On the Injured List/New Issue Almost Ready

Well, I fell on my ass last week, and still can't skate.  I tried this morning, but as soon as I tried to pump transition it brought me to my knees.  Oh well, I guess I'll spend the day getting the next issue a little bit closer to publication.  It will be out next week, and it is looking good.

Here is a little something from my favorite skate movie.  Yep, showing my age:

Hernando Skates Fundraiser

Hernando Skates hosted an art auction Saturday night.  It was a fun evening with some good artwork by skaters and non-skaters alike.  Below are some of my favorite pieces.  I ended up buying a painting of a truck by Wrex Cook, and I was stoked to find out that the wood used as a canvas was from a ramp.  Perfect.  The fund raiser pocketed over 1,500.00 toward the Hernando Skate Park project.  I was very happy to be a part of the event both as an artist and art buyer.

Paintings by W. Cook

I donated one of my Rothko inspired big pieces

Middle painting by Jon Willingham

Glad it sold, but is it okay to admit I don't get this? Bean plant over the ocean?

Lemmy.  Forever cool.

Light switch cover?! Rad.

A little something from Ron Marion with frame by Shove-It designs

Lino block print by Charles Andy Jimmy Walker

One of Lindsey Rowland's contributions

Outlaw El Bandito Pt. 2

From the Grand Opening of the West Point, MS skatepark.

My funny faces are even funnier without the beard!  Loving this deck, y'all.

D.I.Y. Skate Co.

Chris J. of Rufus Skates is making me a new deck.  I get a text asking what size I want.  I gave him my specs (width, wheelbase etc...).  I sent him my specs and he replied, "we can do whatever you want."

I ask you this:  How many skateboard companies tell you that when you email them what you'd like in a deck?  Yeah, not too many.  That is one of the things so awesome about companies like Rufus and Fickle. Look for a review and in depth report on the process of getting a board from Rufus Skates.

What else is great about D.I.Y. Companies?  You're helping someone that is a skater continue to provide the best quality product possible.  I've been riding an Outlaw Skateboards El Bandito deck for well over a month.  I have knocked it into curbs and ledges.  It has flown out of a bowl while I bailed.  I have thrown everything I can at this board and it is still holding strong. You help a skater continue, and you get quality product.

Lucha inspired graphic on the El Bandito

Last, but not least, these guys are doing cool things.  What Luck Skateboards has the re-kruzer project.  Check it out. They are donating a board to a kid for every cruiser you buy.  How rad is that!?

What Luck Ad from the last Luchaskate.

Sunday Funday

Good people to skate with, a fun Sunday session, and cupcakes.  What more could a guy ask for?  A little belated birthday celebration for me?  I was stoked.  Even got a new shirt (thanks Wrex and Kim!)!  I probably didn't show my gratitude well enough.  I was a little embarrassed with the attention.  Thank you everyone for coming out today and skating with me.

My new Old Man Army t-shirt

Last three cupcakes swimming in a sea of ciggie butts.  You can just see my truck hanger in the bottom right of the screen.

Miranda and Kris

Ed, Kim and Wrex (Mike is hidden)

Jonathan acting a fool.

I'm still addicted to learning kickflips on banks.  Next deck, I'm going with an 8.5 to see if it helps out.  Just about have 'em figured out.  I was never good at flip tricks.  I guess I'm learning to be patient. Ha!  Flat ground, I got 'em.  On a bank?  One out over every 5 right now.

I had to leave a little earlier than I wanted.  Old man wasn't feeling too well, but I had a blast as always.