This could be good - in a Repo Man kinda way

The amazing poster caught my eye - type, colors, layout are all right on the money - graphically speaking: right up my alley.

The movie is French, say what you will about the folks in France, they know how to make a good movie, so we'll see.

This pretty much sums it up

Pipemasters? no
Giant Wiamea? nope
Mavericks earlier this week? Nut-uh, -- so you ask: Johnny vibe, whats the hoopla about this time?

Just some nicely done footage of the multi-talented Cyrus Sutton. This pretty much sums up why I love the old skool logs. Now if I could only ride a tenth as well as Mr. Sutton...

Cy's Midday Slides from www.KORDUROY.tv on Vimeo.

They’re doing it right.

This is what is meant:

Crossfit Cape Ann:
Not just another gym – no way. Adding value through better fitness and health for the area citizens. You may ask: John, what’s crossfit? Well just follow the links and see what it has to offer.

crossfit.com
crossfitcapeann.com

Like the song goes: “not everybody does it, but everybody should” I do it and feel better. Bravo CFCA, getting an kick ass workout has never been so enjoyable.


Cape Ann Brewing Company:
The hardest working brewers in the world. Finally, we have a bar in Gloucester (outside of my beloved Rhumb Line) which isn’t either ratty or spring-break crowded. The food is outstanding, the ambiance is very cool, but not pretentious, and the staff is one of a kind, they rock. I love these guys -- and girls - you will too:

capeannbrewing.com


So there you have it: Two big steps in the right direction for dear Gloucester. There are others, but in the meantime: more please!

¡Basta Ya!

Art Haven's biggest fund-razor of the year

This Friday, January 28th from 6:00-9:00:
Art Haven's biggest fundraiser of the year - See the beautiful artwork created by Art Haven's students from 2010 and take home your favorite buoy from the 2010 lobster trap tree! Silent auction starts at 6:00, live auction at 7:30.

Last year's event was a lot of fun.

Musclecar Monday '65 Ford Falcon Sprint

If there were ever an American people’s car, it would be a 3 way tie between the Chevy Nova, the Dodge Dart and the Ford falcon. It’s tough for a Ford fan like me to say this, but I always thought falcons were kinda crap cans, ‘till I saw this.

Ford had a project to produce a compact sedan, which later became Falcon, the idea was to create what by American standards of the time a small car, but elsewhere in the world would be considered a mid-size car. With room for six passengers in reasonable comfort, to keep the price down, engineers designed a unibody, keeping suspension standard and sourced from Ford's existing parts bin. This allowed both an improvement in build quality, yet the reliable Ford Falcon was an affordable car for its time.

The Falcon’s Sprint Package added the amazing 260 V8, a stiffer suspension, and a louder exhaust. Also, the Sprint model was built for use in Ford's racing program. The Falcon Sprint was a nice alternative to the new Mustang because it was something you could order and get right away. Ford dealers had plenty of them on the lot. But because the Mustang had the same options that the Sprint had for only a small amount more the Sprint never caught on. Even with the addition of the 289 V8 in late 64 the Sprint was overshadowed by the Mustang, and was discontinued after 1965. The Mustang dealt Falcon sales in North America a blow from which they would never recover. But 45 years later, the Falcon Sprint remains a nice alternative to the Mustang.

They were a part of Ford's racing program as well.
Thanks big brother Mike for the picture!

new diggs

Here's where we'll be hangin our hats going forward - this is a huge change for the better.

Another cup of coffee, I must be dreaming!