I'm selling my skateboard. "George, you have a skateboard?" Yes, for another six days. I found out that my '84/85 Hosoi Skull Skates Hammerhead Max is a collectable ride. I love it, but with the bolted neck I can't see much more use for it. So, eBay it is. Goodbye Big Pink.

I was never that good on the thing. I got to where I could go up and down or drop in on a six foot quarter pipe. My favorite "move" was that tick-tacking thing where you propel  yourself forward by swivelling your hips and moving the front of the board back and forth. I showcased that prowess in my "Ham Steak Theme" video. Almost showcased my buttcrack in that video, too. But(t), frame by frame examination proved that there was no hind in sight.

My friend, Adam flipped off of it one summer day while trying to jump a curb or some damn thing. He got a nasty concussion from that. I still remember the huge splatter of sweat where his head hit the ground. I think he had some ringing in his ears for a while as well. I know he was way out of it for a few days afterward. That was the last time I spent any real time skateboarding. From then on it was just occassionally to prove to somebody that I really could sort of ride the thing. Like in the video.

Wish me luck on my new venture. I've also been putting some vinyl up for sale on the old eBay. I'd say that I'm selling of all my old memories except that a lot of it is still sealed. The memories are in the acquisition. Time to let the ballast go. Goodbye to the Butthole Surfers Double Live vinyl, Jimi Hendrix at the BBC and, Grand Funk on clear yellow vinyl.

I'm hooked. This whole concept of "watchers" and bids is fascinating. Nobody wants to up the price so they sign on to watch. I wonder how many will actually bid before the final five minutes. One guy already messaged me asking how much I wanted to outright buy the skateboard and take down the auction. Six people are watching my Madonna double 12" promo only single. It's like a blog where my stuff is being read.

In a week I'll be without my skateboard. I'll also be without what will probably have been the most popular item I'll ever put up for auction. The thing that got me hooked. One last thrill ride. I'm fucking excited.