Eric Smith Requests: NO MORE PICTURES OF BAMBOO BIKES

Sometimes, you find yourself a few hundred pages into a book and you suddenly realize that the book isn't worth reading. Sadly, you've already invested too much time into the endeavor and you decide to complete the task come hell or high water. It becomes a matter of pride, honor, stubbornness and stupidity. The Blog thought yesterday would be the final installment of NAHBS pics, but after coming so far and having only a handful of pics left, it was through clenched teeth and bloodshot eyes that the final batch of NAHBS pics were vomited onto today's blog post like yesterday's gravy biscuit in the Bojangle's parking lot. In other exciting Hawley news, it appears shipping department scofflaw and devoted family man Brad (last name withheld) is preparing to join the ranks of that special breed of maniacs called bicycle commuters. The Blog espied a brand new Soma Smoothie (FRAM5058) in the stand being assembled at lunch. A little Ritchey here, a bit of Sram there. Can't wait to see how B's first road ride turns out. Kudos young master Brad!

The Blog Got Some Corporate Sponsorship... FINALLY!

But first, for something completely weird, try following Cadel Evans on Twitter. It's like if Charles Manson was tweeting from lockdown! For something even weirder, try following Cadel's girlfriend's posts on his blog. Creep factor seven and rising. I'm surprised they're not dancing naked by the light of a sacrificial bonfire in their human skin masks every night! By the way Cadel, love the pensive B-Boy pose on the front page of your Blog. It shows you're deep, layered, provocative, complex! And now, the last day of Joshie's adventure through the NAHBS looking glass! By the way, don't forget to check out the new Tim Burton blockbuster, "Alice In Wonderland", opening nationwide this week at your local AMC movie theater! And while you're there, don't forget to "Open Happiness" with an ice-cold refreshing Coca Cola! Things go better with Coke! Feeling a little hungry after "Alice In Wonderland"? Satisfy your appetite with a steaming plate of Lowrey's Microwaveable Bacon Curl Pork Rinds! When it's time for more flavor, more sodium diacetate and more hog anus it's time for Lowrey's!

Avatar Ticket Stub; Josh Eye View: More NAHBS Randomosity

Posted by The Blog on Craigslist today:

Wanted: One "Avatar" ticket stub so my constant rants against "Avatar" will have some merit and I won't feel like such a poser. "Yeah, I saw that clunker and here's my ticket stub to prove it! I liked this movie the first time around when it was called freaking 'Splash'! And by the way, they borrowed that 3-D technology from Friday the 13th Part 3!" Will pay top dollar. Interesting trades considered? I own a mint condition 1978 Ford Clubwagon Van. Other than a missing engine, transmission and front windshield it is in "good" working order. Minor issues include: blood-soaked shag carpeting, fingernail gouges on the wood paneling, a human skeleton handcuffed to the steering wheel and a civil war-era Phantasm named The Colonel who refuses to get out of the passenger side captain's seat until his "demand for satisfaction" is fulfilled. Email for details @ skunkdoobiest@gmail.com" And now, more useless ephemera from NAHBS!

(Psst, it's a ss 29er just in case you're blind or illiterate. Well, if you're blind then you're probably not reading this post. Braille editions of "The Hawley Blog" are available through our inside sales office. Ask for Troy, Colin or Teenwolf)

Hawley Goons Invade NAHBS Like The Rampaging Visigoths They Are

The Blog finds itself agreeing with Dicky to a certain extent about the overwhelming craftsmanship on display at NAHBS almost being so overwhelming that it becomes underwhelming. Perhaps a case of, "Yeah, but will I enjoy riding this work of art?!" Needless to say, a certain Hawley neer-do-well was able to get into the show and snapped a few pics of bicycles that aroused his interest in the basest and most urge-satisfying ways possible. These urges seemed to center around cruiser, "leisure" bikes and all things head badge-esque. But before we take up some blog space with pics, let's meet our friend John.

John showed up last week in the cab of Johnny's truck. Johnny was hauling a container full of Topeak. Johnny got out to stretch his gams and was accompanied by his devoted companion and navigator. As you can see, John has lost the use of his legs after being run over by a car. His spine was snapped but after a phone call here and there, Johnny arranged for a bit of "help" from a fabricator in Maryland. Johnny added the jumbo offroad RC tires to help with John's backyard adventures.

Apparently he still likes to chase after the wildlife at his home in the lowcountry, like former purchasing hefe Dave Carson. It was good to meet this pair of wonderful folk and everybody at Hawley wishes them well in their "Highballin" inspired adventures ("You gonna shake the trees and I'm gonna rake the leaves!') Oh but where was The Blog in this long winded blog post? That's right, ran-dumb and miscellaneous pictures from the NAHBS! Check out some of the hot, heavy, hedonistic, highbrowed, handmade action that didn't receive any coverage from our friends at Dirt Rag, whose coverage was excellent!

I thought the "No Riff Raff" sign was being strictly enforced?!Joshie was drawn to these water bottle cage bosses. Lebowski bowling alley vibe?As an Arsenal fan, The Blog finds this head badge repulsive, but the rest of the bike looks pretty good!Joshie inquired if this lovely coffee/tea cup was for sale. He was quoted 600 dollars, but there would be a 5 year wait. It IS a Vanilla, right?