Wednesday 28 December 2011

Next Level Dinner Time

What bird we were to eat on Sunday was kept a secret from me. I'd never eaten one of these guys...



It's a castrated rooster called a Capon and it's delicious, this is what dinner looked like...



Here is an edited highlight from the Christmas book Wob got me, funny stuff...




Provoked a lot of laughter that did.

Sunday 25 December 2011

Merry Merry

Hope you are all enjoying a good one with your families...



Having this girl around has made the lead up a nice time...



Have meant to bring you the Reuben files from a little Rob art directed shoot we had the other day...





Finally here's a shot of Gaywood Christmas dinner on Friday courtesy of Austin at
Terry's
...



Hope yours today is just as handsome a platter. Boxing day skate on the cards?

Thursday 22 December 2011

Apologies

Christmas time type shennanigans have meant that i've been somewhat off the...



Normal services will resume soon transmitted live from the Bromley Bronx

Tuesday 20 December 2011

"Tis the Season"

Yesterday was mostly spent generating the packages to fill these sacks...



It's nuts how many left the shop. Forgot to bring these to your attention...



Limited edition Wayward Gallery Opium t-shirts are in store and on sale at £24.95, grab yourself one

Saturday 17 December 2011

Poo Poo Head

We got a good surprise Christmas Card this morning from current honourary Gaywood resident...



Thanks to Kim for ensuring it reached us...



Paw print sign off is my favourite bit.

Friday 16 December 2011

GREY

The New issue of Grey is in store now and it's a good one so come and pick one up...



This guy has 2 photos!!!...



But needs to reign in his ebay addiction. Luigi did a great job of DJ'ing the other night, here's a good one of him and Sahar-two peas in a pod! Although she doesn't want to be in his pod...



Finally we all need to see more of this little guy...



Come to Bardens

Thursday 15 December 2011

Xmas Party

It's been sporadic, soz. Mail order is this time of year's order of the day. Last night was full of cheer and busy to boot. Everyone came out and a good old time was had by all so thanks for making it. Had a lot of fun playing music with this guy...



I'm pretty sure it's the most fun I've ever had playing music, Stu Hammond who was Lev's right hand man last night concurs, Good people, live room, nice times. You can see a few more photos
here
The new Grey is a great one, make sure to pick up a copy in Slam, seeing the City Of Rats trailer Henry has put together was exciting, people are hyped, it's gonna be a keeper. See you in the shop when you pick up the new mag.

Tuesday 13 December 2011

"Alan you can't!"







Just another three reasons why Nando's is one of the best things ever

Monday 12 December 2011

Virtual custom

Commerce is alive and well but it seems people aren't as interested in the 3D experience any more, a serious pile of presents just left the door all ordered from our online store. Apologies for the lack lustre post processing this has prompted but enjoy this little clip...

Saturday 10 December 2011

Stocking Filler Fodder

We just had a shipment of these...



They're £74.95! We have the blue, the yellow and the red. Look how much fun they are...



We have a few in stock but I'd hurry because there's been a lot of demand for these, they are a nice thing.

Friday 9 December 2011

Award Winning (kind of)

It's pretty sick that your favourite local skate shop has this sticker in the window...



I think so anyway

Thursday 8 December 2011

Richard Brautigan

It's been a good week for reading in my world. Treacherous Weather has meant I've enjoyed these two novels, both of which I have only dipped into here and there. Richard Brautigan writes with both a wisdom and an innocence, I enjoy his descriptive language. "The old shack had a tin roof coloured reddish by years of wear, like a hat worn under the guillotine" Not so much happens in these novels but you enjoy the ride, equal parts tragedy and comedy at the core of each. You should give them a go...





He was an interesting and unfortunate character whose suicide note read simply "Messy, isn't it?" Perhaps a happier take on existence in his words to tie this up is "All of us have a place in history. Mine is in the clouds"

Wednesday 7 December 2011

Ho Ho Ho

This festive item just showed up from our Chessy kin folk...



Get them while they're hot!

Tuesday 6 December 2011

"party"

Christmas is looming, something anybody dealing with mail order at this time of year is acutely aware of. We've been working through them as the same amount again stacks up in the background, production line Elf style. One good thing this means is that the Christmas knees up is imminent and here is the thrice ammended flyer...



Hops would like you to ignore that question mark as he is confirmed. Suzi and Oli Mac sent me this, it isn't funny at all..



"What the heck!" is pure Napoleon Dynamite

Monday 5 December 2011

Hard Rock Calling

It's only going to happen again...



The last one was such a good time...



It's sad the Big Man won't be backing this time around, this footage is a classic example of the party The Boss delivers. My advice is get a ticket.

Friday 2 December 2011

Triiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiil

You have probably seen the Palace Tres Trill video from the Battle of Normandy if you're in the skateboarding fruit loop. Urged on by Charlie's text of -why haven't you put the palace vid up?!! Here it is in all it's glory...



CANNON!

Tuesday 29 November 2011

Must have

Certain things evaded my ownership over the years, one of which I purchased earlier today when rain stopped play before it had even begun. As a child, as with most boys my age I had a healthy fascination with knives and guns. With age the spud gun became an air rifle etc. Knives were always the most viewed item in any gift shop. I clearly remember owning one of these...



It's a classic, although I have had many pen knives somehow I never owned the real thing, so today when I went to replace my nail file as rain had induced browsing I took a detour and got myself one of these...



My key ring's happier already. Get your diaries out because the Slam Christmas Party is around the corner...



and it's always a good time

Monday 28 November 2011

And So It Begins

Been feeling it today...



Heavy traffic as people shop virtually from the comfort of their homes. It's on it's way...

Saturday 26 November 2011

DOUBL:E DOWN

come tonight....



More info
here

Thursday 24 November 2011

Grant Taylor

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Wednesday 23 November 2011

Papparazzi

Missed out on a scoop yesterday, Jed Wells will be stoked. This guy came in looking for Insane stuff...



Robin Williams in Slam is somewhat amazing, he is the originator of "adooooot" He makes the noise with the pinocchio nose extension in the Fisher King, missed a pap snap by having a day off for sure. What a good day off it was though, rain stopped play on the skateboard front so I went and saw this...



Definitely worth going to see. It's that time again, fun and dancing imminent...



Get your deep v's and pointy desert boots out and join us for an evening of outlaw country, dad rock and art house-generally a good old knees up. More info
here
See you there. Surely you are well aware of the battle of Normandy. Palace's tres trill trailer has been rattling around the interweb for a little while, here it is again if you haven't been...



We have hard copies of the dvd in the shop, it is well worth a watch, the Palace troops annihilate it! It costs 2 English pounds or is free with a Palace deck. Keep tabs on the Palace
Facebook
page and you'll get a reminder on Monday when the whole video goes live. When our American friend's wake up I believe Grant Taylor's new edit on Thrasher will be aired world wide, I'll bring that to your attention as soon as

Monday 21 November 2011

Joe Gavin

This Winter Joe Gavin is prepared to take it...



Stu Bentley made this sick edit over the last few months, enjoy

Saturday 19 November 2011

Virtual tour

If you missed Luigi's show the other night I have good news for you. Harnessing the internet and thanks to Roger's speedy editing I'm pleased to be able to bring you the art show experience condensed into 1 minute and 27 seconds...



Enjoy

Friday 18 November 2011

Chicken Bone

Doku Daisuke is in town, had Pin on the horn this morning, it could be 2002. Luigi's show the other night was great and he sold some work, also last night's show at the Wayward gallery was a success. Pin answered his phone "Nowison" earlier today, an hour later Casper showed me this work of genius...



I feel I need to credit Fos with this gem but am unsure for certain of it's origin. Answers on a postcard please

Wednesday 16 November 2011

Why the long face?

Make sure you watch Balchin's new edit with some serious Jackson footy in it...



Went to see this yesterday and I urge you to do the same, unbelievable talent...



Last call for Luigi's show! Be here tonight...



By order of the management.

Monday 14 November 2011

Luigi Board

Employee of the Month, El neckerino, Inspector Neck, Legwee, Ludwig the Saturday boy AKA Top Boy Andrew Khosravani has a show this coming Wednesday over at Carnaby St and you simply must attend...



This guy just dropped in and enjoyed the tail end of the latest Nyjah Huston part with us...



I need this in my life...



Jackson alerted me to this great example of the EDL...



Finally this guy can not have been hyped, note how he points out his assailant ahead of time...

Sunday 13 November 2011

Style's unbreakable



Ol' Dirty passed away 7 years ago today. My favourite member of the clan I think, return to the 36 chambers has had a steady presence in my life since it came out. Powerful stuff, true legend...



Thank you for soundtracking many good times, Rest In Peace

Friday 11 November 2011

Two things I did and liked

You may have heard of the meatwagon in Peckham. It's burgers received critical acclaim, thanks to a Sam Ashley tip off we enjoyed one of them in their new home. Here's a peek at the outside...



It's called meat liquor, the food is amazing and I have it on good authority that one will soon open in Covent Garden, for now you simply must visit their new venture. More info
here
I recommend the Mushroom Swiss burger. Another thing I really enjoyed was this yesterday...



Showtime

Wednesday 9 November 2011

Wall of Fame

Funnily enough skate photos rarely make it to the walls in here, you're more likely to see a photo of a baboon than a switch crook. Koston's Indy ad where he did 'the move' (backside 180 fakie 5-0) made the front of the counter, Grosso's Vans ad is up too actually and Toddy's Transworld cover but you get what I mean. Jimmy Lannon's recent sequence in Sugar made the grade, here are two choice frames. Have a good look when you're next in, manny mania...



Choppers, Police on horseback, sirens, protesting students, idealism, crowd management, yawn. One absent minded protester left their Wilson Picket outside...



Tempted to change the A to an F. That would be Unbelievable. I was banging on about Cowboy night yesterday, I used to love it there. Then on the coffee run I bumped into the guy who puts it on. It's this Saturday!...



Last time I tried to go in there was after Gareth's wedding, we'd put in some steady drinking time that day and were in suits, strangely the bouncer denied us entry. Better luck this time, it's a fine time in there, pencil it in to your schedule.

Tuesday 8 November 2011

Grey Issue 6

For those of you who haven't managed to get a copy of the latest Grey Berlin issue...



There is good news, you can view the latest issue
online
Here is Jake Harris' edit of the trip...