Halloween 2008 - TOTAL BUST!

Since we were both exhausted from work this week and are old fuddie duddies, my fiance and I didn't do jack shit for Halloween this year. In honor of us being lazy party poopers, I decided to post pictures of our costumes from the last several years. Yes, it's quite true, I am a master of disguises...
Yankee Coach
Satanic Black Metal Head
Old School Baller
Satan And Hoops Don't Mix...2006
Sleazy Metal Roadie
Prom Queen
A Match Made In Heaven... 2007

Looking Great

I know its only 2 games into the season so far, but the feeling that something big is going to happen this year is already creeping up on me. 2 games played and 96 minutes of total domination so far. The Lakers are crushing their opponents on offense and smothering them with impenetrable defense. If this keeps up watch out '96 Bulls, there might be a new record holder in the books come 2009.
You Just Got Dunked On Fools!

A Whole Lot Can Change In A Week

In 7 days I will either be rejoicing or super pissed off to the point that I may have to leave the country. You know why??? The Presidential Election 2008!!! A whole lot is riding on this one my friends... Will the US be stuck with 4 more years of Republican BS all while making the world hate us even more? Will the outcome of the election be rigged like it was in 2000? Will world War 3 begin shortly after McCain wins, then dies after a month in office making Sara Palin the President? Who knows, but I sure hope not. Therefore I am making my plea to all of you loyal Crumdirt fans out there (yes all 5 of you, but no not the guy who sent me that comment that I am going to Hell because I went to a heavy metal show) to vote for OBAMA!!! The US could really use a boost right now, and he is definitely the one to do it. So don't be an idiot and not vote, and don't be an idiot who still thinks that Irag was responsible for 9-11... Put all of your stupidity behind you and make the right choice come election day. Vote Obama for President in 2008.
I Knew It!!!

Lakers Championship Run Starts Today

Thank God the NBA season is back. I never watch Baseball until the playoffs, my two favorite Football teams, The Raiders and WVU Mountaineers are both having crap seasons, and Hockey just plain sucks. Tonight I can forget about all that and look forward to redemption. The Lakers know they should have won the championship last year. Boston got lucky with the worst officiating in league finals history (Game 2), and the worst collapse in finals history compliments of the Lakers (Game 4). So now its time to forget about all that and look ahead. Everyone has worked hard in the off season and gotten better, we have Bynum back to form the "Twin Towers" with Pau, and most importantly we have Kobe Bryant, NBA MVP and Olympic Gold Medal Winner. So I say BRING IT ON!!! My prediction for this season is nothing less than the best. Lakers will have at least 60 or more wins, they will win the Pacific Division, win the Western Conference Title, and Finish it off with the NBA Championship. Kobe Bryant will win another MVP, Lamar Odom will win 6th Man Of The Year, Andrew Bynum will win most improved aka Comeback Player of The Year and get named to his first All Star Game... unless this is a season filled with numerous freak injuries. So remember, you heard it here first. GO LAKERS!!! Kick some Portland Ass Tonight!
People Of Los Angeles... LET THE GAMES BEGIN!!!

A Touching Portrait Of My Dear Cousin

This is a photo of my cousin that says it all...
Armando Vatche Washer aka Mongy

Gas Below $3.00 A Gallon!!! Am I Dreaming???

It's About Time!

Goodbye Enos Munson

A good friend of mine who goes by the alias Enos Munson is moving back to the NY/DC area after this week. He got a film green-lit based on a script he wrote so it was an obvious choice for him to quit his job out here and move back East to work on that. So we met up with him at his going away party tonight at the Foundry. Unfortunately, I didn't have my camera and forgot to take any cell phone pics, so until I get some pics from someone else who was there, you will just have to imagine what a great time we all had.
PICS OR VIDEO COMING SOON (I HOPE...)

Bathroom Remodel Update - New Wall & Tub

So here is the latest on the bathroom. The old tub has been ripped out, a new wall between the toilet and tub/ shower is being built, a hole is being made for our new medicine cabinet, and new recessed lights are being put in the ceiling in various strategic places. Also the project has been delayed a little, due to our tub being lost in transit. However, since the company we ordered it from F'd up, they upgraded our tub to a whirlpool tub that was about $500 to $1000 more and had it express shipped to us! SWEET!!! Here are some more pics of the work in progress...
New Recessed Lights And Old Fixtures That WIll Be Sealed Over
The Medicine Cabinet Will Be Somewhere In This Wall
So Thats What It Looked Like Under The Bathtub
The Dividing Wall Frame Is Built
The Tub Is In Place & The Wall Is Further Along
Another Tub Shot

Wanderlust

Odds are, you've never seen or heard of this show. In fact, I only found out about it randomly one late night while flipping through the channels and stopping for a quick second on Comedy Central. Anyways, in my opinion this is one of the funniest shows ever created (even though it lasted a mere 6 episodes), and packs the most laughs per 30 minutes of television that you will ever have. Behold... Gerhard Reinke's Wanderlust! Each episode is about Gerhard, a German FOB who has a travel show that always winds up getting him into outrageous predicaments that are too ridiculous and numerous to even go into right now. Do yourself a favor and watch the episodes if you can. I'm sure you won't be dissapointed.
Gerhard Reinke's Stylish Venice Beach Look

R.I.P. Dolemite

Rudy Ray Moore the raunchy comedian and star of numerous blaxploitation films including Dolomite died this week at the age of 81. Thanks for all of the great films Rudy... especially Petey Wheatstraw The Devil's Son In Law, one of my personal favorites.
What The Shit Is Thisss.....Mannnnnn!?!?!

Chinese Democracy Release Date!?!?!

Well after 17 years Axl has supposedly set a final release date for the new G'N'R' album, Chinese Democracy. It is supposed to come out exclusively at Best Buy on November 23rd. Until the album is in my hands though, I'm not gonna get too hyped up. After all, this is probably the 20th announcement of this kind over the past 2 decades so he's kind of like the "Boy Who Cried Wolf" at this point. You can listen to the lead single Chinese Democracy here.
It's About F'n Time!

Skate All Cities - Winter '08 Collection

Met up with my friend Ricks last night to do a little merchandise swap. He wanted some Lakers tickets and I wanted the Skate All Cities Winter '08 clothing line that just came out. Done deal!
SAC x P&C Collaboration T
Wild Style
Ruets Script
Extinguisher

Bathroom Update - Demolition Accomplished!

Phase One of the bathroom remodel is almost complete. Everything except the toilet, bathtub and linoleum floor has been torn out. Unfortunately my fiance and I are living like homeless people right now, having to travel to my parents house to shower and use the bathroom. Two weeks of this lifestyle is really going to be a chore since we are only 2 days into this, and are already sick of it BIGTIME!
The Shower Walls Have Been Reduced To Rubble
The Toilet and Tub Are All Thats Left
Reverse Angle Of Tub With Wall Demolition

"SANDY's" WEDDING

Yesterday one of my best friends got married to his girlfriend of 5 years. Although I usually hate weddings, this one actually wound up being really cool. Their ceremony was held at a Catholic Church so that was kind of weird for me since I hadn't been to a church in at least 4 years or longer, and the ceremony was also a super religious one, which kind of creeped me out. Whatever though, to each his own, and if thats what makes my friends happy than so be it... it's just that the actual wedding process was way different than I want my own to be, so I'm glad I got in at least one wedding before I tie the knot, so I can see what I do and don't like in terms of ceremonies and all that. So anyways, after they were officially hitched and had Jesus' blessings and all that good stuff, they got into a '61 Bentley Limo and rode off into the sunset... Until 6pm that is, when they showed up at the wedding reception party. All I have to say is that they went all out on this one, and I have to give them major major props for having such a cool party. Basically they rented out the historic El Rey Theater on Wilshire Blvd. and held the party there....
They Showed Up Even Later Than We Did
Me, Danny, Hoser and Ross (1/2 Of The Legendary Sueno House Crew)
Mr. & Mrs. SANDY
You May Now Kiss The Bride Broooooo!
Walkin' Down The Isle
The Escape Vehicle... Pretty Snazzy!
From What I Can Tell This Car Is A 1975 Chrysler
This Had To Have Cost A Fortune!
Did Hard Evidence Propel Andy To Stardom?
Photoshopped Movie Posters... Nice Touch!
I Always Suspected Andy Was A Greaser
I Hope They Have A Happier Ending Than This One Did!
Here's Lookin At You Brooooo
Yet Another Poster
Frankly Brooooo I Don't Give A Damn
Once Inside It Felt Like A 1920s Lounge
The New Couple Toasting
The Groom, His Brother, And His Brothers Lady
Ulysses & Andrea
Danny & Crystal
Dr. G, Master Of Physics and Keeper Of The UCSB Laser
Me and My Shorty
The Last Member of Our Table, Ross, With The Groom
A Delicious Steak And Veggies Dinner Was Served
The 3 Surviving Members Of The 5 40s Club
The Lovely Bride, and Newly Anointed Mrs. Canales
Photo Op With The Bride
The 5 Amigos
Hey Where'd The Groom Go?
The Next Bride To Be?
The Next Wedding Photos On This Blog Could Be Ours...
Just Married
The Couples First Dance
The Wedding Receptions Over, Let's Bounce!