STATUS REPORT: We’re busy as shit.

Some percentages, for the statisticians who might be reading this:

01. Coal catalog: 82.6 percent done.
02. Union catalog: 85.6 percent done.

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MY EYE GOES TO TWO THINGS IN THIS ONE: That incredible leaf, and that wicked “C.” I’m smelling some Canada on this one. Yep, Ontario. (Thank you, Jon Johnson.)

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MY HEART JUST FILLS WITH PRIDE EACH TIME I SEE STUFF LIKE THIS: Someone enjoying their Field Notes. A simple thrill, that can charge my batteries like no other. Thank you, world.

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BEST THING I’VE SEEN ALL WEEK: Photos of people’s Workspaces. The best ones are the machine shops and repair shops. All that grit, grime and grease. Tankers, piles of stuff and overinflated repair invoices. America, everyone. (Thank you, Keegan!)

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SALIVATING OVER THIS LITTLE SET: House Industries just unleashed a mountain of new stuff. Here’s their “Shop Rag Kit.” Take note, Santa.

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ON THE PLAYER, WHILE WE WRAP TWO CATALOGS UP:

01. Treepeople - Something Vicious for Tomorrow
02. Built To Spill - Perfect From Now On
03. Caustic Resin - The Medicine Is All Gone