The 1976 Sony Chorocco

Seen at the "Art of Noise" exhibit at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art

A miniature VW Bus with built-in speakers that "drives" around your LP and plays it? Sounds pretty cool, but according to multiple sources it trashes any vinyl unlucky enough to serve as a roadway. Somebody got the bright idea to revive the concept, so today you can have your very own "Record Runner: World's Smallest Record Player" (on the secondary market) for as little as $84.00 plus shipping.

 

The Park Crest Monterey -- Now And Then

In temporary exile due to 3 days without power (apartment building electrical panels being replaced), TSG has taken up residence in Monterey's Park Crest Inn. 

As is our wont, we did an antique store crawl of the Cannery Row shops in search of interesting vintage paper. Imagine our delight when we came across this postcard from the late 50s/early 60s:

 

We attempted duplicate the postcard photo but the new pool, landscaping, different camera/lens equipment (and probable street widening) made it tough to achieve the same perspective. You get the general idea. We showed some of the hotel staff the postcard and they got a big kick out of it.

By the way, we can definitely recommend the property for anyone looking for mid-range lodgings. Specifically, try to get room 142, a two-room suite with large windows looking out over the neighborhood to the wharf and bay. 

 

Another Bug Post

Inflatable dash cicada / Monterey CA