Back around 1971, I lived in Anaheim, California for a short time [I lived everywhere for a short
time growing up, but I digress...]. Next door to our apartment was the Licorice Pizza record store.
Being a music fanatic, even back then, I would hang out in the store all the time, talk to the
staff, listen to new stuff, etc. After all, I couldn't afford to buy anything so the store was my
musical entertainment and they didn't regard me as a pest.
We eventually worked out an arrangement... I'd do menial chores around the place [basically
janitorial stuff] and they'd give me records in return. It was through these records that I
discovered Pink Floyd [Meddle] and Mountain [Flowers of Evil], to name a couple.
Obviously, I have very fond memories of the place.
Anyway, I always thought the name Licorice Pizza was very cool for a record store and this
was their logo, which I think is fantastic. I still have a shopping bag in the
garage with this logo on it. One of my prize possessions. -- Doc
This is a Giant West African Snail [most likely Archachatina marginata]. They can
grow up to 20 centimetres [8 in] long, and live up to 10 years or more. They're
completely harmless to people and make good pets. They are considered
an invasive species so they are monitored closely.
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Bluz: Good pets eh? Ummm, well, where should it be petted? ..you go first.