De Bende van Oss

Suddenly, i find myself working on a big-shot movie here in Holland. What am i doing? I'm WRANGLING! That means, i'm gathering all the extra's.

I'm looking for 80 extra's for the Historic Crime Film, 'Bende van Oss'. And, i need them fast! The filming will take place in Rotterdam and/or Den Hague. Are you interested in being styled in 1930's garb and appearing in the movie? Click Here for Information (In Dutch)

Now, i know this is going to be tough since most people have to work, but... Just think if this becomes a classic!!? It's got some damn good actors in it and the stills look amazing. I would love for it to be filled with all my friends, especially from my adopted Home Town, Rotterdam. Ah, screw your job folks. Let's make a MOVIE!

Ah, Springtime!

I love the little surprises that pop up in the garden...Forget-Me-Nots, ButterCups and, hmmm, I wonder what the beautiful purple bud is? I didn't plant any of them. Some are considered weeds. I don't get the concept of weeds. I think most weeds are beautiful. Oh and grass, let's talk about grass. All of you mowing yourself silly. I'm here to tell you there is another way. Just let it go, man! Just mow paths through it. The rest, sprinkle some wild flower seeds in it and let it go mad. You will have a beautiful grassy meadow in no time with lots of butterflies. Ah, Springtime!

Cigar Box Fiddle & A Branch Bow

Image courtesy of Red Dog Guitars

Vending Machine Coolness

Saw these on the Nieuwe Binnenweg in Rotterdam in front of the COOP today. Voodoo Doll & Bling Teeth Vending Machines. For REAL!!? No way man, fake Gold Teeth or a Voodoo Doll for just 1 Euro!! TOO COOL.

*Much bumbling around trying to find a damn euro in one of my many pockets without dropping my bicycle loaded down with all my Flea Market Finds on the sidewalk...*

And yes, I had just 1 Euro. Hmmm... Difficult choice. Now if it would have been Saturday Night, I would of course had to have gone for a good set of 'Bling Teeth' (click on the image to ZOOM and observe the Gold Toothed Awesomeness). But seeing that it was a Sunday afternoon...i went for the Voodoo Doll.

Looks like she's got NightShade flowers behind her ears and a Gris-Gris Bag. Whooooooooa. Look out BITCHES!

Flea Market Finds!

Dang, I LOVE going to a good Flea Market! One of the best ones in Rotterdam takes place some Sundays at the Heemraadsplein. There is also a large market every Tuesday and Saturday with a 2nd hand section. It's okay, it used to be better. Lots of junk but definitely a treasure hidden here and there. Here is what we found at the Flea Market today...

I was on the lookout for uh, 'do-dads' to ummm, 'artsify' my Cigar Box Instruments. These emblems are great for embellishing the headstock and giving the instrument personality. Although, i must say, i really like that award. I might just keep that and wear it as a pin. It reads, 'Burger Wacht - 7 Mei, 1938'.

Brown Patent Leather Shoes with Bows and Golden Heels for 3 euro's & a Vintage Suitcase to add to my collection for €10!


Some beautifully rusted Skeleton Keys to use as bridges on some Cigar Box Slide Guitars for .50 euro cents a piece.

And lastly, a 'Sweet Tone Sopranino Ukulele' in it's original box for 3,- euro's. BAM, BABY! Marko's fixin' it up right now. Can't wait to hear it play. Oh, I just love Flea Markets!

First Day In The Garden

It was beautiful in Holland today. Marko, Atticus & I went into the garden and cleaned out all of the leaves and dead branches and such. The ground was full of life. Lots of Snails, Moss and Worms. Atticus loves worms. One night he thought he'd like a slug too. He only made that mistake once. Kitty whiskers full of slug slime. YUK.