MUCHAS GRACIAS

By the looks of this photo I think Randy had a good birthday. And I'm sure he is thankful for each and every one of you out there in Blogland for the continuing support. Kodak Moment captured by Jake Pratte.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, RANDY!

Our hometown hero, Randy Ploesser has kickflipped through another year. Here's a few photographic scraps I've scavenged from the ol' hard drive to celebrate this day. Melon Grab to Fakie photo taken by Worful and Gap to 5-O by Zurheide.

Prize Fighter Cutlery - The Neighborhood Series (2010)

Prize Fighter Cutlery just released "The Neighborhood Series" which includes new wheels, shirts and limited run decks. The coolest part is that they're donating a portion of each deck sale to the Andy Kessler Foundation!

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thanks freddy!
venture stock is back up to par
hubba re stock!

photo inspiration

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Bobby's camera has a wonderful feature that does, well, THIS. I'm not sure why you would ever need such a feature, but I'm glad his camera has it. Have a good weekend everyone! -Worful

GUEST POST: And You Thought You Had A Busy Summer? (2010)

(L-R) The Concierge, Alex Corporan & Bobby Worrest in Philly  Photo: Derek Rinaldi

Alex Corporan is one energetic individual.  How’s that for an understatement?  If there is a skate contest in New York City, Alex is usually one of the dudes with a megaphone.  If there is a shoe release party, guitar battle or, ‘Hey it’s a Wednesday’ party, his name is usually on the flyer and is one of the first to arrive and the last to leave.

For the past three years, along with his duties at Etnies, Alex has been compiling photos for the Full Bleed book, along with his partners Ivory Serra and Andre Razo.  They had their first party for the book just after the Maloof Cup had wrapped up in the beginning of June.  Then came the Full Bleed gallery exhibit at Milk Studios.  The set up, the opening and then the finale of a week long showing that was attended by upwards of 1200 people.

Two days later, Alex was one of four New York OG’s to celebrate the release of tribute boards from Raised Fist Skateboards and before he had time to get a hangover, he was on his way to Woodward to emcee Manny Mania.

Managing a schedule like this, one has to wonder when there was even time to conceive a child but, then again, you can never be too busy for some lovin’. Maybe we should all take more time out of our busy schedules for the some of the same--with or without the conception part.

Congratulations to Alex and Sheila on the birth of their baby girl, Sydney.  Here’s to a generation of children on the children of your children.

Love & Respect
Derek Rinaldi

P.S. Next round at Epstein’s is on me!!!

FIELD REPORT: JOEL ON THE SCENE

Joel got a new camera and snapped these pictures of David and Joe in Webster the other day. Switch tail and back tail, nice! Thanks Joel, keep shooting! -Worful

YE GAY OLDE TIME

Alex called me yesterday and informed me that he was meeting some dudes at the Gateway ledges yesterday, and although it was muggy out we had a good time. Joe put on quite a show on the ledges, and then everyone took it to the flat gap. Meanwhile Jared was trying his best to teach me how he does his amazing hardflips. Apparently it's all in the shoulders, but I'm still working on it. In other news, Chris has been allergic to getting his picture taken apparently, but we sorted it all out. And in exchange I let Alex take my picture. Finally, things started to get "weird" back in the ledges, I think due to dehydration, so we decided to go to a couple other spots so Chris could get down to business. While at the Kingshighway upledge a minivan drove up and this couple gave us free bottled water and chips, as well as business cards for their church. It was random, but the water was much appreciated. Plus it kind of explains Chris and his hands. -Worful

Vote for Zered Basset's Real Street Clip (2010)

Zered Basset & R.B. Umali entered this clip into the X-Games Real Street contest (1 of 12) to win $50K and a gold medal. Help them win by voting here.

ROSELLE!

Grab your buckets everyone, the Roselle park is flooded! No, but seriously, this sucks. I hope everyone's homes around there are alright. -Worful

FIELD REPORT: JAKE AND RANDY'S EUROPEAN VACATION

Jake Pratte was nice enough to send us these pictures he took of Randy and his teammate Clint whilst on their European vacation. Thanks Jake! Meanwhile, Randy, can we PLEASE get a photo of you doing a trick other than a "frontside snack?" -Worful

Thursday, July 29th - New York Skateboarding Events (2010)

Starting at 6PM tomorrow, skaters from Zoo York, Shut & 5Boro will be throwing a demo at the Lenox Ledges. After (8PM) watch Legends Never Die--Harold Hunter Tribute by R.B. Umali at the Maysles Cinema. Purchase tickets here.

"The Torture Never Stops" Stops Tomorrow (2010)

Just a reminder that tomorrow (7/28) is the last day to peep Jerry Hsu's photographs at Vice's photo show titled "The Torture Never Stops".

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HUMPTY BUMPTY

Bobby and i found this funny little bank thingy one day recently on our way home from skating. We weren't sure how to even skate it, but Bob quickly floated some ollies off the bump and over the bank, which worked out just fine. -Worful