Released much earlier in the year and got lost a bit in the shuffle. David Fincher does a fantastic job constructing a dark, almost nauseating atmosphere for him characters to reside in.

4.) The Assassination of Jesse James by the Coward Robert Ford- In any other year, this (along with the two movies in front of it) could have been best picture. That speaks to the depth of talent on display.

3.) Juno

2.) No Country For Old Men- I was more excited for this than any other movie this year. Shortly after finishing the book I received a phone call alerting me to the fact that the Coen brothers were adapting and directing the movie. My long wait was well worth it.

1.) There Will Be Blood- Daniel Day Lewis turns in a career performance and Paul Thomas Anderson displays a depth and talent that not even I (a devoted fan) thought he possessed. This movie is heartbreaking and dismally beautiful. It is an absolute classic of American cinema and I would go so far as to say it is the greatest achievement in film making of the decade.

My Autobiography

My hope with this blog is to compile my own autobiography albeit in what could be a very disjointed and unarticulate manner. My original idea for a blog was to compile my experiences with lasagna. I decided that I just haven't eaten enough lasagna in my lifetime to create an entire blog around it, lasagna only being my fourth or fifth favorite food.

My favorite television show of all time is The Simpsons. I can prattle on about political subtexts or the philosophy of the show but I'd prefer to talk about something better, what exactly makes me laugh. My favorite recurring themed episode is the type in which Homer helps Mr. Burns succeed at some task. The two examples that readily jump to mind are The episodes in which Homer helps Burns become a more beloved billionaire and the episode in which homer helps Mr. Burns keep his girlfriend by appearing to be young and verile. (A quick inspection reveals these episodes to be "A Hunka Hunka Burns in Love" and "Monty Can't Buy Me Love")