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marion's race
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On 9/14/2005 mbl
wrote in from
Canada
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chris, we're planning to go
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Mon-T Slalom
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On 9/14/2005
Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
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Hey mig! I really enjoyed running some slalom with you guys a few weeks ago. You guys have a nice spot! Your whole posse really need to come down for toronto for a weekend sometime. We don't have great downhill, but our slalom runs aren't bad, and we'd set you guys up with some fun nights for sure.
Think about it.
Are any of you guys planning on going to North Carolina in november?
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Claude's GS runs
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On 9/14/2005 mbl
wrote in from
Canada
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i spoke to Claude again and he fell on his first qualifying run,
considerably slowing him down for his second qualifying run
He's looking forward to resting tonight to race well for tomorow's qualifying
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Cali report from Claude
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On 9/14/2005
mbl
wrote in from
Canada
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Claude called and he's on his way to the GS site at Los Osos...
don't forget The Ottawa Sk8park 2nd Anniversary will be either Nov 19 (probably) or 26 - we'll probably do a park slalom comp and maybe even skate outside if the weather keeps up (we may still be skating outside Christmas Day!) As always our guests will have accomodation here!Families most welcome!
Plan on it!
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Claude, Blair, Kash, and extras...
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On 9/14/2005
Mig
wrote in from
Canada
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Claude - Good luck at the Worlds and kick some ass!
Kash - I hope you can make it to the next Dovercourt so we can slalom and skate the Legacy skatepark together again, man!
Slob- Life is good! The only thing missing around here is some roundwall... And glad to see you have a slalom scene going on in Calgary!
Some slalom vids from one of last week's session at our new spot:
Julie
Danilo
Reggie
Mig
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I mean...
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On 9/14/2005 Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
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47th rather, *ahem*
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Happy b-day greg!
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On 9/14/2005 Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
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Happy 40th!
-Chris
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Claude at the Worlds
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On 9/14/2005 Ian
wrote in from
Canada
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Give em hell buddy! Show them what wisdom is all about.
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Fun run at the church
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On 9/14/2005
Greg Olsen
wrote in from
Canada
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I hope our friend heals fast. That looked painful. I wear equipment not only because I am the dweebiest but because I don't want anymore scars for my collection. I have enough. And that mortgage? I'd like to be able to keep paying it...Hey you kids, I am 47 on Saturday!!!
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you don't need luck..
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On 9/12/2005
mbl
wrote in from
Canada
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baby, you've got thirty years behind you, you deserve to go, i'm just glad we got it together at the last moment
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eh, claude
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On 9/12/2005
Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
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give em hell. I liked the article about you in the new CW, very cool.
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Worlds
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On 9/12/2005
Claude Regnier
wrote in from
Canada
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Last minute booking. Leaving tomorow.
Wish me Luck. Next year I promise I'll practice and be ready for the race series.
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Here we are!
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On 9/12/2005
Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
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Toronto's Skate Community! Proud, Strong, Stoked. No susbtitutions, tourists, or poseurs. Just people enjoying the skate!
----
Ontariolongboarding.com
Skurfskates.net
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thanks!
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On 9/12/2005
mbl
wrote in from
Canada
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thanks, Rob & Chris! all i wanted to know was what it was about, i guess and i'm not bugged at all; i eat, sleep and breathe skateboarding; i ride a park board, a slalom board and a longboard ( and my kids now ride all three, our newest aquisition being a custom-made J&D longboard that Claude & I gave Gabriel for his 11th birthday, three weeks ago "those 3dm wheels make the bombing really fast, mom!")
thanks for fueling the stoke
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Board Meeting
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On 9/12/2005 Rob
wrote in from
Canada
(67.68.nnn.nnn)
MBL:
As Chris has explained, Board Meeting was NOT a crazy outlaw speed event. It WAS a group of well-over 100 riders getting together to participate in a social cruise around the city. Much of the ride was pushing your board and all traffic laws were adhered to
Thsi was a fantastic meeting of the young and old (youngest was 13, oldest rider was 47) - new riders gained knowledge and many new friendships were made. If anything the more skilled and seasoned riders got newer riders to understand the importance of respecting the roads you skate on.
The only outlaw component of this event, was the fact that we did not have a permit, but that would be impossible!!!! I don't think any city would allow the longest and busiest roads in Canada to be closed.
What would be the difference of this, to the events that have been hosted in Ottawa in public parks and on public streets - permits would be the only difference.
My deepest sympathies go out to the Jamie McBryan, his brother and family.
Rob
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forgot to mention!
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On 9/11/2005
Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
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After the meet and after the party the slalom people brought carloads of people out to our regular slalom spot for a slalom introduction. Not too shabby!
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The board meet:
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On 9/11/2005
Chris Barrett
wrote in from
Canada
(67.68.nnn.nnn)
MBL:
The ride went off without a hitch, I don't know about anyone else but I have lots more important and personal rewards to get out of skating then sponsorships or public acceptance. The only way skateboarding can stay alive is if we rally support and get the sport out there. The boardmeeting got us close to 100+ people together to network, make new friends, and share ideas. Not to mention the countless amount of people who SAW us out there having some fun on four wheels without being destructive, or overl aggresive. I agree the danger level is there, but those of us who took precautions and wore gear were the ones that made the biggest impression on the observers. And, yes, the ride through the mall was a touch aggresive, we could've done without it. But this is, NO QUESTION, something positive for the sport. We can't rely on competitions and corporations to make this happen, there needs to be some grassroots involvement.
No matter how much work any of us do to help this sport along, to gain public acceptance, to stop the common "roll of the eyes" that occours when you tell person your a skater boarder. The sport belongs to ALL OF US, and thats a group that needs to go sow some wild oats sometimes. Is it smart? Thats debatable. Is it gonna happen? Yep, and its inevitable. So don't let it bug ya, its not worth it.
Just my $1.05
paix.
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Understandable Greg..
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On 9/11/2005
Snowplow
wrote in from
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Totally understandable Greg. i've only just met you, but couldn't begin to understand what you've gone through. See you next time we set up the cones...
- Chris
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Dealing with death
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On 9/10/2005
Greg Olsen
wrote in from
Canada
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Sorry for kind of losing it people. I didn't even know the poor kid. But ever since my wife died I over-react around death. We all deal with it differently. Thanks for the funeral info Ross. And thanks for being the adult in this time giving out press releases etc.
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funeral info soon
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On 9/10/2005 ross the boss
wrote in from
Canada
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i am in contact with the family and will let everyone in Calgary no what our course of action will be as soon as i hear from them. it is a touchy subject. Care is really important right now.
We need to care for the families wishes. it is on the 16th.
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I suppose...
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On 9/10/2005
Greg Olsen
wrote in from
Canada
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I will shut up now. Poor kid. Poor family...
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skates at the funeral
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On 9/10/2005
Snowplow
wrote in from
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Don't know the whole story, so I'm not dissing you Greg, but not sure if it's disrespectful. Skateboarding is something loved by the one who died (I believe). Not much different from motorcycles at a biker funeral in my eyes.
It's going to be tough on the family no matter what, and I feel for them.
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Bringing skateboards to the funeral is just plain juvenile
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On 9/10/2005
Greg Olsen
wrote in from
Canada
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...and insensitive, and stupid. Man I take back taking back what I said about you on Coast Longboarding. Dumb, dumb, dumb. Unbelievable.
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On 9/10/2005
mbl
wrote in from
Canada
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i wasn't attempting to compare anything
anyone else?
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On 9/9/2005 Civ
wrote in from
Canada
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I dont think it fair to compare apples to oranges.
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