Jay's Blog — November 2008 Archive Blogger Profile

I just got word of a new blog, the caretakers of which are infamous Ontario-ite slash couch surfer and thrill seeker, Mike McCourt, and Winnipeg's Ryan McGuigan, well-known for his many great films and videos, including his recent and well-received entry to the 2008 Shoot to Thrill event, as well as his always entertaining and out-of-this-world slant regarding all things. This is definitely a blog to check out for pure entertainment and any late nights that happen to be filled with "Hmmm, what the Hell am I going to check out on the Internet now?" Looking for something skate-related and out of the ordinary? Catch their exploits at:

http://fuckingswine.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

I took this shot of a storefront's main sign sometime in 2005 in Tokyo, Japan. The shop is located at the Tokyo Dome, a stadium often skated heavily and frequented by indie bands that play live on the sidewalks around the public concourse. The sign is still the craziest piece of wordcraft in English I have ever seen. Enjoy!

In Toronto on Saturday, November 29, 2008?

Cold weather got you down?

Well, perhaps you need to celebrate with Junction Skateshop!

Drive, bus, skate, or walk over to Junction shop HQ for a huge sale, raffle, and the eloquent tunes of DJ Jube.

Details:

Date: Saturday, November 29, 2008
Time: 1:00pm - 6:00pm
Location: 404 Roncesvalles Ave.

If you are in the Toronto area, don't forget to check out the Adrift's photo archive exhibition on Saturday, November 29, 2008. The exhibit documents the history of the shop during the years 2004-2008, presenting a photographic record of memorable and prolific stooping, skating, and partying. Time: 7:00pm - 11:00pm
Location: Adrift Skate Shop
Street: 116 Spadina Ave. Suite G2

Check out the daily photo blog at: www.adriftarchive.com

Additionally, if you have a photo you would like to share, please email them to: mail@adriftskateshop.com

Photographers presented:

RYAN ALLAN RICK CARDELLA JEFF COMBER SHANE HUTTON JEREMY JANSEN MATHEW KOUDYS LOLA LANDEKIC CANICE LEUNG TIM MCCREADY ANDREW NORTON IAN REID ZACH SLOOTSKY

hrs., the clothing brand producted by Toronto's Wes Loates and Paul Otvos, has just launched a new site, which is super crisp and cool, laying out all their sick designs and product offerings.

Check it out here.

If you happen to catch yourself in the area of eastern Ontario on Monday, December 8, 2008, you might enjoy heading over to Kingston, Ontario to view the premiere of Jeremy Elkin's new film, LO-DEF. While it's premiering in many larger cities across Canada and the eastern US, you don't have to go far if you live in the Kingston area. Here are the details for the Kingston event.

Date: Monday, December 8, 2008 Time: 7:00pm - 9:00pm Location: Bar None (previously Smijie's Bar and Grill) Address: 394 Princess St. (b/w Princess + Brock, fronting Divis. beside Pizza Pizza)

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Montreal premiere

Calgary premiere

Ottawa premiere

Vancouver premiere

This is just a reminder to you all that the Toronto showing of A ROLLING PERSPECTIVE is right around the corner. Come on out and enjoy the fun with Color Magazine and the many entertaining self portraits born out of this innovative, creative, and skateboarding-inspired photo exhibition. Check the details here.

Also look for Jeremy Elkin's LO-DEF Toronto premiere. Details can also be found by clicking the above link.

Got nothing to do and looking for something rad to watch or otherwise brighten your day? It's simple... just mosey over to Mike Crook's Youtube page. He might just have the record for consecutive switch FS bigspins. Mike's a good friend, fellow Toronto local, and is one sick skater with an even sicker style.

Ladies and gentlemen, it's Mike Crook!

Check this rad documentary on pimps; even Too $hort is in it!

Come on out and have fun with all your favourite Toronto friends at the Junction 2-year anniversary party! Everyone will be there why won't you? On your couch again?