The sun sets on Boulder, and just what could be my last night here for a long, long time. Definitely the last night of this godforsaken issue. That’s for sure. In fact, we’ll Guaaronteeâ„¢ that one. Come tomorrow night, I’ll be high above the city in Larry’s Loft. Real urban and shit.

We’re almost there, fellas. Almost there.

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ADVENTURES IN PLASTIC: Ever wonder what it looks like when a whole crate of Union bindings is loaded up and shipped to America? Well, here you go.

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GOOD LOOKIN’ COVER, MAN: Justin Sirois wrote in with this one: “Here’s my new design for a hard cover version of my latest book of short stories.” Pretty straightforward, and pretty easy on the eyes. Good deal all around.

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YET ANOTHER PURCHASE ON THE HORIZON: Yudu? I do, too. Holy fuck. A big monster Gocco-like contraption is out there!

Here’s some painful videos detailing how the thing works.

And hey, Cindy, wipe that goddamn smile off yer face. And don’t you give me that tone.

(Zimmerman, you two-wheeled bastard, thank for ruining my night with this one! My wallet just got that much thinner.)

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YOU KNOW WHY I ALWAYS LIKED NEW HAMPSHIRE OVER VERMONT?: Motherfuckers weren’t afraid to get a little dirty…a little nasty…and hell, it’s the birthplace of GG Allin. Vermont’s got Ethan Allen. New Hampshire’s got GG. Go figure.

Here’s a kick-ass, old traffic controller thing from Tom at Eastern Boarder.

We like things that are worn down. We also like things that can stand the test of time. That shot covers both criteria. Thanks, Tom!

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HOUSTON, WE HAVE A DRINKING PROBLEM: A shit ton of Apollo images. (Sent in by Neir, by way of Shelby. Thanks, fellers.)

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ON THE PLAYER, DIGGING INTO THE DENVER VAULTS:

01. Milton Mapes - Westernairre
02. The Misfits - Walk Among Us
03. Sebadoh - Bubble + Scrape