Paul,
Isn't slalom stuff just too much fun to buy, though?
Anyway, that storm moving up the coast is not looking all that nice for us this weekend. Cross our fingers and pray we're not going to get rained out.
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- Thu Aug 12, 2004 2:50 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 11:47 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
hmmm
I don't have an extra tight deck, but you can definately use mine, Paul. Maybe JG can hook you up with a deck too. I'll shoot him an email. 2pm sounds good to me. Pray it doesn't rain. Friday is going to be wet and Saturday is overcast with 20% chance of showers. That was according to weather.com at...
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 2:32 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
25 years
Well, consider it your Silver Anniversary, Paul
It would be awesome getting the chance to meet you and skate some cones.
One of us will post directions for you soon.
It would be awesome getting the chance to meet you and skate some cones.
One of us will post directions for you soon.
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 5:38 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Boston Races.
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27171
dunno
Ben,
I talked with JG about this. He sounded like he wanted to do something, but who knows.
If you find out anything keep us posted.
I talked with JG about this. He sounded like he wanted to do something, but who knows.
If you find out anything keep us posted.
- Wed Aug 11, 2004 5:36 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
Saturday
I think I can do Saturday. Let's do it. We all need the practice. Those Colorado guys are kicking our butts. Next year, we're ALL qualifying.
- Tue Aug 10, 2004 2:39 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
did not
I did? I simply stated taht I have naked pictures of you, Joe. Well, not all naked. And your shirt covers half your butt anyway. So, what are you worried about. In all fairness, I guess you're right. I did kind of start it. So, Joe as an apology, that picture will be...hidden, never to be seen by an...
- Mon Aug 09, 2004 10:59 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] The Farm 4.0pen
- Replies: 40
- Views: 47742
wanna take this to the dark side???
Joe,
Are you still tipsy from the party?
oh, and Joe...have some respect--take your future, offensive remarks to the Dark Side. I'll meet you there.
Are you still tipsy from the party?
oh, and Joe...have some respect--take your future, offensive remarks to the Dark Side. I'll meet you there.
- Mon Aug 09, 2004 9:24 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] The Farm 4.0pen
- Replies: 40
- Views: 47742
work must have everyone down....
Well, despite a porr showing on my part the the Farm, this year's race was killer. We all got treated to some fast action in both the hybrid and TS events, where it really looked like everyone--practiced and unpracticed--gave it their all once up on those ramps. BTW, TROY....GREAT job on the ramps. ...
- Thu Aug 05, 2004 5:53 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
- Replies: 117
- Views: 186867
some of us may not have a choice
spewing moo goo gai pan is better than blowing general tsao. anyone who wants to join me in the c class or in the DQ section feel free. Christian, I am thinking of packing some beer (but not cheap beer like Budweiser) to chug on while I watch the rest of the race after my disqualification. Not that...
- Wed Aug 04, 2004 10:05 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
- Replies: 117
- Views: 186867
ILL
grooooosssss!! Joe spit up his moo goo gai pan!
- Mon Aug 02, 2004 5:16 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] The Farm 4.0pen
- Replies: 40
- Views: 47742
SWEET
Those look pretty nifty. Thanks, Troy!!!
- Tue Jul 20, 2004 6:50 am
- Forum: Europe
- Topic: Any Irish Slalomers???
- Replies: 0
- Views: 2361
Any Irish Slalomers???
If anyone knows of any slalomers in Ireland (anywhere between Ennis and Killarney) please let me know by Thursday, July 22. I am heading to Ireland on a family trip for a week and I would love to find a reason to bring my skateboard.
- Mon Jul 12, 2004 2:42 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
- Sat Jul 10, 2004 4:46 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: [2004] The Farm 4.0pen
- Replies: 40
- Views: 47742
FANTASTIC
Tway, that was great!! Thanks for all the time and energy, buddy.
- Sat Jul 10, 2004 4:38 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
You won't have to worry about The Weasel at The Farm...Too bad it will rain all day- both days (The Perfect Storm) - of The Farm- Looks like you guys will be playing pictionary. What are you, a freaking meteorologist now??? How do you know it's going to rain both days? You are a man of many talents...
- Thu Jul 08, 2004 7:52 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
Massholes forever
That Weasel kid is fast, no kiddin. But he is still a Masshole. I wish I were 15 years old and could skate everyday. Jim, I am glad to hear you'll be there...tired or not. I am with you, the weasel is <b>wicked</b> fast (see I used some Masshole dialect there). And I too wish that I was 15 and coul...
- Thu Jul 08, 2004 5:22 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
- Thu Jul 08, 2004 4:44 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
Oh man, I may just race on my park setup to give you pussies a shot in hell at the farm. If I see any of you posers ahead of me at the race you're getting tackled at the finish line. I'm all outfitted with TK's old shit that he broke and glued back together to sell to me, so I'm all set to go. Than...
- Thu Jul 08, 2004 2:39 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
Wes is a god.
What happened to " Giving the People What they Want "? Two out of three Farmers prefer a 2-day event over other formats. Especially when Saturday is on Shady lane and Sunday is on Derby hill. Is the one-day format someone's insurance of not being smoked two days in a row? :0 Wes, I have learned not...
- Wed Jul 07, 2004 7:33 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
Matt, You are banned from DSOTC for 10 days. No APOLOGIZING on DSOTC. Anger is an energy. Joe Joe, Anger is an energy. But my therapist says that I need to apologize to everyone who I think I've offended in the last 30 days. It's been a daunting task, but I'm almost done. Ya big jerk!! oh, sorry Joe!
- Wed Jul 07, 2004 4:44 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
Re: let's skate
Henry, sorry if my bumper car joke was offensive.Henry Julier wrote:And where was everyone for the July 4th race?
We had company July 4, and by the time I got downtown, everyone was gone. BUMMER.
- Wed Jul 07, 2004 4:55 am
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Comet Race Narrow (stiff)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4281
COMET gone! most likely
Sorry, TK. Mike Stanziale emailed me at around 2 pm. If things fall through with him, I'll get back to you.
available??
Any word on when these wheels will hit the streets officially??
I love Cambrias, but I really do like GREEN wheels.
I love Cambrias, but I really do like GREEN wheels.
- Tue Jul 06, 2004 7:10 pm
- Forum: For Sale - Wanted
- Topic: Comet Race Narrow (stiff)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 4281
Comet Race Narrow (stiff)
I have a used (I bought it new) Comet Race Narrow Stiff flex for sale. I will post pics soon. This was my first slalom deck and is in very good shape. It has just been retaped with that 50 grit stuff--lots of traction for your feet. I am asking $40 (pretty firm) for the deck less shipping. I will co...
- Tue Jul 06, 2004 5:07 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: July Fourth Race Day, 2004
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12011
NICE
Hey, can this be considered the first East Coast race for teens, by teens?
The pics look great, and it sounds like everyone had a great time.
Wish I could have been there to see the action.
Hope we get to skate soon.
The pics look great, and it sounds like everyone had a great time.
Wish I could have been there to see the action.
Hope we get to skate soon.
- Thu Jul 01, 2004 11:07 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: "the dark side of the cone"
- Replies: 789
- Views: 1381507
Joe I on a role..or should I say Joe I has lost a roll
Joe, I forgot to mention this to you last time, but you are looking mighty trim these days. However, I think the young'ns in MA are bit beyond your abilities. So, if humiliation is in your game plan I hope you don't mean through the cones. The man gets in shape, competes in Paris and WHAMMO, he's go...
- Wed Jun 30, 2004 2:50 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
- Replies: 117
- Views: 186867
I hear you
Troy, I'm hearing you now. I guess I agree somewhat with what you say. I like to just be able to start doing whatever it is I'm doing without setup too. I will admit that that particular part of slalom is a bit annoying most of the time. That is why we need some of the more patient folks out there t...
- Tue Jun 29, 2004 9:28 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
- Replies: 117
- Views: 186867
you guys are gross
Boys (and Girls), let me first say that my use of the word "orgasmic" DID NOT imply the expulsion of any bodily fluids. I am trying to keep this clean here. Troy, if you are calling it quits just because you are lonely, then why didn't you just say so?? I mean you live on an island, right? I think t...
- Tue Jun 29, 2004 4:23 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
- Replies: 117
- Views: 186867
huh?
Slalom is work. Plus no one understands it. What the heck is there to understand, Kirbs?? You ride a piece of wood (or fiberglass over foam, or whatever) with wheels as fast as you can through little, itty-bitty cones. Now, if you mean the appeal--that nobody understands what's attractive about the...
- Mon Jun 28, 2004 8:10 pm
- Forum: North America
- Topic: Long Island NY Slalom
- Replies: 117
- Views: 186867
love and hate
Troy, Your love/hate relationship with slalom is very interesting. I would encourage you to delve more deeply into your feelings (if you have not already done so) to determine where the frusteration is rooted. Maybe some meditation or prayer can help you. I can refer you to a few places if you'd lik...
what's up with this wheel
What's the low-down on this wheel? Is there going to be another wheel revolution led by green?
- Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:47 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Millennium Park West Roxbury
- Replies: 2
- Views: 4480
hmmmm
Karl,
NICE! I have never really gotten down to West Roxbury. But that looks like a good spot. Maybe I can go down there with you guys sometime soon.
Great job in scouting out a new locale. You guys rock!
NICE! I have never really gotten down to West Roxbury. But that looks like a good spot. Maybe I can go down there with you guys sometime soon.
Great job in scouting out a new locale. You guys rock!
- Mon Jun 28, 2004 2:43 pm
- Forum: Media Resources
- Topic: CT SKATER GIRLS in the media
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4526
AWESOME!!
Family Values AND Skateboarding. This is fantastic. The new American role model-family is here.
That's a fantastic article! Thanks for posting that Joe.
That's a fantastic article! Thanks for posting that Joe.
- Mon Jun 21, 2004 2:39 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
good times
Well, I missed the good times this weekend. Bummer. But it sounds like everyone had a fantastic time. Great to hear it. So, JG, you're back up and going, huh? Gonna be ready for da Farm? ;-) I did some flatland (Cyber Slalom style) yesterday. I'll tell you, I should NEVER have purchase a Comet Race ...
- Fri Jun 18, 2004 10:30 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
shucks
Can't make it this weekend. I have family in town. I am going to try and get out in the early morn if I can and it's not wet. Have a good time. Though, I really think that the ground is going to be a bit wet for skating. But who knows? Can't wait to skate with you all again soon. CT girls, we need t...
- Tue Jun 15, 2004 9:10 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
hey
Why don't you guys just rub it in a little more!! No, but seriously, have an awesome time tomorrow. I wish I could be there. Being the new guy at work, they like it when I volunteer to work more hours, but are not thrilled when I ask for time off. Gotta pay my dues, I guess. I can hear your wheels r...
- Tue Jun 15, 2004 3:29 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Cellular Phone Advice
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22275
really?
Keep in mind that most promotions are available to current customers as well, you just have to ask. Whenever I'm on the phone to my carrier, Verizon, I make a point to ask if there are any current promotions that I can get. I've cashed in on a number of great free promotions for minutes and service...
- Mon Jun 14, 2004 11:00 pm
- Forum: Off Topic
- Topic: Cellular Phone Advice
- Replies: 19
- Views: 22275
Motorola
Wes, I worked on some projects for Motorola in the past and had the chance to "handle" many of their phones. I think that you can't go wrong with them. Expensive Nokia's are pretty good, but a cheap Nokia is WICKED crappy. Sony/Erickson---um, can you say CRAP? As far as service goes...I'm with JG: D...
- Fri Jun 11, 2004 7:27 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
I wish
Hey, all. I am helping my best buddy move on Sunday in Maine. So I will not be able to slalom with you fine people this weekend.
Criddle a cone for me.
Criddle a cone for me.
- Mon Jun 07, 2004 2:35 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
sorry I missed sny skating
hey, all. Sorry to have missed any slalom or the downhill race in ME. Things got crazy this weekend.
Hope to get out there with you all soon.
Hope to get out there with you all soon.
- Thu Jun 03, 2004 4:03 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
Saturday looks gorgeous
Hey, anyone up for some skating on Saturday?? The weather looks great. Sunday looks a little sketch in the afternoon.
My new Roe needs some real breaking in. I have only taken it out a couple of time so far. Blame the rain.
Anyway, what do folks think?
My new Roe needs some real breaking in. I have only taken it out a couple of time so far. Blame the rain.
Anyway, what do folks think?
- Mon May 31, 2004 3:20 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
sorry I missed it
Hey, dudes and dudettes, Sorry I missed this Saturday with you all. I hope it was awesome. Wish I could have been there. Anyway, I am at work on this Memorial Day. The sun is shining and my deck is at home wishing for concrete. BUMMER!! Have a great Memorial Day, and I hope to catch up with all of y...
- Thu May 20, 2004 4:59 pm
- Forum: Random Slalom Topics
- Topic: Learning from the young'ns
- Replies: 1
- Views: 2749
Learning from the young'ns
I was just checking out <a href="http://www.slalomspot.com" target="_blank">www.slalomspot.com</a> and took a look at their "Learn" section. I noticed a couple of articles, one by JG and another by Ben Chapman. JG's article is interesting and informative. But Ben's article is simply practical--that ...
- Mon May 17, 2004 4:26 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
Thanks for the photos and vids
Hey, thanks, Matt and Karl for posting photos and vids. They are great learning tools.
- Sun May 16, 2004 4:49 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
is there a ringing? Do you hear it?
Thanks everyone for another amazing day of slalom at Magnolia woods. It was a blast....except for the part when I craked my head on the c'ment. Everyone who got bruises today, please raise you hand and be counted. Anyway, thanks again for all those who set courses and for the hardcore competition. H...
- Fri May 14, 2004 6:10 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: sat
- Replies: 1
- Views: 4113
get with it Joey
Hey, Jo-Jo! Hope you can make it. Are you bringing the kids?
- Fri May 14, 2004 5:18 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
All of my technology is dying
OK, here's the deal: My computer and cell phone just went caput in the last day and a half. I am using a slow laptop for now at home to check my email, but my main machine needs to be replaced. Today my cell phone won't turn on. Not sure if it ever will. So, Henry and Jim (or anybody else)...you won...
- Fri May 14, 2004 4:38 am
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
50 cones C on C
40 is for wusses! Let's do 50! I wanna work on Saturday.
Henry, can't wait to ride with you.
Karl, just ask JG if you can borrow his car. hehe.
See you all on Saturday,
Henry, can't wait to ride with you.
Karl, just ask JG if you can borrow his car. hehe.
See you all on Saturday,
- Thu May 13, 2004 5:32 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
wAHOO
Saturday sounds fantastic.
Jim, can you still give me a ride?
Henry, are you still coming? We'll figure out a ride for you.
If it's too tight with train stuff, you can always stay the night. Jessa is out of town for the weekend, so you are welcome to stay at my apartment.
Jim, can you still give me a ride?
Henry, are you still coming? We'll figure out a ride for you.
If it's too tight with train stuff, you can always stay the night. Jessa is out of town for the weekend, so you are welcome to stay at my apartment.
- Tue May 11, 2004 6:10 pm
- Forum: New England
- Topic: Ma, NH, training days.
- Replies: 490
- Views: 839557
T-Storms
Thunderstorms are heading into the area. The current forecast calls for scattered T-Storms on Saturday, 5/15/04. The rain held off this past Saturday, maybe it will again. Hey, Bryan and Karl....at what time did you catch your train to Gloucester last Saturday? And how did you get to Magnolia from t...