Tuesday, January 24, 2012

january twenty-fourth

Five for January 24th:

NAMM show. Highlights included catching up with old friends, making new ones, attempting to eat a 5 lb burrito, and seeing tons of cool stuff. Nowhere but the NAMM show can you just run into Nicko McBrain from Iron Maiden on the way to the bathroom. Lowlights included cold weather, sore feet, and long hours.

Skate videos. Shackle Me Not and Hokus Pokus both showed up in the mail just in time for the trip. I brought them along, but ended up not watching either of them. I knew that would happen. Also, the reviews coming back from Sundance on the Bones Brigade documentart are looking good. Can’t wait to see it for myself.

Flying sucks. This trip featured the worst turbulence I’ve ever been subjected to, plus the usual unannounced flight delays and hours of sitting around the airport thumb-twiddling. While it’s certainly a necessity, I actually sort of despise flying.

Henry. I was having some serious dog withdrawal over the last few days. It was awesome to see the little dude. Also, last night Henry discovered the wonders of the tennis ball, which he’s now big enough to get his mouth around. Just in time for backyard season!

Zero hour. Our new appliances go in this Saturday, and then it’s movin’ time. We’re going to start packing stuff this week. Anyone want to sub-lease an awesome apartment? Give me a shout.

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