“Hey Dibi, is bacon really meat candy?”

Monday, June 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. - Christian

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Why does Christian let meth heads shave his back? sounds dangerous to me! Haha – Recycled House

Dibi: I have no idea what you’re referring to, but it certainly sounds a bit odd.

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Is BACON really meat candy??? – Recycled House

Dibi: Not as far as I know, ugh.

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HOw was it back in the late 60s (or whenever that was) when Herb and Hynson were first experimenting with the downrailers? Do you remember it, did Herb express to you right off the bat that they were on to something? Must’ve been some cool times. – Cenen Aparicio

Dibi: Yes, I remember the era quite well. Herb was always into design and experimentation and pushing things forward. He believed in the down rail and still uses them today.

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Nathan said in Surfline that he never even finished reading a book. That surprised me. Thought he was a reader? – Dale Newdsome

Dibi: I think he reads quite a bit, but I believe he has a more of a piece work attitude about gathering information.

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Hey dibbs, were you born in Hawaii? I know walter surfed Hawaii but cannot imagine not from the looks of your pics anyway that you were born back then when he was in Hawaii? – Kent Taloga

Dibi: No, I was born in California.

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What has Greyson been up to? Any big plans for summer? The kid is an amazing skater! – Dante Hause

Dibi: Thanks, I think he has great style. He’s playing it by ear right now, but he and CF were planning on another trip to Japan for a surf/skate event in August.

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What happened to the d-side, any new interviews? - Matty Growden

Dibi: I’ve been so busy with some other projects that the time has just slipped by. But I have some interview ideas that I’ll try to get and hopefully there will be some new D-Side cuts soon.

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Hi Dibi, what happened to the Christian Fletcher rad pad? And do you guys still keep in touch with Pottz? – Rick Crawford

Dibi: Things change as we move forward, we have a couple of CF pads in the line that seem good right now so will run them for a season or two and then redesign. We’re friendly with Pottz [Martin Potter] but our paths don’t cross much these days… but you never know what’s in the future.

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I have a disagreement with my friend he says Herbe did San Clemente Locals but wasn’t it New? – Scott Aaronsen

Dibi: You are correct, it was Jeff Neu.

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Has greyson ever worked with Larry Clark and Ed Templeton for skate photos and lifestyles? I can so see him doing this! He has the look! – Monica Sanchez

Dibi: No, he’s never worked with either.

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I’ve read your answer somewhere before on Hey Dibi about how you made Nathan wear pink wetsuits so you could see him when he was out surfing. Great idea. But no one makes pink wetsuits anymore! – Mike Fionesco

Dibi: Well, if that’s the case, which I don’t know, I guess I’d have to be creative and use spray paint, rash guards or anything else that would allow me to spot him at a distance.

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Have you ever been duped by a scheme? – David Lorin

Dibi: I thought I’d gone crazy when I looked at my magazine pile and noticed I had “Bird Magazine”, trying to win Ed McMahon’s Publisher’s Clearing House Sweepstakes.

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Did Christian and Nathan play a lot together when they were kid? I know there is a 5-6 year age difference. And I don’t mean surfing and skating, but doing things like watching TV together, doing homework, maybe helping you bake cookies. Tee hee. J - Diane Clarke

Dibi: They were best friends for years and did everything together. It was a really fun time for all of us.

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Do you think Christian likes it when so many people always bring up his past in surfing and are stuck in that era? – Jess Ward

Dibi: I think he’s used to it, and I don’t think he lets it bother him one way or the other.

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Hey Dibi what do you think is the worst and ugly surfing related fashion trend of all time? – Heather Mitora

Dibi: I look back and laugh at some of the old photos, but they were contemporary during their time so they seemed cool.

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Noticed CF likes MMA you think he’ll get into it like Rory [Parker]? – Jim Willis

Dibi: Who knows what he’ll do next? That’s one of the things I like best about him.

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Does Christian still play in a band? What happened with axefuck and absolute? – Daniel Bacca

Dibi: No, not currently. Chris Williams passed away years ago and everyone else went their own ways.

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Dibi you mind being called a m.i.l.f or does it bother you?!!!! – Robert Patchuka

Dibi: My dear, I didn’t even know what it meant until I asked, and if that’s the worse thing I’m called, I guess I’ll live with it.

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Love Christian’s write-ups esp. the one of Motehers day with the photo of you and the boys! Nothing but love! How great you must feel! – Candace Nolan

Dibi: It’s been a long, very bumpy road, but life’s great right now, and I’m enjoying it to the fullest.

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Why do you think that at 35, Nathan is still in the public eye with the magazines and in the surfing world where a lot of his contemporaries are now not even relevant anymore? Hello? Anyone remember Ratboy Collins and Colin Wagschal? – Tim Egerenoff

Dibi: Nathan is an innovator, a great designer, uniquely interesting, and honestly kind. Those are qualities that make him relevant, it’s not just surfing or, like you said, none of them would be forgotten.

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Hey Dibi, who designs the pads and sandals? You or Herbie? Or both? I know both of you are artists so does that go into creating your products or not? – Evelyn Jones

Dibi: We both do, and, yes, being artistic helps. But, honestly, in many instances we have to design for a public that is often quite a bit more conservative then either of us.

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Do you think there is a difference between a surfer and a jock? Isn’t being a surfer an athelete and so many surfers are also competitive. – Wayne Wilde

Dibi: When I was growing-up, there was a real difference. But now the line is definitely blurring with the big contest money, agents, managers, trainers, corporate sponsorship by publicly traded companies, etc. And that will be a factor that will forever change surfing. In some ways I find that very sad.

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Hey I’ll ask Dibi maybe she can ask Herbie, what happened to Herbie’s “Revenge Mono Glue” ? – Peter Tripp

Dibi: Like many things we’ve done, it’s just part of the past.

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Dibi whats the follow up with those crooks who tried to scam grandma Fletcher? – Darren Clifton

Dibi: That incident actually happened to my mom - not Herbie’s. And sorry to say there was nothing we could do except post it to let other people become aware.

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Hi Dibi what did the Nathan and Christian do for you on mother’s day? And greyson to! – Charlie Dillon

Dibi: We all met at my house and laughed a lot. It was great being together.

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HEY! Hi Dibi! I think I read someone asking you about the car commercial you guys did a long time ago. Did you guys post that up? I think this was from 1990? – Brian Guerrero

Dibi: It was a Volvo commercial that we did with Bruce Weber. Bruce sold Volvo on the idea of how cool it would be to have this wild surf family represent the “All American family” car. They loved it - until they wanted to start changing everything. It was fun at the time; I love working with Bruce, but I never had a copy of the finished product.

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There was a pic of Nathan and Herbie in 1989 or 1990 I think something like that herbie is towing in young Nathan it was in a mag maybe Surfer mag anyway you guys have that pic ? I tellin my friends Herbie first to tow Nathan and Christian and they say nahh no way. I say its TRUE there is proof!!! Maybe was this Zippers? No I do not know. – Juan Hortado

Dibi: You’re right! I’m not sure where the stills are, Herb’s out of town, but I have movies of Herb towing Christian in at Off the Wall in 1984!

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LMAO please post more photos like that of you guys at Disneyland. Makes me laugh! I love it! – Jill Gardner

Dibi: Thanks, old family photos are always fun. We don’t have many to top that as most of our times were spent at the beach.

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Hey Dibi! So my question is: What do you think is very pure and natural about surfing and what do you think is pretentious and phony about it? Thanks, Hey Dibi is great! Look forward to it all the time! – Jen Carpenter

Dibi: I think the art of surfing is very Zen like, and the sport of surfing has become just like all the other sports.

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Who movie character do you think each of you is similar to in personality. 1. Dibi 2. Herbie 3. Christen 4. Greyson Fletcher 5. Nathan Fletcher – Richard Brennen

Dibi: I think we’re our own movie, starring the Fletcher’s.

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Hey Dibi, did Greyson have to audition to get the part in John from Cincinnati or did you guys create the part with him already in mind to take the role? – Bill Naverette

Dibi: He was introduced to David Milch and hired.

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Hi Dibi, let’s write a memoir together. Between the two of us we can make the surf industry go in hiding from shame. – Sloth Fratelli

Dibi: I think a new soap opera would be great, much better then a memoir and a lot more fun!

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Will you ever have a full showcase of your brilliant artwork on display on Christian’s site here or do we only get to see them once in awhile for Hey Dibi? L - Joey Heppler

Dibi: I’m not sure, things change so fast and I have some new things I’m working on that will probably be perfect for his sight.

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Hi Dibi how are you? Read about the bastardization of the aerial maneuvers that so many of these so-called editors have been ruining. As well as the lack of recognition for Christian. Will it ever change? – Mark Toner

Dibi: I’m fine, thanks. If history is any indication, I doubt things will change much.

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Any chance we can see the video on your website or some photo still of Christian and Nathan and Bloodshot and Gadnium from the Cabo contest days? Sick ass days for sure!! Memories! – Troy Murphy

Dibi: Ah, the Fletcher’s “Cabo Classic” was some fun. I’ll try to get some clips from the video and post them when we get a new website; We’re thinking about embedding videos and not uploading it on YouTube because then Google own’s the rights.

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“Hey Dibi, I’m a former problem skateboarder because of your sons…”

Thursday, March 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

Hey Dibi, If a girl asks ya to go out with her and you want to but are flat broke , what do ya do ? Embarrassed to tell her your broke but don’t wanna blow her off again . - Mark Winnie

Dibi: Tell her your broke. Honesty is always best, and go do something like walking on the beach in the sunset - free and fabulous!

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Hey Dibi, you are a hot mamacita! When was your first kiss? - Troy Victor

Dibi: Thank you. I assume you’re asking about a first BIG kiss; I’d have to say 7th grade if that’s the case.

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Dibi: WOW, like now I’m Einstein, how great. Sometimes I wish I knew, but frankly I think that might take some of the fun out of the journey. On a serious note, if we don’t get our fiscal house in order, repeal health care, and address quite a few other hugely pertinent matters, we’re going to be in serious trouble long before the afore mentioned 100 years.

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Heys Dibi, do you guys sell any of old nathenand christen bboards i will buy can you tell me? - joao olivas

Dibi: Do you mean the boards from when they were kids? That would be no. Their boards now? I’d have to ask them.

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Hey Dibi, So what exactly happened with Surfer? I couldn’t grasp it all due to Surfer Magazine’s censoring of Christian. - Wayne Thewlis

Dibi: Christian wrote a technical description of a Judo air and posted a picture of Al Partanen to illustrate his text on Surfer’s FB page, as they had made such an obvious mistake in their description in the Tricktionary article. They deleted it and CF reposted it until they blocked him from being able to post anything. Herb went to their office on another issue and it spilled over. They finally admitted by phone that because he’s not sponsored his comments are not relevant. Pretty interesting, don’t you think??

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Hi dibi, I’ve attached a photo and sent it to Christian’s message invoice of this great photo of Nathan next to one of your mannequin paintings, do you happen to have some more of those photos? I had asked you about it before and you said you were going to post them up but haven’t. :( - Jenny Rovin

Dibi: I never received a photo, and I apologize, but I really don’t know what photos you’re referring to. There’s been a lot of photos over the years and it’s more then difficult to keep track.

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Greyson Thunder? Is there a Lightning Fletcher? - Scott Chapman

Dibi: Not that I know of Scott, but I’ll keep it in mind.

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Hey Dibi, I’m a former problem skateboarder because of your sons. - Jeff Hemp Samms

Dibi: Former, um, no more skateboarding or no more problems?

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Hey Dibi, Ok Christian said we could be nosy! I’m so curious about you, Dibi! What was your childhood like? Where did you grow up? I’ve read before you were the dancer and Joyce the tomboy. - Francis Hillstrom

Dibi: Yes I was a dancer, but I’d also say I was a risk taker. I grew up fast, left home in Capistrano Beach really early, and had Christian while I was still a teenager. That’s when I really started finding out who I was. I love to learn, I’m really a perfectionist about my own skills and very demanding that I live up to the goals I’ve set for myself. I’m never bored, there won’t be enough time to master all the things I’d like to. I cook dinner every night and love to laugh.

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Hey Dibi, Sweet, sour, salty or all three? - Nance Pughlia

Dibi: Ah, you didn’t mention HOT. Love the Vietnamese hot sauce that makes your nose run and eyes water.

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Hey Dibi, I saw a photo of Nathan’s dog not to long ago in an issue of Transworld Surf. What kind of breed is that? - Heather Akrim

Dibi: I believe it’s a Poi dog. An adorable mutt.

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Hey Dibi what’s the most physical pain y ou’ve ever been in? - Matty Ratty

Dibi: I have a pretty high tolerance for physical pain, it’s the mental shit that’s really a killer for me. I guess having a baby ranks up there, but it was over so quick, and it’s quite difficult to conjure up past pain as it’s now just a thought. Maybe when I had a few appendix attacks, but it was so long ago, it’s just another memory.

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Hey Dibi, Have the Fletcher’s lost any friends due to the recent Japanese earthquake and tsunami? - Dylan Rouse

Dibi: As of now, I haven’t heard that any of our friends have perished, for which we are sincerely grateful. It”s a terrible tragedy and I feel so sad for the entire Japanese nation. It’s amazing to watch them behave in such a state of grace while the news worsened everyday. I hope that they can rebuild their country and lives quickly and I’m happy to help in whatever way I can.

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Hey Dibi, Seems like Christian & Grayson had a great time in Japan. How has the earthquake affected them? - Ralph Benson

Dibi: They were devastated, as we all were. They have managed to contact many friends and are waiting to hear from more that are hopefully just unable to communicate at present. It’s been quite a wake-up call.

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Hey Dibi do you know what helps determine Christian, Nathan, greyson and even Herbie to sign that dotted line as far as going with a particular company? I mean, in this great big dog-eat-dog world it’s always about money but are there other factors involved as well? - Bryant LaVoult

Dibi: I think there are a lot of other factors that, when not taken into consideration, can create an acrimonious relationship between a rider and sponsor. I agree that the money is important, but sometimes it might be better to take less and be happy. I think that may be more important in the long run then any amount of money.

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Hey Dibi, So question….. I don’t suppose I can trade off with you? Do some yard work, be your cabana pool boy, etc for one of your killer art pieces? - Danny Kellson

Dibi: Although it does sound tempting, I have to reject the offer at this time. I just don’t have enough time to make the art I’d like so what I have has become that much more valuable to me.

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Hey Dibi, What do you love about your life right now and what do you hate about it? - Nate Greenberg

Dibi: I love having the opportunity to see Christian and Greyson spending time together. I’m not sure that I really hate anything in my life, being an adult is filled with responsibility but that’s just part of the deal.

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Hey Dibi, I’m a huge fan of your sister Joyce. And would love to relay a question on to her if that’s okay? My question is, who was her most formiddable rival and who does she think, then and now, has been underrated and overrated as a surfer (either male or female) and would she like to be a pro surfer competing in the WCT in this day and age? Thank you! - Uri Millanovich

Dibi: I called Joyce and asked her your questions. Here are her answers: “Margo Godfrey-Oberg.”, “No idea.” And “No, I think I surfed competitively in the best of times.”

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Hey Dibi, Well since CF won’t answer us maybe you will dibi, so here it is thrown back at him, lol, or you I should say! What’s something that you’ve been putting off but that you know you should get to it as soon as possible? - Dave Simmons

Dibi: I’m the wrong person to ask. I always do everything I don’t like to do first, to get off my plate, unlike most of the guys I know.

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Hey dibi, is it true that herb’s formed a band with Micky Munoz? I heard it through the grapevine!- Bill Wingman

Dibi: No, as funny as the idea sounds, there’s absolutely no truth to it.

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Hey Dibi I asked Christian but he didn’t answer does he go to Board & Brew in San Clemente right off of Pico? Coulda sworn I saw him there! - Chris Hallen

Dibi: Occasionally, our office is near there and he and Greyson stop by to get a sandwich. Hold the mayo!

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Hey Dibi, had Herbie not been a great surfer, do you think your boys would have found interests outside of surfing and skating? - Theresa Paulin

Dibi: It’s hard to say. I always lived on the beach and raised my kids there, it just happened naturally.

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Hey Dibi. How is Nathan doing? Please give him my regards about Sion. Thank you. - Lynn Mercutio

Dibi: It’s always difficult to lose a friend, and I’m sure it affected him deeply. It’s all so very sad.

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Hey Dibi! finally a page just for you! So I am really digging the art work with your painting and sculptures you have shared with us. Have you ever gotten into photography? - Steven Whimmer

Dibi: No, that’s Herb’s deal and there just doesn’t seem to be enough time to do it all, even though I’d love to.

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Hey Dibi, Whew thought I had missed an edition of hey dibi! Glad to see your still accepting questions for now. Have you thought about getting your own show on Sirius? I am serious! This is good, woman! - Cassie Berhman

Dibi: No, I don’t even know what that would entail. But I assume if there is enough of a following, sometime in the future, it wouldn’t be out of the question.

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Hey Dibi, PC or Mac? - Neil Morgan

Dibi: PC at work and I’m getting a new Mac for home.

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Hey Dibi, JFK’s assasination, 9/11, the space shuttle exploding, etc. What historical event has jolted you? (Is this question out of line for Christian’s website? Teehee.) - Toni Bustamante

Dibi: All of what you mentioned, and many more national and international events shocked me. And many personal events as well. But what’s going on right now; Japan, Libya, Afghanistan, total unrest in the Middle East, car bombs in Israel, the budget crisis, the price of oil and the astonishing fact that we hear about it all at once seems to keeps me in the present and it’s all very scary.

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Hey Dibi you’re beautiful! I can’t believe Greyson is your grandson! No way! You’re too young to be a grandma! Heck you’re too young to be Christian and Nathan’s mom! That being said how would you compare motherhood to grandmotherhood? Thanks for the opportunity! This is fun! - Ryan Silk

Dibi: Thank you. Unfortunately I didn’t get to see Greyson much while he was growing-up, but he now lives with me so the relationship we have is ours to create, it’s not filled with a lot of memories that sometimes cloud the present. I believe we’re both very respectful of each other and there isn’t the sense of entitlement from him that ones own children have with their parents, so we’re very lucky in that sense. I adore my sons, and certainly I feel that way about Greyson as well, and I’m quite sure the feeling is mutual.

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Hey Dibi your opinion please? Do you think it’s wrong if a surfer is not a complete surfer? I mean, if someone is really good at big wave riding and just getting tubed, is that okay? Or should he be working on doing those airs too? By the way tell christian he killed it and fuck those guys at Surfer Mag! - Paul Gillian

Dibi: I don’t think surfing should be filled with rules. There is no complete or incomplete surfer if you ask me, it was supposed to be fun!

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Hey Dibi, Dang you sure are pretty. What is the story behind your default photo, Dibi? Looking through the mirror I call it… - Mark Bunn

Dibi: The mirror is on a door in my house that I painted, and Herb thought it would be fun to get a photo before going to my folks for Christmas. He’s always wanting to take pictures and I never liked having mine taken much, although I do love to dress-up, so occasionally there’s a compromise and it often turns out fun.

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Hey Dibi, What’s the worst lie you ever told to your parents and what’s the worst lie that Christian and Nathan told you and Herbie as kids and thought they were gonna get away with but didnt’? LoL. - Jeff Mercer

Dibi: That I was going to school in Santa Barbara and ran away with Herbie instead. Christian was devilish but not much of a liar; he may have omitted the exact truth but neither he nor Nathan were big into lying. I tried to teach them early on that lying is one of the worst human characteristics.

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Hey Dibi, im thinking of ditching the family and going to Tavarua by myself…..what should i do? - Tavarua Trippers

Dibi: Wow, I’m the wrong one to ask. To me family comes first, no matter what!

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Hey Dibi, Ugh Dibi! I’m dating a surfer. He’s not even a professional surfer, just a guy who thinks about the surf nonstop and it’s driving me nuts! All our vacations are planned around where he wants to go surf. On days off,, he’s at the beach. On weekends, it’s the beach. Really hate to sound like the other woman…but I’m getting jealous over the beach! Am I being unfair? It is his passion and it’s healthy. - Quinn Shannon

Dibi: Guys are always going to play, that’s part of their nature. He has a job you said, so I’d be stoked that his hobby is relatively inexpensive and healthy. If you don’t want to go all the time, great, I don’t either. That’s why I have my own interests. But the beach life style was a great way to raise kids and I’m very grateful that the boys always had that in common with their dad.

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Hey Dibi, Over the years I have always known the Fletchers as a San Clemente (Orange County) fixture. Have you guys ever considered living anywhere else? - Mike Abbott

Dibi: We’ve lived in Sun Valley, Idaho, and spent quite a bit of time in Hawaii. But it was easier to be in business here, and after all, we had two kids to look after so it was a decision that we made as being best for the family.

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Hey Dibi, how do you like your eggs? - Brice Hannah

Dibi: I don’t care for eggs.

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Hey Dibi, is it true that someone pulled a knife on Christian in Hawaii when he had that black mohawk? - Gregory Thor Weimar

Dibi: I haven’t heard the story, but I’ll ask him when he returns from Florida. He did lead a life on the edge, so anything’s possible.

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I SEE DEAD PEOPLE

Thursday, January 21st, 2010

While thinking about doing my own little “Man Of The Street” Q&A’s with random people, I’ve been thinking about who I’d like to interview or have a conversation with that are now dead. You know, just random shit, shoot the breeze.

In my life, I’ve known a lot of people who have come and gone. A few really good friends who have now passed on and who I wouldn’t mind getting caught up with. Three good buddies that I’ve lost are Justin Roberson - a great surfer, and who I had the best times with in Hawaii. Parker Mitchell, another friend and ex-Hell’s Angels, and Chris Williams who was in the band Mutilage with me. Man, good memories with those guys. Miss ‘em all. The talks we’d have now; I wonder how much they would have changed or not changed had they still been alive today. What would be going on in their lives now? Would we still be friends now? I’m hoping that would be yes.

As far as entertainers go, it’d be pretty cool to hit up a conversation with Jimi Hendrix. My parents Herbie and Dibi were in a movie with him back in the day. Maybe you’ve seen it: “Rainbow Bridge”. That was before my time. I’d ask him about his surf music. Heavy guitar. What happened to the surf music and why was it never going to be heard? Did Dick Dale have something to do with it?

And I wouldn’t just want to have tender, civilized talks with these guys. I’d want to chat with random gnarly people like, how about Merlin the fucking Magician? That’d be pretty cool. Don’t know if I’d actually chat with him or just fucking stare and watch him do some crazy shit with his magic and wand. Fuck Harry Potter. Merlin’s the shit. I’d ask him to turn some people I dislike into trolls, maggots and someone’s constant dried-out prison bitch.

What about having lunch or dinner with Vlad the Impaler? You know, the real Count Dracula. This guy was fucking insane. No mercy. Evil son of a bitch. I can picture myself having some eggs benedict at his place while he drank a champagne glass full of blood…you know, out there on the veranda, cold dreary day in Transylvania with the stench of his victims everywhere, their decapitated heads all lined up, surrounding the fort, and blocking what would have been a beautiful view of the natural landscape. Maybe he’d ask me about surfing and doing judo airs, and I’d ask him just what the fuck was wrong with him to do and think the way he does. Fucking nutball.

If I were still into drugs and got strung-out, I think it’d be pretty cool to hang out with Sid Vicious from the Sex Pistols. But being sober now and seeing as how that lifestyle is a thing of the past for me, maybe it wouldn’t appeal to me as much. I don’t know. I guess I don’t have to be high to talk shit with Sid.

Those are just some people off the top of my head that I’d like to interview and talk with. Dead people, that is. What about you guys? Who would you like to meet and ask questions to?

And, oh yeah, I guess I wouldn’t mind meeting Marilyn Monroe, too. Obviously, I’d ask her if she knew who killed her. Then I’d ask her if her carpet really matched her drapes.

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