The Modern Day Hobbit

The rambling mind of a modern day hobbit. Discussions of drinks, hats, cigars, shaving, cars, tiki, retro, polypop lifestyle, music and more.

Friday, June 22, 2007

Star Wars Sears Wishlist from 1978

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I stumbled on this great scan of the 1978 Sears Wish list catalog. I remember thumbing over these pages and ear marking the pages as a kid....

The Gatling Gun

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I watched a TV program last night about Machine Guns...I don't know why this intrigued me so, but alas, I enjoyed learning about the his...
Tuesday, June 12, 2007

I'm Going to a Hukilau

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For more info check out the official site: http://www.thehukilau.com/2007/
Monday, June 11, 2007

Do you Neti?

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Jala Neti is an ancient yogic cleansing practice of the nasal cavity with saline water and a specialized pot. In recent years, western med...
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Campari Ad in Hustler Magazine

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It seems that the late Jerry Falwell was good friends with Hustler magazine founder Larry Flint and the two of them would trade friendly jab...
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Wednesday, June 6, 2007

The Theremin

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You have probably all heard the sounds of a Theremin. You know, that strange outer space sound in all the black and white Sci Fi films? Star...
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Tuesday, June 5, 2007

The Panama Hat

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Legend has it, the Panama hat was so named because President Teddy Roosevelt had returend from a visit to the Panama Canal and raved about h...
Monday, June 4, 2007

My Holy Grail of retro furniture

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The Eames Lounge Chair and ottoman. The Eames Lounge (670) and Ottoman (671) was first released in 1956 by designers Charles and Ray Eames w...
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Friday, June 1, 2007

The Suffering Bastard

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First Drink Post. Hopefully I'll keep adding to the list of adult libations. The Suffering Bastard. Found a 1959 New York Times intervie...
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Thursday, May 31, 2007

Gentlemen, its time to step it up. Learn the Joy of Wet Shaving.

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Shaving. A necessary evil for most of us. A morning chore. Glob on that canned gel goo, work it to a substandard foam and attack your puss w...
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