Squirrel's Uneven Nuts

I actually have another 'death' blog to put up but we need some happier shit to talk about. Cut to Saturday at Cally for the vintage get together. A super cool scene that needs to be made bigger, and more people should come out and support the cause or what have you. If you want to see some really old shit, come out and see how far BMX was come. It is amazing to see what guys have. My favorite bike was Joe's BOSS freestyler. Although I was hurt to find that it was welded in Taiwan, who cares it is a piece of history, the 'Vander' theme is sick as well. Shout out to 'Jake, and Kenny' who I met for the first time. Two more huge resources full of BMX history. Thanks to Marlow, Joe, and the rest of the boys for providing some good food. Thanks to Kenny for selling me that issue of BMX plus that he was not going to part with, but he did for 10$. Took some runs and Cally takes it out of you. Caveman to cavestep is good right now. Thanks to Mat and Travis for breaking their asses 4-5 times a week out there. And yes people still love to bitch about Cally without understanding the full scope of what is going on out there. The reason 'you people' think no work is getting done out there is because they are not there at 5fucking AM in the morning working on shit. Have to say the place wasn't dusty and all the lines were still going. SLOB had some nice 3dogs over the step. All 3 Gonzalez brothers made an appearance out there. Saw a chrome Holmes that Scotty brought out there with Super Pros on it. Would have liked the frame but it had 3/8 dropouts and I hate grinding that shit out. Joe snatched up those Super Pros like a $20 dollar bill spotted on the ground in a homeless shelter, which is why the man has the collection he has. I am still dehydrated from Cally, lots of beer, very little water, lots of sun and a lot of pedaling. V-Dogg showed up as well and has not ridden Cally since 1985! Not as many people riding as I would have thought but more room for us I suppose. Saw Anthony's bike which I guess was sort of depressing but at least the 3 who bought it helped Anthony out a lot. I have been drinking as much water as possible and my piss still looks like Lemon Gatorade.

Headed back to Oscar's Saturday evening by myself. Now just for the record I may have been a little on edge lately and have even snapped at a few people because with the wedding approaching and a list of other shit, what can I say I am stressed. Want to say thanks to Liz, Scar, Slob, Jeremy(I eat Cheez-its@Cunningham and Ben Snowden's girl rides more than him), Dustin, Josh, Mike-D, Dakota for helping with the ramp. Have to say it went pretty quick this time around. Couple people asked why I didn't call Saturday to finish, but quite frankly I wanted to finish it by myself and really just needed some "Squirrel-time"(gay). Started work at about 5:30pm and sunk the last screw at 8:42pm as indicated when you look at the sub box. Still tons of work that needs to be done in other places of the ramp, but the shit is riding again. 10sheets of ply, 14lbs of screws, many replaced ribs and a lot of paint, blood and sweat.

Sunday morning arrived at Cunningham early and sluggish. But the session turned out to be one for the books, lots of people came out to ride and apparently there are more bikes that pay to ride there than skaters. For the first time in a long time I realize and see the writing on the wall that most skaters are little bitches. How the hell you could not like riding a park like Cunningham is beyond me, whaaaa we don't wanna pay. These are the same fuckers that were trying to keep us out of there, now we are the biggest paying customers apparently. So the usual faces were out there, R.W.,me, Scar,Marlow,Joe,Slob,Dakota,Josh(whaa my foot hurts because I can't keep it on),Dustin,Ross. Ben Snowden was there with some guys from down South slowly making their way North for Portland. Ron Wilkerson continues to go higher and higher on the vert ramp. Thanks again Ron for the INTENSE tires, they are the shit, and if you don't have them get them. V-Dogg did a tire-grab above coping on vert and rode out clean straight into his signature BIO-air move. Team Nyquist came out and holy shit the things to come from those two. Ryan is Ryan, but I never get to see Shea ride. He shut the place down with a "half-draino-roll in all the way down the big roll in, up and over the wedge and up the other side. I won't even try and do that shit over grass, yet this guy went all the way down the big roll-in sitting backwards on his bars. INSANE!!! Marcus Tooker was on hand as well and he is amazing. There is nothing he cannot do, he is also on his way to Portland. So after we ripped Cunningham up apparently word spread that the ramp was done because in my true form I didn't say shit to anyone except Oscar since he came home when I finished it. Called SLOB and Mat as well because I had to talk to someone. So we took a big group to Scar's for the first session on the mini in quite some time. At one point there were 10 bikes on the deck. Scar, Slob, Ryan, Shea, Ole School Joe, Marlow, Dustin, Josh, Dakota, Marcus, Beerman, myself and more people that were just on some chill status. If you have ever been to the ramp, many years a go we put a height pole on one side of the ramp so we could measure Joey Garcia's airs. It is 8 feet tall and some of us have seen Joey go over that on a good day. Well I have made many improvements to the ramp. One of which was converting the height pole to a flag pole for religious holidays. I am sure many of you are aware of the rainbow colored flag that represents our gay community. I just so happened to find one at a garage sale years ago. So I hooked up the flag and hoisted it high in the sky and not a second after who walks in the yard? Homo-Cody Brown. No different than BATMAN appearing when you see the BAT symbol lit up in the sky. Except BATMAN is not Gay, and clearly has a much better sense of humor. We accept all walks of life, gay or straight. Cody has been doing a lot for the metro-sexual scene in San Jose, keep it up Cody. So many highlights. Oscar did the biggest carving 540 I have ever seen him do. Shea 'Abubaca'd the sub at least 7 times perfect. He did a candybar and a bunch of other cool shit, kid is fearless. Ryan stomped two opposite flairs in a row after some coaching from me, which were the only two Ryan would see that day. Ryan did the longest stalled out nofooted toothpic maybe in history. Huge 540tail tap on the sub-box. Tooker was putting holes in the sky like it was no ones business. He kicked the fasted tailwhip to pedals I think I have ever seen on the ramp, and a topside no foot cancan. Barspin to tailtap to icepick to tailtap to bonk in. I put pegs on and my first grind almost went clear off the ramp. Nothing special just the shit I like to go through when I feel good. Frame-stand double peg grind, and a no-handed-Gute stall on the sub for Marcus. Mike-D's son I think for the fist time really enjoyed riding the ramp and pretty much had a good carve going on the ramp and just might start really getting that much more into riding. A great weekend to say the least and many more to come.

Peace and love to all of you,

Squirrel

Shit! Where are all the good people going. Issac Hayes has been making music for years. I never used to be an Issac Hayes fan until the young age of 14. My father was never into sports and I found at a young age if I wanted to spend time with him that I either had to learn how fix cars on the weekends, or fly fishing. I took up both and am thankful to this day that I did. So there is a lake up north on your way to Redding called Lewiston Lake which is a small lake fed from Trinity Lake. If you know where Weaverville, or Whiskytown Reservoir is, your in the right area. So at the Lewiston resort right across the street from the lake, is a collection of motorhome trailers, and a few bungalos. You pay per night to stay in a trailer of bungalo. One time we went up and stayed in a trailer and it just so happened to have an 8-track radio in it with 2 speakers in the main bedroom and 2 speakers on the opposite side. Most of the asses that give me shit everyday about what I have to say have never seen, or more likely do not even know what an 8-track is. So there were 4 tapes with it. Three of them sucked so bad I wouldn't even listen to them. But the 4th was by Issac Hayes. Pretty 70's style cover. Shirtless, big dark shades on, and some gold chains. Enough to capture my curiosity. So we popped it in and I think the first song I heard was called "Stormy Monday" which since has been done by many artists. Another good example of that song is when the Allman Brothers did it live at one of their shows. Nonetheless I was captivated by his deep voice and soulful sound. I listened to that tape over and over and most likely would have taken it had I had an 8-track at home. My 1967 Pontiac GTO came from the factory with an 8-track player in it which was one of the options that year. I remember the tape now, it was ISSAC HAYES, LIVE AT THE SAHARA in Lake Tahoe. Just hearing him talk in between songs, you could tell that the entire audience was in complete tune with him. Amazing, I eventually found that same recording 10 years later on CD which years after that was stolen from me because someone else obviously knew how great he was. A master behind the piano and on stage. Eventually he became the voice of CHEF on Southpark and I found that to be ironic as well. Such a soulful respected man doing the voice of a black chef at an elementary school in Colorado. I don't know about you, but I have been to Colorado and I did not see any black people. The the worst thing happened which even could have been connected to the events that led to his passing. FUCKING SCIENTOLOGY!!! One of the greatest lies ever pulled off. Do not be mistaken, Scientology and Dianetics was started over a bet in a bar that L.Ron.Hubbard was at. Thats it, a sub-cult with an entire agenda attached to it that was all started from a bet in a bar. Yet these people have found a way to spread their tentacles through out the masses waiting to suck off anyone whose willing. Look at Tom Cruise, aside from being short, and impossible to work with, he is a big believer of this bullshit like John Travolta. I remember when Travolta was on the Howard Stern show shortly after 9/11(a big lie) and with a straight face he was telling the whole gang about how he was making trips down to "Ground Zero" because he was healing people, still makes my blood boil years after the fact. My point is it is all bullshit and it was the Scientology people who eventually talked Issac Hayes into leaving Southpark for good. Assholes. These fucks think that some day a space ship will arrive with their leader "Xenu" that will scoop up his followers before leaving to another planet. Read the book no joke, and people are willing to by into that but they can't exercise the fact that Christ exists. ISSAC HAYES, a man that will be missed and if you ever have the chance and you want a little soul in your life, or in your I-pod, just listen to his music.

Peace be with you,
Squirrel

The Stax Records and Concord Music Group family lost a great friend on Sunday when soul music giant Isaac Hayes died suddenly at the age of 65.

To the world he was Black Moses, Ike The Ripper and, later, Chef from TV's South Park. To the rest of us who had the extraordinary opportunity to work with him in recent years, he was just Isaac. He was humble, unpretentious and refreshingly down-to-earth. Not bad for a man who delivered a record-setting seven #1 albums to the Billboard R&B chart, scored numerous awards (including multiple Grammys and 2 Academy Awards), appeared in over three dozen films and was named a Royal King of Ghana along the way.

In the ‘60s, the Covington, Tenn. native helped define the Stax Records sound, co-writing with David Porter such hits as “Soul Man,” “Hold On (I’m Coming),” “B-A-B-Y,” and “When Something’s Wrong With My Baby” for Sam & Dave, Carla Thomas and Johnnie Taylor, among others.

He took soul music in a new direction with his 1969 album Hot Buttered Soul, which featured expansive re-interpretations of Jimmy Webb’s “By the Time I Get to Phoenix” and Bacharach and David’s “Walk On By.” The music’s impact was matched only by the visual impact of the record’s cover, which featured Hayes’ signature bald head, gold chains and bare chest.

Two years later, his “Theme From Shaft” exploded on the pop and R&B charts, putting him on the map as an artist and icon. The rat-a-tat of that lone high-hat, that cultural-shifting kick of the wah-wah pedal -- no other piece of music signaled the true end of the '60s, ushering in the gritty 1970s than Isaac Hayes' theme from Shaft. The song won him not only a Grammy but two Oscars, for “Best Song” and “Best Score” in 1972. That same year he won a Grammy for his double album Black Moses. The hits continued for Hayes throughout the ‘70s.

In later years, Hayes’ career took some other directions. He became the voice of Nickelodeon’s Nick at Nite and later the voice of Chef in the animated series South Park. He had a role in the upcoming movie Soul Men with stars Samuel L. Jackson and Bernie Mac (who also died this past weekend).

In 2007, Hayes participated in the Stax Records 50th Anniversary celebration shows in Memphis, Austin and Los Angeles. Despite health problems that slowed him down in recent years, he continued to tour the world. He had proudly returned to Stax Records, both as an artist and as an advisor in planning the reactivation of the imprint in 2007 by Concord Music Group. Isaac was also in the process of recording a new album for Stax.

To borrow a phrase from the man himself, he was “one bad mutha”. And through the music he so generously left behind, the world will be talking about him and more importantly listening for lifetimes to come.

Concord Music Group president and CEO Glen Barros states, “Isaac Hayes exemplified all that is Stax. We are all very fortunate to have worked with a visionary who changed music in indelible and profound ways. His talent was matched only by his kindness of spirit. On behalf of the entire Concord/Stax family we express our deep sympathies to his family, friends and fans all over the world.”

Gene Rumsey, Concord Music Group general manager added, “The enduring influence of Stax Records could only have been made possible through Isaac’s brilliant song-writing which laid the ground work for the future generations of rap, hip-hop, and soul. Isaac played a pivotal role in the recent re-launch of Stax, once again infusing the label with his creativity, inspiring a whole new breed of Stax artists. Our condolences go out to all the people whose lives Isaac touched throughout his unparalleled career and lifetime.”

John Burk, executive VP and chief creative officer, Concord Music Group states, “Isaac had a profound and multifaceted impact on the Stax label, contributing to it’s legacy as a writer, producer, arranger, studio musician, A&R executive and, of course, one it’s most successful artists. Having collaborated closely with Isaac during the past few years, I came to know the man behind the music and his deep love for humanity. He was an extraordinary individual who used his talents to inspire and unite people from all walks of life. I feel tremendously privileged to have had the opportunity to work along side this giant of a man.”

Damn this one hurts. From "Friday to the Kings of Comedy", Mac showcased himself and made being black, the thing to be. He was another catalyst that helped bring blacks and whites together. For me most note worthy was his performance in the movie "FRIDAY". A cult classic and I remember the first time I saw it. He played "the pastor" in just a couple short parts, but nonetheless, he made a huge comical impact on me. Another great performance of his is the famous movie "Players Club", where Mac plays a crooked strip club owner. When the "Joe Kid on Stingray" premiere took place in Hollywood, some of the Unevenfools made our way down South. That premiere was nuts! Back to Bernie, we stopped at Woodward on our way home and besides killing the place, we partied as well like we do everywhere we go. We just so happened to have a TV in our room(when I went earlier this year with Ron.W we stayed in the same room,and no TV). So in our room was Oscar, Drob, Mat, and I. Wouldn't you know that movie was on late night and we all watched it and were fucking dying! Basically about feuding strip bars and dancers that beat each other up. Thugs, gangsters, the works. Beers and bingers definitely helped "lube" our laughter. Only 50 years old man. How old is your dad? Scary shit and yet another reminder that life is short and our time is limited. When Cecil left I thought, wow, no one is immune. So again tell your friends and family how much they mean to you and seize those moments when they exist.

Peace,
me

Comedian and Chicago native Bernie Mac died early Saturday morning from complications due to pneumonia, his publicist confirmed.

Mac, 50, had been hospitalized for about a week at Northwestern Hospital, according to his spokeswoman. A few years ago, Mac disclosed that he suffered from sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most often in the lungs.

The comic born Bernard Jeffrey McCullough could cut an imposing figure. He stood 6-foot-3, was built like a fullback and carried himself with a bouncer's reticence. But perhaps the strongest weapon in the Chicago comedian's arsenal was that voice, that amalgam of thought and a delivery that could rise like a tidal wave, outpace a Gatling gun and remained, to his last days, loud and unapologetic.

He wasn't scared, he told us time and again, to tell anyone what he thought, to say what others were afraid to say. That fearlessness wasn't always welcome, considering Mac didn't get his big break until his 30s. But when he did, the comic skyrocketed to success in stand-up, television and the big screen.

Mac shared screen time with some of Hollywood's larger-than-life leading men, co-starring with Brad Pitt, George Clooney and Matt Damon in the "Ocean's 11" remake and subsequent sequels.

Most recently, Mac garnered attention for making unsavory comments at a Barack Obama benefit that the presumptive Democratic candidate had to distance himself from.

Growing up on the South Side a hard-core White Sox fan, Mac discovered early on that he wanted to make a go at being a comedian.

Before his 10th birthday, Mac was performing comedy standup, honing his skills on CTA trains and parks before graduating to well-known haunts like the Regal Theater and the Cotton Club. He came to a realization during those first years as a struggling comic: If he could kill in front of a black crowd, he could kill in any crowd.

"Black audiences are hard," he told the New York Times in 2002. "You got to come with a little extra to satisfy them."

He also learned that comedy isn't a lucrative business when you are starting out. During those lean years in the '80s, Mac drove a Wonder Bread delivery truck to pay the bills.

Life changed dramatically for Mac when he was 32. He won the Miller Lite comedy search that year and that performance took him to the standup stage, which ultimately led to regular performances on popular shows like HBO's "Def Comedy Jam."

In a few short years, he was able to put a stamp on this tell-it-like-it-is brand of comedy that audiences had come to know him for. He was a hit on the stage, delivering sordid tales of his early life growing up on Chicago's South Side.

His work hit home to the African American audience -- his aggressive, brash comedy had a down home feel to it, tackling everything from family life to black romantic relationships -- yet Mac was able to cross it over, connecting with a majority entertainment scene.

"When I started in comedy in the clubs in 1977, blacks couldn't do certain clubs -- not because they were segregated. They just didn't want to put the [black comics] out there. In Los Angeles, the clubs would have a black night. People would say, 'Why don't you come by and do something?' I would say, 'I'm a comedian -- don't put a title on me.' Don't limit yourself. How you start is how you finish," he told the Tribune in 2007. "If you let people put tags on you, you'll never be able to remove them. You've got to make people respect you. Respect is bigger than dollars and cents."

Mac got his respect and he gained national attention after his set on HBO's popular late-night series Def Comedy Jam in 1992. Decked out in a pair of jeans with his face illustrated, graffiti-style, on the right pants leg, Mac expounded on one taboo subject after another, from the benefits of snitching to his prowess in the bedroom.

"I ain't scared of you [expletive]!" became his signature tagline.

Many took note of the blue comic's performance, which later led to a bit part in 1992's "Mo' Money," and later an HBO Special, "Midnight Mac."

In 1995, Mac earned a spot in the cult-classic "Friday," and the film helped Mac break out. His portrayal of Pastor Clever was one of the film's highlights, however small it was. He followed it up with bit roles in other films, including "Booty Call," and "Def Jam's: How to Be a Player."

But he wanted more.

Mac sowed the seeds for his success on a cloudy day in North Carolina while taping the 2000 Spike Lee concert film, "The Original Kings of Comedy." There, on a rain-soaked basketball court, buttressed by co-stars Cedric the Entertainer, D.L. Hughley and Steve Harvey, Mac issued a challenge to Hollywood:

"Do I have a television show? Nah," Mac told the cameras. "Why? 'Cause you scared of me, Scared I'm a say something. You [expletive] right. Think I won't say something?!"

A year later, Mac got his chance. "The Bernie Mac Show" debuted on Fox in November 2001, drawing critical acclaim, numerous awards, including two Emmy nominations for Mac and, most important, high ratings. Its premiere episode drew 11.4 million viewers. The second episode, which immediately followed the first, drew 12.4 million.

For the next four years, Mac spoke to the American public--via a break in the fourth wall a la Dobie Gillis--with all the befuddlement of a 40-something taskmaster father lost in a sea of talk therapy and "timeouts." "Now, America," Mac would often begin before going into a rant about undisciplined children, cuddling parents or, one of his favorite topics, the differences between black and white people.

But in 2005, the show went off the air. Several reasons contributed to cancellation: The show's ratings had dropped, Mac was getting more lucrative offers from the movie studios. Before the 2000 concert film, Mac's biggest credit was a recurring role on "Moesha."

But Mac's health was also a factor. In 2004, he halted production on the show while recovering from exhaustion. A year later, he disclosed that he suffered from sarcoidosis, a rare autoimmune disease that causes inflammation in tissue, most often in the lungs.

In spite of that, his star had risen a great deal. In addition to the highly popular "Oceans" films, he co-starred with Ashton Kutcher in a reverse remake of "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner" in 2005.

Last spring, Mac said that he was hanging up his standup career, and instead would focus more on movies. In 2007, he co-starred in "Ocean's Thirteen," "Pride" and had a role in the blockbuster "Transformers."

Scheduled for release is "Soul Men," with Samuel L. Jackson, which will be released this year, and "Old Dogs," with Robin Williams, which is due next year.

Mac is survived by his wife Rhonda McCullough, their daughter, Je'Niece, a son-in-law and a granddaughter, Jasmine.

Definitely one of the most exciting X-Games I have ever scene. Aside from Gaymane and the normal played out antics of the L.A. circus, it was cool. Liked the courses. Real street was street as hell. Have to give Wessel props on that. But the Super Park course was insane! Apparently it was really tight. Looked tight on T.V. Everyone who road ripped that place. But instead of marking out to everyone, I'll keep focused on the only competitors I ever care about, those from Nor Cal.

Big air was nuts. I do not now what to think about it as a whole. From the ESPN side they probly will not be happy until the gap is 100ft and there is a loop after the quarter pipe. Stoked to see Dave on the ramp. Judging is still political. Like when Dave pulled ahead after a sketchy approach to the quarter and then almost crashing, but they still gave him the lead. Thought Chad might throw the doublewhip-backy his last run but I am glad he played it safe and stuck with the same run. That flipwhip over the 70footer was perfect right into a fucking huge flatwhip-5 straight up and down landing just below coping. CLEAN as HELL!!! He deserves it, hes been under pressure and this is a good release for him. And Allan is part of that group of guys who can session that ramp. He was one of the first to start dipping into the mega craze. That superman-seat-backflip was nuts, I think the "Soldier boy"is a gay name for that trick. No-hander to barspin was sick to. Different shit stands out. I am waiting for one of my boys to fire out a huge Cherokee-Air at height.

Was stoked to be pulling for Nyquist, Chad, Darden, and Cooke. All from Nor Cal, all used to ride at the Ramp Club together. I was hoping Ryan would have medal taken a top3 spot, but that was before I saw that course. Think it really came down to who could figure out a line instantly and then to start dialing it in. Didn't even get to see Ryan ride, but he texted me Saturday morning and said he wasn't "in". Pretty much told me how hard the course really was especially when I heard who else did not make the cut. Rob was able to put lines together in that place. Double-whips dialed in the right spots, super high speed carves,big flairs,barspin-to turndown transfer, tire grab-to-table,nice truck over the spine. Guy was dialed and am really stoked for him to have that medal, made us proud up here.

Vert, what can I say, ramp was nice and basic this year and got back to roots vert riding. Finally I get to see Jamie and Chad ride and they are both feeling about the same. Jamie slammed the week before the comp and once in finals. Chad dislocated his knee a little before that. And for the first time it seemed obvious to me and the other people in the room that Chad clearly rode better than Jamie that day. Jamie did more of his standard stuff but seemed to be lacking that fire. Chad on the other hand was pulling everything out of the trick bag. That superman-seatgrab-barspin was my favorite and his opposite shit looked dialed. Chad was ROBBED of GOLD. Not Jamie's fault, Chad just rode better that day(in a lot of people's opinions) and Jamie even was going to congratulate Chad on the win before he knew that it was he that actually got Gold. But what are you going to do, there is always next year. Mad Props to all you guys.

Peace,

Squirrel

Since the last time I posted, some happy things have happened and some shitty things but sometimes I feel like highlighting the good things and not the bad all the time. Cam Birdwell is now engaged to his lovely. Should of known when he started naming grinds after her, just one. So big ups to Footboy and Kell for making that commitment. Last Sunday night team Squirrel went to Danville where Cam's parents live in the same house since I met Cam. There is sacred ground in the backyard. Now it is filled with grape vines, grass, and olive trees. But in about 92' we slept over there and when we woke up and walked up there which was just tall grass and a new pile of wood his dad bought. That day with no plans on paper, just a vision in our heads we built probly the most famous box jump in Nor Cal which launched Cam into unchartered territory. He single handedly began to hone his craft. Besides learning every 360 variation, Cam's ace in the hole which set the tone for the rest to follow and mimic was the superman-seat-grab. Straight up, no one was doing them the way he was. The most obvious change was the the back tire was the furthest thing out in front when he started snapping those. Cannot remember how many full page shots he got doing that trick over anything. LAVS was quick to follow and played that trick out in Vegas since he had more access to coverage. So I think about all of this when I walk amongst the grapes that are planted on the hill which used to be our starting hill. His dad is an unbelievable musician and for a couple hours Kelly and Liz stood next to Bob at the piano and they sang everything from "Desparato", to "Little Dannyboy." Those are just stripped down good times and are one of those moments that really makes me happy to be here on earth. Both girls were hung over the next day I am sure.

Last Sunday Hugo Gonzalez showed up at Cunningham with "Hugo's little brother". Hugo was on a brand new gold 2-hip Playboy. He road for about a half hour before he Hugo'd his bike rendering it useless for the day. In "Tones Bowl" in the deep end he kept going for 360 flyouts straight out of the corner closest to the entrance to "Jose's Hole". By far the worst wreck I have seen out there to date. Right before he dropped in he said 3rd times a charm. He rolled in,took a pedal,pumped down the waterfall and threw a 360 out of that corner and then landed sprocket and then fell back into the bowl. Scar and I agreed that had that fall happened to any of us, we would have gone to the hospital. I thought he was done, but the fucking guy got up, not even phased and said, "I'm fine." Crazy, just flying out of the bowl right there is crazy. HUGO rides again!

Lets see the mini ramp is undergoing surgury for the 3rd time. First time was the Southern end, then the flatbottom, and now the Northern end. Same shit, rotted wood, mold, spiders, messy shit. Lots of ribs were rejected, and all three layers of plywood have been removed and the ECO-lite as well. Ramp needs a minimum of 10sheets of 3/8" plywood. So if you are someone that actually rides the yard with us, maybe you feel like donating some cash if you got it. 20$ even would cover almost a sheet. But the payback comes in the form of dropping in and having fun. I hate rotted wood, because it spreads slow like a staph infection.

I am happy to announce that Sirius and XM radio have finally merged!!! This has been held up for years by the N.ational A.ssociation of B.roadcasters, the F.C.C., and every fucking lobbiest that takes money to vote a certain way period. Politics, sattelite is not regulated which makes it rad. Because it is a paid service, it is fully uncensored! Best 10$ I spend a month to hear people say it like it really is. The Exxon/Mobile merger went through without the public's knowledge in under a month. The Chevron/Texaco merger was the same shit. We are talking about 4 of the richest companies in the world. Merging together and no one said a fucking thing. The department of justice and Congress apparently did not have a problem with that or see it as a threat. But these same assholes tried to say that this merger would be a monopoly. It is not and the Department of Justice finally agreed to that which then left the matter in the hands of the Federal Commission of Communication. The F.C.C. are the ones of hand out fines and they play "god" and determine what is and what is not acceptable for our ears to hear. Well shit think about it, if the Department of Justice does not have a problem with it, why the hell should the FCC? They should not, unless they are involved in special interests which is why I mention lobbiests who are these pricks that take bribes to pick a side in a sence. They work with Senators, Congressmen, and local governments. But the writing was on the wall and the merger has gone through. Everyone who has XM wil get Sirius and vice versa, but not just yet. If you are still living in the stone age listening to terrestrial radio you hear the same fucking songs different order. The same shitty D.J.s trying to be hip and edgy. BULLSHIT. Now all these lame morning shows will actually have to get creative because there is competition now. Sattelite will compete with all forms of music. Cd's, I-pods, file sharing, web radio, and terrestrial radio. Once you get the service, I guarantee you will never listen to normal radio again. So much music.

Took my pegs back off, because I am not a hypocrit. Got promoted at work, add 18% of what you make to your take home pay and see if you would be happy or not. Perseverence pays off, just keep breaking your ass. Butthead got a new ride. My backside carves are starting to feel better than my frontside carves. X-circus this weekend. Peace to you all....

Squirrel

P.S. FUCK THE FCC!!!!!!!!