ICE FISHING WITH RON HARRITY

With temperatures in the teens this week, I just had to share these photographs by Ron Harrity. He's a friend, legendary Mainer, and owner of Peapod Recordings. Each winter he hits the ice for a little smelt fishing. I'm hoping I can convince him to take me out this year and show me the ropes.

EMBOSSED LEATHER DUFFEL BAG

We've been hard at work with the latest in our series of one-of-a-kind duffels. This one features heavy gauge two-way brass zipper, nautical grade hardware, embossed leather shell with antique linen lining salvaged from a turn of the century grain sack. Hand made in Maine at our workshop. Only available here

JAMES BUTTERSWORTH

THE HUNT

ICE STORM '98

Eleven years ago, all sixteen Maine counties
were declared federal disaster areas.

Over half of the state’s population went without
power, or heat, for well over two weeks.

It was the ice storm of 1998, and I was seventeen.

SUCH LAST LIGHT

On Christmas Eve Leander Johnson came by 41 Wharf St and showed me some cool pictures he has been taking of PTLD with his Holga. Check out his blog

NEVER SLEEP OUTERWEAR

Right now theres a big sale on Never Sleep Outerwear. Save some X-mas dollars online and at 41 Wharf St.

"MERRY X-MAS, BABY"

X, Chad & Graeme

THE SKIN IS IN

Skin is in! Rogues Gallery for John Bartlett is now available at

www.roguesgallery.com

MAKE WAVES NOT WAR

ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS

RG/ JB Log Carrier. Find it here

Gunmetal Patina Shark Jaw Necklace. Find it here

"Pacific" by Mikael Kennedy. Find it here

Firewood scented candle by Diptyque. You'll have to call 207 553 1999 to get this one.

THE WYOMING

The Wyoming was the biggest wooden ship ever built. A 6 mast schooner built by Percy & Small in Bath, Maine. A couple days ago the Maine Maritime Museum celebrated the 100th anniversary of its launching at the base of a life size sculpture you can see there.

UNCLE PETE'S

Your new favorite shop just opened at 125 Charles St in Boston.

MUST SEE: UNTIL THE LIGHT TAKES US

WHALE'S TOOTH SCRIMSHAW

ROGUES GALLERY FOR JOHN BARTLETT

Leather log carriers and duffel bags, exclusive Vintage Tees, over-dyed sailor's shirts... If you didn't already know about the collection we just made for John Bartlett, you do now.

BRAKEMAN'S BLUES

Jimmie Rogers and the Man in Black know a thing or two about PTLDME.

SISTER SLED

Two weeks until sledding in upstate with my sisters.

I can't wait.