“How do you guys deal with all the ass kissers?”

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

Who do you think is the most villainous person of all time? - Albert Sagihara

Dibi: It seems to me that every era has completely demented and deranged people that are enabled by their peers to commit atrocities. It’s difficult to pick a favorite from the many monsters of past and present.

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Hey Dibi! what is your secret to great skin in the sun? You are absolutely beautiful! - Summer Elizabeth Stewart

Dibi: Thanks, I do my best to stay out of the sun and have for the last 20 years. It sucks, but I go to the beach all covered up!

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Any possibility of posting up some old school Bloodshot photos? Thanks! - Tajim Shaw

Dibi: Sorry, I really don’t have any pics of Bloodshot. I think someone posted some awhile back from when the band was on a tour of the East Coast.

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Hi Dibi, what has been your favorite ad of Christian and Nathan and will you post it up if you have a copy of it? - Billy Salters

Dibi: I thought the Airwalk ad of Christian when he’s dressed in tennis whites, jumping over the net, was amusing. For Nathan, it was the Art Brewer photograph of him standing in front of a little clapboard house with blue trim and pink flamingos in the yard for Gotcha.

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Hey Dibi, you and the hub are good stuff. Thanks for making life creative and colorful. - Christopher Taloa

Dibi: Oh, that’s nice. I’m glad to know that people enjoy what we’re doing.

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Hey Dibi just so I know for future reference, what WON’T you answer? Don’t want to make a fool out of myself! LOL! - Dan Burke

Dibi: I don’t know, perhaps there are things that I feel are private, but I try to be polite and just let it go.

—————————————————————————————————————————————–Hey Dibi what is Greyson’s favorite food? I love Greyson Thunder Fletcher! - Jesse Andrade

Dibi: It’s Nasi Badang!!

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Sooo just a question for Christian but seeing how he doesnt answer anyone, maybe Mom could give some kind of answer? Christian: Boxers or briefs? - Alison Winchem

Dibi: I think that’s something Christian should answer for himself - if he feels the need.

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Dibi or Christian or whoever can answer, what happened to Lanty wetsuits? Are they only in Japan now with no shops carrying them here? There so sick! Had a shortjohn Lanty back in the day! Want another one! - Chris Green

Dibi: Unfortunately, they’re out of business and I don’t think it will be resurrected anytime soon.

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hey gonna post another pic of good ole walter stuffing someone going left in mexico? SICK PIC! GO WALTER! - darius givens

Dibi: It’s very interesting that so many people write in and request photos, I’ll see if I can dig something up.

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hi dibi. what are you in total disagreement with herbie about? - Peter Armorsen

Dibi: It’s usually little things, if it was the big stuff, we couldn’t have made it this long.

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What do you think is the biggest waste of money and time? OF ALL TIME! - Billy Everett

Dibi: That’s difficult, it’s so broad, I’m not quite sure what you’re asking. Government programs, plenty! Business, being expected to give away “free” stuff.

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hey dibi what ever happened to joyce Hoffman .??? in the early day she was the surf hottie.always had style and class .how about an update on joyce ? thanks- Robert Bentley

Dibi: She does a lot of stand up paddling, enjoys camping and fly fishing, UGH!

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WTF I just saw this movie called AMERICAN SUMMER was that nathan I just saw??? How’d he get that gig?? Mango or Mongo or something was the name???!!!!!!??????? - Troy Luigo

Dibi: I think that’s right, but it was so long ago I can’t really remember.

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Hey Dibi! For everyone in your family, including Greyson Fletcher and Joyce Hoffman and your father Walter as well as Herbie, yourself and Nathan and Christian, name actors who you think could portray you guys perfectly. - Bailey Derwin

Dibi: None, I think I’d always just consider them imposters.

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Please post more pix of your beautiful self Dibi! So apreciate! - Bianca De La Castro

Dibi: I never liked having my picture taken much, but I’ll look around.

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I don’t have a question, just stopping by to say hi….hi Dibi! - Mike Costello

Dibi: Hey, that’s cool!

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Can you tell Greyson happy belated birthday for me! I am a huge fan of his and will he be doing any new shows? - Morgan Pierce

Dibi: I’ll give him the message. As for another show, I don’t think anytime soon. He’s skating all the time and enjoying himself.

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Is Hoffman Fabrics and Astrodeck run by the same group or group of financiers? - Jeff Dowland

Dibi: No! Hoffman Fabrics is run by my brother Tony. Astrodeck is a completely separate entity and I’m COO.

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Any chance of you posting up some photos of Nathan as a grom. I don’t mean when he was 5 but more like 16, 17 in his early Gotcha ad days? I am making a collage for my Surf PE class on favorite surfers and we have to make a time line - Rebecca Sordstrom

Dibi: I’m sure you can probably find photos on Google Images to help with your collage.

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What would be a dream come true for you? - Jason Stiles

Dibi: I’d sure like a little more time to make art.

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I’ve seen Greyson at the San Clemente skatepark and he frigging rips! When did he first hop on a skateboard and can ya ask him for me what it is he likes so much about it? What’s he working on? - Mike Olversten

Dibi: Christian put him on his first skateboard when he was a week old. Yesterday he was trying to do a nose block, and he thinks it will be a go again today even though he says it’ll probably be impossible for awhile.

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Hey Dibi is that barbed wire artwork of Nathan in Supernatural? I thought it looked familiar. Fantastic piece of work! - Rhett Timony

Dibi: Herb and I can’t remember, it’s sad, but we’ve done so many things since then, it’s hard to keep it all straight. But again, it’s quite probable I painted it right about that time.

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How do you guys deal with all the ass kissers? DAMN it makes me laugh but do you guys get tired of it or know who your real friends are??? - Tony Raiffler

Dibi: That’s funny, I don’t think most people like us very much, but then again I really stay quite isolated and no one around here kisses my ass.

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Joel Tudor says Herbie calls people fags but if he does then why is he friends with Bruce Weber and other gay Hollywood people? - Darryl Paulsen

Dibi: I don’t know what Joel Tudor says, but I will tell you personally that if Herb ever said that, it was taken out of context as Herb and I have many gay friends.

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Hey! Are you guys gonna do some 80s skaters like Hosoi and maybe even older thatn that liek Jay adams or someone for your interview show you know the ddside that would be so dank! - Ronnie Bushwerck

Dibi: Yes, I have plans to do some of the older skaters, it just hasn’t gelled yet.

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Why does CF have 4 Facebook sites? Which one is the real one? Is this the real Dibi? Help! I’m confused! Arrrrgh! - Leo Kasbrek

Dibi: FB has rules that only let you have so many friends, so CF has had to create other sites to accomodate everyone that wants to give him their opinion.

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You Make Beautiful Children!! - Kimberly Foreman

Dibi: Thanks, it’s been everything and a whole lot more then I could have ever imagined.

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Do you know what kind of girls Greyson likes and does he have his own Facebook? Thank you! - Tamara Schurr

Dibi: No, he and I don’t talk much about girls, we usually talk more about the business and skating.

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Are you patriotic or do you think America is a sinkhole? - Scott Janey

Dibi: I’m proud to be an American. I don’t like a lot of what’s going on, but I’m grateful to live somewhere that I’m free not to like it and change things by voting.

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Dibi nice photos and nice art. Ever think about putting them in a collection? - David Montoya

Dibi: I don’t understand exactly what you mean. They are in a collection: mine.

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Been looking all my old Fletcher vids wont part with those ever! You guys did So Alone for Archy and Smut Peddler was Christian’s but how come you guys never came out with a solo vid for Nathan? that would have been sick! - Tim Flood

Dibi: Nathan didn’t want one. We made the snowboard series “Talk’s Cheap” and he was in all of those.

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What is the nicest thing you have ever seen Christian say or do?- Jim Thornton

Dibi: That list would be very long. He’s a great dad and a wonderful son. I’m fortunate enough to see that in him everyday, and I’m very grateful.

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Dibi: I guess that would be for him to decide. He’s been a wonderful friend through the years and it’s always a pleasure to work with him.

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What would you have changed about John From Cinncinati and your experience with it? - Prisilla Abvens

Dibi: Everything!!

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Everyone has their weakness when it comes to material things even though we all pretend we’re not. So what would you say is something material you, Nathan, Christian and Herbie cherish? - Ryan Nilsson

Dibi: I adore jewelry! I can’t really speak for the others they don’t really seem too materialistic. They like their equipment alright, but they’re not hung up on it.

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How has Nathan been doing since Sion? - Johnny Noyce

Dibi: He’s surfing and carrying on, but I’m sure the experience changed him deeply.

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Hi Dibi, see any good movies or read any good books or see anything on the news that has made you cry lately? - Corey Grimes

Dibi: I just finished “Serpentine” by Thomas Thompson. It was interesting. The news pisses me off so much of the time that I try to put boundaries on my watching time. I cried when I saw the devastation in Japan and thought of how horrible it will be for them for a long time to come, it’s heartbreaking.

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Hey there, Dibi. So here’s my question: Did you raise the boys more as a parental figure or as a friend? Were there boundaries? - Annie Whilem

Dibi: I was a kid, so I’d have to say more as friends as that was all I knew. In hindsight, maybe I should have done something different, but there’s no use living life in the rear view mirror. Both the boys say they had the best childhood ever, so I guess it’s all good now.

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I am SUCH a fan of your artwork and yet they seem like such a rare, individual thing. To call it “art” or “artwork” seems…? I don’t know…not you. Is there one definitive word you would call your art? - Ricky Verattle

Dibi: I don’t know, I never liked to sign the pieces because I always thought it made it final and I’ve always liked the idea that they were alive and subject to change. Wow, writing that sounds a bit weird, but the other day I noticed a painting had gotten drips of rain running down it through the roof at work, I like it much better now that it has a life of it’s own.

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What do you look forward to? - Kenneth Howard

Dibi: I really look forward to the time between the day and night when everything seems still and the sky lights up with the amazing fire of the sunset and the ocean reflects the colors back, it all looks like a huge resin painting, exquisite!

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Hi Dibi! You are STUNNING not only in that Weber portrait with Christian but the Mirror image. Look forward to more! - Patty Ruff

Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice.

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Hey Dibi! Hey I didn’t know Christian was born in Hawaii? How long did you raise him there and where was Nathan born? Interesting! - Jenn Trietke

Dibi: We stayed in Hawaii for a couple of years then moved to Sun Valley, Idaho. Nathan was born in San Clemente.

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Lol Dibi, read the last “Hey Dibi” and must say I find it so entertaining. And I found out you like hot Vietnamese sauces like I do! Are you a fan of Srirachi as well? - Chris Langston

Dibi: Yes, I’m a huge fan.

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Ok fess up time Dib! Hehe. Did christian suck his thumb or have a security blankie or play with Ken & Barbie dolls. What did he do that will make us all go d AWWWWWWWWWWW! - Bethany Greenberg

Dibi: No, he was quite content and never gave a rip about what anyone thought. He loved to go fast and was totally fearless so I put a motorcycle helmet on him and let him go. At two, he’d haul ass down the hill where we lived, giving the passing cars the finger. He was quite something!

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Hi Dibi. Tough past year for the Fletcher I would assume with Andy, Flippy and Sion. By the way, how is Nathan holdling up? Has he been kicking it a lot with Bruce for support? - Phillip Hasbrough

Dibi: I think Nathan is good, life’s always a challenge and it’s how you go through it that determines the character of man you become. I would hope that we all have the character to be our best.

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LMAO DIBI! Christian is such a kidder but sometimes it doesn’t seem like he’s kidding at all! So is he really going to do a reading for the producers for Charlie sheen’s old TV gig? I can’t tell LMAO! Is this for real? If it is, I hope he gets the part! Who better than CF to replace CS?! - Marc Allen

Dibi: I guess we’ll have to wait and see, he’s always been up for new experiences.

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Hey Dibi! So looking back and being a long time Fletcher fan, seems like Christian’s surfing and hairstyles have always evolved! Lol! What was yours and his favorite? I’m digging the black mohawk and purple hair in Tweak Freaks. - Glen Saucedo

Dibi: Well, the industrial glued hair horns at the Federal Building was a bit much, but the black mohawk was cool.

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So I know christian always clowns us about running for prez and doing american idol and all that but hows abut you diby? what about dances with the stars i see you used to dance all the time! - ronnie wheeler

Dibi: Yes, I used to dance a lot, but I don’t think “Dancing with the Stars” is for me. Who would run Astrodeck?

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What???? I saw Skeletor is friends with Christian on Facebook? Say it ain’t so!! Is Christian now having dinner with Ian Carnes? Tandem surfing with Pat O? What happened? Ha ha ha! - Dillon Mackeral

Dibi: I think they all want to know what CF is up to. Love him or hate him, he’s interesting.

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“Hey Dibi, seems like you’ve always supported your kids in whatever they wanted to do. What’s something you put your foot down and said ‘NO!’ to?”

Thursday, February 24th, 2011

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - Christian

Christian Fletcher Painting by Dibi Fletcher

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Does Nathan still Weld dibi? - Yeman Stouch

Dibi: Yes, he’s made me some very interesting pieces. I think he’s quite talented.

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Hi Dibi what is your take on organized religion? - Thomas Povey

Dibi: I think everyone wants to feel better about themselves and the world, and if joining a group of like-minded people is for you, great.

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Hey Dibi! I remember Nathan used to take flying license right? Did he ever get his pilot’s license.

Dibi: We started the lessons when he was 15, and he didn’t complete them then, but he came by last summer and got all the books, so I assume he’s wanting to start back up again. I’m stoked for him.

and here’s my #2 question seems like you’ve always supported your kids in whatever they wanted to do. What’s something you put your foot down and said “NO!” to? - Craig Osumi

Dibi: That’s hard, of course there have been stupid things that any young kid might do that I would have said no to; water balloon launchers out my Mom’s second story at the highway, etc. But anything that was interesting and exciting and pushed them to develop new skills, I’ll help anyway I can.

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Hi Dibi, am I crazy for being a huge fan of not only you Dibi but the whole fam Fletcher damily? Lol! - Jimmy Gould

Dibi: No crazier then any of the rest of us,I guess. It’s all just fun.

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Hey Dibi, how did you guys meet/know Annie Leibovitz. Really rad photo shoot with Malcom! - Ernie Bruhner

Dibi; My friend who worked with us for many years was friends with Lauren Hutton and Malcom. We were invited to the photo shoot and the rest is in the picture.

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Dibi, did you guys have nathan and christian seaparted by 5 years on purpose? just wonderen! - Mike Clancy

Dibi: Yes, I thought it was nice to let Christian get a chance to be a baby before having to grow up and be an older brother. He was quite a terror; but when Nathan came along he was a great help and he and Nathan had a grand time together.

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Hi Dibi, you are a beaut! I’m sure many of CF and NF’s friends had crushes on you! Is it true you went to CF’s school and embarrassed him with hot pants on? - Gregory Ross

Dibi: It wasn’t hot pants; it was a red leather mini skirt, fish net hose, purple suede boots, long rhinestone earrings, and I had pink stripes in my hair. Obviously, it worked because I never had to be a parent escort again, and Christian and I laugh about it to this day.

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Hi Dibi and Christian, thank you for adding me! I love all you Fletchers but Greyson puts a smile on my face! Can you ask Greyson what he wants for his bday? :P - Jodie Kulver

Dibi: Probably to skate a great bowl, he’s a guy!

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Dibi! Ask your husband Herbie why he drops in on everyone!!! All the time!!!! - Rick Keegan

Dibi: Because he can!!!

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Dibs, I see you out but never in the water, why not? - Harris Puget

Dibi: Because I don’t go in unless the water’s really warm.

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any big wave escapades from nate so far this year? danny montoya

Dibi: He’s been riding huge waves. We’ve posted some photos on FB, and I’m sure they’re all over the internet if you want to search. He seems fearless.

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NO Fair CF you suck! Answer your own damn questions! ROFL! Ok fine! Ii’ll ask tu madre! Dibi Fletcher! What is something weird YOU and CF like to eat! - Tim O.

Dibi: Christian lived in Bali for some time and ate everything, UGH!!! I’m very health-conscious and eat very light.

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What’s up Dibi! Tell Greyson that I’m putting his vote in for Skater of the Year even though his name’s not on the ballot! Stupid fuckers! Greyson Fletcher all the way! - Kevin Aragon

Dibi: Cool, I’ll tell him. I think he’s got great style.

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That Fast Eddie interview was an A ticket ride! Any more? - T.L.

Dibi: You bet, I loved him as a jokester. I don’t think many people see him in that light, and I thought it was hilarious.

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Hey Dibi! Do you have any tattoos yourself? - Tianna Rocha

Dibi: No, I never thought they were for me. I love art and my taste evolves; I never wanted to be stuck with something I’d grown out of.

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Is it insulting that I see you and Herbie more like the artsy folk rather than the surf folks? Love all the imagery and artwork you guys have on your sites! BIG BIG FAN! - Stewart Riggs

Dibi: Of course not, that’s how we see ourselves.

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Hi Dibi, how has it been with CF back and sober? Do you think this is finally it? - Bob “Malibu” Grady

Dibi: It’s wonderful, I’m grateful everyday. I certainly hope so for all our sakes, but I guess time will tell. It sure seems good.

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What do you think is Nathan’s longevity when most pro surfers his age are now pretty much on the back burner? - Kai Jensen

Dibi: Big wave riding is like an entirely different sport and it extends the careers longevity. He’s still amazing, so I guess we’ll just wait and see what’s up his sleeve for Act II.

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Hey Dibi, will you be posting any more photos of yourself taken by Bruce Weber? Thank you. - Gabby Lopez

Dibi: Maybe in the future, I don’t like to post personal photos he’s taken of us over the years, I feel it’s infringing on our friendship and I’d never want to do that.

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Hi Dibi, will you guys reissue or sell again those trade cards? I have 3 (archy, christian and gary elkerton) and would like to add to my collection! - Sam Davis

Dibi: Herb and I talked about it recently, we didn’t come up with an answer but maybe I’ll revisit the conversation and see if there’s a market.

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Dibi, can you ask Greyson a question for me, what trick he is trying to learn and ha been the hardest for him to conquer? - Trent Whitber

Dibi: I’m sorry, Greyson’s in Japan and will be back in a few days; I’ll ask him then, so please repost your question and I’ll answer it in the next column.

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Outside of the typical surf and skate labels/brands, who would you, Dibi, not Christian, but you who would YOU want Christian to be sponsored by?

Dibi: He looked fabulous in Versace when Bruce Weber used to shoot him. I think it should be something really unpredictable. Ralph Lauren’s Purple Label perhaps? I love the absurd in life, so I think that might be a good fit.

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What depresses you Dibi Fletcher? I mean really downright fucking depress you that you want to cry?!!! - Marcus Phenbam

Dibi: My kid doing drugs!!! It’s the most heartbreaking experience a parent can live through. It’s so senseless.

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Dibi, many years ago, I truly loved and admired the artword (ads) you did for Christian Fletcher. The image of Christian with the mohawk, the image of him surfing with black trunks on, etc. Could you please post these beautiful paintings again or any more of that kind that you did? And do you continue to do this medium? - Chara Rowlin

Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. I haven’t been painting a lot recently. I’ve been doing a lot more writing, but hope to get some time here pretty soon to get back in the studio.

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Hi Dibi: So real quick, favorite scent, favorite memory, favorite drink, favorite snack, favorite person, favorite conversation, favorite hobby, and favorite person to hate. Look forward to your answers! - Steve Phillips

Dibi: Prada, a million favorite memories (I’ve had a long life), water, I’m not much of an eater, I can’t just pick one favorite person, the one I’m engaged at the time, ditto, there’s a few on the list - and I hope you don’t know them and if you do, you hate them also so there’s no use to mention them by name.

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Okay Im’a gonna put you on the hot spot Dibi. What do you think is a move that Nate and Christian do really well and what do you think even after all these years, they can still work on? Oh i’m talking surfing! - Brian

Dibi: They both do great airs. Nathan’s doing things in big waves that are amazing. They’re having fun and being respectful what more could I want???

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Hey Dibi, nothing tastes better than the first bite of an apple or a slice of cantaloupe. What’s something simple that you take delight in? A fruity question from a fruit, so yes, dear, what tantalizes your taste buds? - Eric Parker

Dibi: Casaba melon is rub-your-feet-together fabulous.

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Have u ever been to a Turkish prison? - Calculatą Decimation Noce

Dibi: No, I’ve thankfully managed to stay out of all prison systems.

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Dibi, were you a good kid, stubborn kid, bad kid, complacent kid. I gotta know what kind of kid eventually turned out to be CF’s mom! Ha ha ! - Paul Stewart

Dibi: I never lied, cheated or stole anything. I was very determined to do what I wanted. I was bright, hated school and authority. I ran away early and have tried to live honestly with my choices.

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Dibi Christian asked us about selling out, what do you think is a sell out and is selling out all so bad? Of course CF didn’t bother to answer his own question sooo - Brett Fischer

Dibi: I really don’t know what is selling out. By the time you’re my age, you better figure out how to buy in.

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Dibi, the Bible Bowl??? CF does bible study? LOL say it ain’t so! LMAO!!! - Larry Nohr

Dibi: No, he doesn’t do bible study; he and Greyson are lucky enough to be invited there to skate.

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Hi Dibi, Herbie, Christian, Greyson and Nathan: Do you guys ever all just sit down and trip on what a wild adventure your lives have been? - Scott Kroeger

Dibi: Sometimes, and it’s really fun and interesting as each one of us tends to bring up a different memory that we get to laugh about. Sharing your history and getting to see it from different perspectives is always amazing. I feel very fortunate.

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Here is a question from yesteryear, at the time when your sister Joyce Hoffman was at the peak of her surfing career, who were her sponsors? - Daniel Lumont

Dibi: It was so different then, I remember Leland Triumph Motors gave her a car to use when she traveled to different countries, as did Honda Motorcycles. She got her boards from Hobie. She received a small bit of money and product for Bonnie Bell Cosmetics and was also in their ads. Random things like that, but it wasn’t anything like now.

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hi dibi, John From Cincinnati. Was the character played by Rebecca DeMornay based on you? Which of the characters were the most like their counterpart (you, CF, Herbie, etc) and the most like their counterparts? - Thomas Allison

Dibi: It was never supposed to be about us, and I really don’t see any similarities between the characters and the members of my family.

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Hey Dibi, ha ha, this is so cool asking Christian and Nathan’s mom questions. So I read on Stab that interview with Nathan, was that all fabricated? If not, is there still sibling drama? Man, me and my brothers have really gone at it and have had blown out fights so I can relate! - Nick Mochino

Dibi: I believe Christian and Nathan have really come to a better understanding and have started to rebuild their friendship, and I’m stoked for that. Bruce [Irons] will never have the chance, so call your brothers - they’re the only ones you’ve got.

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Hey Dibi: “I’m not a groupie. I just act like one.”

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - CF

Hey Dibi, whatever happened to Think Fast? I was at a store in Malibu a couple of years back and bought a Think Fast shirt. It was two sizes to big but I remembered it was Nate’s gig so I wanted to buy it and save it as a memento. I see CF’s comeback here on FB with his apparel and whatnot but what about Think Fast and Nate? - Troy Viske

Dibi: Nathan rides for Analog and it would be a conflict of interest at the present time. Maybe at some later date he’ll want to revive it, so stay tuned.

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Hi Dibi, do you believe in astrology if so how deeply? What is your sign and Herbie’s? Are you guys compatible? - Grace O’Neal

Dibi: I think some of it’s quite interesting, but I don’t let it dictate my life. Herb is a Capricorn and I’m a Virgo; we’re quite compatible.

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Hey there Dibi! “John From Cin” was great though I’ve read you want nothing to do with it. Why is that? Was it not headed in the direction you wanted it to? - John From Santa Barbara

Dibi: I don’t think it was headed anywhere, and obviously HBO didn’t either.

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Hey Dibi, do you have an itinerary of all the events Greyson will be skating at? Thank you! (P.S. I’m not a groupie I just act like one. :p) - Devin MacAllister

Dibi: No, I think he and Christian are playing it by ear right now. The Ultimate Boarder is coming up and I think they’ll be participating. Other then that, who knows?

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Hello Dibbie, do you sell personal photos of Nathan? Or do you know if Gotcha or Art Brewer would sell any from their archives? I am looking for photos of Nathan ages 14-17. Thank you. NF Fan/Collector - Tamara Weitz

Dibi: I’m sorry, I sure don’t. Gotcha is long gone and I can’t answer for Artie.

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Hi Dibi, do you think if Greyson wasn’t a Fletcher he’d be interested in something say like medicine or law or engineering? - PT Vacarro

Dibi: I’m sure I can’t answer with any authority, who knows what any of us might have been had we been born into different circumstances?

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Hi Dibi, where do you think social networking will be 5 years from now? Facebook surely has openeed doors for us looking at a glimpse of you, christian and nathan’s mama and christian the man himself! Thanks for always sharing! - David Pedersen

Dibi: If I knew where we’d be in five years, I might have made different choices. But here we are being able to connect with people globally in an open forum and I’m grateful. So, I guess I’ll just watch it all unfold and be a part of what I can.

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Sorry for the loss of your dad I read about him and Christian put his picture up surfing a long time ago. Sorry for your loss again Dibi Fletcher. - Reggie Schmidt

Dibi: Thank you for you condolences, but it was my Uncle Flippy, my father’s brother, that passed away after being very ill for awhile.

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So is it true Nathan forgot to deposit and cash in a check for 20 grand? WTF??????????????? - Steve J.

Dibi: I have no idea? I’ve never heard anything about a missing 20 grand, but it makes for an interesting story.

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Don’t take this the wrong way, Herbie. A true big fan of your surfing AND artwork. Your boards are friggin’ amazing! But come on, dude, let’s show up some Dibi artwork! I recall her artboard pieces before. Upload them on your site dude! Don’t hold back! - Gary Hanson

Dibi: Thanks, I need to get some new photos done and then we’ll put them up.

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OMGGGGGGGGGG Yippee! Loved the pic of Christian with Santa. And I love all your other photos. You are so beautiful and graceful and elegant! You certainly are a beauty. The family photos you share with us is what I look forward to most as well as your thoughtful and honest insight! - Cynthia Milos

Dibi: Thanks, doing this is one of the fun things that comes my way. I’m glad you enjoy it.

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Hi Dibi, who is on the offical Astrodeck Team Roster? - Joe Nied

Dibi: Is there an official team roster? We’ve had so many great riders over the years, I don’t know where to start.

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Hi Dibi. Here’s a fun question, I think. Name both a TV character and a Film character you identify with and who you would like to portray. - Jamison Casem

Dibi: I guess Mrs. Cleaver’s out. How about Lucy for TV and any of the dames in my favorite Film Noir classics for the screen.

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Hey Dibi, Conan and Jay are stale. And oprah’s overrated. We need you, woman. we need all of everyone to read this stuff not just CF’s fans! - HB Fan

Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. You never know what life has in store, so I’m on for the ride.

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2010 must have been awful for you Dibi and Herbie and your sons with the loss of Philip and Andrew. - Stacy Ferber

Dibi: Loss is always sad, but there’s always wonderful things as well to keep the balance. I try to stay positive and be grateful; all things pass.

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Hi Dibi! I truly enjoy surfing the Facebook pages as well as Herb’s, Christian’s and the Astrodeck websites. Always a good visual read. I enjoy “Hey Dibi” and The D-Side chronicles as well as Christian’s insane humor and Herbie’s art trips. When are we going to be exposed to a website solely dedicated to your projects? Really enjoy the Fletcher collaborations! - Mark Chapmann

Dibi: Right now, I’m kept plenty busy keeping everyone glued together, and it seems right. I’m a great team player and as you said, the above are works of collaboration so it seems fitting for the time being.

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Hi Dibi, Greyson doesn’t answer questions. neither does christian so I’ve come to you. would greyson do another show or a movie if the material was something he would be interested in? Wondering is all. - Manic Panic

Dibi: He seems very happy doing what he’s doing right now, but who knows what’s in the future?

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hey dibi, does herbie still shape customs? are you still sculpting? is what’s old still new and what’s new not old? - P.K.

Dibi: Herb still shapes some, I’ve been writing quite a bit, but I’m designing a few new pieces, and as soon as time permits, I’ll be on it.

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mama fletch! I just fucked up my acl. no surf, no snowboarding. FML FML FML!!! how did nathan recuperate? PT? just crusiing? this is driving me shitbrains. so bummed out. - Rudy Twidlen from PR

Dibi: He rested, ate well, and then pushed himself like hell. Started out with a bit of PT, then hit the gym, rode his bike, and surfed to rehab. No short cuts, sorry!

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I noticed you didn’t do an Andy Irons tribute which I was kinda surprised about since I know the Fletchers are tight with the Irons. Good piece on Transworld there with the younger set of siblings. Just was curious as to why is all no biggie. - Danny T.

Dibi: I thought it became a media circus, and contrary to popular opinion, some things are better experienced in private. I’ll truly miss him.

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Hi Dibi, any time soon that Nathan will have a fanpage or website like Christian does? I am a fan of both of your talented and gorgeous sons! Hehe. (= Heather Cooney

Dibi: I don’t know, Nathan’s very private. But I guess stranger things have happened, although at the present, I can’t think of one that would surprise me more.

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Hey Dibi, I know you guys get hasseled about the Bloodshot era but could you post up a photo or video of when the boys rolled through town? Brings me back to such fond memories. Thanks! - Jeff H.

Dibi: I think someone posted some photos awhile ago, I’ll try to find them. Herb didn’t go on the trip so we really don’t have anything from the tour in the archives.

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Hi Dibi! What were the highlights and the lowlights for you in 2010? Always a fan, Meredith Quiroz

Dibi: When I sit and try to conjure up highs and lows, it seems a bit difficult as there are degrees of both. Everyone’s healthy, which is the best. I know that sounds trite but looking back over the years of huge dramatic injuries, addictions and all the other hardships families go through, perhaps something we seem to take for granted is the greatest highlight. I try not to dwell on the lows and there were a few that were very difficult, but with the passing of time, they seem to fall into the makeup of who we are… part of the life process. I hope I can live up to my expectations and that’s the best I can do for this year and all the ones I’ll be lucky enough to experience.

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Art, sculpting, ballroom dancing, John From Cincinnati so what’s next for you Mrs. Fletcher? Maybe a trip around the world as a hot air balloon exhibitionist or going to Sonoma to grow, pick and label your own winery. What is an endeavor you haven’t embarked on yet but wish to? - Mark Whitmore

Dibi: It’s funny you mentioned wine, Herb ran into someone recently that was looking for distribution for his vineyards. I told Herb I can’t take on anything else at present; he didn’t pay much attention, so I figure he’ll be asking me again soon. I try not to plan too much, you know the old saying about hearing God laugh?

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Why don’t you guys have any WW or ASS on dvd? Will you soon? Frothing for it here. - Jake Retveyld

Dibi: We’re making a new Wave Warriors, so hopefully you’ll be able to enjoy that soon.

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Hi Dibi. Does Christian really work at Astrodeck? Is he a 9 to 5er???!!!! - No Name

Dibi: Not exactly 9 to 5, but yes he works here, with Herb, myself, and Greyson. It’s great that we’re all together and business is tough, so it’s time they all step up.

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Hi there Dibby, do you remember someone named Beverly Shelton from San Juan Capistrano? - J.Q

Dibi: No, I’m sorry, but I’m not great with names.

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Hey Dibi! Recently read an interview with Nathan saying how Christian lived a different life; photo shoots with rock stars, famous photojournalists, etc. Do you think this was Nathan watching from outside and wanting to be included or just merely a matter-of-fact statement? Interesting lives you have all lived! - Fred Benson

Dibi: I’d say knowing Nathan, he was being matter-of-fact. He’s gone on to do so much of the same, so he realizes it’s just part of the life we live and not what defines any of us.

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Hi Dibi, was Herbie a pushover as a father? - J.W.

Dibi: Pretty much so; he was great at taking them on adventures. And me? Any one for the orthodontist?

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Hey Dibi, Don’t really have a question to ask this time but wanted to send my condolensces about Flippy and ask how your father Walter has been doing? God bless you all. - Katie Saldero

Dibi: My Dad’s pretty good, thanks for asking. He’s certainly getting older, but aren’t we all? He still surfs and goes to work, but it’s not like it was even a few years ago. Enjoy the time you have, it goes by like a snap of the fingers.

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Does it flatter you guys when so many people look up to all you Fletcher or could you care less? I’ve looked up to Bruce Irons as a surfer though the guy seems like an asshole personality wise. But really thought it was cool he looks up to Nathan so much and so now I’ve become more of a Nathan fan and I’ve thrown Bruce to the side. I went directly to the source for gnarness. - Tim Duque

Dibi: I try never to take things for granted, and I’m surprised every time I answer questions that people care what I think. I’m not sure if “flattered” would be the word I’d choose; I think grateful seems to be a better fit for how I feel. Bruce is a great surfer and so is Nathan, so I see no problem in looking up to both of their surfing talents. They’re great friends to each other, and inspire one another, how cool for both of them.

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“Mama Dibi! What it do?”

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010

The Fletcher Family in Hawaii

Just to remind you guys, I’ve left all the questions written as is. I’ve figured, why go out of my way to make some of you guys look smarter than you actually are and correct all your grammatical errors? Fuck that. - CF

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Hey Dibi! Thanks for this. It’s my therapy believe it or not! I read about what people ask and the things you answer and it makes me smile AND think. People think reading stuff like this by you or whoever is a crock but I don’t. So again thank you very much, Mrs. (Hoffman) Fletcher! - Janice Burmin

Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice. It started out with Christian, when he didn’t want to answer something, he’d say, “Ask my mom.” Now it seems as though there’s people that seem to do that, so here we are sharing some thoughts together.

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Hey Dibi, ever think about reading and answering our questions for the D-Side? It would be so fun to watch! - Leslie Freeman

Dibi: That sounds somewhat amusing, I guess like talking to myself in the mirror.

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Hi Dibi, any updates for us, your fans, about the Brazilians? - Craig Stone

Dibi: I haven’t heard anything recently. We’ve made it so they’re unable to use our (Astrodeck) name on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter - at least that’s a start. I appreciate your concern. Everyone has been very supportive. It’s been surprising, and really pretty great to know people care.

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Andy was a Wave Warrior! You guys gonna make that into a shirt? Of him wearing that shirt? It’d be sick! - Ben Ragin’ in Oceanside

Dibi: Andy was a Wave Warrior and he will be included in the new Wave Warriors film we’re working on. I’m sure he’d be stoked!

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HI Dibi I asked Christian sevral times but he doesn’t answer my messages is he still wrestling? And will he be in the Northeast touring soon with the WWE? Maybe you can answer? - Todd Waidmann

Dibi: I believe he wrestles with himself everyday, but he’s been skating his brains out recently with Greyson. So his immediate wrestling plans have been put on hold.

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Hey Dibi, caught the Andy Dside and it was great. Any more? thanx. - Bob Railey

Dibi: I’ve got a couple of more installments coming. I’m very grateful I had the chance to sit down with him when I did.

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Did you see any foreshadowing with Andy when he did the interview? He seems so happy and mellow. Unlike Bruce’s interview. Yo that kid’s on crack! - Jake S.

Dibi: He said when he came, “If I knew you guys were going to make me feel so good about myself, I would have come by earlier.” It was very sweet and I hope that everyone I have the pleasure of interviewing leaves feeling great with themselves.

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Hi Dibi! Do you have other siblings aside from Joyce and how was the sibling rivalry between you two? - Caine Heinrichs

Dibi: Joyce is my older sister. I have a younger brother and sister, Tony and Robin. Joyce and I are very different and the dynamics between us, I would not describe as typical sibling rivalry. She was president of the student body, a champion surfer, Times Women of the Year… Wow, how would you compete with that??? I didn’t.

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Any chance in Christian and Nathan doing a project of some kind together? It would be amaze balls. Something people have been frothing for in forever. - 714 Jase

Dibi: I’m sure there’s something coming in the near future.

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DIBI FLETCHER NO OFFENSE YOU ARE GREAT BUT WHY ONLY SUCH SHORT ONE WORD ANSWERS LET US GET TO KNOW YOU MORE! PLEASE! - STEVE O’DONNELL

Dibi: Sometimes less is just enough. Most people have the tendency to be overly verbose and I find it tedious, so I try not to fall into that trap.

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Greyson rips! Are you and Herb proud grandparents or What?!?!?!!! - Mike Varttain

Dibi: I think it’s great that he rips; being good at what you do is always a bonus. But I’m most proud of who he is. I love spending time with him, he’s really amazing.

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MamaDibi! What it do? - Cottons Reg

Dibi: Whatever it is, do it to the best of your ability!!!

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Dibi: I don’t think there’s anything they can’t accomplish if they put their mind to it. “Wrong about” as you’ve stated, is something entirely different then accomplishment. I believe you’re asking if they’ve made mistakes? Who hasn’t?

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Dibi huge favor. I have been a NF fan since I was well never mind how old I am now! I have all his magazine articles, interviews, movies, etc. Could you please post up from your archives a photo of Nathan when he was with Bloodshot or when he was riding for Gotcha or something from when you were all in that Esquire Magazine article, around that era? My favorite decade of Nathan Walter Fletcher - EVER! And when will you have a fan page for him and Greyson? Why only for Christian? But thank you regardless you will have made my year! - Jessica Owen

Dibi: To be honest, I haven’t saved everything. Life was always so busy and filled with everyday challenges, that some things just slipped through the cracks.

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Hey Dibi, did you guys celebrate Thanksgiving? Did Nathan and Christian fight over the wishbone? Did Herbie carve the turkey?

Dibi: Yes, we celebrated Thanksgiving. Nathan was surfing in Hawaii, for which I’m sure he was thankful for. CF and Greyson went skating, and then we all met down at my Mom and Dad’s to watch the sunset over the ocean and be grateful.

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Loved the family portrait! What a beautiful family! How much the boys have grown! Thank you for sharing! Please keep all this going! - Hugest Fletcher Fan

Dibi: We all had the best time growing up together, it couldn’t have been better.

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Dibi, chairWOMAN of the board! Any chance of seeing some raw footage of the boys when they were out East for the tour? - Paul Ruiz

Dibi: I’m hoping to put something together sometime soon, it’s hard to get the time to do everything I’d like to; lots of “have to’s” tend to get in the way and eat the time.

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Dibi! Can you PLEASE get Christian to answer his own damn questions!! We wanna know what he thinks not just what he asks! =) - Kirk Koyne

Dibi: Dude, I gave up trying to “get” Christian to do things years ago. But I’ll certainly make a suggestion.

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Dibi, Nathan is a marvel. Great piece with Bruce. What’s Nathan up to these days? Another film in the works with Analog? - Matt B.

Dibi: Nathan’s in Hawaii surfing like he should be. I don’t know if he has immediate plans for another movie, I’ll ask when I speak to him.

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When will Christian be surfing on the North Shore. I remember when he was a cueball getting barreled at Backdoor, pig dogging it during the Pipe Masters back in 90 or 89? Something like that.. So sick! - Brian Guthrie

Dibi: I think he plans on going over later in the season, when the crowd has thinned out.

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Hi Dibi, Sorry about the loss of first Andy and then Flippy. I’m sure all of you are feeling different things but it still must be shocking. What a dichotomy (sp?) from young to old. Your thoughts? - Eric Galvan

Dibi: We’re all very sorry about Andy. Flippy lived the life he wanted and told them to pull the plug at the end. All of us should have that opportunity.

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Sorry to bring this up at this time but since Flippy’s passing, could you clarify how he is related. I thought Flippy had been Christian and Nathan’s grandfather and your father Dibi but he is your great uncle? Thank you and my condolensces. - Chadwick Graham

Dibi: Flippy is my father Walter’s older brother. So that makes him my uncle and my children’s great uncle.

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I can’t believe your a grandmother! Your so youthful and vivacious! Greyson have any siblings? Any other grandchildren? Nathan have any kids? - Panama Joe

Dibi: Thank you, I feel no different then I did as a girl on the North Shore. Greyson is my only grandchild. Nathan has roamed the globe looking for waves, maybe there will be kids in his future, who knows?

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Dibi do you like oatmeal? Or are you a biscuits and gravy type of gal? - The Smoocher

Dibi: OATMEAL, raw in smoothies. Gravy, UGH, reminds me of my Dad.

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To the Fletcher Clan (via Hey Dibi Blogspot):
Deepest regards to you and yours. Flippy was ornery but he was Flippy. How has Walter been, Dibi? - M.T

Dibi: My dad’s good, thank you for asking. It’s sad to see the changes, but it’s part of life.

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Dibi hmmm or more like CHRISTIAN??? HMMMMM…. back at Beach Road the lady sat amongst the sea in her scarves and shield with no chance of being anonymous. Mysterious lady how you make us wonder. Dibi or Christian or the mind of Sir Nathan? Lest it be known to us? None! - Jeff K.

Dibi: I’m not quite sure what you’re trying to say; it’s been awhile since I sat around at King Arthur’s round table and spoke in the dialect of that time. I’m happy to answer whatever it is you want to ask, but please make it clear.

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Greyson is so fine! Can you ask him why he accepted my friend request and then deleted it? I am sad. As his mom you should make him. Hee hee. J/k. :3 - V.A.

Dibi: First, let me clear up any misconception: I am his grandmother, not his mom. I really have no intention of monitoring who he friends on Facebook. I think those are decisions for him to make. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help.

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Dibi I t hink you are so beautiufl do you personal email or facebook i can be friends and write you thank you! so beautiful woman very much! - Boscaglia

Dibi: Thank you for the compliment. I really don’t do Facebook; I started to, but just couldn’t seem to find the time. All the emailing I do pertains to business, and whatever little time I have left I’m doing research for a new book I’m working on.

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Love everything on site! But the rare family photos and the glimpse of the mind of Dibi Fletcher is what has me coming back the most. Please never stop! Thank you! - Shayne Woods

Dibi: That’s very nice, thank you. I’m always surprised that people care what I think. With the phenomenal success of social networking, it seems that people are extremely interested in what everyone else thinks, so I guess I’m part of the curiosity as well.

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Lmao I’m told that the Fletchers are Bohemian Republicans. Any truth in this Dibi? - Erik Ringstrom

Dibi: We’re Libertarians: Maximum freedom/minimum government.

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Astrodeck for Life, Dibi! Commited to u guys and stoked! What about some hats? What happened to Chief firewater? Wasn’t that by Herbie’s creation? I think so! - Marcio Nunez

Dibi: I can’t understand why any surfer would settle for inferior traction - unless he was paid big dough. Herb didn’t invent Chief Firewater. Being in America, the liability and restrictions on selling it, make it cost prohibitive. People always cry about “Made in America”. I can guarantee they’ve never made anything here and have no idea how difficult all the government regulation is. We did hats a long time ago, maybe it’s time for a comeback?

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Hi Dibi. Ya ever go tandem with herb? - Nancy Christopher

Dibi: I used to go tandem with my dad when all the surf contests had tandem events. I was a ballet dancer, so many of his friends wanted to partner with me. I competed with Don Hansen in the Makaha event a couple of times. I grew to hate it; I realized at a young age that I want control over events that concern me, and that wasn’t the case in tandem surfing. I met Herb at Makaha that first year, and there was never talk of us going tandem surfing.

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THE THREE SAVING GRACES OF “HEY DIBI”

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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Scurrying Cockroaches

Thursday, July 29th, 2010

Greyson Fletcher: The Next Pilot At Flight Academy

Nathan’s been back in town and he’s been surfing a lot with Bruce Irons, who’s also in town for the summer. They’ve been coming around Astrodeck and hanging out here in San Clemente. Bruce grabbed some Wave Warriors and Christian Fletcher t-shirts. Little fucker’s got some good taste.

We’ve all been skating, too. In fact, just went last night to the San Clemente Skate Park. Bruce is stoked on Greyson and wants to take skate lessons from him. Haha, he even filmed Greyson on his iPhone going balls-out at the skate park; Greyson fucking flies.

But what’s up with all these kids riding scooters? They’re sissying shit up with their scooters and rollerblades; wearing knee pads, elbow pads, helmets, wristguards, shinguards, mouth pieces, damn hockey masks, bras, girdles, jock straps…I mean, don’t get me wrong on this subject. Safety is definitely important, especially on a little grom. But seems like kids are just too babied nowadays.

Things were so different back when I was a kid. We just went skating, you know? Just got up and left. We didn’t have to fucking make it such a huge deal to pack stuff up and worry about shit. If we got hurt, we sucked it up. You cracked your skull? Tough. Duct tape the shit out of it, fag. Brain matter spilling out to the pavement? You’re fine. You gouged your knee? It’s spouting blood out like a sprinkler system? Too bad, crybaby. Get back on that half-pipe and don’t get off it until you do a handplant. That’s an order!

These Soccer Moms come to the skate parks in their SUV tanks and just unleash their kids, who, for the most part, are just kinda lazying around and being in the way with their scooters. And it’s so funny when these moms get all pissed when actual skateboarders come to ride the SKATE park. They seem to vibe you with some kind of sense of entitlement. They don’t like it when their little Bartholomew has his scooter kicked away from the combi-bowl.

But what I really love are the moms who bust out their cell phones and call the cops. That’s a scene in itself; When you see all the skate kids without the proper “safety uniform” run to the hills to hide. They don’t want to get busted and be given a ticket. So it’s funny when they haul on ass outta there. It’s like when you turn the lights on in a seedy motel room and the cockroaches go scurrying off, seeking shelter in the dark. Hahaha. That’s exactly what it’s like at these skate parks when the pigs show up and wanna cite the groms $265 tickets for not wearing proper gear.

Haha, that’s pretty much what happened to Greyson last night. The kid just bailed. Bruce, Nathan, Greyson and I were skating when those donut-hogging assholes suddenly showed up after some scoot bitches had a blistering hemorrhoid over our mere presence and called them. What tattletales. The next thing I know is that Greyson’s gone. Peaced on out in 10 seconds flat. Couldn’t find him anywhere. Finally realized that he had jumped a barbed wire fence, tore his pants, and was hiding out in the bushes across the street.

I should buy Greyson some camo paint so he can smear that shit on his face and blend in with the plants more naturally next time.

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HEY DIBI IN JULY

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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Dibi Answers Your Questions

Thursday, July 1st, 2010

Dibi Fletcher

Hey Dibi,

Love your style. May I ask if you went to college and if you did, which one? - Mark Finney

Dibi: Thanks! No, I didn’t go to college; I ran away from home with Herb when I was 16.

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Hey Dibi,

What happened to ballroom dancing? You rock Mama Fletcher! - Josiah

Dibi: It was a great time; lots of rhinestones, feathers and cha-cha-chaaa. But I got really into writing and life took an unexpected turn into an HBO adventure.

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Hey Dibi,

What is your favorite movie, book, color, song, past time, drink, dessert? - Theresa Cooper

Dibi: I don’t really have one special favorite, but I’ll try to give you an idea. I like the ’40s classics when women were dames. Fiction, the authors who wrote the books the movies were adapted from like James M. Cain, Raymond Chandler, Dashell Hammett, etc.. Their dialogue was tough, smart and spare. Non-fiction, I read everything; from spiritual to political history. For color, I like black - for the same reason I like the writer’s dialogue. For songs, I like early blues and Jimi Hendrix was the soundtrack of my youth and I think it’s certainly relevant today. Past time, I’m kinda working like crazy right now, so I’ll have to get back to you on that. I drink water and don’t eat dessert. And, girl, I’ve just bored myself to death. I’m sure your eyes are glassed over, and I’m sure you’re sliding into a state of unconsciousness by now.

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Hey Dibi,

Fletcher family come to Japan when? Snowboard extreme with Nathan in 1990s I did! - Kenji Sakamoto

Dibi: I’m not sure on the dates. It was a very bizarre trip but lots of fun.

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Hey Dibi,

Great to see your grandson Greyson being blown up. He tears it up! My question is, how do you think Christian measures up to being a dad compared to how Herbie was as a dad? - Baked Smithy

Dibi: I don’t measure. They’re so different personally, and the situations were nothing the same, so I think the smartest way to look at life is for what it is and not judge. No good ever comes from that as far as I can see. I’m grateful we’re all together.

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Hey Dibi,

How would you define your life with one word, and to countact that, in one paragraph? - Ray L.

Dibi: Blessed! I’ve been married for at least 100 years, my sons are healthy, my grandson is living with me. Business is tough as hell, but we all laugh everyday. That’s success!

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Hey Dib,

I really like cats of all kinds, do you? Do you have any pets? - TNT

Dibi: I’ve always adored cats. But CF, Herb and Greyson are plenty to take care of right now, and if it shits and eats it seems to come under the category of my job, so my plate at present is full.

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Hey Dibi!

If you knew you only had one more day on earth, what would you do? Name it all! - Jensen Montgomery

Dibi: If I had a magic wand or something, perhaps I could give you some grandiose plan, but as I’m just me, I’d do exactly what I’m doing.

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Hey Dibi,

If you had to, where else would you live besides San Clemente, California? - Gina Gomez

Dibi: I’ve been able to live in a couple of pretty great places…I’m happy here right now. But I guess as long as I can take the tribe any place, it would be cool.

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Hey Dibi (and Herbie),

Ever think of publishing your own magazine? I know you guys have many, many photos and a lot of material! What about “The D-side” for online publication or even print perhaps? - Gary Ellis

Dibi: I think we’re in the process, don’t you?

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Hey Dibi,

What is something very passive that Christian is involved in? I know he likes to race bikes, surf, skate, etc.. But what’s something mellow that he likes to do? - Howie Johnston

Dibi: Christian likes to play Facebook poker!

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Hey Dibi,

“Hey Dibi” is AWESOME! The D-Side is awesome! Interviewing Greyson WOULD BE EVEN MORE AWESOME! Is this in the works? - Connor Watters

Dibi: You bet!!!

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Hey Dibi,

What is your real name and do you have any tattoos? – Nicole

Dibi: Debra is my given name but the only one who’s ever called me that is my Dad because he can’t say Dibi. And, no, thankfully I don’t have to be constantly reminded of how stupid I’ve been.

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Hey Dibi,

Greyson can skate his ass off. I was just up around Santa Cruz and San Jose. 4 sweet parks up there that will make the hair on the back of your neck pop with all the pools and pipes any one person could handle. Is Greyson pro or am at this stage in the game? He rips is all I can say. Keep the photos coming. P.S. Did you guys shoot these shots? - Chance

Dibi: What’s the difference nowadays? Greyson’s skating great and really enjoying it. Herb shot the photos and he and a couple of other friends shot the more recent footage.

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Hey Dibi,

I read once that Nathan said in a mag interview that you ruled with an iron fist and Christian said the only thing he was scared of in life was you. What is your reaction to this? - Mike Rogan

Dibi: They’re so full of it!

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Hey Dibi,

Greyson is a SICK SKATER!!! But no surfing footage? Come on! What’s up with that? - Caleb Howdigan

Dibi: It’s on the way.

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Hey Dibi,

Totally loved your artwork, “I See Buddhas Everywhere”! Who are you inspirations and who’s style do you like as far as art goes? - Jaxon

Dibi: I’m inspired by everything and enjoy all kinds of styles.

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Hey Dibi,

Appreciated the post about Marvin. Knew he was one of the original Wave Warriors. How far back do you guys go with him? Rip bruddah. - Bob Tyson

Dibi: I knew Marvin as a teenager, so that’s quite a few years ago.

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Hey Dibi,

Anytime soon you guys are gonna revive epic, fucking balls-out shit again like you did with Wave Warriors and A.S.S (Adrenaline Surf Series)? Fuck Taylor Steele faggot shit! - Ivan P.

Dibi: We’re working on a documentary, along with a zillion other things that we hope people will find interesting. I think surfing needs the sand back in it!

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Hey Dibi,

So, ok, you guys don’t want anything to do with “John From Cincinatti”. But would you guys do something again with mainstream Hollywood? Like maybe a movie? - Johnny Klintney

Dibi: Only if I had some control.

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Hey Dibi,

I reread CF’s “The Human Touch” from 1990 or something. He lists hummus and beets as his fave food. Is he a vegetarian, Dibi? - Michael Dante

Dibi: He was raised as one, but out on his own he has made other choices.

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Hey Dibi,

I’m looking forward to more D-Side! You gonna interview Herbie or Nathan for that? - T.S.

Dibi: I’m sure they’ll all eventually have their say.

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Hey Dibi,

Back in the early ’70s there was a small bikini company, I believe they were called Bohemialoque (spelling?), and I thought you had maybe modeled for them with your sister Joyce. Did you? Just curious. And thanks! -Ryan Cueller

Dibi: No, Joyce and I had a typically hateful sister relationship as youngsters.

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Hey Dibi,

Was there ever a company or sponsor that you thought Nathan and Christian should have rode for and represented but they turned down? And btw, I think you’re doing a great job, Dibi. Thanks for the insight and laughs! -Kersten Lyndsay

Dibi: I tried to let them make their own choices, so they had the chance to learn from them instead of blaming me if things didn’t go well. Wow, great plan in theory. Things didn’t always work out so well, but so much in life sounds better on paper.

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Hey there Dibi,

Did you ever feel left out because it was Boys Only Club? Or did they include you in everything? By “they” I mean Herbie, Christian, and Nathan. - SB Local

Dibi: Left out, sometimes one could only hope. I’m like the glue, a necessity that they all count on.

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Hey Dibi,

What drives you absoltely NUTS? Angry? Pissed off?! - Bill Carlsson

Dibi: Not much anymore, what’s the use it just totally screws up your day and doesn’t change things one bit.

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Hey Dibi,

Does Gavin Beschen still ride for Astrodeck? He rips! - Sandy Grossman

Dibi: Yes, just saw him the other day and he said he’d be back soon and do an interview for the D-Side.

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Hey Dibi,

What do you look forward to 10 years from now? Where do you see Christian and Nathan and Herbie and yourself 10 years from now? - Cara Albert

Dibi: Hopefully I’ll still be working, writing, making art and interviewing people I find interesting. I think that the guys will probable be doing the same as well.

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Hey Dibi,

What are you very proud of when it comes to Nathan and CF that has NOTHING to do with surfing and skating? - Nance Hutchinson

Dibi: Their ability to be my friend.

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Hey Dibi,

Yo waddup Dibi, here’s a question. I noticed a lot of Greyson on this site lately. That’s pretty cool. Always thought he should be more seen out there with his skillz. Who are his sponsors right now? - Tony Jimenez

Dibi: Right now he’s pretty much self-sponsored and having the time of his life surfing and skating with his Dad.

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Hey Dibi,

Do you read everything written about your family or do you ignore it for the most part? - Scott Schneider

Dibi: I mostly ignore it. Most journalists want to talk all sorts of mad shit about you to make a name for themselves, so I usually don’t bother.

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Hey Dibi,

Was Christian the type of kid who liked bedtime stories? - Shawna Handley

Dibi: Yes, I read to him and Nathan every night when they were young.

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Because You Asked. Another installment of “Hey Dibi”

Friday, May 28th, 2010

Diamond Dibi Strikes Again

Here’s another round of “HEY DIBI”. You guys have done a great job in asking questions and I have to say, Dibi’s done a kick-ass job in answering them. Gotta love her to-the-point, sincere answers. This is an ongoing popular series we have going on, so keep the questions coming, you inquisitive motherfuckers!

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Hey Dibi,

Are you a feminist?

- Solidad Gustavo

Dibi: I don’t know what that really means, but if you want to be specific I’ll give you my two cents.

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Hey Dibi,

How come Nathan does not have Facebook? Or does he?

- Junichi Wada

Dibi: I would assume that he doesn’t want to, wouldn’t you? I think he calls it “Face Shot”.

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Hi Dibi!

Please refresh my memory as I might be incorrect, but didn’t you used to have your own clothing line? I believe a denim/jean line? And keep up the great work on here!

- Candace Carpenter

Dibi: Yes, I did in the early ’80s. It just became too difficult to juggle everything and I became insane about ballroom dancing.

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Hey Dibi!

I read that you guys lived in Idaho for awhile. How was that for surf-crazy Herbie?

- Fletcher Fan Forever

Dibi: It was great, the mountian was unreal and had some of the best bump skiing in the world, but we’re beach people at heart and the ocean called.

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Hey Dibi,

The Kyle Turley interview was off the hook! How did he hook up with you guys?

- Grim Weeper

Dibi: CF and Kyle met at a Slayer concert years ago, and they’ve stayed in touch. Kyle played in San Diego with Hank III, and on his way to LA for another gig, he was gracious enough to stop by the ‘DECK for an interview.

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Hi Dibi!

I have three little groms and they drive me crazy! I worry about what they’ll get into at 15, 16, and 18-years-old. LOL. Any advice on raising boys?

- Gretchen Mohler

Dibi: Hey Gretchen, I know this may sound trite and somewhat over used, but I’ve had lots of time to think about it, and boundaries are a great thing for all relationships. Perhaps the hardest thing to do - but the best long term investment in creating mutual respect.

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Hey Dibi,

Do you have an extra copy of that “Interview Magazine” you guys were featured in back in the day? Would love that! I’ll pay for it!

- Stacy Tahara

Dibi: No, I’m sorry, most magazines send like five copies, and I think after all this time I may have only one left.

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Hey Dibi,

ASTRODECK IS THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Are you guys coming up with other product too? Like leashes and hats?

- AstroFan

Dibi: Right now, we’re focused on pads and sandals, and with everyone knocking us off I guess we’re on the right track, but thanks so much for the thumbs up!

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What has been the best present you ever got from Christian?

- Janice Kerr

Dibi: Him being clean!!!

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Hey Dibi,

Do you still write for “Juice Magazine”? Big ups on that!

- BoonDoggie

Dibi: Thanks. In the upcoming issue, I’ve got interviews with Matt Archbold and Danny Fuller.

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Hey Dibi,

Did the boys ever particpate in sports like baseball, soccer, etc. You know, little league stuff?

- Brice Noel

Dibi: I think people think we’re like the Addam’s family or something. CF and NF participated in all sorts of sports and we loved it.

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Hey Dibi,

You are a MILF!!! DO YOU KNOW THAT?!?????????

- WantsTheDib

Dibi: Well dude, I had to ask CF what that meant…WOW!

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Hey Dibi,

What is the Fletcher ethnic background? Nathan said in an interview that he’s Cherokee. I’m just curious is all.

- Brandon R.

Dibi: I always laughed that I was a Heinz 57 - not ever thinking that NF would need a sense of belonging. My family heritage is quite interesting, as is everyone’s. I come from the last royal family in Germany and my ancestors discovered Georgia with a group pf convicts for the Queen. Herb’s mom was adopted at birth, and she was the offspring of a full Cherokee brave and a Swedish girl. Herb’s dad is part Blackfoot and his great-great-great grandmother was a sea captain.

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Hey Dibi,

What is the dumbest question you ever been asked about yourself and about your family?

- SS Minnow

Dibi: The list is endless!

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Hey Dibi,

Okay, so give it up. Give us some dirt on Herbie. Was he a lady’s man and sweep you off your feet?

- SurfSkate949

Dibi: I ran away from home with him when I was 16, and we’ve been together ever since. I guess that says something about both of us!

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Hello Dibi!

Love this whole idea of your interviews! Kyle Turley was fantastic with you! Congrats! Who can we expect for the next vid interviews?

- Roger Arieta

Dibi: I’ve got a couple interviews in the can, but didn’t want to put them up until they could be embedded on our website. Some I think, if I had to go through YouTube, would be pulled down, so I’ve waited until I can upload them directly. Who would you like to see?

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Hey Dibi,

Do you ever think CF steps out of boundaries that he shouldn’t?

- JLK

Dibi: He’s an adult, and free to speak his mind, until I guess that right will be taken from us like so many others now are.

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Hey Dibi,

Do you ever indulge yourself? What do you like to treat yourself to?

- Nancy Klier

Dibi: It’s hard to say. Times have been pretty tough for quite a few years, but I ride my bike for miles every morning and it makes me feel glad to be alive…so maybe that’s the best treat of all!

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Hi Dibi,

I love reading about your and your family. I know the history of Astrodeck but what is the history of Hoffman Clothing?

- Macy Philiben

Dibi: It was never clothing, but fabric. Hoffman Fabrics. My Grandfather started it in 1925 and it has changed over the years into what it is today.

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Hey Dibi,

You’re pretty. I like your picture by Mr. Weber. Do you like rugged Italian sailboarders?

- Iliad Mauro

Dibi: Thank you. Bruce Weber makes everyone look great.

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Hey Dibi,

You and Joyce [Hoffman] are sisters, ay? Nice looking gals! Heh. Does she still surf?

- Mr. Black

Dibi: Yes, my sister Joyce still surfs. Herb took some pictures of her the other day surfing in front of my folks house.

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Hey Dibi,

Have you guys ever had problems with stalkers and crazy fans?

- Breezie O’Quinn

Dibi: Some people are very bizarre, and cross the boundaries…but so far so good.

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Hey Dibi,

Love your advice, Dibi. What’s the best advice YOU ever got?

- Kris Garcia

Dibi: That all things pass!

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Hey Dibi,

YOU GO GIRL! About time we heard from the best Fletcher! Long time admirer here and just love seeing you on board here and love seeing that Christian has made some kind of comeback and is being seen and heard! Do you like answering all of our stupid questions? Hehe.

- Jill Franklin

Dibi: I’m somewhat surprised that any one gives a shit about what I have to say.

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Hey Dibi,

Are you closer with Nathan or Christian?

- T.D.

Dibi: They’re so completely different that I have the luxury of pulling from different sides of myself to enjoy each of them to the fullest.

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Hey Dibi,

I read that you don’t want to have anything to do with “John from Cincinnati”. Why not? It was a good show.

- Brett Byerly

Dibi: It’s gone so who cares?

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Hey Dibi,

Do you like San Clemente? Your family is a fixture there, don’t you think? When you think San Clemente, the name “Fletcher” pops up in most heads as far as surfing goes.

- Hector Boreno

Dibi: I live and work in San Clemente and my families here, so what’s not to love?

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Hey Dibi,

What do you think of all of Christian’s tattoos?

- Tatted Bruno

Dibi: I’m glad he’s not my daughter.

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Hi Dibi,

I’ve seen Nathan smoke. This isn’t good and makes me sad. Why does he smoke? It’s not good for surfers and the environment.

- Tiff Sauer

Dibi: Wow, why does he smoke? Why does anybody? I don’t, so I really can’t say.

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Hey Dibi,

What is the best compliment you ever got? I bet you get lots!!!!!!!!

- Cici Wanau

Dibi: “You’re the best friend I could ever have!”

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Hey Dibi,

What is your honest opinion of all the other rip-off surf traction pads out there?

- Peter Sundberg

Dibi: No one’s ever made a better pad for a better price. The rest have all made an inferior pad for the same price. Shame on them!!!

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