Today’s auction features a perfectly weathered turn of the century water pail. Sometimes you find something that has aged in a truly magical way, and this pail is one of those things. Found nestled at the root of a sage bush, it’s likely not been touched by anyone until we found it with our keen appreciation for historical relics. As to what this pail was used for, and who used it, it’s a wonderful thing to imagine. We certainly did! Enjoy, and please visit and bid on the auction which can be found HERE.
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Goatsilk’s Daily Treasures - Living Off The Land! Episode #2: Discovery of a Model T Door Handle
While out scouring this afternoon, we came across a particularly delicious item, a perfectly in tact Ford Model T door handle. We anticipate that with a little love, care, and research, this item should bring in some big bucks on ebay. Have a look at our docu-discovery video below, complete with historical footage of a young ambitious motorist who went astray. To see the auction and place your bid, click HERE.
Goatsilk’s Daily Treasures - Living Off The Land! Episode #1: Excavated Antique Pepsi Bottle
For the next 2 months, keep an eye out for “Daily Treasures” posts. These are part of a project that we’re kicking off today where we put up for auction (on ebay) various found objects we discover on the land surrounding the cabin we’re currently staying in. We want to see if we can reinvigorate these forgotten items with some meaning, enough perhaps to make someone bid on, buy, and care for them again. Also we find this endeavor ripe for the type of humor we like. Have a look at our first episode, then click HERE to view the ebay auction for this antique excavated pepsi bottle. Happy bidding!
Kimbo Slice’s Rise To The Top
Last year about this time I made this blog post about the national on-line fascination with Kimbo Slice. At that time he was just beginning to be known a bit for his videotaped bare-fisted back alley fights, and the fact that fellow internet sensation Bas Rutten was supposedly beginning to train him in actual martial arts techniques. One year later he’s fighting on national television on CBS. That’s amazing, frankly. I can’t even tell you who the heavyweight boxing champion is these days (not since Mike Tyson reigned could I tell you this.) What does this mean? Well, first off, it definitely doesn’t mean that we’ve lost interest in the rawness of hand to hand, man to man combat. All that is there and always will be. It does mean that the culture of the “fight” has changed with the need for extremes. Boxing has become too tame for the mainstream. UFC used to be so violent that it was subcultural, but no longer, not with the celebration of Kimbo Slice on CBS. Kimbo’s fight against the British brute James Thompson was quite the spectacle, and it ended up being a serious slugfest like the people wanted. However, many people felt it was fixed and that there was no way the network could have allowed for Kimbo to lose. Might be true.
Stereo Total - Baby Revolution
I came across this song by Stereo Total while listening to Pandora the other day. It struck me immediately so I went to youtube and looked for videos and found this little 3rd party video which I think is pretty great. I like how the author wrote out the words as he draws, rolls, and lights his cigarette. Playfulness with a powerful message. The song just sounds sweet and is written, played and sung so well. Enjoy.
Mac Truck Trifecta
Here goes some of this afternoon’s trucks. A trifecta of all the same kind blows past.
Eggs of God
These are perfect eggs. Perfect color, perfect layout, perfect shape. They were laid by God.
Birdwatchers Eat Your Heart Out!
What better subject to test out the clarity of the new XH A1 then some cute yellow birds?! This camera has so many settings and adjustments that it frightens me. One never knows if they are getting the best result they can. But this turned out pretty stellar.
Orba Squara “Gravel”
This is an inspiring and beautiful video directed by Lorcan Finnegan and produced group of talented cohorts. So well conceived and executed. It’s simple but complex, pretty but a little scary, and has a great build to the finish. I want to know what 3d tracking software was used to make this, and how the animation was done. It also rides that fantastic line between the real and the virtual. Oh, and Apple used it for their iphone ads, making it yet another piece of high art in the mainstream engine.