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Surströmming

My new life as a Swede.

Spending lots of time out on the water.

Trying new foods. Although pleasant to the eye, this shit was disgusting.

After seeing Andrew Zimmern on Bizarre Foods barely able to get down this next course, I knew I had to try it! This is surströmming AKA rotten fish in a can.

The lid rises over the years due to the build-up of gasses during the fermentation process. Gnar!

But you know what. Before I get into it, Morfar loves surströmming and was incredibly happy for me to suggest eating it for dinner. So I'll end this blog with his happy face, and save my sour face for tomorrow.

It's so bizarre!

Written by Joshy D. — August 15, 2011

R.I.P. Jani Lane

My little teenage heart is crushed, Jani Lane has died.

Written by Lady 8ers — August 12, 2011

Sweden

I'm back in Sweden. At Ikea. Laugh out loud. It's okay.

Written by Joshy D. — August 11, 2011

Imogene+Willie

When I was in Nashville I stopped into this old service station turned denim shop called Imogene+Willie. I'm not much of a denim connoisseur, but I do appreciate artisans.

The space was incredible. They have a seamstress in the shop that custom fits the jeans to you. I really love the Americana feel; much different when you are actually in the South.

In the front of the store where the gas pumps used to be, you can buy homemade marshmallows and delicious sodas.

Ciaaaao for nooooow (Southern drawl).

Written by Lady 8ers — August 11, 2011

Outsidelands Blockbuster

My buddy Francisco and I hooked up a tunnel in Golden Gate Park this afternoon for the Oustidelands Music Festival.

Check it out if you make it to the festival this weekend.

And look for me backstage...

Written by Mike Giant — August 10, 2011

Traveling Man

My outfit may look weird if you're checking this blog from land, but if you're in the sky like me, I look normal.

I forget which airport I'm in. I think this is Frankfurt, Germany.

Yeah this has to be Germany.

No doubt.

My traveling ladies.

Breakfast/lunch/dinner/?

Fall '11 begins shipping to stores today.

Written by Joshy D. — August 10, 2011

Bats

Been smoking lots. So much so, I can't even wear a shirt these days. But Fall '11 drops in a little bit and that changes everything.

Happy Tuesday!

Written by Joshy D. — August 09, 2011

Fall '11 Is Coming

You know REBEL8 Fall '11 is bout to drop right?

If it doesn't say REBEL8, Rebel Eight, or have our registered Diamond 8 Logo trademark on it, it ain't Mike Giant and it sure as shit ain't REBEL8. Believe it! Real recognize real. REBEL8 all damn day. Thank you for supporting the Originals.

Written by Joshy D. — August 08, 2011

As Fun As It Looks

Every city surrounding the Bay can be a cluster fuck. But once you actually get in the Bay, doors open mang.

Cavandre.

I'm really preferring to smoke bats these days.

Good to go.

This is Joshy D.

Work your ass off. Stay hungry. Go get it.

Written by Joshy D. — August 08, 2011