Wichita chat

things went well at the chat

Bradley Robinson rock n rolls - he created the flyer for Lords of Cowtown

Landon Barnhart bionic backside ollie

digging into the details of industry work....  p:CoryW

Scott Flute blunt fakie

Vinnie Banh - back Smith

Vinnie nailed a frontside flip 1st try

massive alley oop lien melon via Vinnie's prowess

thanks to Cory @ WELLDONE for reaching out to me - we had a good crowd and good questions! The chat was videotaped and I'll include that link when I get it....

this weekend we head to DALLAS to pay tribute to JEFF PHILLIPS

then Nov 9th, I'll be giving a similar chat in Lincoln, NE.

lords of cowtown

Bradley's outstanding flyer for the premiere!

Adrian, Schane, & IT wizard Scott Hearne during soundcheck

everyone was nervous, but it all went smoothly

thanks for the burgers, SCHANE! your staff was great to work with

the early birds got seats, but most stood - stoked to pack the house

Adrian's intro filmed at Cowtown

Scott Hearne destroyed Edgemoor - classic pivot fakie - check the shadow

BIG thanks to Adrian Parcel for his tenacity and drive to make this film a reality. He's committed to growing the Wichita scene, helping younger skaters progress, & pushing his own skating to new levels. DVDs will be ready in a week or so. Hit Adrian up on facebook if you'd like a copy. Also, Scott Hearne's tech knowledge was invaluable in bringing the film to the big screen. PLUS we can't thank Schane & the staff at the ANCHOR enough for hosting us and having us. THANKS AGAIN.

join us tonight at WELLDONE if you're curious about working in the skate industry

56hours in KANSAS

golden hour eastbound I-70 after departing NIGHTMARE @ NORTHSIDE

rear view of the last light as I head EASTBOUND & DOWN

MAX was the 1st to greet me at 6am when I walked into Brodie & Bianca's

before any people were stirring, I hid away Bianca's special delivery of Lambert's black bean tofu

BUSTER is the latest addition to the fam, & Iris & Bianca have terrific short haircuts

Brodie has a new utilitarian toy

Max is now enjoying both indoor & outdoor living

picked up my SECOND mix CD from Eric B.. thanks bud...!

left Great Bend & headed right for the buffet @ Garden Grille

stopped by my sisters & hung out - where is that BOY's LFE tee now?

drove by WES's PIRATE COVE

decorations at The DONUT WHOLE

short bus vs short bus @ the ANCHOR

inspiring images at the BIKE CAVE

drive less, bike more

keep on keeping on

ease of maintainance

rode the freight elevator with Schane in search of a ladder

 and now we wait the few hours until the world premiere of LORDS OF COWTOWN

bummed to see that the national chains have taken out another local business

Julie gave me a mix CD & John provided 2 discs from his college days!

ran errands with Jeremy

we toured the halls of SE high & saw my sister in a meeting

one of Jeremy's precious kitties.... LUCY

the impressive lunch box collection

Jeremy captured a telling van life image - toothbrushing!

we rolled by WES's pirate cove and took in the spectacle in the daylight

had to stay til WED to get some vegan donuts

thought I could get outta there with only 1, but left with 2

taught Carrie how to Farkel @ the grocery store

 The big news of the trip is that FARKLE HQ has moved. I walked over the other morning from The Donut Whole with the intention of buying a few sets. But I was crushed when I walked up to the door & found a FOR RENT sign in the window and the place empty. I went next door to find out that they had moved three months ago to a new spot on the south end of town.

Bianca lined me up with Pat from Homegrown KANSAS where I stocked up on fresh organic veggies to bring to GB

VANS

I grew up skating in vans sk8 hi's. I attribute them to permanently removing all hair folicles on my lower shins. I had sk8 hi's in the late 80's, custom made chukka boots & old schools in the early 90's, & when I first to moved to San Diego in '95 I found a pair of red/white checkered slip ons that were just a little too tight. As a result those never got worn much, but I held onto them your years...liking the fact that I would see them from time to time in the closet. I hadn't worn a pair of Vans all through the 2000's until earlier this summer when ALEX bought me a pair of brown/grey slipons at a thrift store in Vancouver. Most recently I came into six random pairs and decided to do a little photo essay with them before sending most of them on to better homes in Portland.

day #1 - red/white checkered ERA's = leaves

day #2 - black/white checkered slipons = stones

day#3 - all red slipons = sparkly concrete

day#4 - purple cord Authentics = brick

day#5 - black/white checkered Authentics = dirt

day#6 - black/white Eras = grass

day#7 - brown/grey checkered slipons = steel grate

and now all together on cement

send in your guesses as to which 2 pairs remain in my employ......