relaxation device..

finally a chance to get some pics up of the new relaxation device. had it for a bit now, just havent had time to get to the camera until the last few days. forgot that i had even pics of it..

so cool, i just had to stop...

usually most of the graffiti i see around the shop is borderline gang related, or the mindless scribbles of some high teenager, looking for attention. a few weeks ago, i had seen a similar design to this on one of the buildings in passing, but by the time i had a chance to return for some pics, it was gone? painted over by the building owner i imagine.

well, a few weeks later, and its back lol. same doors and all. so i had to get pics this time. and believe it or not, this is sidewalk chalk? so it did make me laugh to picture the owner painting over it, when he could easily just scrub it off.

now if only he would come do our building, i think we would let him have at it all he/ she wants..

kool surprise on a sunday afternoon..

stopped off at B&N today when out for some supplies, figuring i would grab the new PVW. came across this when i did?..



opened it up, and paged through it, coming upon my own feature! holy hell, i didnt even know they were putting this out? nice little surprise after a long week, to say the least..

here we go again, round whatever at this point...

so a productive day on sunday, if i dont say. made it out to Welle Auto Supply to pick up some things, and cant ever seem to make it out of there without spending money. i was there maybe 10 minutes, and $85 dollars later, i was walking out the door. like a kid in a candy store, i could get in so much trouble in there given the time. so that sorted, and the garage somewhat clean..

and talk about a cramped space? yes, this is what i am used to having for room most times anyhow :)


but anyhow, before i can get started with my new goodies, i need to get the underside of the car torn down. yes, you heard that right. i am cleaning up, and redoing the underside of the car.



and as most know, i have to clean things as i tear them apart. the secret to how this car has stayed so damn clean over the years. yup, i am that nuts i guess...

and i got the rear beam out as well. that will be heading off to be sandblasted, and then who knows from there ;)

talk about funny looking..

-later

and the car is back under the knife, so to speak...

winter has set in around here the last few weeks. went from 70 degrees and sunny, to sub freezing temps, snow, and ice. so needless to say, the car is back and tucked away in the garage for the season. and as always, i cant just sit back and let it be. so i have already started some plans into motion for the coming summer...



some of you might remember the LM's i had a few seasons back. well, they never really left, in true wheel whore fashion. pulled em out of the dust bin, and they are now apart and off to their respective service shops. barrels off for polishing, hardware off for plating, and the centers still up in the air? might paint match them to the car. but that entails painting the car again? what to do...

its getting closer! tattoo artwork done..

so its getting closer and closer every day. been waiting to get a start on this new piece for a good 5 years now. and have had cash down for the appointment for almost as many years now. so my first appointment is set for January. excited, but nervous at the same time? never had 2 people work on me at the same time, so that will be a bit of a trip. only have to do that for the outline portion, and get it all sorted in one sitting. going to have to prepare for that one a little i think..

but anyhow, heres the sketch of the art work. anime meets traditional japanese, being done by Dan Dittmer, and Thad Paskey @ Electric Dragonland Tattoo Studio in Hopkins Mn..