Wise Words

Some very wise words from the oxandbow.com that needed to be spread!

1. Usually the most interesting individuals are those who do not divulge a lot of information. There is an encompassing “interesting-ness” in not trying to convince others of how interesting you may be.
2. Before you become a great leader, you must first learn to become a great servant.
3. Likewise, if you want to see your dreams become reality, you must become an expert in helping others do so first.
4. Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth. Learn to have a plan B just incase.
5. Stay fit.
6. Learn two things and you will have a step up on most of the civilized world. The first is to learn a trade or skill. The second is to learn how to drive a stick.
7. Top button – Sometimes. Middle Button – Always. Bottom Button- Never.
8. Silver & Gold is good. Knowledge is better. Guts is what defines you though.
9. Be kind. Everyone you meet is fighting a hard battle.
10. You should get your hands dirty everyday. You should get your hands bloody only when it is worth it.
11. The spirit of your grandfather sleeps alongside you at night. Remember that the next time you opt to sleep in till noon or call in sick to work because of a cough.
12. Pursue. Protect. Provide. Learn these things and your woman will respect you.
13. There are two types of products: Hand crafted and Crap.
14. Style, not fashion.
15. Always have a firm and confident handshake. Never give them a dead fish.
16. Never cheat. Whether in business or with a woman, never do it. You work hard and you will come out on top. You deserve to win outright, not to take shortcuts in life.
17. You get knocked down? You get back up. And you make sure the same thing does not knock you down again. You get knocked down six times, you get back up seven.
18. Go forth and live an extra-ordinary life. Ensure that you leave a legacy.
19. Be the bigger man. If you get insulted, laugh it off. Shrug your shoulders and walk away. Do not vex yourself, your time, nor your energy towards them. If they took the time to insult you , then you are obviously known by them and thus more important.
20. Write hand written letters and correspondence. Tweets disappear in seconds. Emails can be deleted within the click of a mouse. No man or woman can forget the individual who takes the time to write a hand written note, nor do they want to discard it. Find a nice suitable stationary . Sign your name to it. It goes a long way.

Joel Lardner

JOEL Lardner has been my sole favourite graphic designer come illustrator for a good number of year. I first picked ups a free magazine in Aflects Palace Manchester some 7 or 8 years ago. Pages of really cool solely black and white illustrations. A mixture of Iggy pop, rock and role, Gothic,  historical, pictures and drawings. Blending the mix of medias in such seemingly effortless balance, creating amazing depth and energy. His work i can only dream of emulating but dreams are there to chase.

Open publication - Free publishing - More illusration

NORTH FACE IN EVEREST

A few exceptional photos i stumbled on thumb surfing instagram on my phone. Emily Harrington has fueled my great angst to experience the "Deodungha" Holy Mount Everest. Emily is on an expedition with north face clothing to say i was enviouse of her is an understatement have a look at here photos here ------> EMILY HARRINGTON

NEW v OLD

ride

Hickoree's

A shop that has increasingly impressed and excited me since I recently had a nod towards it. It boasts a healthy arsenal of brands that each master the production of its garments. Thought I'd do a round up of what items jump out my mac and slap me in the face!

Framed prints http://etsy.me/AzutQk via Etsy

This royal throne of kings, this sceptred isle,
This earth of majesty, this seat of Mars,
This other Eden, demi-paradise,
This fortress built by Nature for herself
Against infection and the hand of war,
This happy breed of men, this little world,
This precious stone set in the silver sea,
Which serves it in the office of a wall,
Or as a moat defensive to a house,
Against the envy of less happier lands,
This blessed plot, this earth, this realm,

this England.

Shakespeare (Richard II)

JACK BUGG

This guy belts a tune out like hes a washed up drunk from the mid west but in reality is 18 years old spotty oick from Clifton, Nottingham. Does it for me though!

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Fell upon this today thought I might give it a try suppose in the end it's a popularity contest and not solely based on talent but that's how the world works these day.

Not too clear on the specifics but I need votes to open a gallery.

So just do it 

Link above and below

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Winderemer Circular

For the last few years iv tryed to mark my birth with exploration the last year being a gin fueled jornt up snowden wales. This year i decided to look to our England's Lakes and chose my humble bike to set the pace of adventure. Jelly Beans in pocket we took the train to Windermere and head out and up Kirkstone Pass.  Round the lake and back to Boness to drink and eat hearty...... 

Hudson River Project

Hudson River Project from Hudson River Project on Vimeo.

Yet again another inspiring video from the very talented boltonian Antony Crook his
work has become a afflatus for me to get away from the routine and off Blackburn Rd not for its benefits just because i can.  Wisdom is gained through experience impartially good or bad its the change that i seek.

CHORE

The chore jacket an overwhelmingly American jacket that recently i haven't been able to ignore. Not going down the history lesson bollocks of how they originated by some bogg eyed yank in a work shop, i just dont care. This post is just self indulgent, as its merely an platform to look at each jacket in close proximaty to each other and let them all fight it out to find the victory to which will increase my credit card balance. Yee har

1. Engineered Garments x Post O'alls - Out of my reach but as it was a shop opaning memorial piece by Nepenthes in Tokyo, done in limit numbers but this just adds to its intregue and the number of family members ill have to sell for it.
2. Smith + Butler x Tellason Garment Dyed Natural - Another colab but the eye opener for me is the pockets as I'm prone to losing things the more the better and im not kidding myself id never need a map pocket but looks about the right shape for a can of super strength as i walk my pit bull through the estate.
3. The Pointer Brand Duck canvas - A all American brand doing it for thew stars and stripes and the this coat is a little piece of the American dream. As Afghanistan has its extremists the U.S.A have its work wear enthusiasts i know who has the best buttons. 

Next a few second hand or if your cool Vintage Chore/Work wear.

 This one above is on its trans Atlantic journey Carolina - Greater Manchester safe voyage my friend.