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And Now For Something Completely Different, Watches. (Xmas List)

What you didn't know about me, is that I love watches. I just stumbled across two British lads who've created classic timepieces that are simple in design and elegant. Santa, are you reading this? Put it on the list.

Uniform Wares designs and produces timepieces based around a philosophy that is firmly rooted in classic British design and contemporary styling. Its wristwatches are intended for everyday use by individuals with an eye for meticulous detailing and a passion for diligent, modern design.

So You Want To Emulate Erwan Le Corre, But Think It's Crazy To Run Barefoot.

The solution? The Vibram Five Fingers, rubberized gloves for your feet. Why fingers and not toes? God bless those guys and gals in branding.

Go fish!

Tow, Tow, Tow Your Boat. No Gas Needed!

Human power all the way.
In September 2008, Julie and Colin Angus completed a 7,000 km journey from the northern tip of Scotland to the heart of Syria using exclusively human-powered amphibious rowboats.

I wonder if the Tillerman can tow his Laser with a bike?
He's worried that gas is going to go up in price.

Fish On Fridays.

Fishycle.
I wonder if he can beat Greenbird? Link via Tim.

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Old School.

Look what came in the mail today. Dog, what is it? It's a Nikonos V underwater camera. Hold the fort amigo, it ain't a digicam. I know, she's an old school 35mm rangefinder and right now she's in my bathtub undergoing sea trials with my wife. [Sorry no pics available.]

I can finally take those up close surf and sailing shots that I have always wanted to, Papa has got a new (old) camera. I can't wait to take her out into the surf zone.

Specs:

Lens - Interchangeable Nikonos bayonet

Format - 35mm Underwater (rangefinder)

Maximum Depth - 160' (49m)

Focus Modes- Manual

Focusing Range- Depends on lens

Exp. Modes - Aperture priority & manual

Shutter Speed - 1/1000th to 1/30th Second + bulb (1/90th second mechanical default)

ISO Range - 25-1600

Flash - Bulkhead for Nikonos 5 pin sync cord

Film Wind - Manual

Self Timer - No

Color - Orange

Power Source - Two 1.5-Volt A76 (LR44) batteries or (1) 2L76 (DL1/3N) 3V Lithium battery

Dimensions (WxHxD) - 5.7 x 3.9 x 2.3" (145 x 99 x 58mm)

Weight - 1.54lb (700g)

Links: The Nikonos Story | Nikonos at Nikonians | Southern Nikonos

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