Hopstretch

I guess they CAN tell shit from Shinola.

Based on the weed component of the scenario, I'm guessing after. How good would fried pickles be baked?

Fastest ever Isle of Man TT lap. Average speed was 133 mph. Holy shitsnacks. Two other riders and one spectator died the same day.

Here's to Wally!

Meanwhile, in England.

The 70s were special.

Not if the missing part is your ticker, you don't.

Happy Birthday!

Listening to this, which was released 20 years ago yesterday. Feel oldish.

The quoted paragraph was written in 1997. That's some high-quality prognostication.

Happy Birthday!

Naaman and Brent's shared worst nightmare!

Ring sting is a terrible thing!

I don't understand any of this stuff. Wine douchery is far simpler and less frustratingly democratic: "Sold! To the highest bidder!"

Fuck this year so hard. Sorry Brent. RIP Sam.

Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds -- Live From KCRW

The Smiths -- The Queen Is Dead

Audiophilia 6 - Cinephilia 0

Parp. Parp.

Oh that's such shitty luck. RIP Mike.

Happy Birthday! I played golf in your honor.

No, I think it's still going to be a while. Haven't heard of any being delivered through official channels yet, so it was interesting to see one showing up on the downlow. What could cause serious unhappiness would be ADs selling their limited allocations out the back door for 150% of MSRP instead of satisfying their wait lists. If I was Rolex I might buy up some of the early grey offers, track the serials back and crack a few skulls. Larry if you don't decide to keep the CK-2998 then give me a shout.

First new ceramic Daytona that I've seen available popped up on the grey market last night, listed for $22K versus $12K MSRP. I am going to be tempted to flip mine if that sort of premium holds up.