Ramble

The Old Faithful Shop in Vancouver offers these banged-up cutting boards made of recovered old growth fir boards. Each tray is unique and may contain checks, knots, nail holes and cracks. Love 'em. Nice job. Buy it here: http://bit.ly/m9f0MD

If you're like my dad, he dumped his turntable (and wax) long ago and the regret is palpable. You can help make things better. There are many options to choose from, old and new. Vintage Thorens turntables are especially loved by those in the know. But hell, something from a garage sale could work just as nicely with a new needle. Vintage Thorens Turntable, buy it here: http://bit.ly/lHZ9Us

If you took our advice and procured some bourbon for pops, this set of eight lowball glasses would make a great accompaniment. But even without a bottle of Kentucky's finest, this is a savvy purchase. Chrome carrying rack and wood handle make a tight package. Only one available. You can buy it here: http://etsy.me/lbyq8l

We've been brainstorming Father's Day gifts at 18 Waits headquarters and as a public service thought we'd share some gems. We'll post our suggestions over the next week leading up to the big day. First on the list and always at the top of our minds: booze. And what could be finer than one of the world's great bourbon's? The Old Rip Van Winkle Distillery is based in Franklin County, Kentucky and they make small-batch Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey just about as well as anyone. Pappy Van Winkle's 23 Year Old / Family Reserve is their masterpiece. You can buy it here: http://bit.ly/lQfu79