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Ben's Bird Boxes

Ben's Bird Boxes are handmade by Ben out of recycled estate agents signs, and I bought my dad one for christmas which he duly fixed to the garage wall a couple of weekends ago.

I found out that Ben was inspired by a trip to Africa where he saw how everyday waste products were crafted into products and sold in markets. I remember seeing this in Cape Town and my day in khayelitsha. I bought a few things made by the local workers' co-operative - you can have a look at them here at Flickr.

It got me thinking about other bits and pieces that we throw away and how we could find some uses for them - this is a theme that's often explored in ready made mag, but I'm afraid the results don't always hit the mark.

Anyway, buy a bird box from Ben - I'm not sure its the best time of year, you'll have to check with him, but they make funky homes for feathered friends.

Yeah Yeah Yeah Yeah

Yeah we all love The Flaming Lips and I have to say that there's nothiing around at the moment to match the sonic assault that is At war with the mystics - its fantastic. I do hope that before I shuffle off one day, I'll get the chance to see the Lips in concert for myself - lots of beautiful photos from the gigs - it looks about as much fun as you could possibly have.

Badger Press and Jason Munn

Even though I've got my new Gocco, I've not abandoned the big prints - so I think it is great that there is a new website for The Badger Press - www.badgerpress.org for the latest news about courses, and events happening in the studio. Its always a busy place and its one of the most enjoyable weekend, I'm always looking forward to the next booking. Also to mention here a series of articles in Ready Made about three wonderful screenprinters including Jason Munn who makes amazing work for notable indie rock bands including The Decemberists - check out Jason's work at www.thesmallstakes.com - its inspiring and beautiful, and if I can get even a little closer to that sort of thing when I got The Badger Press, then I'll be very happy.

Dogs looking up.. Part 3

ok, just a recap - the first post about dogs included a picture of floyd's looking up, and now this one - which I've finally after months/years have posted - this looks like conclusive proof, although I know many of you will respond that he isn't looking directly up (can humans do this then?) etc, etc, but now I think we might be onto something. But it took photographic evidence...shame on you all.

Many thanks to Ace for the photo, let the comments begin...again.