Chillin....

Went down to the 'ol Boombox to help them celebrate their successful relocation to Garret Street on Labour Day. Beats, Beer and a BBQ seemed to keep everyone happy.

It's amazing what new surroundings can do for someone. You can see in the design of Boombox that the countless faces behind the scenes have really put some effort into getting the vibe just right. I've already heard today someone saying that Boombox is the best retail store in Wellytown and I think I'm going to have to agree too.

Boombox Gallery, 16 Garret Street Wellytown. Stockists of :

• Akomplice
• Scifen
• Undrcrwn
• Mishka NYC

Meanwhile..

While I was there I couldn't help but go take a peek at what was going on down LeftBank and was suprised to find a very well known writer-slash-tagger putting it down only to be joined by a fellow more notorious crew member, with paint in tow, a few minutes later......

Now, just to clear it up, LeftBank ISN'T legal Or a safe spot for anyone to paint without permission from the owner/s of the building. I wasn't surprised to see the cops come marching one-by-one down LeftBank to lay down the law. Luckily none of the writers got taken away (although someone who was merely watching did, but thats another story)

oO WWS Oo

kaBOOM !~!~!

Props to Boombox for making the big move, settling in, and making the side streets of Wellington worthwhile to visit! Come and help them celebrate!

...Elie and I had a conversation about people only sticking to the main routes and chain stores and not really exploring others parts of our city. Garret Street has some big plans ahead. And with the addition of Peoples Coffee and now Boombox it is most probably more popular than ever.




The "Zombie Wall" mural in the carpark off Garret Street was one of the first pictures I uploaded to my Myspace before I knew anything about this blog business. Even though it is usually surrounded by cars, I think it compliments the area. Why not park there and visit Boombox and check some local graf talent while your at it!? Cross Glover Park and go visit LeftBank! ....... Found these stencils today and knew that Boombox had settled in and claimed back their territory.

I'll hit everyone with some pics of the Boombox Relocation labour day BBQ in my next blog. Coming soon ......

oO WWS Oo

The Buff.....a losing battle.

Whoa! Now that the craziness of Decked Out has settled......

No-one likes getting buffed. Imagine doing it for a job!

These photos were taken at Mitre 10 and The Warehouse. Even your average Joe has to ask permission!

I could spend hours arguing the good and bad in the decision to restrict spray can sales but I think it has been explained better HERE.

oO WWS Oo

You just got DECKED! Pt. 2

ALC HEADQUARTERS

Like I had at Manky Chops I organised a quick preview of the decks. Most of them were still wrapped up ready for hanging so only took a few photos because I was too scared to unwrap them just incase I damaged any! AGHH!

Slope

This deck is so sick!

One of the standout decks shown at ALC Headquarters so much infact that it sold before the show opened.

Thanks to Dave & Xoe @ Manky Chops & Guy and Shosh @ ALC Headquarters for giving me the most worthwhile hangover in history!

oO WWS Oo

You just got decked!

Now that the life threating hangover that was self-inflicted has cleared.....

Manky Chops and ALC did it again! Nearly 100 skateboard decks were taken home, painted, sculpted, abused,thrashed then handed back to be exhibited. 2 venues and free beer. Oh shit!

Being the impatient human that I am, I couldn't help but want to see how this exhibit process all works so organised a sneak peek before the exhibit opened. Documentary styles!

MANKY CHOPS

FRIDAY 10TH OCTOBER
This was taken early in the evening before the free excess alcohol got to me

NEONATE 'BAD BUZN KUZN'

NEONATE 'BULBY RAINS SUPREME'

DRYPNZ

EDITOR

MEPHISTO JONES

SLOPE

MICA STILL

ERASE

EEKS

FLOX

The second venue ALC HEADQUARTERS will be covered in my next blog.

To be continued..