Late AWESOME Xmas gift - Hydro 74

Travis give me this great flask etched with a design from my most favorite illustrator! I absolutely love it.

My next tattoo will be by the same artist, hopefully starting this summer (depending on how the house upgrades go).

Champagne!!

Bottle from our wedding over 2 years ago and a 2012 new years bottle!

Air Jordan V - 1990 Retros

This is where is all started. On the road to Philly we stopped off at a shopping center of some sort. I got these and sat them in the seat next to me and just stared at them. I LOVED the way they looked, they were unique. They represented the greatest basketball player at that time and that has held true still today. He scored his career high points in a game that year and this is the year that he took on the super star celebrity role. He was on the level of movie and rockstars now.

The WWII mustang fighter plane was the inspiration for the design and I guess that's what draws me to them. As a show fan these Jordan's are one of 2 pairs I like in the series. These were not cheap but worth every single penny to me! And remember, I posted about them a while ago and I couldn't shake the visions on them.

'91 Bo Jackson Nike Air Trainer Max

The 1991 Bo Jackson's. Had these as well, in the original color (see below). They are SUPER comfortable and I see myself getting some more of these.


I have a bid out on some of these!

'90 Bo Jackson Nike Air Trainer SC High “Auburn” Retros

These shoes original came out in 1990 and were endorsed by my favorite athlete, Bo Jackson! I actually had some too! I loved them. Well, I have them again. They came at a price, but I love'em! Look forward to wearing them and the comments and looks I'll get. haha.

Also, these are the retro release and not shoes that are almost 12 years old. These came out this past year and sold out extremely quick.

New shoes - Shox

Joey got me some rad Shox for Xmas! Breaking them out today.

Goodies on the way!

3 days of deliveries in a row! Doesn't get much better. 2 of these are xmas money purchases and 1 is a treat for my hard work I put in this year! You can take a wild guess as to what they are or... have a look at the tag.

My amazing Xmas gifts!

I have always wanted to take a picture of my gifts and this year I finally did it, and Mako helped! I plan to do this for the rest of my life. Maybe I get a little more clever with it too.

Uncle Bill's new ride.

Working on the day off

Finally had time to get the Evo back up and running.

And went down to the shop to drywall in the compressor, made a huge difference in noise reduction.

New 2011 Air Max!

My lovely wife got me these beauties for Xmas!

Yup.....baller

New used shoes.

My buddy Marc gave me some shoes that he has decided to get rid of. Nikes: 2 pairs Air Max, 2 pairs of Jordans including new AJF3s, shox (using as shop shoes) some highs and some Adidas shell toes. All are new or barely used.

Press running a MN 2 color - test post.

MN belts

Just picked up Some pretty rad belts for product shots. I'll let it slide that they are actual used Nascar lugs pressed together. Great, creative idea and excellent design. I wouldn't mind having one, just wish they weren't $180!

Riot gear

Printed up some Riot Ink gear for xmas and give aways.

Riot shop update

Sorta late updating this but here are a few more things we added. The temp washout booth, sink and exposure unit. The computer and desk, equipped with designer. Our manuals new home and Manhattan's beer fridge!

New oil cooler lines!

Finally!

Adopted family

Our soccer team adopted a family that just missed the cut off for the list at children's hospital. Mary and I wanted to help and once Mary's father and brother found out they were willing to pitch in as well. We were able to get them a sizable gift card for walmart. I'm super happy they helped and would love to see there faces when they get it.

MN release party

This was quite a unique experience. Invite only red carpet clothing line release party for Marc Nelson. I met both these guys about a month ago and have been working with them since. We printed all their give away shirts for the events and I had the pleasure of designing the labels for their pants which is their bread and butter. Seeing a design sewn into a pair of top of the line jeans is pretty cool if i may add. I hope to get some jeans at some point but right now they are a bit outta my price range.

The event felt like something out of LA. High rollers, extremely attractive, well dressed people everywhere. Mary finally got to met Marc and Dave (Nelson) and we had a great time.

Look forward to working with them in the future.

Riot updates.

Shirts we have run on the auto and the new temporary lighting set up in the darkroom.