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Monday, October 18th, 2010
 Dibi Fletcher's sculpture located on Pico Avenue in San Clemente.
Just to remind you guys, we’ve left all the questions written as is. I figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are? Fuck that. - CF
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Hiya Dibi, what is something you want to get off your chest? – Loren McHale
Dibi: Sometimes it SUCKS being a chick!
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Hi Dibi. Do you floss? – Scott Meister
Dibi: Yes, everyday.
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Have you guys ever taken a trip that wasn’t surf related all together as a family? – Jessica Martin
Dibi: We used to go skiing all the time, does that count?
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Hey Dibi, curious about Greyson. Does he attend college? – Tad Helski
Dibi: No, he works with us and is learning the business.
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Hi Dibi, Christian just asked us but what is yours? What is your most awkward moment? – Andrew Weiss
Dibi: I’ve had so many, it’s hard to pick just one.
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Do you enjoy board games? Do you like to cuddle? Do you gamble? Enjoy beer kegs? Tell me about the Dibbi we don’t know. - San Clem Man Ham
Dibi: Not particularly. Of course. I come to work everyday. Not a beer drinker. I love to read and study, that certainly sounds dull.
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Big Fletcher fan. Big what ups. Been trying to get a hold of some old commercials and footage you guys did. Mainly some bloodshot clips and that old Volvo commercial. You gonna post that up on the web? Thanks! – Bill Gregory
Dibi: I don’t own the Volvo commercial, and I’m saving the Bloodshot footage to use in a future project.
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Dibi, I just wanted to let you know that I expect bigger and better things from you! John From Cincinnati wasn’t great but not bad but I KNOW you’ll be the one to bring true surfing and true surfers to the forefront of insipid Hollywood players who don’t know what we’re about as surfers! Thank you in advance! And what’s up HERBIE! – Chuy Gracia
Dibi: Hey Chuy, thanks for the thumbs up. I wrote a musical a while back about the North Shore that I think would be perfect for Broadway, but the gentleman that I was working with (who produced Chicago for the stage) passed away, and I didn’t have the heart to shop it around. Maybe sometime in the future.
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Hello dibi, have the guys ever taken you to the bowl to skate? Kill it hot mama! – Scruddzy949
Dibi: I’ve gone and watched, but I don’t skate or surf, and it’s always seemed like the right choice for me.
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Hey Dibs Whats with the quads? Where will NF go now from here? HE roxxxxxxxxxxx! – Just TJ
Dibi: I think he’s a lot like Herb and will just keep evolving as a designer.
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Ya still running? I used to see you at the trails when I lived down there. Hope all is well! - Paul S.
Dibi: Not as much, I now ride a bike 20 some miles a day, a bit easier on the joints.
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THINK FAST THINK FAST BRING BACK THINK FAST! What happened to THINK FAST???!! – Matty Ratty
Dibi: It got to be too much work to juggle everything. Maybe sometime in the future with all the boys help it might seem like just the right time.
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Hey Dibi! John Wayne or Clint Eastwood? J - Tom Alanise
Dibi: Clint Eastwood, “Rawhide”.
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What is one topic you will absolutely not discuss or address? - BB Roth
Dibi: I hope I’m open enough to be curious about everything.
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Gonna feature any skater for the D-Side interviews? What about starting with Greyson? – Jimmy Manute
Dibi: It’s on the way!
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Why don’t big CF and Greyson do some skate demos around here? The groms would be stoked! – Lyle Vaughn
Dibi: Where’s around here? They just went on a great promo trip in Northern California and Oregon together.
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Dibi! I need a job! I will scrub your toilet , I will clip Christian’s nails, I will ship at the warehouse. I’m a good worker! Whatdaya think? – Mike Anders
Dibi: I’m so sorry, but at the present time I do those jobs, and I can’t think of letting myself go. I’m so affordable.
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Strictly talking comedies, what is your all time favorite comedy TV show and movie? – Brice Landon
Dibi: If I have to pick one, “MASH”.
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Hi Dibi. Christian is looking good & healthy. Think he’s here to stay for awhile with us now? – Sam Wisener
Dibi; Do you mean here, as in, on earth?
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Hey Dibi, so Christian posed the topic about suicide the other day. What’s youre take on suicide and euthanasia? Christian don’t answer his own opinions on his own topics! That sucks! But so I’ll ask you since you always have a strong voice. Thanx! – Kai Peniku
Dibi; Awfully permanent solution to a temporary problem. But if I’m fucked, pull the plug!
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Hey Dibi, Name 5 people you want to be stuck on an island and 5 people you don’t. No family. – Brett Jacobs
Dibi: Wow, if I named 5 to be stuck with, you wouldn’t know them so I won’t bother. There’s a million jerks out there so just pick any 5 at random and that about covers it.
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Great job on DSIDE and HEY DIBI. A breath of fresh and REAL air! Christian, give yo mama a hug, boy! Best wishes to all of the Fletchers! – Sarah Howregan
Dibi: Thanks, that’s nice. I really enjoy getting to ask people things that I find interesting about them.
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Mrs. Fletcher, will you ever allow a tell-all book about your clan? Actually I think you should write a book starting with the Hoffman bros! Just a suggestion. J - Chris Murphy
Dibi: Only if I write it and have complete control - and it would still be just be my opinion. As everyone involved sees it through their own perspective, maybe we should each do our own chapter.
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So what the hell were you just pulling our tails about Christian running for council? I STILL WANT TO VOTE FOR HIM!!! Go for it FLETCH! – Matt Atkins
Dibi; No, he pulled out to spend some time with Greyson, which I think is the right move at this time.
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Greyson is HOT! Can you ask him what types of girls he likes and does he have a gf now? Heeheehee. – Molly Johannson
Dibi; I’ll ask him.
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Enjoyed Frank 151 and Juice and your contributions. Ever think about creating a magazine published by the Fletchers? – Jenn Holguin
Dibi: Maybe we should do one online?
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Hi Dibi. Does Herbie ever help you answer these questions? Sometimes I can hear him when your’e doing your dibi side interviews. Ha ha. – Ritchie Van Duyn
Dibi: He’s the camera man, but the questions on the D-Side and the answers here are all MINE!
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Hi Dibi I have a request please. In Surfer Magazine there was a great interview with Nathan, something about Coming out of the Shadows. In that article, there was a wonderful photo of Nathan holding his board and standing beside, what I realized since your last Hey Dibi piece, as one of your own sculptures of the mannequins. I’ve since lost that magazine and have been trying to replace it. Would it be possible if you reposted that photo. It is my favorite of Nathan of all time. Young, aggressive surfer next to a beautiful work of art. Thank you very much. – Emma Marinovich from Newport Coast, CA
Dibi: I’m sorry, I don’t think I have a copy of the photo you’re referring to. It was probably taken by someone other then Herb.
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Hi Dibi! You guys have the best Facebook pages! Love waking up and reading what’s new on that crazy mind of Christian’s! He’s to the point and wicked funny! Let him know I think he’s the best! And your pretty rad too with hey dibi and the dside ! But how about an interview WITH YOU?? J - Josh Pederssen
Dibi: That would be funny; I can ask myself questions in the mirror, or hop from one chair to the next, asking and answering questions I ask myself… that would be hilarious.
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Hey Dibi, what is a habit you wish you could stop? – Joel Spitzer
Dibi: Worrying about things I can’t change.
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Hi Dibi. Will we be able to see more pics of you guys and future Bruce Weber projects? – Heather Moss
Dibi: Hopefully, I adore working with him.
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Old school, new school or who cares about school? What’s up Dibi Fletcher? – Manny Pena
Dibi: Everybody’s been traveling, surfing, skating, and I, of course, keep it all rolling, so I guess it’s business as usual.
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What is a personal fave surf film of yours? From the Fletcher collection that is! – Troy Hollis
Dibi: Each of them has a piece of our history, so it’s hard to choose.
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I heard you are a health fitness nut and eat very healthy at least that’s why Jon told me! Roflmao! But anyway if you were FORCED at gunpoint to pick a fast food place to have to eat at what would it be? LMAO!!! – Stephen F.
Dibi: Baja Fresh!
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Looks like Christian and Greyson are so tight. So stoked for them both. Is Greyson tight with Uncle Nate? – Simon Karuthers
Dibi: Yes, they’re very close.
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Hey Dibi. Big fan of the sandals. Think about doing some sneaks? Itd be cool! – Danny Montgomery
Dibi: Dude, you sound like Herb! Let’s get the sandals rockin’ first.
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Friday, September 17th, 2010
Just to remind you guys, we’ve left all the questions written as is. I figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are? Fuck that. - CF
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Hi dibi. Do you like bread? i like bread. with mustard. cut off crusts. no cheese tho. you rock. i want to rock with you. don’t tell herbie. pfffffffft hey herbie. herbie’s a stud. - rizzo
Dibi: I love bread with Dijon…and the crust is the best!
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I really enjoy the miscellaneous and candid photos you have of your family, Dibi. i.e. Walter surfing, the boys when they were younger, Greyson skateboarding, the beautiful photo of you and Christian, etc. Thank you so much for sharing and look forward to seeing more. - Michelle Darcy
Dibi: Thanks, it’s fun for me to see them again also. I get so busy; I don’t take the time, so I’m grateful.
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Hey Dibi, do you think the old “if life gives you lemons make lemonades” is corny or good to remember?
- Seth Bretther
Dibi: I think perhaps when the “old” saying originated, it was a way to look at the hard times by remembering moments of happiness. It now seems to be used as an excuse to run away from challenges and become completely self-absorbed. That’s sad.
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Hey I saw Nathan at Strands the other week. Does he live here during the summer and back to hawaii for winter? - I’m Nathan 2
Dibi: He lives here off and on in the summer, between travels.
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Hi Dibi and Herbie, will you guys do another issue full feature of Frank 151. Yours was the best. Sorry Frrank 151 your other issues are fucking gay. - Mikey B.
Dibi: Thanks, it was fun do. If they asked, we’d probably be into it.
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What’s the update and status of the Brazil saga as CF calls it lol. Sorry you guys are going through that btw. sucks. - Tony Reeves
Dibi: He’s been a dick, but other people have been great and very helpful, which has been very cool.
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Would you say CF and NF are surfers more because of environment or would it be if they lived inland or in some hick state they would have found their way to the beach eventually?
- Mike Gillman
Dibi: Hard to say. I grew up with my dad surfing, they grew up with their dad surfing, so it all just happened naturally.
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LOVE MY FUCKING ADECK SANDALS! HOW ABOUT A RED PAIR JUST PLAIN RED WIHT BLACK STRAPS!!!! DO IT DIBI GO GO GO! - Scott Glennys
Dibi: Dude, I did a great pair of black sandals with a red stripe and a red A (for Astrodeck), but, man, were they hard to sell. Guys seem to only want to wear brown or black, go figure.
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When will we see Wave Warriors The Next Generation with Greyson????? - Danny Kinkade
Dibi: I’m not sure. We’re collecting footage all the time and hopefully, sometime in the near future, we’ll be able to do something that we think will stand as an original on it’s own.
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Hello dibi, I enjoy reading your hey dibi & dside blogs ! you need to make it like johnny carson & craig ferguson! behind desk! - jamie b.
Dibi: Thanks, I’d love it if we had a place that we could keep set-up and there was some schedule. As it is, I catch the interviews on the fly; when friends stop by the office and we throw a piece of art behind them and get the film in the can before the opportunity slips by.
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Hi Dibi, if anything else, I would just like to say how much I look forward to all your contributions on Christian’s site. I get such a kick out of reading some of the stuff you write after a long day at work! Thanks!
- Stacey Marlowe
Dibi: That’s very nice, thank you!
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Why can’t Hollywood get it right? Blue Crush, John/Cinn, etc. - Jim Black
Dibi: Dude, they don’t listen, they think they know best, and they have NO saltwater or sand in their veins!
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Hi Fletches! Ive been a fan since i started surfing back in 93′.Thanks for the inspirations from ALL of you.
The question for Dibi is: If you would’ve had a girl what would you had named her? Actually is 2 questions, sorry Whats the best way to clean myslelf from THC in 3 weeks? Thanx & love! - pablo velasco
Dibi: I’m not so great with names out of thin air; it took me a couple of weeks to name Nathan. I felt I needed to get to know him before I threw a name on him that he’d have to live with forever. So, I’m afraid I’m not sure what I’d name a girl.
Got a drug test coming? I thought it had a two week window? I beleive there’s all sort of things that you can get at the health food stores or online that are supposed to clean the system, but I’ve never had to use anything so I have no idea what to recommend.
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Dibi, You are fucking rad. The stuff about that Brazil guy is so well written. You should be a writer!
- Scott Ragan
Dibi: Thanks, I’ve written quite a bit and enjoy it.
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HEY DIBI! Any possibility of you guys updating your OLD SCHOOL pics and have some cool family pics with your boys? - Fletcher Family Fan 4 Life
Dibi: Sounds great, perhaps that will happen sometime in the near future.
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Hi Dibi, will Greyson be skating in any more events this year? Been keeping track on CF’s facebook. The kid kills it! - Manny Gracia
Dibi: Yes, I think he’s doing something next month in Northern California, but I don’t know the name off hand. We’ll post it though, so stay tuned.
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Dibi, where was that sweet photo taken of Walter going backside and stuffing someone? Looks like Grandpa rules! - Riley D.
Dibi: My Dad and Herb were on a surf trip in Bali and Herb caught the photo at Padang Padang.
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Is Greyson’s middle name really Thunder? Where did Christian come up with it. COOL! - Jennifer Elliot
Dibi: Yes, I’m not sure.
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Are you glad you are living at this current state or do you wished you lived in the 1800 or the year 2200?
- Francis Thorpe
Dibi; I try to live my best in the present, not in the rearview mirror or in the future, I feel that if I’m not here right now I’ve missed everything that life has to offer. I’m not sure if that answers the question, but I’m here in the present and that’s it!
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If Nathan competed in the NSSA and did so well why did he suddenly stop? What made him suddenly stop enjoying it? - Hal Lipinski
Dibi: I’m afraid that’s a questions that Nathan would have to answer, as my opinion would be merely that, and you know what they say about opinions…
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oh my gosh you’re so hot dibz. you look good! howzit??! - Chris Lauden
Dibi: It’s great thanks! Life is an amazing adventure, who woulda thought I’d be doing this???
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Are you a fan of reality shows Dibi? - Ryan Reyn
Dibi: I have to admit that some of the “Housewives” shows make me roll on the ground.
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Dibi, I used to read in the mags as a kid how Christian liked GBH and GG Allin, has his music taste changed?
- Kurt O’Neal
Dibi: I think that’s a question for Christian, but I think he’s probably broadened his taste somewhat with age, but not so much that he would be caught dead listening to some green, ballad-type music fare, even if he personally liked the guy playing it.
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So bummed about that Brazilian guy. What can we do to help, Dibi? The Fletchers rule and this really pisses me off! - Paolo Ruiz
Dibi: It really sucks, and the only thing I know that you and friends like you can do, is to spread the word. Make it so everyone knows, everywhere he goes, that he is not who and what he says he is. The Fletchers are Astrodeck!
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Friday, August 27th, 2010
When the first Brazilian in the ’80s started using OUR company name, Astrodeck, Herb contacted him and tried to negotiate a deal to buy back our Astrodeck name that he had registered in Brazil. The guy was very uncooperative and did not want to sell it to us-which was very unethical-but, unfortunately, not illegal. Herb contacted a lawyer here in the states about options and he was advised that he could probably win the case but it could exhaust all company assets. Herb had a young, growing family, limited resources, and so he made the decision to move forward by creating films and products that he was proud of, hoping that he could revisit the Brazilian infringement at a later date.
Time marched on and the business had periods of expansion and contractions, with many people jumping into the traction market that Herb created through his invention of the surfboard tail pad. With many players in the market for the pad (Which, by the way, is the smallest segment of surf-related sales.) being dependent on the purchase of a new board, it was difficult to keep our small family-owned company afloat. There was much money spent with attorneys getting trademark protection in many foreign countries, but most never produced the revenue that made the expense worth while.
We had heard nothing out of Brazil for quite some time until we ran into our friend, the shaper, Pat Rawson, at the tradeshow last year and he said that he wanted us to meet a young Brazilian who had bought “Astrodeck” from the previous Brazilian who had trademarked it. Pat said that the young guy really wanted to make it right and work with us. We were thrilled! After the initial introduction, I started to correspond with him through emails as I was always the one who handled all the international business. It was almost immediately apparent that the only way to work together would be a licensing deal due to the exchange rate, import duties, etc. I called him to discuss going forward and he became extremely reluctant to put together any specifics after he said that he was making many items with the Astrodeck name on them, and I said that I felt he would rightly owe me a royalty on anything with the Astrodeck name. He then said that he would have to talk to his people at Astrodeck. That pissed me off and I tried to politely explain to him that he WAS talking to Astrodeck. That’s when he decided to hang up, and that’s the last any of us have heard from him.
That is, until he popped up on Facebook with an Astrodeck profile and account. He is now also in the process of launching a website known as Astrodeck.com.br., where he has even stolen my Astrodeck logo and insignia that was personally created by Shawn Stussy for Herbie.
My attorney said yesterday that I have a very good case. But it could cost me north of $80,000.00. And at this point, with a still-small family-owned business (practically one of the only ones still surviving in this surf industry), that kind of money could completely destroy what we’ve spent our whole lives trying to achieve.
What he’s done may be lawful…but it’s immoral, unethical, and fuckin’ stinks!!!
Best regards,
Dibi Fletcher
CEO
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Friday, August 20th, 2010
Note to readers: In case you’re wondering why there are so many grammatical errors as far as the content of some of these questions goes, that’s because I’ve left them as is. I haven’t edited or corrected the comments and questions people have been asking for “Hey Dibi”. Sometimes I get a kick out of the typos and terrible sentence structures. I mean, I know I’m not perfect in this area, either. There are probably a lot of errors you can find in this paragraph alone. But, man…someone once wrote me something and misspelled the word “ocean”. Seriously. They wrote “oshen”. So, anyway, instead of acting the part of the Spelling Gestapo here, I’m just gonna go with the flow and let you guys get a kick out of the type of stuff I get to read every day.
And now back to our regularly scheduled program…
hi dibi, what do you think is your greatest attribute and your biggest flaw as a human being? - Anonymous
Dibi: Patience and impatience. The great thing about being human is we get to play both sides of the record.
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Hey Dibi, how does nathan stay so fit and trim. I’ve seen him eat JUNK. soda after soda, candy to the max. real sweet tooth! - alec k.
Dibi: He surfs more than anyone I know.
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Did the Fletches sit down to family dinners every night? - Kent Smythe
Dibi: It depended on what everyone was doing and at what age they were. When they were younger, yes, but as they got older and the surf was good or whatever. I left dinner for them in the fridge and everyone ate when it was convienient.
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Well since Christian asked it, Dibi, what do YOU think about affirmative action? - Aaron Perron
Dibi: I think people should be hired based on skill!
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Hey Dibi, does your family own Tar Farms in San Juan? Just curious. - Carrie M.
Dibi: Yes.
Hi Dibi. What do you think is a trait people see as bad and negative but you think is actually very good? - Justin Newsome
Dibi: Honesty; it’s been traded in for political correctness. UGH!
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What were Christian and nathan like as little groms? - Jessica Hines
Dibi: They were so cute and loving. We had a great time!
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Dang, Greyson kills it. But how come he skates so much without the helmet? Dibi make him! - R.T.
Dibi: Thanks, I have…
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Dibi can you ask christian this for me? i heard he and hosoi hate each other. true? why? or stupid rumors? thanks! - HVSkateMethod
Dibi: I don’t think that’s true; they see each other at skate events occasionally and I have an interview they did together awhile back, and they seem fine to me.
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Greyboy’s fucking awesome. He can dominate the sk8 world. He gonna be on dside or some other intervews soon for other mags, never seen a Q&a with him ever? - Lee Ellings
Dibi: Thanks, I’m planning to interview him, Christian and Herb for the D-Side soon.
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Hey Dibi! Ever think of showing the D-Side interviews with YOU in the video? Would love to see you interacting and not behind the camera! Thanks! Love ‘em! - Diana Prestiss
Dibi: I’ve thought about it, but I always want it to be about the person I’m interviewing. Herb wants me to set up a table and chairs or something, but I not sure that I like the idea. I’ll have to think about it a bit more.
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Do you guys have the extra copy of Thrasher magaizine with christian on it? I’ll buy it from you. I reallyl want it.If you doplease let me knows ok! - tom rocha
Dibi: No, I’m sorry, I sure don’t. I called the guys at the mag awhile back and they sent me a CD of the article for my personel collection.
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Well Christian I mostly come to FB and not websites but admit I do check out your mom’s Hey Dibi and those DSide interviews. If I could ask Dibi something, I’d want to ask her Prop 8, for or against? And for the Dside can we put in requests or suggestions about interview subjects? - Mike S.
Dibi: The thing I find scary about the issue, is that one judge can override the votes of 7,000,000 people. Our constitutional right to have a say is no longer relevant?!? WOW! And, sure, you can put in requests…but that doesn’t mean I can always pull it off. But I’m interested.
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Thanks for all the great personal pics! Please keep them coming it’s great you let us take a peek into your lives! - Cass Osment
Dibi; Thanks, it’s fun to see some of them again myself.
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What do you think is the best taste in the world and the worst smell in the world? - Ted Hill
Dibi: I’m seriously addicted to Vietnamese chili garlic sauce. Man, it makes your nose run, your eyes water, it’s great! And the worst smell in the world are Christian and Greyson’s socks!!!
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how tall R the Fletcher men? - Abby LaRue
Dibi: Christian, Nathan, and Greyson are all around 5′10″, and Herb’s around 5′8″.
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How do you feel about a Catholic church being built next to a playground? - Timothy Daniel Flynn
Dibi: Sounds fine to me; throw in some great stained glass, beautiful architecture, and I think we’re good to go. Unless a McD’s is available because, of course, they should be on every available corner.
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Hi Dibi can you ask CF if he likes doing airs still or is he sick of doing them? - Malachai Scott
Dibi: It’s him!
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I LOVED the photo of you and Nathan! What a beautiful young family! So my question is, I recollect reading that you said you had the boys at a young age. Do you think you would have been a different kind of mother if you had the children at let’s say, 30+? - No Name
Dibi: Of course, I woundn’t have been the same as I was as a teenager. But I have no regrets, I did the best with what I knew, and the beat goes on.
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Hey Dibi, I want to know who Cf thinks wore the pants in the family? You or Herbie? - Troy Maude
Dibi: Herb was really lucky and got to spend so much time playing with the boys, while I took them to the orthodontist, school, had the parent-teacher conferences, the visits to the principle, you know the job. That’s just the way it was, and now we all work together, and it’s still the way it is and everyone seems to be stoked so I guess that’s the answer.
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again again, where are the grommet shots of Nathan? you promised…. S.W.
Dibi: Nathan likes his privacy and I try to be respectful of that.
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What’s a bad habit you wish you could stop cold turkey? (BTW, Hi Mom! I love you! I’m on Christian Fletcher’s website! ) - Casey Meisher
Dibi: I’m really rather controlled -duh-in what I do, so I’ve tried to eliminate bad habits years ago…and I’ve remained pretty successful with it.
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DIBI! I LOVE YOU! DO YOU LIKE CHIPS AND SALSA?! I DO! - MARTIN ZUNIGA
Dibi: I’m more into veggies with salsa, but I do adore hot sauce.
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Thank you for this! I get diff perspective I never knew and admit I judged you guys but reading things from Dibi’s perspective even with short replies, it makes me really think of the human level that we are all one and wear our pants one leg at a time! Christian your mom made me rethink a lot of judgments i had about you braddah! Hoooo! - Kai L.
Dibi: That’s very nice, thank you. Everyone’s life is filled with ups and down, but being able to laugh at ourselves so we don’t take things too seriously is really great.
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Dibi, your thoughts on Oprah, BP, the recession, scented candles, Nathan’s hairstyle, other traction companies, and the summer weather thus far. - Tom Merrill
Dibi: Who cares, we still need drilling, they’re usually too heavily scented, it seems to suit him, they SUCK, and the last couple of days have been great.
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Watching the old vids, reminds me of good times. Whatever happened to good ole Gack? - J.J.
Dibi: He got so old he had to be put down.
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You guys always make me laugh and have great stuff to come back to. Astrodeck’s site should have Dside and this question and answer stuff too not just on christians, you guys will get mroe audience maybe? ah fuck it i aint telling you how to do your jobs good work guys! lol. - carlos hueriziga
Dibi: I’m glad you enjoy it. I have fun doing my part.
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Great interview with Bruce. That guy is classic. Andy’s was a good one too. When we gonna see your 2nd boy, Mrs. Fletcher on the D-Side? - John Petersen
Dibi: I’m not sure that he’d like to do it; he’s very shy and I respect that.
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Tuesday, July 20th, 2010
ANOTHER INSTALLMENT OF “HEY DIBI” WHERE YOU ASK THE QUESTIONS AND DIBI TELLS IT LIKE IT IS. ENJOY.
Hi dibi, how are you doing? my question is did christian and nathan compete in the nssa or wsa? - billy rides waves
Dibi: Yes, they both were in the NSSA. Christian was kicked-out when he did a clothing ad for Stussy, and Nathan wanted to go to Metallica’s Monsters of Rock concert instead of the Nationals in Texas. So I guess it was shades of things to come.
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Nice job with “Hey Dibi” but my slight comment or suggestion is perhaps you can be a little more detailed in your answers? Love to read what you have to say but they’re such brief and quick answers! Please don’t see this as criticism! I look forward to “Hey Dibi” each and every time! - Tamara K.
Dibi: I’m used to talking and working with men and you have a sentence, perhaps, to get your point across. Women, of course, want something more in-depth; it’s difficult to try to satisfy both in this medium, but I’ll try.
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Is Christian really running for city council? Man that’s coming full circle! He’s got my vote! - JDawg
Dibi: He’s considering all possibilities at this time. He’s got my vote also.
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I love Greyson Fletcher! Is this really his brother’s site? Does Greyson have a girlfriend? Can you post up some regular photos of him not just sk8 ones? :) - Michelle92657
Dibi: This is his father’s site. No girlfriend at present, and we’ll be posting new shots frequently.
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Shit i dont know i didn’t really have a question i guess i just wanted to say hi and maybe see if you say hi back. So hi dibi. lol. - Paul Serrano
Dibi: Hey Dude, how’s it goin’?
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What happened to the D-Side interviews? You guys were busting them out all the time and now its kinda stopped. How goes it? - JM
Dibi: We’re waiting to have our site updated so we can post them directly and not go through YouTube.
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Hey Dibi, I was curious as to who Astrodeck draws as far as the international market and fan base goes? - Ed Pierson
Dibi: I don’t really understand what you’re asking, but we’ve been around so long and traveled the world that I think we have friends all over who share our love for surf, art, and pushing the envelope.
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What are the dates for when Christian will be in Tampa for the wrestling demos? I am looking forward to seeing him! I live in New Jersey but defintely won’t miss this if he will be in Florida! - Greg Pleibert
Dibi: I’m not sure of the dates right now as it has been put off a couple of times due to unforseen circumstances.
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Hey Dibi, those pics of Bruce and Archy and Nathan with Herbie at the Mentawais was sick. Herbie has a sick site. But I have a question and call me stupid but does Bruce ride for Astrodeck? Or is Wave Warriors a different company altogether? he had a sick Wave Warriors shirt on. So sick I want one! - Gable Oda
Dibi: Thanks, I think Herb does great photos also. Bruce was/is a huge fan of the Wave Warriors series and certainly is one himself. Herb had a few shirts made to give to some of the guys that he admires.
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Chrisian fletcher in politics? !!! What’ s next???!! !!! Is he going to be opera singer! ???? or join navy! Anything is possible for crazy fletcher! he the man! - Mr. Black
Dibi: Opera singer sounds cool, I think he’s a bit old for the Navy though.
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Goodness you are very beautiful Dibi! Is that another Bruce Weber photo? - Janice Padilla
Dibi: Thank you. No, that photo you’re talking about was taken by Herb.
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DIBI I NEED HELP! I CANT STOP WATCHING TWEAK FREAKS ON MY VHS MACHINE ITS GONNA BREAK DOWN SOON WHY DONT YOU GUYS MAKE MOVIES LIKE THIS ANYMORE?????????? IM BURNING MY TAPE PLAYER AND I DONT WANT TO STOP WATCHING TWEAK FREAKS MORNING DAY AND NIGHT!! 24 FUKKKEN 7!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Lunacidal Tendencies
Dibi: Herb and I just don’t have the time right now to go to the beach like we used to, but we’re working on a couple of new film projects.
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Hello Dibi, enjoy reading your insights to all things and life in general. I’m a mom with two sons myself who are now 28 and 32 and boy, I tell ya, they’ve put me through the ringer! There were times when I just crumbled to the floor but I lived with the hope that they’d “come around” eventually and they have! Reading about you and your family has made me feel so “human” and though there are still struggles on a daily basis in my own life, I truly feel a maternal kinship with you. It’s so wonderful to see Christian interacting with his fans on Facebook. He seems so healthy and positive! And he’s also very funny and I never knew he had that side to him! His Barrack Obama photos are a crack-up! What’s your take on this whole social networking and message board forums such as the one you use on Christian’s site here? We sure didn’t have the internet when we were kids, did we, Dibi? Thank you for this! Many blessings to you and your family! - Joan R.
Dibi: Life as a Mom was certainly nothing that I ever could have imagined. Lots of heartache, loneliness, and tough times, but seems like the sun is finally starting to shine. We’re all working together and enjoying each others company, which I never thought would happen just a few years ago. How cool. CF does have an incredible sense of humor and I’m glad that he has a chance to share it…I think people are really disarmed by it, which I think is humourous in itself. Good luck with your family and thanks for the support.
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If Nathan was the firstborn son and Christian the second born son, do you think they would still be the same people they are today? - Getting Deep with Dibi
Dibi: Yes, they would still be themselves, but I’m sure there would be some different twist to their personalities due to the birth order.
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Hi Dibi. See any good movies lately? - Eric Lindley
Dibi: No, I’m sorry to say. I’ve been working, making art and reading.
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Did Christian grow up with any limits or restrictions like curfews, chores, etc. Or did he pretty much rock and roll and do whatever the hell he fucking felt like? - Kev-O
Dibi: My Dad gave us four lessons to live by: A Hoffman doesn’t lie, cheat, steal, or play ball in the house. I figured that pretty much takes care of it.
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Greyson Fletcher is pretty cool. I first heard of him from John from Cincinnati and had no idea he came from this surf royalty. Is he going to do more shows and maybe movies soon? If I give you guys my address is there a way you guys can get me a signed photo? Thanks! - Craig Dalton
Dibi: Greyson has no plans to do anything with Hollywood anytime soon. He’s surfing, skating, and having the time of his life. So sorry we don’t have photos available now, check in later.
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Ok is Christian really running for San Clemente mayor? Or are you pulling our legs? Inquiring minds want to know dammit! - Steven Bailer
Dibi: It’s City Councilman, and he’s keeping all options open.
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Why did Christian hate Richie Collins and Pat O’Connell does he still hate them? I heard about why hates Ian Carns tho! - Kuriosity Kat Killer
Dibi: I don’t remember, and I don’t think CF gives a shit anymore.
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Yo Mama Fletcher, what bugs you out? - Danny Weithmer
Dibi: Insincerity!
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Dibi your a chick so you can answer this but why dont you girls like hairy guys? It’s hard for me to always manscape and please you women! - Hairy Hank
Dibi: I could care less, and I don’t pretend to talk for other women.
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Hey Dibi, has the surf industry changed much or has it really never changed at all? What do you think about it? - Just Brandon
Dibi: Once it became an “industry” it really has changed at all.
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Hi Dibi, how is Nathan being? He always being my fave surfer. Is he filming self-made movie again ? This Colors Taste like Music is best!… Please let me know! - Esteban Guevera
Dibi: Nathan’s great, I saw him the other day when he came by to take Greyson surfing. I’m not sure what he’s doing film-wise right now, but I’m sure he’ll surprise us all.
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Is there any way to watch those vids without paying for them? I don’t have a credit card. - Poor SOB
Dibi: I don’t think so. It’s a new technology we’ve been working with and it seems pretty cool.
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Herbie and Christian have one. Why don’t you and Nathan? Websites that is. Come on Dibi! - Mike Garrity
Dibi: I enjoy working on theirs and feel there’s no need for me to have one also. Nathan likes his own space between himself and the rest of the world.
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Maybe you can help us. A pitcher of Redhook is on the line. My buddy says that Think Fast was a snowboarding company you guys branded. I say it was a company that was launched to form a new line for Nathan. Who’s in the right? Thanks Dibi! - Rick Jensen
Dibi: You’re right, we launched the line for Nathan who was really into snowboarding and MotoCross at the time.
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Does Christian have any old boards he’s willing to sell? Can you post it on Facebook if he is and what size boards he’s selling if he is! - SikBoy
Dibi: I’ll ask.
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Can you guys post up pics of Nathan from the 80s and 90s on the Astrodeck Facebook or the Astrodeck website? You guys do a good job with Christian’s site and all and I’m not dissing the Fletch man cause he rules! But it’d be pretty sweet to see some vintage Nathan stuff to. Judging from Christian’s Facebook comments I’m not the only one who wants to see some more Nathan to! So make it happen Dibi! :) - Matt M.
Dibi: I’ll work on it.
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Makua Rothman rides for you guys but the guy’s a whining little puss. He has balls on riding those huge mackers but his overall style sucks. What do you guys see in him to have him as a team rider? - Kick Rocks Makua
Dibi: As you said he has balls!
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Hello Dibi. On a scale of 1 to 10, how would you rate your life in terms of success, happiness, experiences, etc.? - Nance
Dibi: It’s all over the place depending on the day. But, overall, I’m grateful for all the ups and downs, so I’ll give the experience a 10!
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I love this! I think HEY DIBI is so great! What a treat to read something from a professional surfer’s mom, and not just any professional surfer, but Christian Fletcher’s! Hehehe! Eat your heart out, Judy Slater! Thanks Dibi Fletcher! - FletcherFamFan
Dibi: Thanks, it fun being able to communicate with people. I think it helps get rid of the Addams Family sterotype.
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Ok Dibi. Confession time. When they were kids, did you make Christian and Nathan take music lessons or go to cathecism school, did they wear braces, get straight A’s, build jigsaw puzzles? Expose their nerd factor, I know there must be something! - Chris Johnston
Dibi: Guitar lessons, cello lessons, braces, reading, vision therapy, parochial school for a year…everything any parent who loves their kids would do.
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Do you know a number figure on how many tats Christian has exactly? And what is his favorite tat and where did he get it done? - Arnie P.
Dibi: Not a clue. He has cover ups, add-ons and everything else. I just asked him and he said the one on the back of his head, done by Craig Christy from RayGun Tattoo, and then redone by Natalia from Art Machine 66 who lives in Bali.
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That was a sick video of Christian bullriding. How long has he been riding? - Jon Wenton
Dibi: Not long, he had a lesson with one of the Leffew’s, so off he went.
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If Christian is gonna be city councilmen isn’t it only right that Herbie run for Prez? - Happy Red
Dibi: Now that would be great, something like Mr. Magoo!
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Dang youre purty Dibi. I can’t believe you have a son as old as Christian lol! - Nico S.
Dibi: Thank you, I can’t believe it either.
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Dibi do you know where I can get a copy of Chop Suey Club? Thank you. - Lauren McCoy
Dibi: No, I sure don’t, sorry.
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Is there a topic that is hands off to you and that you will not answer or acknowledge? - Quinn
Dibi: It hasn’t been asked yet so I don’t know.
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Friday, April 9th, 2010
So all three of our sites were down for a little over a week. Yup. Www.astrodeck.com, www.herbiefletcher.com and www.christianfletchersurf.com. All down. Fucking tech hell. Eight days in a row. And that’s been a bummer because, like always, we’re always updating and putting up new content. I mean, fuck, I like to give my audience new stuff to brood over, you know? I don’t understand people who have their own websites and blogs and never do anything with them. Like they could care less about their fans and people who want to see recent stats on what they’ve been up to. What’s the purpose then of having one? I think when I’m on here, blogging and Facebooking, that I’m interacting with people from all over and we’re connecting in some way. Whether it’s me just saying thanks for the support, or telling some of you dumbfucks to go take a shit in a milk carton, at least we’re communicating, right?
But, anyway, we’re back. And back with a vengeance. All three sites are up and running. And there’s so much to do. I’m being serious when I say we have so many photos, interviews and other random things to post up here. I mean, I can post up new material every hour and things never get tired. It’s just now being able to find the time to do it all. But I’m stoked. I love the way things are going and the direction we’re taking things.
We’re also in the process of tweaking some things on here, changing the look a little, adding something called “The D-Side”. My mom’s Q&A series, “Hey Dibi” has been so successful and getting a lot of good reaction, so we thought we’d go off the richter scale and include a bunch of raw interviews she’s done (and will continue to do) with people from all walks of life. Talk a walk on the wild side. The D-Side. These characters are definitely not your typical, boring, bland cottage cheese of individuals. I mean, come on, we’re the Fletchers. Just because I’ve made my living as a professional surfer doesn’t mean that these are the only people I talk with or hang out with. No. In fact, I probably don’t hang out with surfers really at all. And I’m down to talk with anyone, learn interesting things from them, get their points of view, etc. and include all of this criss-crossing onto my site in one form or another. It makes things fun and shakes things up. And, fuck, you know I’m all about a good eyebrow raising.
We also recently hooked up with the guys at Casmiro. It’s still in its early stages but I hope to see things boom with that. Basically, what it is is, we’ve given them all our old footage from the movies we used to make at Fletcher Media. You know, films like the Wave Warriors anthology, Adrenaline Surf Series, Savage Beast, Tweak Freaks, Smut Peddler, etc. You get the idea. They take all our footage and splice them into 8-10 minute series and rent them out. Right now, we’ve got Part 1 of Savage Beast up and running. Then we’ll have Part 2 out, so forth and so on. You get to watch it for a few days for only $1.99 or 2 weeks for $2.99. And I think we’re working on a monthly membership plan. Check out the link here and catch the preview. Then join as a member. Yeah-yeah! Casmiro will be the only outlet for you guys to see all this vintage stuff. No where else. Unless you bought an old VHS copy 10 years ago.
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And besides all this web stuff, my kid Greyson’s here with me. Working at Astrodeck, learning the ropes. He’s stoked and eager. In fact, he’s here right now working on designing a new sandal using 3D animation and graphics. Pretty sick. We also just grabbed a bunch of sponsors, but I’ll save that for another blog and give you the lowdown on that later.
So for those of you who have been wondering where the fuck I’ve been the past few days in cyber land, well there you go. There’s the latest update. There’s actually way more stuff to talk and report about, but you know what? I just don’t fucking feel like it right now. It’s 3:09 PM. Time for lunch. I’m thinking sandwich.
Oh, and one last thing. I’ll be having my wrestling debut this Saturday at the San Clemente Arena at 6 PM. Christian “Savage Beast” Fletcher. This little side gig has grown into something bigger and I’m always down to try something new. Couldn’t pass this gig up, so come and check it out. If I do well at this event and the next upcoming four events, I may be invited to join the professional wrestling federation. Sweet.

Tags: 3D animation, adrenaline surf series, andre the giant, astrodeck.com, cabo san lucas, casmiro, christianfletchersurf.com, chronic taco, Dibi Fletcher, greyson fletcher, herbiefletcher.com, hey dibi, junkyard dog, Lanty wetsuits, nathan fletcher, rodney roddy piper, san clemente, savage beast, smut peddler, steve austin, WWE, WWF Posted in Christian Fletcher Blog / News | Comments Off
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