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Teenagers
On 4/1/2005 Westin wrote in from United States  (208.45.nnn.nnn)

That story appauls me. I'm 18 years old and I could never imagine pulling some bull**** stunt like that. Psssh, when I see a 13yr old and a 9yr old skating I'll give 'em a thumbs up or some sort of encouragement. That's really too bad to hear, but rest assured that things always have a funny way of circling back on people.

What does an 18yr old want with a 13yr olds' shoes anyways?

 
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Paul & Andy
On 4/1/2005 Chris wrote in from United States  (216.243.nnn.nnn)

Ditto what PALMER said.

I have decks, Indys, wheels if he needs them. Most used, but some not so much.

So, you have the license #? Let's find 'em. Shouldn't be so hard.

What a bummer.

 
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PAUL
On 4/1/2005 PALMER wrote in from United States  (152.163.nnn.nnn)

PAUL LET ME KNOW IF YOU NEED ANYTHING. I SURE I CAN FIND SOME EXTRA SECTOR9 STUFF AT HOME FOR THE BOY.

PALMER

 
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Ditchin
On 4/1/2005 kickin-wing wrote in from United States  (67.131.nnn.nnn)

Hey paul that sucks about andy if I'm up there this weekend I'll find them and show them the end of my baseball bat

 
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Ditchin'
On 4/1/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (132.175.nnn.nnn)

Me and the boy will be riding this weekend. This afternoon I'm taking off early to ride IS and maybe Los Altos. Chris, the Bear sounds fun, drop me an email or something.

Here's a good one (or bad one). My 13 year old kid, Andy, was riding around a ditch in Montgomery park (San Mateo & Comanche) on Tuesday, he's on spring break, and my wife works across the street. Anyway, it's around 5pm and he's out there with a kid (9 yrs old) from the neighborhood skating this ditch, there's people all around, soccer practice and what not, anyway, these 4 older kids (16-18)pull up in a car and start hasseling Andy and his little buddy. One of the A-holes grabs Andy's board and tries to ride it and Andy's asking for it back, well they went and knocked him down and stole his shoes and started beating him up, the little kid took off thank god, I guess they finally got their kicks and took off with his shoes and board. Andy was alright, a bit bruised and shaken, someone got the licence number of the car and a report was filed with the cops but we'll never hear anything I'm sure. What the hell is world coming to when teenagers pull s#@! like this?

I got to thank Troy, owner of Duke City Skate shop, for the sweet deal he cut me on a new setup for Andy.

 
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RBBS
On 4/1/2005 Chris the Realtor wrote in from United States  (216.243.nnn.nnn)

I'm gonna be at Pump Station on the 17th and in CO on the 24rd. If you wanna go the 10th or May 1st, I'm there.

Paul,
If you feel like gettin' in some licks at the Bear, call me. I think we'll be out there on Sat or Sun. We'll probly find a way to hit I.S. sometime this weekend as well as some slaloming too. Throw in a few beers and a BBQ at Los Altos, and it might be a perfect weekend!

 
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sunday abq
On 4/1/2005 lowrie wrote in from United States  (68.35.nnn.nnn)

the way it's looked all week, the wind gods are on your side for anything on the worstside...
too bad I'll be in CO getting the last weekend of snowboarding... oh well the ditches are going nowhere unlike the snow
have fun

 
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RBBS V
On 3/31/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn)

oops, I meant to say "We'll do one sometime in APRIL for sure." I've got a ditch-buddy flying in from CA on the 16th. Hey Dan, you wanna be around for one of the Rio Bravo Races, that Sunday you're here, the 17th? Otherwise we'll have to do it on the 10th or the 24th. Which would be best for all that plan to attend this month?

 
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not yet...
On 3/31/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn)

I might want to skate, and I'll even bring my cones, but I can't commit, so I'd rather not hold an official race. Besides, I need to get out to another ditch... We'll do one sometime in May for sure.

Call me out if you wanna skate 247-2346.

 
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RBBS
On 3/31/2005 GBMII wrote in from United States  (192.55.nnn.nnn)

Me and my new helmet will be in San Diego this weekend.....

Have fun.

 
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RBBS
On 3/30/2005 Paul wrote in from United States  (132.175.nnn.nnn)

Hey K-Lee and other ABQ Ditch Bitches,

How about a race or something this Sunday??? The weather, according to channel 4's Steve Sucker, is supposed in the 70's!!! Who knows, maybe the wind will blow?

 
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Sacramento
On 3/28/2005 Chris Olden wrote in from United States  (67.125.nnn.nnn)


Hey WEstin,
Right now...the ditches in Sacto are under water. Probably will
be for a while.
Gonna have to wait.
Chris Olden

 
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Sacramento
On 3/28/2005 Westin wrote in from United States  (216.93.nnn.nnn)

It seems like all the ditches I find in the Sacramento area are way too small or just plain bad... anyone from the area know of anything, like... downtown perhaps? I know there's a couple SOMEWHERE cause I saw some cats in a BMX Plus magazine riding a gnarly bank in Sacto. Well, some help would be appreciated!

 
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RBBS V
On 3/27/2005 andy wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn)

Maybe 38in Alva with no skools

 
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RBBS V
On 3/23/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn)

Sounds like a deal, Andy. What board would you ride?

 
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VA?
On 3/21/2005 nuffpuggs wrote in from United States  (164.106.nnn.nnn)

any good spots near harrisonburg, va....or anyone from around there?

 
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RBBS
On 3/19/2005 andy wrote in from United States  (67.0.nnn.nnn)

k-lee I'll skate the next rbbs as long as there isn't a tail wind

 
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ben f. about LA ditches
On 3/18/2005 MG wrote in from United States  (216.52.nnn.nnn)

Ben F.
Email me privately and I will clue you in about the ditch in Burbank. We are still a little protective of spots around here.

 
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RBBS IV & Ditch Directory
On 3/18/2005 K-LEE wrote in from United States  (198.133.nnn.nnn)

I just wanted to chime in and mention that everyone that came out to last week's race at Rio Bravo Ditch is HARDCORE in my book! I've skated ditches with tail-winds before, but I've never competed head-to-head with tumbleweeds for the inside line on a gate! I took that tumbleweed out though, and drifted around the cone on weed-debris. If we could predict weather like that, I'd suggest having an annual "Dust-Devil Derby at Tumbleweed Gully". We didn't even bother handing out prizes because everyone that showed up was considered a winner!

This last race was how I like them to be. Everyone that showed up was serious about either racing or helping. Zero spectators, just the way I like it. Let's keep up THAT vibe!

Oh, and as for the Ditch Directory: That was unfortunatley deleted from the UNM servers when I graduated. I am planning on ressurecting it in some form by the end of the year maybe? It all depends on spare time, which is sparse lately. But, if you're looking for a place on the internet to search out ditches across the country, you've found it.

 
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Ditch Directory?
On 3/18/2005 SJ Ryan wrote in from United States  (170.224.nnn.nnn)

Hey K-LEE, whatever happened to your ditch directory site? I'm gonna be driving across the country in a few weeks and im looking for some places to get my fix.

 
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Palmer Article
On 3/17/2005 Jim West wrote in from United States  (65.240.nnn.nnn)

Great article. Can I just say that Palmer has been way cool to my son and my family. Thanks Palm! See you at I.S.

 
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CxPx
On 3/16/2005 Lowrie wrote in from United States  (68.35.nnn.nnn)

HEY what up CP!
Haven't seen Sharon in awhile...
Ramos on the other hand said your raisin hell in Alvatown.
Don't get in too much trouble, have fun, see ya then.

 
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burbank
On 3/16/2005 ben farquhar wrote in from United States  (24.126.nnn.nnn)

where in burbank

 
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Ditches in LA
On 3/16/2005 MG wrote in from United States  (216.52.nnn.nnn)

Not near LAX. Some up in the hills above Burbank.

 
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nice ditch
On 3/16/2005 ben farquhar wrote in from United States  (24.126.nnn.nnn)

does anyone of any good ditches in the los angeles LAX area

 
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