i picked this pic cause you can't really see that i'd ripped my hose before i even climbed on stage. they were some of those good, tough ones with nice color and all (won't go raymond chandler on you about them) and had a long and productive life, so i guess it was time for them to check out. no, i'm not storing nuts for winter here-- my aunt whom some say i resemble describes this look as "chipmunk cheeks." how glamorous, huh? :)