Turbo Claw

A completely unnecessary website by Bethany and Dan Nixon

03/10/2010

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks that sucks!

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks that sucks!

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bethanylouise: Corey Haim in Dream A Little Dream was one of my crushes as a kid. That red hair, and the cane…

bethanylouise: Corey Haim in Dream A Little Dream was one of my crushes as a kid. That red hair, and the cane...

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bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks what?!???!? Seriously??

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks what?!???!? Seriously??

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turboclaw: Photo: OH GOD WHAT http://tumblr.com/x7k79dv5l

turboclaw: Photo: OH GOD WHAT http://tumblr.com/x7k79dv5l

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OH GOD WHAT



OH GOD WHAT

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03/09/2010

bethanylouise: Put in over 15 miles between the bike and the treadmill. Feeling great and also really sore!

bethanylouise: Put in over 15 miles between the bike and the treadmill. Feeling great and also really sore!

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bethanylouise: @TheHouseOfHeart One of my favorite books!!!

bethanylouise: @TheHouseOfHeart One of my favorite books!!!

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bethanylouise: I’m at planet fitness.

bethanylouise: I'm at planet fitness.

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bethanylouise: RT @I3Detroit: We only need another $50.00 for the day to stay on target with our $160 a day goal for our fund raisi…- http://ow.ly/1gjh9

bethanylouise: RT @I3Detroit: We only need another $50.00 for the day to stay on target with our $160 a day goal for our fund raisi...- http://ow.ly/1gjh9

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bethanylouise: Happy to be done photoshopping for the day!

bethanylouise: Happy to be done photoshopping for the day!

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bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb :) cool!

bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb :) cool!

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bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb When does your HD family get to meet him?

bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb When does your HD family get to meet him?

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bethanylouise: @kayleehawkins You are welcome anytime!

bethanylouise: @kayleehawkins You are welcome anytime!

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bethanylouise: @kayleehawkins Oh snap! That’s awesome! Now following @planetfitness !

bethanylouise: @kayleehawkins Oh snap! That's awesome! Now following @planetfitness !

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bethanylouise: @deargolden My pleasure -always happy to help promote a fellow Mitten seller!

bethanylouise: @deargolden My pleasure -always happy to help promote a fellow Mitten seller!

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bethanylouise: @deargolden It was one of the best I’ve ever drooled at, ha ha! I posted a link to your bag in the comments, since mine isn’t for sale

bethanylouise: @deargolden It was one of the best I've ever drooled at, ha ha! I posted a link to your bag in the comments, since mine isn't for sale

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bethanylouise: @deargolden so similar to the Romain bag I got last weekend! I like yours better, though :) http://bit.ly/chSyuI

bethanylouise: @deargolden so similar to the Romain bag I got last weekend! I like yours better, though :) http://bit.ly/chSyuI

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bethanylouise: So happy to have running water again!

bethanylouise: So happy to have running water again!

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bethanylouise: Looks like water won’t be back on for another 2 hours. Water main break. Argh!!!

bethanylouise: Looks like water won't be back on for another 2 hours. Water main break. Argh!!!

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bethanylouise: T Shirt Tuesday Blog Post - Almost Vintage Sonic Youth Sex is Confusion T Shirt http://bit.ly/cGUfWE

bethanylouise: T Shirt Tuesday Blog Post - Almost Vintage Sonic Youth Sex is Confusion T Shirt http://bit.ly/cGUfWE

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Sonic Youth – Confusion is Sex T Shirt

One of Dan’s favorites, this shirt is in the “archive” (i.e. sealed up in storage in the basement). As a big Sonic Youth fan, Dan was really excited when I found this shirt at a garage sale for him years ago. Confusion is Sex was Sonic Youth’s first album and came out in 1983, but this shirt is a reprint from the mid-90’s, when the album was re-released. I believe that the original shirt was the same, but without the back screenprint. The reprint being sold new today also doesn’t have the back screenprint, setting this one apart! While it won’t be considered vintage for 5 more years, it’s still damn cool.

The Shirt: Sonic Youth “Confusion is Sex” 1995 reprint

The Tag: Brockum Worldwide 100% cotton

Estimated Value: $50

You can buy the new reprint version of this T shirt at Corpse Clothing here.

Posted by Bethany at 2:02 pm in Reware Vintage Blog | Comments Off

turboclaw: my favorite burger in aa! RT @a2bluetractor: our 1/2 lb Texas Burger with jack cheese, bbq sauce, creamy slaw & pickles

turboclaw: my favorite burger in aa! RT @a2bluetractor: our 1/2 lb Texas Burger with jack cheese, bbq sauce, creamy slaw & pickles

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bethanylouise: AWESOME! City of Pontiac turns off the water again without any notice at all. I love not knowing when I can shower, really.

bethanylouise: AWESOME! City of Pontiac turns off the water again without any notice at all. I love not knowing when I can shower, really.

Posted by Bethany at 11:55 am in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: just got another 5-10 minutes of sleep (fell asleep in shower)

turboclaw: just got another 5-10 minutes of sleep (fell asleep in shower)

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turboclaw: only got about 3 1/2 hours of sleep. was trying to write php too late and just couldn’t get my brain to shut off.

turboclaw: only got about 3 1/2 hours of sleep. was trying to write php too late and just couldn't get my brain to shut off.

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03/08/2010

bethanylouise: RT @yourphantomlimb: Biggby Coffee Celebrates 15th Birthday with Free Drinks http://ow.ly/1fRPA (via @royaloakmi)

bethanylouise: RT @yourphantomlimb: Biggby Coffee Celebrates 15th Birthday with Free Drinks http://ow.ly/1fRPA (via @royaloakmi)

Posted by Bethany at 10:23 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Trying Bell’s Third Coast! (@ The Lodge) http://4sq.com/5c0Xd1

bethanylouise: Trying Bell's Third Coast! (@ The Lodge) http://4sq.com/5c0Xd1

Posted by Bethany at 9:47 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: why is the eye twitch back? oh, that.

turboclaw: why is the eye twitch back? oh, that.

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turboclaw: if your band was releasing an album the week after “london calling” came out, i bet you dropped some f-bombs when you heard it.

turboclaw: if your band was releasing an album the week after "london calling" came out, i bet you dropped some f-bombs when you heard it.

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bethanylouise: Hanging out with Ang tonight, yes!!!

bethanylouise: Hanging out with Ang tonight, yes!!!

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bethanylouise: @thecrofoot is PIL sold out?

bethanylouise: @thecrofoot is PIL sold out?

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bethanylouise: Walking Kona on the Clinton River Trail. 1st mile done and she’s still pulling - Her vengence for keeping her inside so much this winter

bethanylouise: Walking Kona on the Clinton River Trail. 1st mile done and she's still pulling - Her vengence for keeping her inside so much this winter

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Thrifting/Hunting/Estate Sale-ing

I was so excited this weekend to go to an estate sale of a former Herman Miller executive! The house and furniture throughout were AMAZING (and completely out of my budget). I managed to grab some quick pictures, though!

Sales awards he had won in 1979 and 1980.

I did however, get some stuff that was in my budget. A couple of Herman Miller watches (newer), an old 80’s Herman Miller binder from their office with a great design on the front, a Herman Miller T shirt from the early 80’s, and this:

A box full of these big industrial size thread spools from the Herman Miller factory. The spools are from the 60’s, and the man had taken a ton of them home to use to build his own furniture (he used a bunch in a shelving unit he’d made). I’m so glad he never used them all, as I have a craft project in mind for these! Can’t wait to post pictures when I make what I plan to make out of them, I think it’ll turn out awesome!!!

I also went to a housecall to look at a woman’s collection of her mother’s clothing, and fell in love with a number of dresses that I bought, which will be posted on the website sometime next month. Betty Drew had a great eye for fashion, and a fantastic wedding dress (and handsome husband) as well!

I will make sure to let you all know when her items go up for sale on the site, and her daughter will also be Ebay-ing a number of even more fantastic 50’s and 60’s dresses soon – I’ll give you the links when they go up! I did keep one thing for myself, this bag.

60’s tweed and leather, and I love it! It is by John Romain, who I’d never heard of, but I now have looked at a lot of pictures and items of his since! Very classic and timeless design, and very durable too.

I also bought the trees piece at the thrift store I’d written about last week, and we are hanging it in our bedroom today. It is sewn together so well, and someone hand stretched it out and stapled it onto the frame. I’m so glad to have gotten it, and to see it every day when I wake up.

Over the weekend I bought dozens of new items to sell, reconstruct and craft – so excited to show you all soon!!!

Posted by Bethany at 2:18 pm in Reware Vintage Blog | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Awesome phone call!

bethanylouise: Awesome phone call!

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03/07/2010

bethanylouise: A lot of those were NOT horror films.

bethanylouise: A lot of those were NOT horror films.

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bethanylouise: I loved Sandy Powell’s whole look!

bethanylouise: I loved Sandy Powell's whole look!

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turboclaw: ribs. http://flic.kr/p/7J6RL4

turboclaw: ribs. http://flic.kr/p/7J6RL4

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ribs.

turboclaw posted a photo:

ribs.

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bethanylouise: I’m at planet fitness. http://4sq.com/a40eIz

bethanylouise: I'm at planet fitness. http://4sq.com/a40eIz

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bethanylouise: I’m at stuffed bun w/ @turboclaw. http://4sq.com/dv97AJ

bethanylouise: I'm at stuffed bun w/ @turboclaw. http://4sq.com/dv97AJ

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bethanylouise: I just became the mayor of stuffed bun on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dv97AJ

bethanylouise: I just became the mayor of stuffed bun on @foursquare! http://4sq.com/dv97AJ

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turboclaw: corned beef hash (@ stuffed bun) http://4sq.com/dv97AJ

turboclaw: corned beef hash (@ stuffed bun) http://4sq.com/dv97AJ

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bethanylouise: @TheKnifeyMoloko that’s pretty cool! I’ll be watching it!!

bethanylouise: @TheKnifeyMoloko that's pretty cool! I'll be watching it!!

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turboclaw: holy shit, vampire weekend is terrible. note to self: you made the right call ignoring these fellas.

turboclaw: holy shit, vampire weekend is terrible. note to self: you made the right call ignoring these fellas.

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03/06/2010

turboclaw: @phantommongoose know you’re not THAT much older but i figured you were on the sidelines of ska’s 3rd wave shaking your head in disapproval

turboclaw: @phantommongoose know you're not THAT much older but i figured you were on the sidelines of ska's 3rd wave shaking your head in disapproval

Posted by Dan at 11:38 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: grilling this. http://flic.kr/p/7HRJUV

turboclaw: grilling this. http://flic.kr/p/7HRJUV

Posted by Dan at 8:41 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

grilling this.

turboclaw posted a photo:

grilling this.

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turboclaw: grilling.

turboclaw: grilling.

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bethanylouise: Fav find today: box full of big empty wooden thread spools from the Herman Miller factory from the 60’s. Craft project in mind & excited!

bethanylouise: Fav find today: box full of big empty wooden thread spools from the Herman Miller factory from the 60's. Craft project in mind & excited!

Posted by Bethany at 6:10 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Good bounty so far today, resuming hunting after attending a community watch meeting!

bethanylouise: Good bounty so far today, resuming hunting after attending a community watch meeting!

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bethanylouise: Old men always talk to me at thrift stores. Headphones don’t stop them, it’s so cute!

bethanylouise: Old men always talk to me at thrift stores. Headphones don't stop them, it's so cute!

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bethanylouise: @deargolden amazing!

bethanylouise: @deargolden amazing!

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turboclaw: @amelac winter at the zoo is the best!

turboclaw: @amelac winter at the zoo is the best!

Posted by Dan at 1:31 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

The Definitive Guide To Styling Web Links - Smashing Magazine

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40days40beers: Dan: Day 18: Bell’s Third Coast Beer I’m in the…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 18: Bell’s Third Coast Beer

I’m in the middle of a pretty enjoyable Saturday. I’ve been planted on the couch for the last several hours, writing code and listening to some Sonic Youth noise. I’ve already watched The 25th Hour and Fargo, and now I’m dangerously close to actually enjoying a beer! So, here’s my most glowing beer review yet: I might actually voluntarily drink a couple of these! (Still though, whiskey is going to be damn tough to beat.)

VERDICT: Whiskey > Third Coast

See? It’s not so terrible.

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turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: See? It’s not so terrible. http://tumblr.com/x7k74d3ey

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: See? It’s not so terrible. http://tumblr.com/x7k74d3ey

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bethanylouise: @thecrofoot how late is the ticket office open til today?

bethanylouise: @thecrofoot how late is the ticket office open til today?

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03/05/2010

bethanylouise: @ethancronkite sounds like a great date night!

bethanylouise: @ethancronkite sounds like a great date night!

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turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: I missed having lunch with the gang today, but I did finally end the grill saga. http://tumblr.com/x7k73gm31

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: I missed having lunch with the gang today, but I did finally end the grill saga. http://tumblr.com/x7k73gm31

Posted by Dan at 6:49 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

40days40beers: Dan: Day 17: Arrogant Bastard Ale In celebration…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 17: Arrogant Bastard Ale

In celebration of FINALLY getting my new grill set up, I’m trying to choke down something that apparently thinks that a drink that tastes like oak wood chips is a good thing. This is pretty terrible, but in a distinctly different way than a lot of other beers. Maybe that means I’m starting to get the hang of this? (Fuck you guys, I’m trying.)

VERDICT: Whiskey > Arrogant Bastards

I missed having lunch with the gang today, but I did finally end the grill saga.

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Understanding CSS3 and CSS2.1 Border Properties • Perishable Press

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bethanylouise: @TheKnifeyMoloko Herman Miller employee binder and T shirt from the 80’s, some other misc stuff. Hoping to get more tmrw when it’s cheaper!

bethanylouise: @TheKnifeyMoloko Herman Miller employee binder and T shirt from the 80's, some other misc stuff. Hoping to get more tmrw when it's cheaper!

Posted by Bethany at 2:01 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

More New Record Notebooks!

*Fair Warning* Last year, my costs for making Record Notebooks went up quite a bit. I held out raising the price to all of you rad-tastic customers, but I just can’t help it anymore. Next Friday, the price of the Record Notebooks will be going up $2 more each book, possibly more later in the year. I wish I didn’t have to do this, but I at least wanted to give you all a chance to buy before the price change. And there’s loads of new ones to choose from this week!

I went on a bit of a making/sewing/crafting binge this week! Result: Loads of new record notebooks on the website, and even more + new reware wallets and other goodies next week!

There was one new T shirt, too – this super cool Bob Seger Tour shirt from Pine Knob!

Have a great weekend everyone!!!

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bethanylouise: @amanzas No, there isn’t a way, but you can “view picture comments” to see all the comments that people have left, so I’m just checking that

bethanylouise: @amanzas No, there isn't a way, but you can "view picture comments" to see all the comments that people have left, so I'm just checking that

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bethanylouise: Herman Miller exec estate sale SCORE!!!

bethanylouise: Herman Miller exec estate sale SCORE!!!

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turboclaw: Photo: rashystreakers: If there was a post specifically designed to make Lish fall out of her chair, this… http://tumblr.com/x7k72za2p

turboclaw: Photo: rashystreakers: If there was a post specifically designed to make Lish fall out of her chair, this... http://tumblr.com/x7k72za2p

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rashystreakers: Jorrie wants to listen to Duran Duran. If…



rashystreakers:

Jorrie wants to listen to Duran Duran.

If there was a post specifically designed to make Lish fall out of her chair, this would be it.

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03/04/2010

bethanylouise: You can’t possibly imagine how damn excited I am to have just read that PIL is playing at the Crofoot April 28th!!!!!!

bethanylouise: You can't possibly imagine how damn excited I am to have just read that PIL is playing at the Crofoot April 28th!!!!!!

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bethanylouise: @heroine that is way better!

bethanylouise: @heroine that is way better!

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bethanylouise: I’m at Hermann’s Olde Town Grille (195 W Liberty, Starkweather, Plymouth). http://4sq.com/dbkd2D

bethanylouise: I'm at Hermann's Olde Town Grille (195 W Liberty, Starkweather, Plymouth). http://4sq.com/dbkd2D

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bethanylouise: Getting my oil changed. They have a parrot on a tiny chain on a post outside the shop. WEIRD!

bethanylouise: Getting my oil changed. They have a parrot on a tiny chain on a post outside the shop. WEIRD!

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bethanylouise: @deargolden had the same thought myself earlier today! Yay for sunshine in the Mitten!!

bethanylouise: @deargolden had the same thought myself earlier today! Yay for sunshine in the Mitten!!

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Pendleton

Pendleton began in 1909 when three brothers re-engineered a factory in Pendleton, Oregon to produce blankets, then robes and coats in 1924. The Men’s coats came in bold, bright colors and were quite popular, so they expanded the line to cover all men’s sportswear.

In 1949, the family expanded it’s offerings and began manufacturing women’s sportswear, then non-wool apparel. Though their coats are still their biggest sellers, Pendleton produces year-round apparel for men, women and children all with the same high quality that they have been known for the past 100 years.

While Pendleton’s tags have not changed much over the decades, there are some subtle differences to help you date your Pendleton items. One rule has always stayed the same – blue tags are men’s items, and white tags are women’s.

Some of our favorite Pendleton items we’ve had over the years:

70’s Navy Pea Coat (sorry, can’t find the tag pic!)

70’s Juniors Suit

80’s Cropped Jacket

Right now, we have in stock:

80’s Dress

70’s Cropped Jacket

For more examples of Pendleton Tags, I recommend this Vintage Fashion Guild page!

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bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks good nickname for you!

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks good nickname for you!

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bethanylouise: Kona is a growling fool right now, for no reason. I think she wants spring to come back so we can walk down the sidewalk again.

bethanylouise: Kona is a growling fool right now, for no reason. I think she wants spring to come back so we can walk down the sidewalk again.

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bethanylouise: RT @Etsy: RT @j_fuzzy: Oregon State study examines best ‘e-tail’ practices for merchants http://bit.ly/azFXzs

bethanylouise: RT @Etsy: RT @j_fuzzy: Oregon State study examines best 'e-tail' practices for merchants http://bit.ly/azFXzs

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turboclaw: day 16 (@ Ashley’s Restaurant) http://4sq.com/7KvB35

turboclaw: day 16 (@ Ashley's Restaurant) http://4sq.com/7KvB35

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bethanylouise: @amanzas I’m so using that

bethanylouise: @amanzas I'm so using that

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03/03/2010

bethanylouise: @amanzas thanks! Yeah, trying not to think about that, cuz then I feel old :)

bethanylouise: @amanzas thanks! Yeah, trying not to think about that, cuz then I feel old :)

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bethanylouise: Celebrating with Dan! (@ Kruse and Muer on Main) http://4sq.com/5VxBPF

bethanylouise: Celebrating with Dan! (@ Kruse and Muer on Main) http://4sq.com/5VxBPF

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bethanylouise: I’m at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

bethanylouise: I'm at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

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I’VE GOT A GUN IN MY PACKBACK

I'VE GOT A GUN IN MY PACKBACK

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bethanylouise: Packing up orders to go to Washington DC and Bay City, MI

bethanylouise: Packing up orders to go to Washington DC and Bay City, MI

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bethanylouise: just made an appointment to look at big collection of clothing on Friday! I love house calls!

bethanylouise: just made an appointment to look at big collection of clothing on Friday! I love house calls!

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turboclaw: @lish holy shit, those headphones are HUUUUUUGE!

turboclaw: @lish holy shit, those headphones are HUUUUUUGE!

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bethanylouise: Sitting outside, absorbing a little sun!

bethanylouise: Sitting outside, absorbing a little sun!

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bethanylouise: Fascinating idea! Sans by Lika Volkova http://bit.ly/aOyECW

bethanylouise: Fascinating idea! Sans by Lika Volkova http://bit.ly/aOyECW

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If Only I Had a Bigger House…

I would so buy these lil’ kids chairs!

And this dining table (alas, no dining room!) Love the legs on this!

This would look perfect above our bed…Dan, may I?

All from thrift shopping today.

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40days40beers: Dan: Day 15: Big Ben House Mild I thought this…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 15: Big Ben House Mild

I thought this was good at first, but nope. Still not feeling it guys. Keep smiling.

VERDICT: Whiskey > Mild

Arbor Brewing Co today. Meh.

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turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: Arbor Brewing Co today. Meh. http://tumblr.com/x7k70qkbr

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: Arbor Brewing Co today. Meh. http://tumblr.com/x7k70qkbr

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bethanylouise: RT @turboclaw: Photo: 12 years ago today, I started dating the girl that I would spend the rest of my life with..http://tumblr.com/x7k70jpx5

bethanylouise: RT @turboclaw: Photo: 12 years ago today, I started dating the girl that I would spend the rest of my life with..http://tumblr.com/x7k70jpx5

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bethanylouise: @Jenkiaba Thanks! Best 12 years ever!!

bethanylouise: @Jenkiaba Thanks! Best 12 years ever!!

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turboclaw: @lish GET ENERGY WITH PIZZA. YOU CAN DO IT.

turboclaw: @lish GET ENERGY WITH PIZZA. YOU CAN DO IT.

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turboclaw: Photo: 12 years ago today, I started dating the girl that I would spend the rest of my life with. Feeling… http://tumblr.com/x7k70jpx5

turboclaw: Photo: 12 years ago today, I started dating the girl that I would spend the rest of my life with. Feeling... http://tumblr.com/x7k70jpx5

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12 years ago today, I started dating the girl that I would spend…



12 years ago today, I started dating the girl that I would spend the rest of my life with. Feeling simultaneously very old and very lucky.

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bethanylouise: Today makes it 12 years since @turboclaw and I began dating. 12 years! Crazy.

bethanylouise: Today makes it 12 years since @turboclaw and I began dating. 12 years! Crazy.

Posted by Bethany at 8:54 am in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: if city of pontiac had twitter acct i’d complain that trash man isn’t supposed to come before 7. missed 2 wks now because they show up early

turboclaw: if city of pontiac had twitter acct i'd complain that trash man isn't supposed to come before 7. missed 2 wks now because they show up early

Posted by Dan at 7:03 am in Twitter | Comments Off

03/02/2010

bethanylouise: @odyglo I’m a crafty blogger going to #BlogHer ! Check out @lish and @indiebizchicks too!

bethanylouise: @odyglo I'm a crafty blogger going to #BlogHer ! Check out @lish and @indiebizchicks too!

Posted by Bethany at 6:34 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @aller_retour Thanks! I think I will, love the Mackinaw Bridge especially!

bethanylouise: @aller_retour Thanks! I think I will, love the Mackinaw Bridge especially!

Posted by Bethany at 5:50 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: RT @indiebizchicks: Cheers to @ohMariana for starting the list of women attending #BlogHer 10 !!!

bethanylouise: RT @indiebizchicks: Cheers to @ohMariana for starting the list of women attending #BlogHer 10 !!!

Posted by Bethany at 5:47 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Custom request Michigan Skirt done! Check out the lil’ green line for the Mackinaw Bridge - that was @turboclaw’s idea! http://bit.ly/dwRw5e

bethanylouise: Custom request Michigan Skirt done! Check out the lil' green line for the Mackinaw Bridge - that was @turboclaw's idea! http://bit.ly/dwRw5e

Posted by Bethany at 5:37 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Making an Upper Peninsula stencil so I can then make a custom applique skirt for a friend!

bethanylouise: Making an Upper Peninsula stencil so I can then make a custom applique skirt for a friend!

Posted by Bethany at 4:31 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

Detroit’s Arts and Crafts Movement(s)

I was very surprised and excited to see this article on the Time Detroit Blog this morning!

I love that last line!!

Posted by Bethany at 2:41 pm in Reware Vintage Blog | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @gabe_rp Thanks! I think so too :)

bethanylouise: @gabe_rp Thanks! I think so too :)

Posted by Bethany at 1:13 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Thanks! @joshaweston @turboclaw @PrettiesbyMeg @RACHAELBROOKEAJ @picklescoffee !

bethanylouise: Thanks! @joshaweston @turboclaw @PrettiesbyMeg @RACHAELBROOKEAJ @picklescoffee !

Posted by Bethany at 12:49 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: New T Shirt Tuesday blog post! - Vintage Velvet Underground & Nico T shirt http://bit.ly/d3Rhd3

bethanylouise: New T Shirt Tuesday blog post! - Vintage Velvet Underground & Nico T shirt http://bit.ly/d3Rhd3

Posted by Bethany at 12:46 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

The Velvet Underground and Nico

Bought from my friend Paul a few years back, this Velvet Underground T shirt is from the mid-80’s, and is tissue thin. Just like the original pressing of the album, the T shirt only has Andy Warhol’s artwork on the front, and the Velvet Underground and Nico written only on the back.

I believe that Paul said he bought it at Noir Leather back in high school, and I’m guessing that it was probably printed around the time that the “banana album” was re-released and first printed on CD in 1986. Paul’s ridiculously cool T shirt collection also contained the Andy Warhol shirt shown on our T shirt header, which was printed by Noir Leather in the 80’s. Not sure if Paul reads this blog – if so, would you be so kind to tell us some more about the VU shirt?

This shirt only comes out of the archives a few times a year, while I listen to the album much much more often. Beck’s cover of the entire album was amazing too, what a combo!

The Shirt: The Velvet Underground and Nico 80’s reprint

The Tag: Screen Stars 50/50

Estimated Value: $250. Wyco Vintage is currently selling the same shirt on Ebay at a $400 “Buy it Now” price here, but in a bit better condition.

Posted by Bethany at 12:43 pm in Reware Vintage Blog | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Velvet Underground it is!

bethanylouise: Velvet Underground it is!

Posted by Bethany at 11:59 am in Twitter | Comments Off

Detroit’s Arts and Crafts Movement(s) - The Detroit Blog - TIME.com

Posted by Dan at 11:20 am in Delicious | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Help me pick today’s T Shirt Tuesday shirt! Sonic Youth, Bob Seger or Velvet Underground?

bethanylouise: Help me pick today's T Shirt Tuesday shirt! Sonic Youth, Bob Seger or Velvet Underground?

Posted by Bethany at 11:20 am in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: RT @bethanylouise: Hey, I’m mentioned in Time Blog! Awesome! Go Handmade Detroit! http://bit.ly/bS3GdH

turboclaw: RT @bethanylouise: Hey, I'm mentioned in Time Blog! Awesome! Go Handmade Detroit! http://bit.ly/bS3GdH

Posted by Dan at 11:12 am in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Hey, I’m mentioned in Time Blog! Awesome! Go Handmade Detroit! http://bit.ly/bS3GdH

bethanylouise: Hey, I'm mentioned in Time Blog! Awesome! Go Handmade Detroit! http://bit.ly/bS3GdH

Posted by Bethany at 11:06 am in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @turboclaw ha ha

bethanylouise: @turboclaw ha ha

Posted by Bethany at 11:01 am in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @bethanylouise who is this british woman and what have you done with my wife?

turboclaw: @bethanylouise who is this british woman and what have you done with my wife?

Posted by Dan at 11:00 am in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: Spot on, Gala Darling!! http://bit.ly/9V8W5c

bethanylouise: Spot on, Gala Darling!! http://bit.ly/9V8W5c

Posted by Bethany at 10:56 am in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: Photo: knock it off, 9/11 semi truck! you’re weirding everyone out. http://tumblr.com/x7k6z9481

turboclaw: Photo: knock it off, 9/11 semi truck! you’re weirding everyone out. http://tumblr.com/x7k6z9481

Posted by Dan at 8:30 am in Twitter | Comments Off

knock it off, 9/11 semi truck! you’re weirding everyone…



knock it off, 9/11 semi truck! you’re weirding everyone out.

Posted by Dan at 8:30 am via Tumblr | No Comments »

03/01/2010

turboclaw: @csleh yes, exactly. i prefer campaign monitor for distribution, but there are plenty of other choices out there too

turboclaw: @csleh yes, exactly. i prefer campaign monitor for distribution, but there are plenty of other choices out there too

Posted by Dan at 10:03 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: no problem! hope at least some of that was useful! hahaha #indiebizchat

turboclaw: no problem! hope at least some of that was useful! hahaha #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:59 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @csleh i’ve used wordpress to make a template for email newsletters, but never for distributing from WP #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @csleh i've used wordpress to make a template for email newsletters, but never for distributing from WP #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:58 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @inkblotsart oh yikes. i can’t wait to use this plugin… ugh #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @inkblotsart oh yikes. i can't wait to use this plugin... ugh #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:50 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @aileenholmes not a wordpress application. custom php/mysql. #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @aileenholmes not a wordpress application. custom php/mysql. #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:49 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @aileenholmes on the HD site, contact form goes to an email address, but we have a custom database for craft show applications #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @aileenholmes on the HD site, contact form goes to an email address, but we have a custom database for craft show applications #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:49 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @inkblotsart maybe javascript files loading in the wrong order or missing. plugins can be tough to debug. so much is hidden #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @inkblotsart maybe javascript files loading in the wrong order or missing. plugins can be tough to debug. so much is hidden #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:46 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @inkblotsart sounds like a possible javascript issue. any js error messages showing up? #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @inkblotsart sounds like a possible javascript issue. any js error messages showing up? #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:45 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @aileenholmes and, no, i don’t think it helps much anymore. spambots are smarter than we think #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @aileenholmes and, no, i don't think it helps much anymore. spambots are smarter than we think #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:43 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @aileenholmes actually, that’s not me! that’s the @handmadedetroit ladies that write all the content #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @aileenholmes actually, that's not me! that's the @handmadedetroit ladies that write all the content #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:42 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @inkblotsart i’m building a site with that plugin right now. reserving jugement for the moment, but i can see frustration #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @inkblotsart i'm building a site with that plugin right now. reserving jugement for the moment, but i can see frustration #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:41 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks nice list of plugins. google sitemaps is one i regularly use too #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks nice list of plugins. google sitemaps is one i regularly use too #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:40 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks he’s used it - explaining all this to me a lot :) #indiebizchat

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks he's used it - explaining all this to me a lot :) #indiebizchat

Posted by Bethany at 9:38 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks tumblr included #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks tumblr included #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:38 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks this plugin makes it easy to pull any rss feed into your WP blog http://feedwordpress.radgeek.com #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks this plugin makes it easy to pull any rss feed into your WP blog http://feedwordpress.radgeek.com #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:38 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @daniellejewelry i know they’re biased, but some BIG guys use blogspot blogs! http://googleblog.blogspot.com/ #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @daniellejewelry i know they're biased, but some BIG guys use blogspot blogs! http://googleblog.blogspot.com/ #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:35 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks I agree with you! It could be confusing if not somehow different. #indiebizchat

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks I agree with you! It could be confusing if not somehow different. #indiebizchat

Posted by Bethany at 9:35 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @inkblotsart it’s really just another place to put your content. keep it on tumblr, or pull the feed and use it wherever #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @inkblotsart it's really just another place to put your content. keep it on tumblr, or pull the feed and use it wherever #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:34 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks I agree with you! It could be confusing if not somehow different

bethanylouise: @indiebizchicks I agree with you! It could be confusing if not somehow different

Posted by Bethany at 9:33 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks tumblr is FANTASTIC for live-blogging an event! give out the post-to-email address and let everyone post #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks tumblr is FANTASTIC for live-blogging an event! give out the post-to-email address and let everyone post #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:33 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @aileenholmes you can get a seller’s list of items as an rss feed, just like a blog, to use as you need #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @aileenholmes you can get a seller's list of items as an rss feed, just like a blog, to use as you need #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:31 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @aileenholmes etsy’s semi-new api is a ton of fun to play with http://developer.etsy.com #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @aileenholmes etsy's semi-new api is a ton of fun to play with http://developer.etsy.com #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:31 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks but if you used your tumblr for photos or quotes or something like that, i don’t feel like it interferes #indiebizchat

turboclaw: @indiebizchicks but if you used your tumblr for photos or quotes or something like that, i don't feel like it interferes #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:29 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: i guess it depends on how you use it. i don’t think that a regular blogger’s twitter account confuses anyone #indiebizchat

turboclaw: i guess it depends on how you use it. i don't think that a regular blogger's twitter account confuses anyone #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:26 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: tumblr’s template language is really fun to use though. if you’re just learning html/css, it can be a fun place to experiment! #indiebizchat

turboclaw: tumblr's template language is really fun to use though. if you're just learning html/css, it can be a fun place to experiment! #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:25 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: also, tumblr is a hosted solution, so if you have really critical data, it’s probably best to keep it on your own server #indiebizchat

turboclaw: also, tumblr is a hosted solution, so if you have really critical data, it's probably best to keep it on your own server #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:24 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: tumblr’s dashboard & reblogging feature (should you choose to use them) make it more of a community than a standalone blog #indiebizchat

turboclaw: tumblr's dashboard & reblogging feature (should you choose to use them) make it more of a community than a standalone blog #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:24 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: but, tumblr doesn’t support comments, so, if feedback is important, go with WP #indiebizchat

turboclaw: but, tumblr doesn't support comments, so, if feedback is important, go with WP #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:24 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: you can get your data as rss or json to use elsewhere on the web too. i pull its content into my WP site #indiebizchat

turboclaw: you can get your data as rss or json to use elsewhere on the web too. i pull its content into my WP site #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:23 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: i love tumblr as a place to share quick thoughts #indiebizchat

turboclaw: i love tumblr as a place to share quick thoughts #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:23 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: also, WP makes it super easy to schedule blog posts if having regular content is important to you #indiebizchat

turboclaw: also, WP makes it super easy to schedule blog posts if having regular content is important to you #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:21 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: they can give you more options for categorizing and searching your content #indiebizchat

turboclaw: they can give you more options for categorizing and searching your content #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:21 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: it’s not something that most themes use out of the box, but i use custom fields on posts and pages pretty frequently #indiebizchat

turboclaw: it's not something that most themes use out of the box, but i use custom fields on posts and pages pretty frequently #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:20 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: RT @yourphantomlimb: #indiebizchat with @turboclaw (@HandmadeDetroit web dude among other things) happening right now. search #indiebizc …

bethanylouise: RT @yourphantomlimb: #indiebizchat with @turboclaw (@HandmadeDetroit web dude among other things) happening right now. search #indiebizc ...

Posted by Bethany at 9:20 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: not quite as user friendly as WP, but, then again, a cart is inherently a complicated piece of software #indiebizchat

turboclaw: not quite as user friendly as WP, but, then again, a cart is inherently a complicated piece of software #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:20 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: magento is free and will install (fairly) easily on an average web hosting package #indiebizchat

turboclaw: magento is free and will install (fairly) easily on an average web hosting package #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:19 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: a decent php developer should be able to handle the setup #indiebizchat

turboclaw: a decent php developer should be able to handle the setup #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:17 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: there’s a pretty steep learning curve. WP integration is not plug & play, but both are php #indiebizchat

turboclaw: there's a pretty steep learning curve. WP integration is not plug & play, but both are php #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:17 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: (reware vintage is my wife’s site, so it HAS to work!) #indiebizchat

turboclaw: (reware vintage is my wife's site, so it HAS to work!) #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:17 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: http://magentocommerce.com is a really powerful cart & what i’m using to build the next version of http://rewarevintage.com #indiebizchat

turboclaw: http://magentocommerce.com is a really powerful cart & what i'm using to build the next version of http://rewarevintage.com #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:16 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: i’m giving http://www.instinct.co.nz/e-commerce a try on a current site, but am not sold yet #indiebizchat

turboclaw: i'm giving http://www.instinct.co.nz/e-commerce a try on a current site, but am not sold yet #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:16 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: if you keep accessibility in mind, SEO just comes naturally #indiebizchat

turboclaw: if you keep accessibility in mind, SEO just comes naturally #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:15 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: any web developer that keeps up with modern standards will code a theme that will make your content easily spiderable #indiebizchat

turboclaw: any web developer that keeps up with modern standards will code a theme that will make your content easily spiderable #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:14 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: RELAX. if you have relevant, regularly updated content, you’re way ahead of the (sometimes sneaky) SEO “experts” out there #indiebizchat

turboclaw: RELAX. if you have relevant, regularly updated content, you're way ahead of the (sometimes sneaky) SEO "experts" out there #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 9:14 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

40days40beers: Dan: Day 13: Bass Ale This does not taste like…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 13: Bass Ale

This does not taste like fish or speakers. False advertising or a misunderstanding on my part?

VERDICT: Whiskey > Bass

Day 13.

Posted by Dan at 8:13 pm via Tumblr | No Comments »

turboclaw: getting ready for tonight’s #indiebizchat

turboclaw: getting ready for tonight's #indiebizchat

Posted by Dan at 7:34 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: I’m at planet fitness. http://4sq.com/a40eIz

bethanylouise: I'm at planet fitness. http://4sq.com/a40eIz

Posted by Bethany at 7:12 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: I’m at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

bethanylouise: I'm at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

Posted by Bethany at 6:17 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @aller_retour very true!

bethanylouise: @aller_retour very true!

Posted by Bethany at 5:59 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: I wish I had somewhere interesting to go. All dressed up for no reason whatsoever!

bethanylouise: I wish I had somewhere interesting to go. All dressed up for no reason whatsoever!

Posted by Bethany at 5:15 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

Food and Finding

This weekend was all about shopping and cooking (and trying compensate at the gym).

I bought:

Super cheap display stuff at the Macy’s closing up shop sale at Summit Place Mall.


This handmade romper at the thrift store! Hurry up, summer!!!

and a great necklace at a jewelry party my awesome MIL hosted. It’s fancy (and in the mail, so no pic yet!)

Unfortunately, we also bought a brand new grill which Dan discovered was missing a TON of parts when we got home. Dan grills year-round, and is pretty dang mad at Sears right now while he waits over a week for the parts to arrive in the mail now.

In the meantime, I’m cooking!

Usually, I use recipes – but my favorite way to cook is to just throw things together and see what happens. So this is what I came up with last night.

Chicken and Spinach pasta in a butter and white wine sauce.

Banana and brown sugar stuffed pastries. Chocolate sauce on top.

Incredibly delicious. Gotta spend a lot more time at the gym for that dessert…it’s a vicious cycle isn’t it? And yet, so worth it!

Posted by Bethany at 2:58 pm in Reware Vintage Blog | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @lish That’s great! You’ll love it

bethanylouise: @lish That's great! You'll love it

Posted by Bethany at 12:40 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

02/28/2010

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: 12 days in, this stuff all continues to taste pretty much the same. http://tumblr.com/x7k6xf07g

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: 12 days in, this stuff all continues to taste pretty much the same. http://tumblr.com/x7k6xf07g

Posted by Dan at 9:42 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

40days40beers: Dan: Day 12: Blue Moon Nothing special here. Not…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 12: Blue Moon

Nothing special here. Not offensively bad, so I guess that’s a plus.

VERDICT: Whiskey > Blue Moon

12 days in, this stuff all continues to taste pretty much the same.

Posted by Dan at 9:41 pm via Tumblr | No Comments »

bethanylouise: I got the cutest handmade romper today at the thrift store today - Navy with anchor print! Wishing it would be summer so I can wear it now.

bethanylouise: I got the cutest handmade romper today at the thrift store today - Navy with anchor print! Wishing it would be summer so I can wear it now.

Posted by Bethany at 5:55 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @TheKnifeyMoloko good score!

bethanylouise: @TheKnifeyMoloko good score!

Posted by Bethany at 5:52 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @kimpossiblydire totally sick, right?

bethanylouise: @kimpossiblydire totally sick, right?

Posted by Bethany at 5:49 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: @kimpossiblydire …

turboclaw: @kimpossiblydire ...

Posted by Dan at 4:46 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: holy crap, that’s a huge strawberry! http://flic.kr/p/7Gqv5t

turboclaw: holy crap, that's a huge strawberry! http://flic.kr/p/7Gqv5t

Posted by Dan at 4:39 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

holy crap, that’s a huge strawberry!

turboclaw posted a photo:

holy crap, that's a huge strawberry!

Posted by thenixons at 4:39 pm in Flickr | Comments Off

turboclaw: @mattmayers i would hate to be the son of a bitch that stole your mayorship over there

turboclaw: @mattmayers i would hate to be the son of a bitch that stole your mayorship over there

Posted by Dan at 3:05 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: I’m at planet fitness. http://4sq.com/a40eIz

bethanylouise: I'm at planet fitness. http://4sq.com/a40eIz

Posted by Bethany at 2:23 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: I made banana Belgian waffles for breakfast and they were good.

bethanylouise: I made banana Belgian waffles for breakfast and they were good.

Posted by Bethany at 11:30 am in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: @kimpossiblydire don’t do it!!!!! Gross!!!!!

bethanylouise: @kimpossiblydire don't do it!!!!! Gross!!!!!

Posted by Bethany at 11:29 am in Twitter | Comments Off

02/27/2010

turboclaw: Photo: Are you serious @local4news? This is news? Please stop wasting our time. http://tumblr.com/x7k6w5buk

turboclaw: Photo: Are you serious @local4news? This is news? Please stop wasting our time. http://tumblr.com/x7k6w5buk

Posted by Dan at 11:21 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

Are you serious @local4news? This is news? Please stop wasting…



Are you serious @local4news? This is news? Please stop wasting our time.

Posted by Dan at 11:21 pm via Tumblr | No Comments »

turboclaw: meredithjevans: well, excuse me “real women”, but i poured that out and switched to whiskey. http://tumblr.com/x7k6vz3rx

turboclaw: meredithjevans: well, excuse me “real women”, but i poured that out and switched to whiskey. http://tumblr.com/x7k6vz3rx

Posted by Dan at 8:44 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

My streak of finishing my beers ends tonight because there’s no fucking way i’m gong to drink this entire double deuce of colt 45.

meredithjevans:

40days40beers:

Dan Nixon

real women finish their colt 45s.

well, excuse me “real women”, but i poured that out and switched to whiskey.

Posted by Dan at 8:44 pm via Tumblr | No Comments »

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: Ugh. http://tumblr.com/x7k6vwgs0

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: Ugh. http://tumblr.com/x7k6vwgs0

Posted by Dan at 7:31 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

40days40beers: Dan: Day 11: Colt 45 I’m one of those guys that…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 11: Colt 45

I’m one of those guys that grills year-round, pretty much, rain or shine. It’s my decompression time; a chance to relax after a tough day (or week). I bought a new grill about a month ago and I really haven’t been totally satisfied with it. Today, I went and exchanged it for one that I really wanted but talked myself out of last month. I was excited to assemble it and cook for Beth and I tonight, and to finally relax from a more-stressful-than-normal week. As I laid all the parts out to start assembly, I realized that I was missing several of them. Now, I’m stuck without a grill - my stress relief crutch - for at least a week while I wait for the parts to come in the mail. Dammit.

Also, Colt 45 is fucking disgusting.

VERDICT: Whiskey > Colt 45

Ugh.

Posted by Dan at 7:31 pm via Tumblr | No Comments »

bethanylouise: I’m at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

bethanylouise: I'm at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

Posted by Bethany at 3:21 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

turboclaw: FUCK Macy’s (@ Hudson’s) http://4sq.com/c3KT0q

turboclaw: FUCK Macy's (@ Hudson's) http://4sq.com/c3KT0q

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turboclaw: @joshaweston just wasn’t happy with how it was cooking. got a heavier-duty one (combo gas/charcoal)

turboclaw: @joshaweston just wasn't happy with how it was cooking. got a heavier-duty one (combo gas/charcoal)

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bethanylouise: What Dan said! (@ JC Penney w/ @turboclaw) http://4sq.com/aggxE1

bethanylouise: What Dan said! (@ JC Penney w/ @turboclaw) http://4sq.com/aggxE1

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turboclaw: store closing sale, beth is trying to weasel free manequins (@ JC Penney) http://4sq.com/aggxE1

turboclaw: store closing sale, beth is trying to weasel free manequins (@ JC Penney) http://4sq.com/aggxE1

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turboclaw: new grill (attempt #2) (@ sears w/ @bethanylouise) http://4sq.com/bn90EZ

turboclaw: new grill (attempt #2) (@ sears w/ @bethanylouise) http://4sq.com/bn90EZ

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bethanylouise: I’m at sears. http://4sq.com/bn90EZ

bethanylouise: I'm at sears. http://4sq.com/bn90EZ

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02/26/2010

(via meatsack) i have a hand phone, a killing device and…



(via meatsack)

i have a hand phone, a killing device and cultural wealth.

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bethanylouise: Mmmm my belly is full of delicious crepe!

bethanylouise: Mmmm my belly is full of delicious crepe!

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bethanylouise: I’m at Josephine Creperie & Bistro w/ @turboclaw. http://4sq.com/aVFaEu

bethanylouise: I'm at Josephine Creperie & Bistro w/ @turboclaw. http://4sq.com/aVFaEu

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bethanylouise: @alwaystheforest wow, that is really cool!!

bethanylouise: @alwaystheforest wow, that is really cool!!

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turboclaw: Photo: workin’ http://tumblr.com/x7k6ufimz

turboclaw: Photo: workin’ http://tumblr.com/x7k6ufimz

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workin’



workin’

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bethanylouise: Vintage Depeche Mode sweatshirt is too much $$ for me… http://bit.ly/9UUhu9

bethanylouise: Vintage Depeche Mode sweatshirt is too much $$ for me... http://bit.ly/9UUhu9

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Is It Spring Yet?

I’m in denial that it is snowing like mad here in Michigan, and in hopes of inspiring Mother Nature to bring me some warm weather, I listed all new spring wear this week! C’mon, even 40 degrees and rain would be acceptable…pretty please?

Rock over London, Rock on Chicago!

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turboclaw: #40days40beers (@ Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery w/ @joshaweston) http://4sq.com/64bFOU

turboclaw: #40days40beers (@ Blue Tractor BBQ & Brewery w/ @joshaweston) http://4sq.com/64bFOU

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bethanylouise: @alwaystheforest dang, that’s impressive!

bethanylouise: @alwaystheforest dang, that's impressive!

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bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb ok, I’ll let you know! I hate speaking too, but it might be inevitable for me that night :)

bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb ok, I'll let you know! I hate speaking too, but it might be inevitable for me that night :)

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fail-book: shits new gangster



fail-book:

shits new gangster

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02/25/2010

bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb oooh! That could be fun…wanna model?

bethanylouise: @yourphantomlimb oooh! That could be fun...wanna model?

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MetroMode’s Homeprenuers

I’m so excited to have been featured in MetroMode’s article “Metro Detroit’s Homeprenuers” today! Reporter Amy Kuras was so great to talk with – it was one of the easiest, most fun interviews I’ve ever had, more like a conversation with an old friend than an interview, really and photographer Marvin Shaouni was fantastic (and so are his photos!). Kona and I had a great time, and I’ve never seen my home look so great in pictures before. Kona adored him to no end, and was a perfect model that afternoon.

Thanks so much Amy and Marvin! And welcome to my labor of love to all our new visitors from the MetroMode website!

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bethanylouise: Reware Vintage turns 5 years old in June…dreaming of a party/show to throw! What to do? Send me ideas!!!

bethanylouise: Reware Vintage turns 5 years old in June...dreaming of a party/show to throw! What to do? Send me ideas!!!

Posted by Bethany at 8:37 pm in Twitter | Comments Off

bethanylouise: almost done working for the day…well, not really but I’m pretending to be for the moment.

bethanylouise: almost done working for the day...well, not really but I'm pretending to be for the moment.

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IOU

Although IOU is often thought of as “80’s clothing”, IOU sales were really at it’s peak from 1989-1992. Produced by Merry-Go-Round Enterprises, which owned many different chains of stores – mostly found in shopping malls – such as DeJaiz (or DJ’s), Ship N Shore, Chess King, and many others, IOU was Merry-Go-Round’s first private label.

Coveted by the high school crowd, the IOU brand made all types of mens and womens apparel – jeans, jackets, T shirts, but it’s most famous and lucrative was the IOU Sweatshirt. Sold often for 2 for $48 (then less and less as the brand lost it’s cool factor) the sweatshirt style was fairly similar in style over the years and a staple in teenager’s closets. At one time the IOU brand accounted for 30% of all sales in the company, which grew to over 1000 stores before declaring bankruptcy in 1994 and closing the majority of it’s stores in 1996, ending it’s 20+ history of being the cool place to shop in the mall.

Of all the trends that were big in IOU’s heyday (Z Cavaricci, BUM Equipment, Hypercolor, Cross Colors, LA Gear) the IOU sweatshirt is what I get customer requests for the most. What is it about IOU?

Some of our favorites over the years:

Luckily, it’s never difficult to date an IOU sweatshirt – I’ve never seen one that didn’t have the year screenprinted somewhere on it…therefore, I won’t bother showing you the tags.

Right now, we have only one IOU sweatshirt in stock

but don’t worry, we’re always on the hunt for you!

If you wanna have some flashback fun, I highly recommend checking out the Merry-Go-Round Enterprises Alumni Facebook page and looking at the pictures!

Did you have a favorite IOU sweatshirt? Tell me about it!

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bethanylouise: I’m at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

bethanylouise: I'm at U.S. Post Office (3906 Baldwin Road, I-75, Auburn Hills). http://4sq.com/6bG9jP

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turboclaw: @joshaweston that was retarded

turboclaw: @joshaweston that was retarded

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turboclaw: @joshaweston yeah, this situation just turned into a PROBLEMuation. wait, what?

turboclaw: @joshaweston yeah, this situation just turned into a PROBLEMuation. wait, what?

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turboclaw: ie6 support too? oh crap.

turboclaw: ie6 support too? oh crap.

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turboclaw: thanks @kimpossiblydire for the new nirvana today!

turboclaw: thanks @kimpossiblydire for the new nirvana today!

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bethanylouise: @turboclaw please, please do. A) That would make shit easier B) I wanna see @yourphantomlimb make that happen

bethanylouise: @turboclaw please, please do. A) That would make shit easier B) I wanna see @yourphantomlimb make that happen

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turboclaw: yourphantomlimb: jesus, relax! i’ll do it already… http://tumblr.com/x7k6t3f5l

turboclaw: yourphantomlimb: jesus, relax! i’ll do it already… http://tumblr.com/x7k6t3f5l

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yourphantomlimb: “if there was logic that said you couldn’t submit your app without the paypal, i…

yourphantomlimb:

“if there was logic that said you couldn’t submit your app without the paypal, i would make out with unicorns and put it on youtube!”

a stephanie tardy e-mail promise

jesus, relax! i’ll do it already…

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bethanylouise: @turboclaw I am IMPRESSED

bethanylouise: @turboclaw I am IMPRESSED

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turboclaw: HILARIOUS THINGS HAVE HAPPENED.

turboclaw: HILARIOUS THINGS HAVE HAPPENED.

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bethanylouise: @aller_retour Everyone LOVES the photos, me especially!

bethanylouise: @aller_retour Everyone LOVES the photos, me especially!

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turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: So, I’ve finished it three days in a row. Like a grown up. http://tumblr.com/x7k6t1mj8

turboclaw: Photo: 40days40beers: So, I’ve finished it three days in a row. Like a grown up. http://tumblr.com/x7k6t1mj8

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40days40beers: Dan: Day 9: Brasserie Blonde Kim tells me this…



40days40beers:

Dan: Day 9: Brasserie Blonde

Kim tells me this tastes good. Not sure why she would lie, but in this case it seems she has.

VERDICT: Whiskey > Blonde

So, I’ve finished it three days in a row. Like a grown up.

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bethanylouise: Highlighting away, listening to David Bowie

bethanylouise: Highlighting away, listening to David Bowie

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bethanylouise: Thanks @becksdavis @ethancronkite !

bethanylouise: Thanks @becksdavis @ethancronkite !

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bethanylouise: Thanks @mattmayers @joshaweston @yelpmichigan !!!

bethanylouise: Thanks @mattmayers @joshaweston @yelpmichigan !!!

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Metro Detroit’s Homeprenuers

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turboclaw: Photo: drintelmann: A really great writeup (with some great photos too - just check out those floors!). I… http://tumblr.com/x7k6svfhb

turboclaw: Photo: drintelmann: A really great writeup (with some great photos too - just check out those floors!). I... http://tumblr.com/x7k6svfhb

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drintelmann: Metro Detroit’s Homeprenuers - Featuring Beth,…



drintelmann:

Metro Detroit’s Homeprenuers - Featuring Beth, Dan’s better half. Awesome article!

A really great writeup (with some great photos too - just check out those floors!). I don’t think anyone really understands how hard Beth works or the insane hours she puts in every day. She really is working from home, and it’s just as real of a job as any of the rest of us that drive to the office every day. Nice to see some well deserved recognition!

Full disclosure - I’m the (very proud) “web-designer husband”.

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bethanylouise: Metromode’s Homeprenuers article (yep, that’d be me!) http://bit.ly/cQCLn2

bethanylouise: Metromode's Homeprenuers article (yep, that'd be me!) http://bit.ly/cQCLn2

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bethanylouise: Thanks @MatthewDibble @drintelmann @balanon !

bethanylouise: Thanks @MatthewDibble @drintelmann @balanon !

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TURBO CLAW!!! Fighter of the Night Man, champion of the sun, master of karate and friendship for everyone.