Groundid Blog

It's been awhile since I posted here..

2008-07-04T14:29:00.000-07:00

It has been a long time, but I felt the need to speak out. :]

Word on the street, is ..
Ground!d is closing down and dropping the shop.

Not entirely true.
Yeah, we are closing the Signal Hill shop..but only to relocate to a better shop.
Possibly something thats not in the most random place.
So in other words....
GROUND!D IS MOVING!
CURRENTLY SEARCHING FOR AN ADEQUATE LOCATION.

The owner [Moria] is shopping around, trying to find a good location.
He told me that we will be back up in a couple months.
To make it all more possible and so there won't be any delays.....

PLEASE SUPPORT BY BUYING CLOTHING FROM THE SHOP
...that evidently isnt open at the moment.

TO BUY SOMETHING, just contact Moria by Messaging the Ground!d myspace.

Well, I continue to update you guys on the situation.
-Jon

Reminding you to....

STAY GROUND!D.

Dream Catcher

2008-06-23T15:15:00.000-07:00

New Sketchpad Dream Catcher tee.

Hellz Bellz Summer

2008-06-19T19:46:00.001-07:00

The agony of defeat...

2008-06-18T14:00:00.000-07:00

...is a sour grape. A purple grape.

The Lakers do not deserve to win a championship after blowing a 24-point lead in game 4. Period.

Blame it on the Europeans: Turiaf, GaSOFT, Vujacic, Vlad Rad, and Slava, even if he's no longer on the squad. And, who the hell gave Sasha the nickname "The Machine?" Any man who wears a rubber band on his head during a basketball game should be shipped to the WNBA for two packs of ketchup and three sports bra.

Kevin GarNOT can savor the victory while it last, and Ray "Coattail" Allen should thank the graces for LA's own, Paul Pierce. He is "The Truth."

KG is as clutch as a 87 Supra with a broken transmission. Dude missed two crucial free throws and countless tip-ins in game 5. He should have stayed in Minnesota and gone fishing with Marco Jaric a long time ago.

Mitch Kupchak needs to pull another Cooperfield and find a way to get into the NBA Lottery and draft Russell Westbrook out of UCLA. The guy is a ball-hawking point guard reminiscent of a young Glove, Gary Payton. He has the size and strength that The Zen Master loves so much in his guards, à la Ron Harper.

The core of the team remains solid with Fish, Kobe, Odom, Gasol and the return of Bynum. Farmar gets a pass from criticism because he was a former Bruin. But, Luke "I am your father" Walton needs to step up and play like pops. Ariza should bring great energy and athleticism off the bench after a full recovery from a broken leg. Ronny will be Ronny. But after that, the GM should get rid of the rest and find replacements who won't play frightened down the stretch when it matters.

Some say the Lakers ride and die with Kobe. I say the Lakers go as the system goes. The boys in Purple and Gold play best within the triangle -- when everyone touches the ball -- as a team.

Stay optimistic. Stay Groundid.

New Purple LB

2008-06-16T00:15:00.000-07:00

New version of the purple Long Beach tee.

Grads

2008-06-12T18:09:00.001-07:00

Congrats to David, Angie, Danny and the entire graduation class of 2008.

David

Angie and Kenny

Long Beach tee update

2008-06-11T00:55:00.000-07:00

With the help of John (Grnville) and Dino (SketchPad), we came up with this design and colorway. Credit also goes to BK for the Groundid "G" in the word LONG.

Groundid Long Beach tee preview

2008-06-10T04:25:00.000-07:00

Here's a preview of our new tee with a special message on the back. The tee will come in at least two colors, black and white. Stay tuned.

Groundid BBQ

2008-05-28T22:10:00.000-07:00

Groundid Gummy BBQ.

Saturday, May 31.
12 pm - 6 pm

* Free food
* Exclusive release
* Music

Gary Gary

2008-05-27T23:04:00.002-07:00

He's here.

One Lucky Fish

2008-05-27T23:04:00.001-07:00

D. Fish got away with a foul as Lakers win game 4.

I'd rather be lucky than good.

As history have it, Fish has been a charm against the Spurs. First the miracle shot with 0.4 seconds and now the fortunate no call.

Prom Season

2008-05-27T03:46:00.000-07:00

Dave and Narah in front of the shop before the Poly Prom.

MOB summer

2008-05-25T18:32:00.001-07:00

New Married To The Mob summer tees and tank for all the ladies. Different colors available in certain styles, not pictured.

Lakers by 30

2008-05-24T19:39:00.000-07:00

Lakers' game 2 against the Spurs was a little less contested -- make that a lot -- a win by 30.

The boys from San An look deflated and unmotivated. Shoot, I would look like that too if I were on a team against "The Mamba" aka Kobe.

Do I smell a sweep?

Two words, GIVE UP.

Final Gary update

2008-05-23T04:19:00.000-07:00

Gary Gummy Bear tees are being pushed back one week so we can ensure the best possible quality. We apologize for the confusion. They should be in the shop by next Wednesday. Cross your fingers.

Do call it a comeback

2008-05-22T02:15:00.000-07:00

So the Lakers' Wednesday 20-point comeback against the Spurs nearly caused me to have a heart attack. Every dribble, pass, rebound, block, steal and shot was scrutinized and magnified. I tell you, it's not healthy to be a Laker fan these days. I'm just glad I don't have high-blood pressure.

I would rather see a blowout than a highly-contested series.

For some reason, the Spurs just won't go down easily.

Next post will be about the NBA's dirtiest player... Bruce Bowen.

Back

2008-05-16T14:30:00.001-07:00

Here's a back view of the Gummy Bear tee scheduled to release next week. Each shirt has the Groundid "G" on the upper back.

Update

2008-05-14T00:25:00.000-07:00

* Groundid Gummy tees are scheduled to be released next week.

* No phone and e-mail until Friday. Sorry for the inconvenience if you've been trying to contact the store for the past few days. We are switching our telephone and communication carrier. Everything is scheduled to be back on-line by Friday.

* No debit or credit card purchase until Friday. Due to no telephone line, we won't be able to accept debit and credit purchase through our machine. Please bring cash until Friday.

Gummy tees

2008-05-05T16:15:00.000-07:00

Coming soon...

M-V-P

2008-05-04T22:52:00.000-07:00

For the past couple of years, Kobe has looked up towards the M-V-P trophy only to be be edged out by the likes of Duncan, Nash and Nowitzki. Reports from the LA Times have surfaced, which place Kobe as the winner this year.

Might we say it's about time and very welled earned. Kobe is not selfish. He is the ultimate competitor.

Gary Bear

2008-05-03T18:33:00.000-07:00

Say hello to our official store mascot, Gary The Groundid Gummy Bear.

Gary "the real" Gummy Bear has been a part of the store for almost two years now. Look forward to Gary going on a store tee soon.

More on the Gary story later...

MOB summer preview

2008-05-02T01:49:00.000-07:00

Here's a little sneak peek of what's to come from Married To The Mob this summer. Expect the delivery within the next few weeks.

L&D Board

2008-04-30T14:49:00.000-07:00

New Lemar & Dauley board shorts.

Fuct Spring/Summer

2008-04-29T12:33:00.000-07:00

Spring/summer Fuct collection now available.

The line features another photo series tee of Kate Moss by photographer Shawn Mortensen. Also included is the highly political "Fucking for virginity" tee.

Stick Stick

2008-04-29T05:26:00.001-07:00

Keep an eye out.

Zebra fotos

2008-04-28T12:21:00.000-07:00

New actual pics of the zebra.

Tiff

2008-04-24T12:00:00.001-07:00

Available at the shop and the webstore.

www.groundid.bigcartel.com

Lady Zebra

2008-04-23T21:11:00.000-07:00

Women Zebra logo tees now available at the shop.

Groundid Tiffany

2008-04-23T21:09:00.003-07:00

Groundid logo tees now available in the Tiffany colorway. Supplies limited!!!

3sixteen Spring outerwear

2008-04-22T15:24:00.000-07:00

3sixteen spring outerwear, cut and sew and button-up. Get your grown man status on.

Hellz Bellz Spring 2

2008-04-21T22:22:00.000-07:00

Brand new Hellz Bellz spring delivery 2, which includes collaboration pieces with The Collabros, Grotesk and Missbehave Magazine.

Groundid @ Formula D

2008-04-15T15:06:00.000-07:00

Formula D event over the weekend in Long Beach.

Free V2O tickets

2008-04-10T23:16:00.000-07:00

Free tickets for Club V2O in Long Beach are now available at Groundid courtesy of DJ Jackson of Mass Production.

The tickets are good for every Thursday and Friday. No purchase necessary. Just stop by the shop and pick them up.

Groundid on-line shop update

2008-04-08T23:24:00.000-07:00

Our women tees are now available for pre-order exclusive through our on-line shop at www.groundid.bigcartel.com.

Pink Zebra update

2008-04-08T14:22:00.000-07:00

The color for the Groundid Pink Zebra tee has been tweaked a little with pink on the outside.

Expect the shirts to drop in about two weeks.

3sixteen Spring 2008

2008-04-03T16:59:00.000-07:00

New 3sixteen spring collection.

Ground!d's Orisue Field Trip.

2008-04-02T21:15:00.000-07:00

Well, as if all this recent excitement over the new t-shirts droppin soon
and the new Spring Orisue that just came in wasn't enough for you...

Here's a lil behind the scenes with the Ground!d crew.

Today.
We went on a lil field trip to the Orisue Office and Warehouse.
We had to go there to pick up their Spring line and talk about
whats to come and the future of streetwear.

We got a look at the fall samples and a couple other samples.
(sorry, no pictures.)

But I did snap a couple to give you guys an inside look of the Orisue Warehouse.

Checkin out the Spring Catalog to see what we like.

Boxes of clothes.

Scott and the catalog.

Well thats all folks.
This is jon from ground!d
reminding all of you to...

Stay Original.
Stay Ground!d.

Orisue Spring 2008

2008-04-02T17:44:00.000-07:00

New Orisue Spring delivery 1 & 2.

Pink Zebra

2008-04-01T00:24:00.000-07:00

Ladies tee. Coming soon.

Groundid zebra lady

2008-03-30T01:43:00.000-07:00

We've received a lot of requests for the Groundid shirts to be printed on a ladies' body tee...

We listened.

Here is a preview of the logo tee in zebra print for the girls, which will be produce in two colors including a hot pink zebra on a black body. The shirts should drop within the next couple of weeks so keep an eye out for it.

Special thanks to John G.

Hellz Bellz Spring

2008-03-26T13:13:00.001-07:00

New Hellz Bellz spring.

Shop Groundid On-line!!!

2008-03-25T22:00:00.002-07:00

Purchase all the Groundid Label goodies on-line.

www.groundid.bigcartel.com

Grnvlle Luxury

2008-03-25T18:08:00.001-07:00

Two new exclusive tees from the Grnvlle Luxury line. Shirts available in limited quantity.

Tonite, Tonite

2008-03-20T14:52:00.000-07:00

Show up. Show love.

#1 Wide Receiver

2008-03-19T17:23:00.000-07:00

The nation's top receiver from Cal Golden Bears and former Long Beach Poly alum, DeSean Jackson, stopped by Groundid to do a little shopping.

The Groundid family would like to wish DeSean the best in the upcoming 2008 NFL Draft.

Jon is a David

2008-03-19T13:56:00.001-07:00

Look! Jon looks like Dave.

If you were around the store you would be rolling on the floor laughing
because everytime Jon saw David, he was wearing this exact outfit in about a 2 month span.

ground!d bbq.... continued.

2008-03-18T00:23:00.001-07:00

Here are the pictures from the bbq.

Sketchpad Dino took some good ones.
Ivan pretty much took almost all of them after the first 6 or 7.
Sorry they aren't in any order.

Outside, It's still early.

Stay Ground!d.

Sketchpad loves Ground!d
Grillin.
Us at Ground!d have love for everyone, maybe too much love. haha

Custom cut stickers by jon.

Meet Gary. The Ground!d mascot. He's been here practically since day one.

"Bitch! You Got Ground!d!"

After.
Before.

BBQ in Full Effect.

No Homo

There were so many other things
that should've got their own picture.
Wanna see them?
Too bad, you missed out if you werent there.
Don't worry though, just come next time.

Stay Livin the good life.

Stay Ground!d.

Groundid stickers

2008-03-17T12:51:00.001-07:00

Groundid stickers now available. We wanted to remind you to "love life."

In the meanwhile...

2008-03-16T23:47:00.000-07:00

Check out some of Dino's pics from the Groundid BBQ, while we wait for Jon to upload some more. Support Groundid. Support Sketchpad.

Pics here: www.asketchpadbrand.wordpress.com

Brand new

2008-03-16T15:44:00.001-07:00

New limited edition Groundid tee in the Gucci colorway.

Mishka spring

2008-03-14T13:55:00.001-07:00

Got our first delivery of Mishka including the Gradient Bear Mop and Rock is King. More to come leter.

More Groundid cars

2008-03-12T15:56:00.001-07:00

Other cars spotted with the Groundid car sticker.

240 S14

FG

Crazy Serbs.

2008-03-12T09:54:00.000-07:00

Here's the video I was talking about.

Yes, we do get bored at Ground!d.
Come by.
Entertain us, so David won't have to embarass himself again. LOL

You guys did miss out if you didn't see it though.
Imagine a serbian dude doing:
Souljah Boy
Harlem Shake
Walk It Out
Chicken Noodle Soup
C-Walk
Shoulder Lean
Motorbike
Hyphy
and the list goes on...

My cellphone froze on me so most of the videos didn't make it online.
but Here is what I do have. Enjoy.

Yeah, I know.
The quality is about as good as a counterfeit dunk.
The camera is shaky.. my fault on that part.
I felt the need to dance too.
I also edited it so you can hear the music.

On a sidenote.
Big Ups to David for actually dancing.
and yes, I'll teach you.

Thats all for now.

Stay Groovin.
Stay Ground!d.

BBQ!

2008-03-11T23:05:00.000-07:00

Free food!
Free entertainment!

The Lost Tapes? no, lost blogs.

2008-03-10T20:56:00.000-07:00

The Lost Blogs.
Well okay, not really just today.
I should've updated this blog last week, but i didn't setup this account yet.

Well anyways. Here you go, enjoy.

Here are some pics from when us at Ground!d ate pho` at pho` america.
It was good and cheap, just in the ghetto.

Before that we did notice the sun setting, ....beautiful.

In case you guys haven't visited the store yet..
An average day at Ground!d is like this.
That's Moria btw. Mr. Cool Guy.

If you're lucky, after 2pm you might find the rest of us.
If you've seen our myspace,
you can pretty much look at the top[enter ridiculous number here]
and find out who I'm talking about.

And to end it all, here is the lonely Ground!d flower.
We were outside and spotted this lonely flower outside our store.

Well, time to study.
Later.

p.s.- Next update will have videos of David dancing.

Stay Tuned.
Stay Ground!d.

Groundid GTS

2008-03-05T19:37:00.000-08:00

Gerald's Celica GTS just got a new window ornament.

New Groundid car sticker...not currently available.

Legato guy's

2008-03-05T18:17:00.001-08:00

Legato

2008-03-05T11:49:00.000-08:00

New Legato for the ladies.

Throwback Alife

2008-03-04T23:20:00.000-08:00

We here at Groundid are fortunate enough to get our hands on a wide array of styles from Alife that were released a few seasons back. Stop by the shop and see for yourself.

Suppor Independent

2008-03-04T04:01:00.000-08:00

Support independent retailers and brands.

Visit www.greenvillestore.com or you can pick one up at Groundid.

Get Fit!

2008-03-03T16:08:00.003-08:00

For all those living in the Long Beach/Huntington Beach area looking to get healthy, hit up our friend Barry Barnes.

* Tell him Groundid sent ya and get a deal.

Personal Touch "Body Improvement"
- Certified Personl Trainer
- Nutritional Consultant

Business: 714-756-0506
Cell: 714-661-3062

Plain Gravy vs. Ice Cream

2008-03-03T13:46:00.001-08:00

A few years back Plain Gravy released this tee...

and also...

comeback by BBC...(Prove it!!!)

OBAMA

2008-02-29T11:30:00.001-08:00

Fuct X Shawn Mortensen S/S '08 Preview

2008-02-25T23:40:00.000-08:00

Famed L.A. photographer, Shawn Mortensen, is back once again with another collaboration with Fuct for the spring. This time streetwear's icon, Kate Moss, graces the tee. The photo was taken in the '90s during a Vivienne Westwood fashion show.

We'll continue to update as the release date gets closer.

Premium Label re-stock

2008-02-22T12:40:00.001-08:00

Come quick. Supplies limited.

MOB Spring

2008-02-20T21:32:00.000-08:00

New spring line from Married to the Mob, including the steezy collabo with Fafi.

New Groundid tees

2008-02-18T20:15:00.000-08:00

New Groundid tees in three new colors. Come support.

Kanye x Premium Label

2008-01-16T15:42:00.000-08:00

No. 2 tee by Premium Label.

Mama: Saigon Sunset Collection

2008-01-16T15:29:00.000-08:00

New Mama: Saigon Sunset collection

3S Holiday

2008-01-09T03:12:00.001-08:00

New 3sixteen holiday line heavily inspired by ready to die/biblical theme. Now available.

Greatest hockey fight ever

2008-01-08T03:15:00.000-08:00

...actually, greatest hockey NON-fight ever.

Happy New Year

2007-12-31T04:14:00.001-08:00

Happy New Year from all of us at Groundid.

We will be open on New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.

New Year's Eve Sale

2007-12-28T04:25:00.000-08:00

Ever after Mary & Ramo

2007-12-24T05:13:00.000-08:00

Congrats to Mary and Ramo in their new endeavor in life together.

I've known the bride since middle school and now we're all grown up. From 12 years old to 25 years old. WOW!

Ever since college it has been one friend getting married after another. Some might think the idea of eternal commitment scary...but, for me, I just find it beautiful.

Open Christmas eve

2007-12-23T16:52:00.000-08:00

We're open Christmas Eve 11 am - 6 pm.

Last minute shoppers wanted.

Mama Operation: Saigon Sunset

2007-12-20T12:58:00.001-08:00

Coming soon.

New winter collection from your favorite Mama in The Bay. The line still reflects the peace and love movement of the '60s and '70s. Also, pay close attention to the Beatles-inspired pieces. Well executed.

Hellz holiday re-up

2007-12-20T12:21:00.001-08:00

More holiday tees from Hellz Bellz.

MOB billboard

2007-12-18T03:54:00.001-08:00

Married to the Mob does it BIG. Billboard in Staton. MOBlicious hoodies still available at the shop in pink and gray.

...Black Kate Moss tonight

2007-12-17T14:08:00.000-08:00

Coming soon...

Tito @ Cerritos Skate Park

2007-12-13T14:10:00.000-08:00

Our store photographer Tito spent a beautiful Thursday morning with his friends at the Cerritos Skate Park. Here's a glimpse.

Roxanne again

2007-12-12T13:40:00.000-08:00

Same Roxanne motorcycle-inspired jacket from 3sixteen but in a different cotton blend with nylon lining. Quality.

MOB quickstrike

2007-12-12T13:30:00.000-08:00

Married to the Mob quickstrike item, Balenciaga & Marijuana tees are here. Four different colors.

YES! YES! YES!

2007-12-12T05:19:00.001-08:00

For the grown and sexy.

Dave's B-Day dinner

2007-12-11T00:01:00.000-08:00

One outing wasn't enough so we had another birthday event for Dave at Lucille's in Belmont Shore. You can call the lunch a pre-birthday celebration and the dinner "the celebration." Stay tuned for the post event.

Mishka jackets & hoodies

2007-12-10T16:19:00.000-08:00

New holiday Mishka jackets and hoodies are here. Hot Fiyah for your DEZIYAH!!!

Dave's B-Day luncheon

2007-12-10T16:17:00.000-08:00

Dave's B-day @ TGIF. Only the beginning.

WAR

2007-12-10T04:30:00.000-08:00

"The opposite of war is not peace. It's creation." - Jonathan Larson

Chicken 'n Waffles

2007-12-10T00:18:00.000-08:00

World-famous heart attack on a plate, Roscoe's Chicken 'n Waffles in Long Beach. Undeniably the best Sunday dinner. It's great food for the soul, bad for the arteries. Try it if you haven't already. Did I mention the best lemonade.

To die for. Literally.

New holiday Mishka

2007-12-09T16:57:00.000-08:00

New product in from Mishka. Come collect the goods.

Poly wins CIF, again

2007-12-09T02:34:00.000-08:00

A few of the Groundid crew went to the Long Beach Poly CIF Southern Section Pac-5 Division championship game against Crespi on Saturday. It was a wet and freezing night at the Home Depot Center in Carson, but it was worth it as the Jackrabbits won 13-3.

Wet halftime show.

MOBlicious hoodies

2007-12-08T02:44:00.000-08:00

New Married to the Mob Moblicious hoodies in pink and gray.

Mishka holiday preview

2007-12-07T03:59:00.000-08:00

Here's a sneak peak of two shirts from the Mishka holiday collection. The holiday line should hit our shelves early next week.

Gerald B-day @ Green Field

2007-12-07T03:39:00.001-08:00

Good times was had by all for Gerald's birthday at Green Field Churrascaria in Long Beach. If you don't know what a churrascaria is...it's basically a Brazilian steak house where they bring all kinds of meat to your table until you literally get sick.

Enjoy

2007-12-06T16:22:00.000-08:00

It's a gloomy Thursday in SoCal. So kickback and relax and enjoy some Bobby Caldwell.

Balenciaga and Marijuana

2007-12-05T20:44:00.000-08:00

Here are some detailed pics of the MOB Balenciaga & Marijuana tees. We should be receiving them later this week. Check back.

Get both

2007-12-05T14:00:00.000-08:00

Get Money...

Get Bitches... ;)

Why get one, when you can have both!!! It's called balance.

Scurban kid?

2007-12-04T21:36:00.000-08:00

Vapors is my magazine of choice and by choice, Dominick DeLuca of Brooklyn Projects has his way in a choice of words.

"Streetwear is actually going in three directions. On one side, you got the Scurbans, which is urban kids that don't skate, but come in here to buy a board to match their sneakers. You got the left, which is the Scurban kid. You got the right, which is the Emo and you got the mainstream."

Big, bold quote sure caught my attention. Vapors would agree too. Where do you think Streetwear is going?

For real

2007-12-04T20:29:00.000-08:00

Foreal, foreal.

Megan Fox is... (speechless).

Click on the picture and I dare you to disagree!!!

Rihanna's hot

2007-12-04T12:35:00.000-08:00

Mmmmmmmm.

How can we stay ground!d...?

2007-12-03T05:22:00.000-08:00

Novel - Hit Em With The Shottie

Listen for the line, "How can we stay ground!d...?"