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Tuesday, February 21st, 2012
Questions are left as written. That being said, some of you need to learn how to use Spell Check! - CF
Hey Dib,China will own america in the next decade.Do you think you will outsource Astrodeck to American labour in Mexico,or,will surfing be banned by then? – Scott Needham
Dibi: I’m thinking of taking Mandrian lessons ASAP. Tried to manufacture in Mexico some time ago and it was a complete disaster. Frisbee and football are now banned on Los Angles beaches, can surfing be far behind??
—————————————————————————————————————————————–Hi Dibi, do you believe in the old adage your damned if you do and your damned if you don’t? – Pete Heller
Dibi: Doesn’t it seem like the perfect saying sometimes? Like all the other old clichés my mom quoted constantly. They became an old adage because they fit the situation “like a glove” - another one.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-How old would you be if you didn’t know how old you are? do private school yearbooks have a best dressed superlative in the yearbook? – Noah MacKenzie
Dibi: I like being where I’m at. There are certainly things that I’d like to change, but every age is a challenge, and you learn so much along the way; I’d never like to sacrifice what I know for more physical prowess, it just doesn’t happen like that and I try to be a realist.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Do you think Nathan will one day win Mavericks or The Eddie? – Chris Leif
Dibi: I’d love that for him - he certainly has the talent - but a contest has a million variables and everyone out there has the talent. That’s what makes a contest exciting.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hey Dibster! Quick silly question has Herbie ever had buzzed short hair! Or a mohawl! Or does he leave that to C Hristian? LMAO! – Bryan Jenah
Dibi: Herb had long hair in the 60’s, homemade embroidered clothes, and all the accoutrements of cool, but has since kept his hair short and easy for him to take care of.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Dibi don’t you hate it when you’ve said something really funny or witty and some dork repeats your joke and tries to claim it as his own? – Marc Dennison
Dibi: Dude, I’m surrounded by plagerists. I have rather a different sense of humor and biting commentary that people like to lift as their own. I’m used to it, as a woman, and I hate to use that, but all the guys around me can testify it SUCKS being me. The stuff I say is much better accepted by a guy, so in the end, if the message is out and it’s on point, I guess I’ll suck it up, as usual, and hope that I’m big enough to be grateful that what I say is worth plagerizing.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-You guys need more CF shirts! I have the og and the new skull but I need more! Any chance of some Nathan shirts too? – Jeff Hoppler
Dibi: We’re working on new designs now, and will be doing something with Nathan for Wave Warriors in the spring.
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I am a beginner surfer and I am enjoying it so far. My question is about traction pads. Why don’t surfers just put traction pad up and down all over the board? SUP people seem to have traction on their boards all over but not shortboarders. Thank you. – Kyle Konrad
Dibi: First, SUP guys stand on the board, they do not lay on it to paddle, so they don’t get rashed on the knees, nipples, etc. Second, shortboarding is about weight and traction all over would add enough to be noticeable. Back pad and front foot where the feet actually go is a perfect combo for plenty of grip.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-I’ve got to get the Greyson calendar! – Sunny Roberts
Dibi: I’m so sorry, it was sold out instantly, I didn’t even get one for myself.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Do you have your own website dibi? Or a blog it would be great! I would subscribe! J - Emily Gustavsen
Dibi: Thanks! But at present I don’t have the time to keep it up. It’s hard to get to everything as is, but this is a bit of fun and I enjoy it.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-The calendar is fucking the best thing I’ve seen in a long time! Classic! I’ll chip in even more to the Unicorn Foundation if Greyson signs it for me! Please? J - Tanya Amquist
Dibi: I’m sorry, we’re completely sold out! Next year, we will do a larger run; we had no idea they’d be so popular. And I think the Unicorn Foundation was a stroke of genius.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Is there a “trend” that you wish had STAYED in the surf industry? – Dan Carmichael
Dibi: No, I love change and I’m always thrilled with “New”.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Ms. Dibi, you are so beautiful. A regal woman I do know this. I would like to ask your opinion on what you think makes a driven man look successful. A wonderful set of cufflinks? A nice watch? Thank you, mi amor. – Marcus Osuna
Dibi: I think it’s an individual choice. I’ve known a lot of driven men that wear neither. I personally adore accessories for myself and always have.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Is it inevitable that we as parents end up saying and doing things just like our own parents did and that we swore we would never repeat? – Tim Roehr
Dibi: Yes, you fall back on what you were taught, especially in a pinch. But do yourself a favor and really think about waht you say, so it’s what you really mean, not some habitual reaction.
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Dibi: No, at present he enters them randomly, but he’ll start putting his schedule together more seriously in the near future.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-hey dibi. who are our creators? – Jumbo Karakuchi
Dibi: I’m not quite sure what you’re asking. Please make it a bit more clear and I’ll do my best to answer.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-History lesson dibi? Back in the 60s Malibu seemed to be known for beach and surf as far as popular culture. So how did Orange County become the hotbed? – Adam McCarthy
Dibi; The magazine, the surfboard manufacturing, the clothing were all taking root in Orange County, and it became the hub of the surf business and that is what made it then and now the “hotbed”.
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Dibi: Funny, I’d never think that. I always feel like I haven’t done enough.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hey Dibi is it true that good surfers get to spend eternal life in Fiji and bad surfers spend purgatory in Ohio when they pass away? – Cesar Saiz
Dibi: Christian said “Ohio has a sick skatepark” so maybe your theory could use some work?
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Dib do ya think Herb would have been disappointed if the boys didn’t pursue surfing and maybe decided to be a doctor or teacher or whatever instead? – Dave Johnston
Dibi: I don’t think so, I think he would have been proud of them no matter what they chose to do as long as they did it to the best of their ability.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-What is all the Fletchers favorite movie? I think I read once Nathan or was it Christian liked Road Warrior. What about you and Herb dibi? Just wondering. – Samuel Kurtz
Dibi: I adore ’40s movies that I grew watching with my mom, where women were dames and more often than not had a gun in their purse, and men wore suits and fedoras, anything Film Noir. I’m not sure of Herb’s favorite movie, but he loves the history channel.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-What can I write to get Christian to respond??? – Robert Perry
Dibi: I don’t know, he has his own way of doing things, as always.
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hey Dibi, is it wrong to place such idol worship on surfers, skaters, etc? I mean come on is Andy Irons really a hero? The guy died from drugs. A great surfer, yes. But hero? Your opinion Dibi! – Thom Kraust
Dibi: I don’t think it’s the surfers or skaters that consider themselves heroes. They have the same insecurities, and self doubt as all of the rest of us. It’s the media and constant need for content that drives it. I think people can do heroic things, but when put under the magnifying glass they’re still human and as such, I think anyone should be careful when picking someone to idolize.
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I hate working out. I want to you know if Christian or Nathan do anything or do they just surf skate enough and that’s it? I wonder if Dibi thinks 360’s are cool on a wave or played out ? Is it just ok to do a 360 take off? than one on the same wave is that to much ? Or is it only ok to do a 360 on a floater and come down with speed ? – Tom Scillia
Dibi: Nathan really got into cross training to bring his leg back after he broke it a few years ago. Christian is a bit more laid back about the exercise scene. I’m a fanatic and always have been. But a 360 in the tube would be awesome!!!!
—————————————————————————————————————————————HEY DIBI how are you? – Daniel Kettle
Dibi: I’m fine, thanks. Working a lot, but I’m grateful for the opportunity.
—————————————————————————————————————————————Hey Dibi, I got a question, what would be the answer to the answer man? – Macaulay Scott Renner
Dibi: Wow, really???
—————————————————————————————————————————————-Hi Dibi having a sister such as Joyce and coming from a surf-enriched family, what is your opinion on women surfing? Why is it that women can be equal in sports such as tennis and golf compared to some other sports? – Sara Bedford
Dibi: I think it has changed dramatically over the years for the better. Women now have a chance to really make it a career choice with good sponsorship, but it’s more difficult to market than men’s surfing, so, like most things, follow the money and the answer becomes a bit more clear.
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Thursday, September 8th, 2011
Just to remind some of you, 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
 Dibi Fletcher at the Bel Air Hotel for Julian Schnabel's opening at the Gagosian Art Gallery. Hi Dibi. Let’s say you were a famous actress. What would be the role of a lifetime for you? - Gary Moore
Dibi: Cleopatra - love the costumes and jewels. Blanche DuBois (”A Street Car Named Desire) - completely demented. Norma Desmond (”Sunset Boulevard”) - I’m ready for my close-up!
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dibi I have so much respect for you and have read how you will never give up. But what has been a time, even if it was in passing where you wanted to just throw in the towel? - Joanie Reyes
Dibi: I have moments everyday, but about the BIG stuff, there’s no giving up, and whatever the hardship, it seems to have it’s own time schedule no matter what I’d want or prefer. Some things may take a day, a year, 20 years, a lifetime… but it’s all part of the process and I try to keep a sense of humor and laugh at myself daily.
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Christian and Nathan have not been very competitive surfing wise but would you not say that doing the best and biggest airs or riding big waves is competition to? - Guilhermo Reyes
Dibi: Yes, they seem to compete more with themselves than with others. I think they love competition, but not being judged.
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Will there ever be a Cabo Classic again in the future? Those were the days! - Scott Warner
Dibi: They were FUN! It was a time and a blast, but things have changed so much I don’t know that it could ever happen again, at least not like the originals.
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I want to work at Astrodeck! I want to work with Christian! I want to work with Dibbi Fletcher! I will do janitor work! I will get all the pad scrapings and sweep the floors! Arrrrrrrrrrggggh! And I’ll do it all for free so long as I can drop the Fletcher name ha ha ha ha ha!! - Shane Jones
Dibi: That’s very nice, but, heck, you’d be taking my job. Janitor, picking up scraps, working with Christian, occasionally dropping the Fletcher name and doing it all for FREE. Sounds great!
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Dibi, I am truly in awe of your artwork. Herbie’s as well. But there is something about yours that I am unable to express with words. I’m sorry to read that you haven’t worked on your artwork lately due to the daily routines we all get stuck with. Will there be any chance of a Dibi Fletcher art revival? - Bill Cohen
Dibi: Everyday is a work of art, and I hope some of mine will be master pieces. I’m sure there will be sometime in the future that I’ll be able to paint more, just now my schedule so full with work, writing and care taking I just can’t fit it in. At the risk of sounding corny, perhaps my greatest work is in the care taking and giving everyone around me the gift of being cared for.
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Hey Dibi what area of surfing do you think has not really been explored or been given the attention it should be getting? - Brian Simpson
Dibi: I’m not sure, there’s really cold water waves in far off places, but with time everything will be available for mass consumption.
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Sometimes I don’t even check anything else on FB but to see if there is a new Hey Dibi or a new Dside. But……… there hasnt been any new Dside. :( - Caroline Gleason
Dibi: I apologize for that, it’s been very busy around here lately and it’s sometimes tough to get the on-camera interviews organized. I spoke to Jason Jessee the other day and as soon as he’s around, we’re on. I’ve got a couple of other interviews planned and will try to pull it off soon. Thanks for the push.
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Hey Dibi! 1 of my fave interviews with CF is when he said he took guitar lessons but he quit cuz the guy was teaching him songs like Mary had a Little Lamb! But he was pretty bad ass with Bloodshot and Mutliage so I guess he took those lessons after all? - John McNeill
Dibi: Sometimes kids don’t get the end goal; they’re so interested in the present. There are stepping stones to all learning and I learned with time how to present the material better, which is the key to teaching. So, Christian has had an ongoing learning and teaching relationship that goes both ways constantly.
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Do you know who Greyson sees as a surfing and skating hero? Who he looks up to and who’s style he likes? Thanks. He’s a sick skater! Yewwwwww! - David Reilly
Straight from Greyson himself: “For surfing, I like the Florences and Bruce Irons. For skating, John Cardiel.”
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How did Julian Schnabel and Herbie become friends? - Eric Muenster
Dibi: Herb met him in Texas when he was there for a contest in his teens.
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Scandals, death, arrests, Dibi you have been through a lot being at the forefront of the surfing world and industry. What has been the most devastating, sad and shocking to you personally and for the industry as a whole? - Tina Greene
Dibi: I would never presume to speak for the industry. Family drama is always on the forefront of the things that I would find most devastating, like all humans.
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I love your motto on Astrodeck! Function over fashioN! I am willing to bet that is a Dibi Fletcher motto even tho she is a very pretty lady i have seen on dside intro! - Paco Rohenaz
Dibi: I have guys call and ask for a pad to match their trunks. Dude, it’s not high heels!! I can’t believe that guys have bought into the same shit that drives the girls market. What a shame. I want to say, “It’s the traction, dummy!”
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San Clemente and Astrodeck are pretty synonymous. As are the Fletchers. Do you think you will ever stray away from SC? - Mark Bollinger
Dibi: The taxes, overhead, and cost of doing business are killing us. But this is my home and my parents are close, so right now I’m staying put. But you never know what the future brings.
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Fame, Money, Health, Family, Career, Education, Happiness… in what order would you list these things starting from what is most important? - Luke Hanson
Dibi: Health, family, happiness, education, career, money, fame.
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Did you know you were going to marry a surfer or would you have been okay if he were lets say a chemist or businessman or teacher, etc? - Mike Smith
Dibi: I was so young and stupid, I had no idea. Sure am glad it’s worked out so well.
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Dibi Fletcher! Nathan is a true hellman!! Does it ever worry you or Herbie that he may be pushing te limits too much!! - Alex Beck
Dibi: Lots of things to worry about, but that’s not one of them. He loves what he’s doing and we’re grateful that he has the chance.
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Dibi who do you think is the typical Astrodeck consumer? Are they different from a Fletcher fan? - Kirk Wood
Dibi: YES! The Astrodeck consumer is a surfer who’s looking to have the best surfing experience, with the highest quality products, and I believe although sometimes offended by Christian can not deny themselves the best traction on the market to prove some point. Some are so offended they buy something else and end up denying themselves, I’ve always found it quite interesting.
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Dibi I bet you were a little scamp as a child, huh? Heeheeeheee. What was your most mischievous thing you did as a little girl? - Jenny Lynnne
Dibi: My sister used to be quite a bully when she’d take care of my brother and I. She’d make us wait on her and do her bidding while calling her Master. She made me fill her bath, which, of course, I did with all hot water, I thought that was so funny until she made me get into it, YIKES, what a bitch!
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I am your biggest fan. You are a beauty in my eye. I have collected what little photos I have found on here and online and have made a beautiful cut up collage that only glows with your outter beauty and I have copied and pasted your words of wisdom that portrays your inner beauty. I would like to present you with this and perhaps you’ll be so kind as to sign each area of my work? I await your response with the deepest respect! - Marcus Osuna
Dibi: Oh thanks, that’s very nice.
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Dibi why did you not take after surfing like Joyce? Was it not your interest? - Chris Camacho
Dibi: No, I wasn’t interested, I was always into art and dancing.
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Because the family is so popular and successfull (GO NATHAN TEAHUPO!) does it even phase you anymore Dibs? - Matt Sikes
Dibi: To be very honest, what most people see is the job part of our lives, not the same struggles and challenges that everyone has on a daily basis, so I think it can be a bit misleading.
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Dibi can you ask Herbie does he think boogie boarding is legitimate or lame! - Trent Klevin
Dibi: Christian loves the spongers, and Herb put Mike Stewart in “Wave Warriors”, so I guess that’s the answer.
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Have you guys ever been approached to do something and you were like NO WAY JOSE THAT IS SO STUPID AND NOT POSSIBLE! - Jim Carson
Dibi: Yes, a reality show!!
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Hi Dibi what is going natha, c hristian, herbie and greysons favorite wave/beach to surfing ever? - Hiroki Noda
Dibi: i think they would say whatever wave they’re surfing at the time. They’ve been lucky enough to get great waves all over the globe and I’m sure they’re always ready for the next thrill.
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Dibi where were you (in life, in thought, in your personal journey) 10 years ago and where do you want to see yourself 10 years from now? - Simon Hurell
Dibi: I was waiting. I’m not sure I can ever make anyone understand that. When your kids are having a tough time, your life seems almost suspended in time. Completely my choice, it’s who I am. I feel whole and strong now and plan on writing, painting, interviewing interesting people, working, laughing and enjoying the rest of life’s ride.
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Wow seems just the past few years Nate’s getting a rep as a big wave guy! To cool! Give me kudos to him please Dibi! Thanks! - Lou Gomez
Dibi: Thanks, I will, while I pat him on the back.
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Hey there Dibi! :) Is Greyson your only grandchild? And being in a family with so many men, do you ever long for a quiet, calm little granddaughter? LOL! - Karen Hedric
Dibi: Correct, G is my only grandson. No use wishing for something else, I’ll just do the best with what I’ve got and be grateful that they’re all healthy.
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Seems like we just can’t get enough of the Fletchers! Dibi I have never seen or heard you talk but loved the video from the NY Times! You are beautiful and so spirited! - Julie Canter
Dibi: Thank you, I appreciate the kind words.
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I always knew Christian was punk and pink is it! Love the pink capri story! Got a pic of Christian with those on? - Marlene Fritz
Dibi: No, he always wore my mom’s clothes to school so he didn’t have to come home, and I thought it was very funny, He just didn’t care.
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Holy crap! When did little Greyson Fletcher grow up? He certainly is a gifted boarder! Tree doesn’t fall far from the tree, does it Dibi? - Ray Brughller
Dibi: Greyson has really been coming on. He’s surfing and skating better then ever and he’s terrific to have at the ‘Deck!!
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Your family is awesome and I love reading about you guys! Thank you for always letting us get a sneak peek out of you Fun Fletchers! - Sara Yardmahn
Dibi: It’s been such a unique pleasure to have Christian and Greyson back staying and working with Herb and I. Never dreamed it would be like this a few years back. I’m more grateful then anyone can ever imagine. Thanks for the support.
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Tuesday, May 10th, 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
 May 08, 2011: Christian, Dibi, Nathan and Greyson on Mother's Day Well now its the Fletcher’s turn who has been the kindest to you Dib and Christian and Herbie and Nathan and Greyson? Am I missing any Fletchers? - Greg Salazar
Dibi: It’s difficult to answer the question in the manner that you’ve asked. You’ve named us individually, but I assume you mean us as a family and to that I’ll answer my Mom and Dad.
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Hey Dibi! Will Hey Dibi ever get a time slot on Siriuis with a live show from you? It would be great for the whole Fletcher Family to have a show like the Lawrence Welk family hour? Hehe but more core! - Danny Samson
Dibi: Wow, Lawrence Welk, that is a very funny visual. Who knows what will happen in the future, but we’re open for the adventure.
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Hello Dibi. Were you daddy’s little girl or mama’s little helper or none of the above? – Gordon Tiflend
Dibi: None of the above. I was the middle daughter, my sister was the student body president, my brother was the only boy, and my younger sister was the baby. Not much room in there for me, but I think in hindsight it helped make me very determined and focused for which I’m very grateful.
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Will there be Savage Beast: The New Generation starring CF and Greyson? – Tony Etechelberg
Dibi: We’re starting to work on a new “Wave Warriors” and I don’t know what comes after that.
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Why Donald Trump? Why not run with Dibi Fletcher, Christian???? UM YES PLEASE!!! - Joanie Rowin
Dibi: That’s very funny, but I’m afraid we’re so NOT PC, we wouldn’t get very far. And, frankly, we’re having way more fun.
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Can my name be included if I just write: DIBI FLETCHER ROCKS!!! Without a question? Lol! – Bill Noonan
Dibi: Sure, I’m glad you want to be included, that’s what this format is about.
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Dibi where are YOUR surf photos? Let’s see them! Come on hot surf mama! – Keith Ricksum
Dibi: I surfed as a kid but never got that into it - didn’t want to compete with my sister. I was in quite a few tandem events when I was around 13. I think there may be some photos in the estate of Leroy Grannis, but I’m not sure.
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You are beautiful and smart! Do others know how lucky they are to know you? – Michelle Bennet
Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice. I hope that all my friends and family feel about me like I feel about them.
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I love that picture of you with Christian taken by Bruce Weber. You’re so cute with your hair like that. I have seen this before, at your parents house? – Katherine Bennett-Rau
Dibi: Thanks, I love that hair also.
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Hey Dibi that is a fucking sick shirt Christian is wearing. PUTTING THE HATE BACK INTO SKATEBOARDING! Is that a custome made shirt by Christian are you guys gonna sell those? – Steve Ensell
Dibi: I think it’s pretty classic and, yes, we’re considering quite a few new prints but haven’t narrowed it down yet.
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Ever propose to Christian to maybe get rid of the skulls and guts and all things heshyan and maybe throw in some leis and lowers a nd waterfalls for his new logo? ? ? (BTW, Kidding!) – Erin Murray
Dibi: What I think is one of the most fascinating attributes about Christian, is that he could pull leis, waterfalls or anything else and still be completely authentic. It’s not the skulls that make him, that’s purely external, he himself is completely unique.
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When is Christian coming to visit us in Ireland? – Joe Kieran
Dibi: I’m sure he’d love to come, and if business were better, I’d love to send him and Greyson. So, let’s hope things turn around and perhaps you’ll see them in the future.
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Hi Dibi. Is there anyone you really miss right now in your life? - Corrine Mueller
Dibi: I try not to spend time on thinking about things not in my life, it takes the joy out of what is.
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Chrisstian has it known you are the tribel leader of fletchers! Yes! Agree? – Adrian Guerrero
Dibi: Someone had to be, and the guys would all rather be surfing, skating, or otherwise involved. So I learned how to do everything. Who do you think is the dummy in this picture?
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LOL the Donald Trump/Christian Fletcher running mates gag you guys did was great. Who thinks of all this? Christian if it’s you, you’re one mofo genius! – Trent Johnston
Dibi: I agree, Christian has the greatest sense of humor and is always willing to laugh at himself, which I think is the BEST.
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Hey Dibi, how are you and the hub doing lately? Good to see how active you guys are on FB, love all the updates! – Denise Fletcher (no relation, lol)
Dibi: We’re doing fine, thank you for asking. FB has been a very interesting way for us to get out to so many people and have fun. I think people in general took us much more serious then we take ourselves, FB has let us have some fun.
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Hey Dibi is such a hit lol I love it! How about you guys doing something with Herbie too! Like hit Up Herbie! LOL! – Pat Meade
Dibi: Thanks, I enjoy it. Herb just doesn’t have the time right now with everything else going on.
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Bloodshot! Bloodshot! Bloodshot! There’s nothing on any of the Fletcher pages about Bloodshot! Make a bloodshot fan page! Yewwwwwww! – Paul Gambia
Dibi: I’d love to do everything, but we all work full time. Plus, trying to keep up with everything everyone seems to enjoy is more than a second job. But we’ll certainly put your request in the box with the others that we just can’t get to right now.
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Hi Ms. Dibi. If I send my own picture of Greyson, Christian and Nathan can I get their autographs as well as yours and Herbie? I don’t have a photo of you and Herbie that is my own though. Thanks! – Rick Hamm
Dibi: Sure, send it with a return, self-addressed, stamped envelope and I’ll do my best.
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Astrodeck has NOT gone the way of Gotcha, MCD, Airwalks, Vision, Hot Tuna, Maui & Sons, etc and a bunch of other companies that were big back in the 80s and now are gone or trying to come back. What’s the secret? – Miles Schroeder
Dibi: Perseverance I guess. It’s a tough go right now, I’ll tell you. Trying to compete with publicly traded companies is really next to impossible, but I’m not giving up!! ——————————————————————————————————————————————
Where are Christian’s old Lanty wetsuits? I will buy them. Serious. – Bradoh Parkes
Dibi: I think they’re like so much of the past, long forgotten, sorry.
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That is heavy what Nathan had to do and how he got Sion M. I hope Nathan is doing better now? – George Rojas
Dibi: Yes, I’m sure it was a difficult experience for him and everyone involved. I saw him on Mother’s Day and he spoke so nicely about Sion, I believe that’s a very good sign.
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What drives you craaaaazy? Fingernails across the chalkboard, hypocrites, back-stabbers, etc. – Lucy Wheller
Dibi; Hypocrites pretty much top my list. There are other little idiosyncrasies that piss me off, but I’m much more patient then I used to be.
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Can you give me Christian’s phone number? Well…it was worth a shot. - Christina Loughlin
Dibi: I try to stay out of certain parts of CF’s life and we get along great.
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Dibi you are so rad. How do you stay so rad! – Noel Hughson
Dibi: Good genes, lots of exercise, health food, and a sense of humor.
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It’s pretty obvious you and Chrisstian are close. How great that is for you guys! But have their everf been awakeward mom/son moments? – Nutty Dale
Dibi: Plenty; I think when I had to be a parent-escort when he was in high school and I came dressed in a red leather mini skirt, red fishnet hose, purple suede boots, and a chain mail top, that certainly got his attention and we laugh about it to this day.
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What is the one absolute power you want to have and be done with? Just one thing you could do. Either for the world or in the surfing world, etc. – Rory Meadows
Dibi: I’m very much a realist and I can’t imagine with all the terrible things going on where the starting point is.
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Hi Dibi question that maybe you can run by Christian, does he keep his old boards as a collection? Many of his boards and the ads have such a vivid piece in my memory from my childhood. The big T&C sticker, the graphics, etc. Thank you. – Jim Doulph
Dibi: We’ve tried to hold on to some of the boards, and we do have quite a collection, but the boys sold many or traded many of them for whatever reasons, so I’m sure there are some floating around.
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Is Greyson ever going to grow his hair long again like he had it in JFC? – Melanie Jeffson
Dibi: I don’t know. I’ll bet he probably doesn’t either.
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Do you think we are better off with Twitter and Facebook or do you think this is all good? Just an opinion on what you think. Thank you. Raymond Havissey
Dibi; It doesn’t matter what I think; they’re here to stay.
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Ever think about bringing back think fast with the hot rods and stuff? – Kale Fritz
Dibi: Yes, I’ve thought about it, but right now I’m so busy trying to keep the company alive I can’t afford to diversify. But if things turn around it could well be in our future.
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What is your opinion on gay rights? And gay surfers? – Sostoked Wedger
Dibi: I don’t really have one, not having personally had to deal with it, I’m sorry to say that it hasn’t been top on my list. But if you’re asking if I’m homophobic, not in the least.
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Does Nathan bleach his hair? He always has a good blond/orange tuft on his hair but could the sun really bleach it that light considering he has such dark-looking hair now? – B.T. Renniger
Dibi: No, he doesn’t, it’s really the sun.
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My Friend said Greyson is going to be starring in a new movie with Ryan Sheckler about going to a skate university. When is this going to come out? – Tracy Whitman
Dibi: Your friend is completely off-base. Greyson’s having fun exactly where he’s at for the time being.
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Happy Mothers Day Dibi. Your a wonderful loving mother, an inspiration and dudes totally think your hot! lol It’s all true! Here’s to you..:) – Barbie Difrenza
Dibi: Thank you, I appreciate the well wishes.
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Hey there Dibi! Happy Mother’s Day! Do CF and Nathan do anything for you in particular? - Jen Kroize
Dibi: Thanks, this was the first time I got to see them together in a long time and it was GREAT!
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I agree with Christian. What’s up with Snips and Kanga now trying to act like their so in support of the airs when before they couldn’t accept it? What’s your take on this Dib? – Casey Deveroll
Dibi: People all usually change with time, but it sure takes some sooooooo much more time then others.
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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.
—————————————————————————————————————————————–Hey Dibi, I know you are friends with Bruce Weber, are you guys going to be featured in any of his upcoming books? - RJ Rawlin
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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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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Friday, January 29th, 2010
 Making Mama Proud
So I’m guilty of not always listening to my mom. I think we’ve all been there. It’s like, yeah, you know, you love your mom but fuck, ALL RIGHT ALREADY! I mean, is it just me or do parents, especially moms, always repeat themselves and tell you the same things over and over again? I don’t mean to say they nag but…ha ha…you know what I mean. Sometimes you just don’t want to hear it even though you know, in the end, it’s probably for your own good.
But it all comes from good intentions, I guess. I mean, I know that now. I didn’t realize a lot of that back in the day when I was younger, and I’m still learning to take advice or at least have a little more patience in taking the time to listen or hear what people have to say.
And I think my mom’s a pretty smart cookie. She’s fucking funny, honest, sassy and ain’t afraid to tell it like it is. Whether it’s telling me off or telling off my dad or my brother Nathan, the chick doesn’t mess around. And I don’t mean just telling us off in a negative way. I mean, she always has valid thoughts and opinions, words of wisdom , and the most random facts all stored in her mental file. So I was thinking, you know what? Many of you write and ask for advice - some of you guys write serious stuff and a lot of you write stupid bullshit stuff. All in good fun, I know. But my point is, you guys want to banter and you want to hear what’s up and seem to want concrete answers on certain things, so who better to throw in their two cents in regards to your questions than my mom, Dibi Fletcher?
And let’s be honest here…do you really want to get advice from me? Fuck, I just might make your problem even worse.
So, fuckers, here it is. The “Dear Christian” section on here will now be “She is Dibi: Hear Her Roar” from now on. And we’re serious. Ask her anything. You won’t get a more brutally - yet humorous - straight forward answer the way you would from Dib. Don’t be shy. If you leave skid marks on your underwear and want to know what kind of laundry detergent to use, ask her. If you’re in financial despair and feel suicidial, ask her how to get out of that rut. Ask her about anything and everything. She may not have the best answer but she’ll definitely give you an answer.
After all, she is Dibi. Hear her roar.
The first installment, down below.
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Hey Dibi,
It burns when I pee and I think she lied about her age. What do I do?
- TJ Harris
For the present: use antibotics. For the future: get her ID, use a rubber, and a brief reread of sex education might be in order.
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Hey Dibi,
I plan to run my pop-out board through a wood chipper to support our local shapers along the Gulf Coast. Am I doing the right thing? Or should I keep riding it?
- John Douglas
RIDE IT, dude, and if you got the cash order a custom board as well!
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Hey Dibi,
Who is cooler? Jesus or Buddha?
- Nolan Farrel
I think they both wore Astrodeck sandals, so it would be a toss up!
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Hey Dibi,
I hate my boyfriend and want to get rid of him. Also, I think he is gay. Help!
- Lisa Humphreys
Ah, fashion tips and brushed teeth are always a good thing, don’t you think? And, in the mean time, why not get a mutt to screw? Problem solved.
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Hey Dibi,
I lost my VHS copy of “Tweak Freaks” and “Savage Beast”. Where can I find another?
- Alex Orrell
We’re going to start putting video sections on the Christian Fletcher website in the future, so stay tuned.
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Hey Dibi,
I’m starving. What should I eat?
- Hiroshi Nagao
Forget burgers. And I would also forego the sushi and go straight for the wasabi!
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Hey Dibi,
I like the idea of a “Dear Christian”! So you mean if I send you some questions, you will answer me 100% honestly? Yes!
- Julie Buteyn
As is always the case, we’ll always be 100% humourously honest with you guys.
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Hey Dibi,
Tell me, should I surf in this shitty water in Pismo?
- Rodney Roller
Herb just got sick surfing Lowers after the epic rain we had here, so I’d wait 72 hours. Or you can always go surfing anyways and then end up sick in bed.
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Hey Dibi,
Why does that incredibly fat man continue to eat at McDonalds? What the fuck man!!!
- Scott Damian Smith
Well, it’s the same thing whether it’s that last snort or that last run; addiction comes in all shapes, sizes, and distortions.
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Hey Dibi,
I just found out that my mom’s cancer is back and I was wondering if you had any ideas on what I could do out here on the east coast to make her smile. Thanks.
- Will
Show her the pic of Christian at the top of this post, and tell her that this is my son and that should get a smile out of her because I’m sure she would be happy in knowing she didn’t have to deal with someone like that!
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Hey Dibi,
I need some advice. Broke up with my fiance ’cause of her possesive and over jealous attitude. Miss her sometimes but I definitely won’t go back. I’ve dropped my skateboard and surfboard because of her and have become a dull and condescending dick. Is there a way of gettin’ back to what I was? I had started skateboarding again, at least that shows some improvement in my character, what do you say? Anyways thanks for this cheap PSYCHOanalysis session, way better than the real ones! Thanks.
- Mariano Varela
Like I tell my own sons, Christian and Nathan, and like I would tell a daughter if I had one…don’t get involved with anyone. Just RENT!!!
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