Picked these up third hand at an incredible bargain: a pair of Universal Audio 610 Solo pre-amps - lovely tube warmth that can get as dirty as you want it to. They are posed below in geeky/poetic glory with a Universal Geneve bumper watch (a Polarouter, not-newly-acquired).

 

I bought a set of these poker chips while I was out at thrift shops looking for watches. My inlaws love Obama, so I figured what the heck, I need to buy them a Christmas present.

The shop said they were from the inauguration, so I made up a label and added it to the box to make it look more official. The chips are great quality and come in red and green. However, when I search Google, I cannot even find a pic that looks even close.

Anyway, they look cool and the in-laws will enjoy them.

 

Flights to London for a holiday next September/October

 

At the end of every year I rewrite the company business plan. This year I finally looked the bull in the face and admitted to my self that the only reason I stay in business is to "Help fill up the day." So, I have been doing my wood stuff in the same shop as my business and it is a real pain as the shop is not big enough for both. To do some wood work I have to clear the bench, bring the stuff in and then since I work "Just In Time" with my clients have to put it all way and dust off all my equipment. Since no one can retire from a job that helps fill up the day, I have decided to create a very nice wood shop in the basement. Today I purchased a 1750 cfm dust collector for the shop. I felt it was the best piece to have before I started building the benches and stuff. Pictures to follow as it comes along.

 

A few sets of Zeiss NASA Space slides... not sure what I'll do with them but thought they were cool.

 

Been busy with damn customers and a nasty cold I could not shake but here is a pic of what we have done so far. 1000 pounds of stuff hauled to the dump, floor painted in that area and dust collector modified and running. That's the grandson helping me out.

 

Spent some time in the second hand book shops around the British Museum this afternoon, came away with this. Well worth £7.

 

Ash has all your pixels and bass.

 

I went for the Hand Forged Morta.

Thanks for the link.

 

Nice knives.

Picked up one of the SS fixed blades when @omg smstr first put the link / post up.

 

I like hand crafted items in many guises and when I saw the initial post, I had to have an example.

Quality through and through.

 

Should arrive Tuesday to go with my PO!

 

Too much time on my hands. Fisher anti-gravity space pen