4th Gear Flyers

After seeing footage of Paul Gross and George Greenough mat surfing (props Ryan), I promptly ordered a 4th Gear Flyer for this trip, thanks to directions from LA sculptor Florian Morlat, who designed the new logo for the mats, hand made by Paul Gross in the USA. These things are insanely fun and portable, (it came through the mail slot in a standard padded envelope) the material has a teched out Patagonia feel, but also a classic small production look, each mat is signed by PG.

This morning's session (read: grommet status/white belt) at our temporary local got inneresting when I noticed a whole band of mat riders way out and off to the right, George Greenough and Co live. Awesome. GG pictured center with an older 4th G.F, the chap at the bottom was riding an experimental mat made by GG with no internal baffling. 4th Gear Flyer site here. GG's mat tutorial here. Cabinessence, great LA surf/music/stuff blog here.

This record gleamed from Matty a year back is making a lot of sense right now. Recommended.

"When Sea of Joy premiered at the Mandala Theatre, Sydney, few of the queuing throng knew that the strange characters trying to sell them chocolate-coated bananas were the film's soundtrack musicians. Surf on you crazy diamonds".
Odysseus Richards.

Hiking in Nightcap National Park, NSW, seriously bringing the Rain back into the Rainforest.

Because

Because It's There, Seattle, 1970's Mountain Parka (Lesley's)...rainy day details/tag porn, 65/35 v's 60/40.

Enjoying the garden goods here in Lennox Head, benefiting from the careful work of others...need me a fishing pole now.

The Longest Train I Ever Saw, opens this Saturday at Rachel Uffner Gallery, NYC...take your Valentine. (Awesome) Painting by Lesley Vance.

Spending some time away in northern N.S.W, getting acquainted with the surrounds, less interwebs and more salt water for the next month. Photo, Aquarius Festival, Nimbin 1973.

Niagra Parkas

Couples clad in oiled cotton parkas/hoods in preparation for Niagara Falls boat tour, 1930's, photo found at PCC.

My people, The House Of Hardwood, Los Angeles.

Nice archive. A whole table of Interiors, from the 40's/50's at the PCC last Sunday, my cart was full and my wallet was empty by this point. If anyone is into these or searching for specific issues I have the vendors details, drop me an email.

Russel Wright 'Pinch' Tumblers, by Imperial Glass: coordinates with the Iroquois china line, 1940's. Russel Wright dining chair, solid maple, late 1930's, produced by Conant Ball Co, Massachusetts as part of the American Modern line. A beautiful chair, subtle bending on the back rest and heavy design/dimensions, Wright's early furniture was heavily influence by the Mission furniture he grew up with. Found at the PCC yesterday, 10 am is my new 5 am at the market! In house relatives here.

Crescent Down Works,est 1974- Down Shirt jacket available at South Willard, Los Angeles.

We use only the highest grade of goose down fill and a choice of quality fabrics selected for the best combination of durability, and performance. These qualities combined with time-honored style provide a sought-after product proudly made in America with care.

Well heeled man, Ryan Conder V's some serious swell. Bigger days gone by at Rincon, CA, 2008/photos: Jon Shafer.

Hooked

Carl Aubock fish bottle openers, the leather one found at the PCC for $10, accidentally triggering the in house collection (more later). Aubock coat hook from Vienna flea market. PCC tomorrow.

My new studio assistant?/Aspesi 1995. Thanks Jimi.

SD/MP

Vintage Sierra Designs 60/40 Mountain Parka, unlined version from eBay with little wear. In house relatives here and here. The Berkeley Barbour?

In honor of the return of LOST, season 5: 5 from Kurt Vonnegut, Jr, Dell books. A valentines gift from 08.

BCR's bedroom, Carbondale CO, late 1980's, the globe/lamp inclusion is somehow hilarious, guessing the Oakley frogskins are just out of frame?

Black on black on black tote designed by Andy Beach of Reference library and made by Steele Canvas Basket, MA (est 1921). This thing is giant and sturdy with beautiful, even brutal details and construction, the three materials all vary slightly in their quest for blackness. Just $ixty bucks from Kiosk.

David Berman folds the Silver Jews...complicated. Hopefully some more printed words to come out of this charming man in the future. Read Actual Air.

Canvassing

Canvas/Natural/Worn. Antigo Daily Journal, paper boy's delivery bag, c 1950's, found in Minocqua, WI. Mary Weirman's Canvas laundry duffle, F.D ROOSEVELT (USS Franklin D Roosevelt CV-42), thanks Andy for this one. Carhartt union made, sanforized work/shop apron c 1940's from eBay.

Shooting low in the studio with the Beach Boys. Image courtesy of Gerry Beckley (Mister Golden hair Surprise) via South Willard.

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Ryan's Marianne Brandt mirror, front and back, won from eBay Austria.