On Sunday, July 22nd our friend and favorite clown, the legendary J.P. Patches (aka Chris Wedes) passed away. Seattle was very lucky to have him, we feel privileged to have met him and we miss him (and his wonderful stories) already.
In this photo Shana, High Priestess of Rubber Chickens, perfectly sums up how we’re all feeling:
Thanks for all the laughs and memories, J.P. Patches. You were one-of-a-kind.
Hooray! David and Shana are back with another brand new episode of the Super Awesome Show. This episode is a whirlwind of cool new Archie McPhee products and warehouse shenanigans.
When you’re giving the gift of a bottle of wine or simply want to transport a bottle with panache, we’ve got you covered with Vinderhosen – tiny lederhosen (you know, those distinctly German leather breeches) that snugly and stylishly fit onto a bottle of wine. Even wine bottles like to dress up before going out.
Here we see a Secret Unicorn who not only appreciates the appeal of dressing up a bottle of wine, but also delights in how it coordinates with their own furry pink lederhosen:
We should mention that wearing lederhosen to match your Vinderhosen, while awesome, is completely optional. Either way, a bottle of wine wearing a tiny pair of pants is sure to put a smile on people’s faces.
Oh no! The Korduroys have lost their secret unicorn. Will they be able to find him in time to save themselves from a boring, dismal life? Watch this video and find out:
Any sommelier worth his/her salt knows that the finest wines are those that aren’t paraded around naked. That’s why we’re proud to introduce Vinderpants! Tired of going bare bottle? Vinderpants are the underpants for your wine. A perfect gift bag for any event.
Archie McPhee is seeking a Web Developer. We are a fun, growing company that makes awesome things for awesome people, looking for an extraordinary person to join us. This position is responsible for database and server administration, installation and maintenance of web applications as well as support of basic IT functions.
Located in Mukilteo, Washington.
Requirements:
MySQL administration
Apache
Moderate PHP programming
Moderate networking
SQL scripting
Backup/Recovery
Shell scripting
GNU/Linux System Administration
Nice to have:
eCommerce (Magento, osCommerce, or other PHP-based systems)
Accounting systems
POS systems (Microsoft Dynamics – RMS)
More detail:
Strong Linux systems administration, scripting, apache
MySQL – db admin, writing queries for extracts, reports, integration
Moderate PHP – write utilities, glue scripts, etc.
Support,install, maintain web applications such as Magento, WordPress, etc.
Use a range of tools such as cygwin to integrate data from diverse sources and platforms.
Experience running and tuning entire LAMP stack – Windows XP, 7, Desktop Support as needed.
SQL Server a +
Company Benefits
Full time regular employees qualify for the following official benefits:
Group Health-Virginia Mason medical insurance paid
Dental Plan
SEP-IRA retirement plan effective after three years
Job-related education (approved on a case-by-case basis)
Paid major holidays and vacation time
Love of mustaches, narwhals and/or bacon.
And, most important of all, the unofficial benefits:
Casual "be who you are and dress that way" atmosphere
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