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Bombin hills in Panama
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On 6/15/2008 Nick
wrote in from
Panama
(201.218.nnn.nnn)
Rob, I'm down in Central America bombing through the rainforest- freeriding, no races, no stress, no sponsors, and no bitching, these hills are epic!!!!!
best of luck to you in europe! have fun on go skate day, i'll be in Bogata!!!!
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Great Races and Safe Travels
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On 6/14/2008
RobertJamesMcKendryIII
wrote in from
United States
(24.9.nnn.nnn)
We are all so lucky to have a passion to ride toys all over the World. If I hear about an event or ride I miss, I'm bummed cause I don't get to hang with you knuckleheads. I've never been to Vernon and would love to take over Mischo's kitchen someday. Ya'll travel safe and can't wait to hear about the race.TEAM BROWN
Europe draws closer and I'm getting lil overwhelmed getting ready. Andreas has purchased a VW bus that will be home for the month of July. My board is in the oven. Skunkwerx is making some beautiful carbon aerospace engineered hi tech crazy board I have been dreaming about.
Mr. West, Sorry but I didn't know I was so close. You must get in touch with Smallwood and Dupin. They got some killer hills in DC. I saw your boy at Ditch Slap, tell that kid I said "dude". Happy Father's Day.
Happy Father's Day to you and your Dad's.
Is go skate day the 21st? That would be Saturday? I'm not getting any shuttles and really would rather just go skate. If anybody wants to crash at my house Friday we hit the hills next day, drop me a line. I skated the Pass today and there where lots of bikes. I rode from the top to Frisco bout 12 miles, then hitched back to the top and sk8ed the westsiiyyyyeed. Beautiful day.
Gotta work on Dad's Day. Happy Father's Day Dad. Thank you for being my biggest sponsor.
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Robby...
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On 6/14/2008 Canny Donner
wrote in from
United States
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We're going to Vernon! I hope you have fun Europe, I'm very jealous. I guess I'm the guy who stays in North America while the rest get to go across the pond. I might be doing the England race though...Just wanted to say hi...
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When were you in DC?
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On 6/14/2008
Jim West
wrote in from
United States
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Rob,
Hey man. Cool to see your spot on NCDSA. Cool to read about your adventures. You need to write a book. Anyway, I saw the photo of you in DC. When were you here? You should have hit me up. My office is right by the Lincoln Monument. Miss the New Mexico scene, but am having fun out here. There are lots of skaters and a good vibe. Travel safe, and if you are ever back again, look me up and we'll ride. Laters.
JIM
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Justin
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On 6/12/2008 buddy
wrote in from
United States
(70.90.nnn.nnn)
Justin's waking up!
Prior to Monday, we were lucky to get one or two words, or even a full sentence from him during the course of a day. Between times, when awake, he was in an unresponsive stupor or active and agitated, but with no apparent awareness.
On Monday he responded 5 or 6 times to specific questions with answers that required thought. Then he capped it off by recognizing his mother and saying "Hi, Mom"-- the first time he has seemed to recognize any individual. Still each of these incidents was separate and distinct with periods of unresponsiveness between.
On Tuesday, he was alert for a continuous period of 5-10 minutes, making a couple of spontaneous comments and responding to several queries. He even got some ice chips and water orally as well as a little juice. Hopefully he'll be eating on his own soon. His eyes tracked and focused on people or things, and the physical therapists even had him sitting up on the side of his bed (supported) for a while. Then he had to sleep. This takes a lot out of him, but he's coming along.
Still a long way to go, but every day now not only continues his progress but increases the rate. Of course there are always complications. He's still being treated for pneumonia, and now he's caught a GI infection. Funny how you always seem to get sick in the hospital.
Thanks for the cards and letters; he may be reading them himself soon.
Drew Metcalf
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European races
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On 6/11/2008 One-Eye
wrote in from
United States
(75.4.nnn.nnn)
Have fun in Europe Rob!
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how dare you
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On 6/11/2008 lightingtiger69
wrote in from
United States
(67.164.nnn.nnn)
make me use the internet. you know i dont like to. mayble you can help me, i had a dream last nite i was in sweden eating hot dogs on a rainy day, what does that MEAN??
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snowing
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On 6/11/2008
mckendry
wrote in from
United States
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Snowing outside today and I could let some scabs heal anyway.
Really looking forward to being broke in Europe. Timeship thank you for the gear package, the gloves look sweet and always need a shield.
I road the Copper side of Vail Pass Monday with big tailwinds and was stoked. Clean and maybe 4 bikes. The Vail side has some run off and the marmots are running the road. Some new rips in the pavement in the lower section, and the truck ramp is melted. Battle Mountain is Primed and really low traffic right now. Some of these big tourist roads should have less traffic this summer season.
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Go Skateboarding Day
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On 6/9/2008 thundercat420
wrote in from
United States
(65.101.nnn.nnn)
OUTLAW EVENT!!! SO OUTLAW...I WON'T TELL YOU WHEN OR WHERE! No Prizes! No Shuttles! So Outlaw I can't tell you anything about it! Don't Miss this ONE!!!
I'm Gonna smoke you ALL!! OUTLAW EVENT on my *secret hill* invite only!!! No Sponsors! Lot's of BEER! Plenty of safety meetings! See you at the starting line! Outlaw OuTLAW. no hay bails, no course, no rules, no way!
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Go Skateboarding Day?
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On 6/7/2008 Holden
wrote in from
United States
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Hey Rob, were you planning anything for Go Skateboarding Day? I was tied down with family arrangements on Mother's Day, couldnt make it to your last freeride.
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swedish outlaw
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On 6/6/2008
Price
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
stoked!!!!!!!!!! i love chasing swedes!
ya rob, if they could make a deck with a large Zia logo that would be sic. call me when you get a chance, some last second things to talk about.
speaking of which, who has places to crash in stockholm for me and Dasha from Toronto? i've been talking to baltic and katreen....email me..
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Soft Landings :)
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On 6/6/2008
KKF
wrote in from
United States
(70.174.nnn.nnn)
Why am I not surprised that you've landed in such a finely feathered nest?
Hit 'em up for some sponsorship, Dude. They'll love the idea and never miss the change.
Safe Travels, Robbie.
XO
K
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Mckendry out law
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On 6/6/2008
Andreas
wrote in from
Sweden
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Yes there will be a pot law a few days after you arrive...speeds up to 80km ..super drafting ...try to catch Fredrik is a game we have been playing for oooooo say 8 years ....how will pull it of ??????
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sweden
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On 6/4/2008
Anthony
wrote in from
United States
(98.204.nnn.nnn)
Thinking about going with you guys to Stockholm but I can't seem to find any info on a race. Is there a race??
Inform the clueless, please
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Yeehaw!!!
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On 6/4/2008
daturd
wrote in from
United States
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Budweiser would be an import and the local flavors are damn good, we should be set. I still have bottle caps from Austria in my pockets from last summer. I was wondering if Josh was gonna pull it off, lock up your daughters tour 08. Skip, if your asking about staying in Amsterdam for 3 hours vs 1 week? Hmm? I'm on the run again and can't type much...golf course computer...old white guys are starting to stare...late Joe thanx for the gloves! Love the Glove!
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europe
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On 6/3/2008 price
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
rob, can one purchase budweiser or "the champange of beers" in stockholm? we can get some lawn chairs to put on Erik Lungberg's lawn, get drunk off bud, talk like hicks and yell at cute swedish girls. i'll bring the confederate flag to help.
you wanted to represent 'merica right? yeee HA cowboy! well i'm off to comb my mullet while driving my '74 t-bird and flex my guns for the ladies.
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2 months of bliss
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On 6/3/2008 weisfeld
wrote in from
United States
(70.95.nnn.nnn)
Look out boys, here I come. just got my ticket yesterday Fly into paris on july 4th fly out august 24 just in time for maryhill. Here comes the best summer of my life. see you there robbie!!!
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Puckin' Au'Some Gloves
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On 6/3/2008 imslider
wrote in from
United States
(24.20.nnn.nnn)
Do you have those gloves in a red and white/Maple leaf color way?
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Kinnikinnick
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On 6/3/2008
GI Joe
wrote in from
United States
(65.19.nnn.nnn)
TimeShip Headquarters needs to get you some REAL gloves before you head out on your adventure. What address do we use these days? Price is already overloaded with domestic issues and is trying to focus on Europe but it's so difficult with his new girlfriend learning to foot brake and all......
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Eura-pion Adventures
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On 6/3/2008
skip
wrote in from
United States
(24.20.nnn.nnn)
Thanks for the input guys. That is what I thought the answer would be.
I've got another scenario for ya'
After flying into Prague, changing the PRG to AMS leg and making our lay-over in AMS a week, instead of 3 hrs. If the penelty is less than $250 USD it would be worth it.
Any comments? think it would "fly"?
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tighten up!
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On 6/1/2008
Anthony
wrote in from
United States
(98.204.nnn.nnn)
Guys, you're going to Europe, not Khyber Pass. If the world judged us purely on our presidents, we'd have lost all our friends years ago. We need our citizens to represent our values and ideals as they travel abroad and I can think of no better ambassadors than Mr. Price and Mr. McKendry!!
You guys are patriots and I'm proud to know you but uh, If things don't work out, here's the number to the American Embassy (+46) 8 783 5300
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wavin' flags
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On 6/1/2008 price
wrote in from
United States
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dude i'll be waving a canadian or mexican flag until mr. Obama is president.
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1 month to Europe
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On 6/1/2008
mc3
wrote in from
United States
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Tanks for the info. I flew to Capetown once and the rules changed on my return. Sometimes you gotta deal with a person at the counter who may not want to help and then you got somebody who will just do everything to make you happy.
I've been keeping tabs on Justin and he's been able to say his name and the recovery is going to take time. Keep sending him those positive vibes, it's working. His folks are taking turns to be by his side so keep em in your thoughts.
I fly into Stockholm on the 3rd for the smallest 4th of July celebration in Sweden. Dave Price and I will be waving flags and blowing up stuff to celebrate America's failure to dominate the Planet.
That reminds me...I need to put Canadian flags on all my gear. EH?
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MC 3 and friends
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On 6/1/2008
Anthony
wrote in from
United States
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Skip, Andreas is correct. There is no way that can happen unless you have your ticket booked as such. It's possible if Northwest and Czech Airlines are major partners but it will still cost you a serious penalty.
Prague is one of my favorite cities. Amsterdam...no comment!
I think I might try and make these events. Hope to see everyone there.
Any other airline questions, hit me up.
Rob, you going??
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tickets and no shows
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On 6/1/2008 Andreas
wrote in from
Sweden
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If you "no show" in the CZ then you will not be able to get on the plain in Amsterdam. Try to re book your ticket.
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