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Skate Across America for Lowe Syndrome |
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On 8/20/2003
John Dillon
wrote in from
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It's 10:35pm wed....i just got off the phone with Jack Smith and the SAA TEAM. They are in Harrisonburg, VA at the Econolodge on the east side of town. WesE will join them for the 8am start tomorrow morn on their way to Richmond,VA. Then Brian Parsons will catch up to them in Richmond. Jack says all is well and finally they are in the home stretch of their cross-country journey across the USA. They left Kenny at the OH/WV border and it would be great if others could join them in their final pushes to their goal: noon-1pm in Williamsburg's town square is the end of this journey....so, if you are in the area and you've got the time to spare....go on and welcome the SAA TEAM as they arrive in Williamsburg...in fact, I know they will be travelling on rt 33 between Harrisonburg and Richmond....dunno the road they are taking to W'burg yet. Keep those wheels-a-spinning guys!!!!!Yo Geezer-X....give BP a shout and myself a shout tomorrow. If anyone needs to call Jack, the cell # is 805-748-6814, leave a message and your tel # where he can call you back. Peace!
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On 8/20/2003
John Dillon
wrote in from
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All the computers have been down at work since monday afternoon so I'll make do at my sister's....anywaysI spoke to Jack last night and him and the SAA Team are doing well, despite the high traffic, shoulderless roadways in parts of WV....but they are making incredible progress in my opinion. To those who wish to meet up w/them as they head into Williamsburg, right now the rough plan, according to Jack, is to arrive at the town square in Williamsburg between noon and 1pm on friday, aug 22....so if you are free at that time....go out there and greet Jack and the other skaters as they roll into Williamsburg....I should speak with him again tonight and I will post any new or changed info for you....if work will let me off friday I will be there to greet the team in W'burg....if not, then I hope someone else can be there for me....I know WesE wants to join the team as they sk8 from Harrisonburg onwards and BP wants to greet the team in w'burg and Geezer-x is looking to sk8/cheer/greet during these precious last legs of their journey. Thanks WesE for searching on his computer the tel #s for the Williamsburg Chamber of Commerce & then calling me w/that info so I could contact them. Keep on rolling SAA TEAM...you CAN do it! Lots of people are pulling for you!! It's too bad you guys have to cruise back to the west coast so soon after skating all the way here Thumbs up!
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On 8/20/2003 WesE
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Jack, what address are you staying at in Harrisonburg, and what time are you planning to leave from there tomorrow? I can meet up with you if I know these things, and that would be cool.
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bigwheel AT eudoramail DOT com
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On 8/20/2003 G
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Almost There!!
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On 8/20/2003 Lizzie
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One last thing...."PLAY IT FORWARD".
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On 8/20/2003 Lizzie
wrote in from
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Hi, Jack and gang! My very good friend & customer Charles in Virginia said he has the media ready for you when you arrive. His cell # is (434)249-7979. Lunch or dinner is on the Purple Skunk when you arrive. Charles has volunteered to be the Skunk liaison and is ready to greet you with open arms. He plans to luge or skate 15 miles down some steep _ss road with you guys! Be safe....lots of xoxo
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On 8/20/2003 Dave G
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Jack..
My wife was called into work (she was gonna take the day off ) I've got 20 things that need doing(kids) If you need anything in Harrisonburg call 540 896 2617 he's one of my best friends and moved up there a few years ago..His name is Smiley aka Robin..And his wife is Cheryl!!! The will help if you need!!!
Enjoy,
DaveG
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On 8/20/2003
Dave G
wrote in from
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Just talked to Jack, seems in good spirits. I didn't meet up w/ them yesterday due to communication failure.. Trying to sort out some family obligations so as to catch them today! Timing is perfect for the team..We're predicting unbearable heat and humidity today, but they'll soon be in the mountains where it's always 10/15 degrees cooler (near Snowshoe Ski Resort)
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On 8/19/2003 Jack and the SAA Team
wrote in from
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Urichsville, Ohio to Philippi, West Virginia
Kenny's gone, left us at the Ohio/WV border. We miss him. The morning miles were easy, the afternoon miles weren't. Up and down, went through some very depressed mountain towns today. Also saw the pavement turn from the worse to the best of the trip. Yours truly was on board when it happened...best section of the trip. Gliding under a canopy of trees next to a beautiful creek. I had to pull the team off the road today near Fairmont, WV due to high traffic, tight turns and no shoulders.
Tomorrow on to Harrisonburg...I'm sounding more and more like a Civil War General.
I would like to thank my partner in Bahne, Stan Stocher, for keeping the trip website up to date. Stan, you're the best!
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On 8/19/2003
Niclas Bengtsson
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Jack! I hope you and your team are having good conditions during your transcontinental trip. Our thoughts and actions are with you. Skate safe and enjoy!
Your friends in Växjö, SWEDEN.
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On 8/19/2003 Stan
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Got in touch with my Producer friend at MTV. He is putting the trek in front of the powers there. He did a great piece about these "urban" cheerleaders competing against the "Blond Ubersquads" that was very cool. Hope it works for ya.
Stan
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On 8/19/2003
Jack Smith
wrote in from
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***IMPORTANT*** JOHN DILLON, PLEASE CALL JACK SMITH, RIGHT AWAY, AT 805-391-9385.****** THANK YOU ******
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On 8/19/2003 Jack
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PD
We skated across Illinois in single day. We stayed in Clinton, Iowa on the previous night, but skated 31 miles into Illinois after checking into the motel. The next day we made it to Plymouth, Indiana.
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On 8/18/2003 PD
wrote in from
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Jack,
What happened to Illinois? Did you drive through it??? I've got posts from Iowa -- then Indiana... but what happend to Illinois?
--PD
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On 8/18/2003 Jack and the SAA Team
wrote in from
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Bowling Green, Ohio to Urichsville, Ohio...142 miles
Great roads in the morning...tight shoulders and lots of traffic in the afternoon. The Mollica effect is in full force. We had some smokin' downhills. My best downhill of the trek took place in Iowa of all places.
Skated through Amish country today, very cool. Tomorrow we bust into Dave Gale's home state, West Virginia. Dave and John Dillion I will call you in the morning.
If anyone needs or wants to reach us call 805-391-9385, leave a message and we will call back.
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On 8/18/2003
DAve G
wrote in from
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Just talked to Jack and Kenny, these guys are flying!!! Jack if I don't hear from you tonite re: the route and so forth..The next few days are predicted to be HUMID as hell w/ a heat index over 100 degrees
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On 8/18/2003
Steffen
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Greetings and all the best on your trip across America from Hamburg/Germany. I hope you guys are okay and push your rollsrolls all the way across the states. Take care-
and roll on!!!!
Steffen
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On 8/17/2003 John
wrote in from
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Greetings from Indiana! This morning we met the Skate Across America crew in Plymouth,Indiana. We are older riders who still enjoy skateboarding here in the middle of the corn belt.We want to thank ncdsa.com for providing a forum to allow all of us skaters to stay connected and support this important cause. First of all, Jack and crew are really great guys! They welcomed us and allowed us to participate with them in this worthy adventure. This was an unforgetable and fun experience. Thanks for bringing some life into our lives. As someone who works in healthcare assisting the disabled, I appreciate what this kind of fund raising can mean to support research to help future patients. I want to encourage all fellow skaters to show support and help in any way they can make their effort as successful as possible. Best Wishes.
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On 8/17/2003
Jack and the SAA Team
wrote in from
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Today was a great day of skating. We went from Plymouth, Indiana to Bowling Green, Ohio. A couple of guys from South Bend, Indiana drove down to give us some encouragement and skate with us a bit. John Marchin and his pal Robert, who is 67 years old skated with us along Highway 30.
John also picked up our gas, gatorade and water tab, and way overpaid us for a couple of t-shirts. Having the guys make the drive just to join us for a few minutes meant a great deal to the team and gave us a real burst of energy.
At the Ohio border we were met by Kenny Mollica and his friend, Russell. As always Kenny is an energy source not often seen on earth. He and Russell skated the 76 miles to Bowling Green with us. Russell has to leave in the morning, Kenny will be with us all the way through the Ohio and hopefully the rest of the trip, we may kidnap him, sorry Robin.
Tomorrow is a big day. So it's time for sleep.
If Mike Ohm, David Riordan, Andy Bittner, Dave Gale or Brian Parsons happen to read this please call me on my cell at 805-391-9385 or 805-748-6814.
Gilmour, do you have any big time media contacts?
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On 8/17/2003
Anne
wrote in from
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http://www.siouxcityjournal.com/articles/2003/08/13/news/local/78d3d1e8427b739286256d8100197afa.txt
article from the sioux city journal....
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On 8/17/2003
Anne
wrote in from
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Hey, Its great to check in on you guys and see that you are all still going strong! You got support stretching all along the way ... I certainly havent forgotten about y'all. Hang in there, you're getting real close!
Much Love from Sioux City, IOWA!
**Anne**
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On 8/17/2003
Mike Allen
wrote in from
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Hey guys! Great to see the pictures. Just read about Jack's first trek across USA, in the book, the Concrete Wave. Times have changed alot since then, but the heart of a skater remains the same. Now, as you are joined by folks all over America, again, we congradulate you all. I want a "best of America" list of the eateries, malt shops, etc. Live long, and Skate Free, Mike Allen, Rolls Rolls.
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On 8/16/2003
scott kam
wrote in from
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Hi, this is Scott Kam from the Skateboard Across America On Board for Lowe Syndrome Team.
Thanks for the message board / website.
I wanted to be more involved with it. Everyday I say to myself; don't forget to leave a post tonight. Reality is I PUSH my hardest everyday and when I'm done I just wan't to chill with a Lady, but I'm not that Lucky/Kool to get ladies on the road. I plan to post but, I have to find the internet first (another adventure). So, I usually just fall asleep.
To be honest, I don't know what to write so I will just say thank you for this adventure:
Ma, Jack, Rootamental, justpushplay.com
Product sponsors; Etnies shoes, Element Skateboard Clothing, Harbinger Pads, Rolls Rolls skateboards, ABEC11, Trasher Magazine, Independent Truck Company, Clifbar & the Skateboard Industry.
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On 8/16/2003
Stubbs
wrote in from
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It is really cool to check in on your progress every day, guys. It really makes the stress of the day wash away when I read about the people you are meeting and the reason you are meeting them. I continue to email some of the Dallas are multi-billionaires like Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban. I continue to tell myself all he has to do is read one of my emails with the attached links to this site and he'll throw down some big money, though I know all sizes of donations make a difference. How cool it must have been for you, Jack, to meet Johnathan Ankrum and how that must touch you. It does me and I have yet to meet you and only hear about you through my bro Nick. Life is short and your struggle is becoming everyone's.
Much love,
Stubbs
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On 8/16/2003
Jack and Donna Eye
wrote in from
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Met Jack, Nick, Scott,and Josh in Vinton, Ia. on Friday. What a nice bunch of guys. We tried to help them find a suitable route out of town. Wasn't as easy as I'd hoped considering we have lived nearby all of our lives. What a worthy cause ...Lowe's Syndrome. I made my pledge on Paypal...everyone do the same. Reseach needs to be pushed and it won't happen without financial donations. Safe travel to the guys on their skate east and also returning safely home. Donna and Jack Eye (David Eye's parents)David lives in Ft. Collins,Co. and is a Slamon Skateboarder.
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