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Monday, July 25th, 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
 Space Odyssey Series #1 by Dibi Fletcher: 40"x36"x8" thick. Made from wood, resin, copper.
Hi Dibi, how are you? My question is in regards to Walter your father actually. I am just curious about how Hoffman Fabrics came about with he and the late Flippy (RIP). Thanks you’re doing a great job! - Daniel Mercado
Dibi: Hoffman Fabrics was originally started by their father, Rube, in New York before either of them were born. They got into it after they grew up and were ready to settle down.
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Dibi I’ve read that you and Herbie lived in Sun Valley before moving to California. What made you guys locate to San Clemente of all places rather than let’s say Huntington, Newport, La Jolla, etc? - Marc Dwyer
Dibi: Both Herb and I were born and raised in California. I grew up in Capistrano Beach, and after years in Hawaii and a couple of stints in Sun Valley, we moved to Capistrano Beach where we lived for quite a few years before moving to our current location in San Clemente.
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Dibi surfing wise, what do you think Nathan does better than Christian and what does Christian do better than Nathan? And no diplomatic answers! - Ken Overton
Dibi: Nathan is a confirmed big wave rider, and both Christian and I truly respect his talent in that respect. As for one being better than the other, I don’t think that’s ever been the case. They’re individuals and completely unique.
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Hey Dibi! REALLY, I mean REALLY enjoy viewing the tiny glimpses of your artwork that Christian posts for us. Have you ever been formally trained? And furthermore, do you think something like art can be really taught? - Monica Lupe
Dibi: I’ve had some lessons in the past but I’m mostly self-taught and, yes, I believe that art can be taught to a certain degree… but greatness is something only a few are born with.
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Rumor has it that there will be a movie called Savage Beast’s Son starring hmmmmm Grayson Fletcher? Lol! Well that’s my idea anyway! - Tim Mercer
Dibi: That’s very amusing, thanks.
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I’m so confused! Lol. Sometimes I know Christian is joking around and sometimes I just can’t tell! Dibi, your his mother. Help us and tell us the truth! Did Christian really think about running for SC city council? - Vincent Torleoni
Dibi: Yes, and I hope when he has more time to devote to public service he’ll consider it again.
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Hey did nathan help start up analog? and what happened to think fast? Christian’s company seems to be going off so just wondering about think fast if it’s gonna make a comeback to? - Rick Leazher
Dibi: No, Analog is part of Burton and Nathan is sponsored by them. It got too much for Herb and I to manage and finance everything so we had to make some choices. I don’t know what’s in the future. I guess you’ll just have to stay tuned.
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DIBI HI YOU ARE SO COOL & AWESOME HEY DIBI ROX MY SOX IN COX! HE HE HE SO HEY I READ YOU DONT LIKE JOHN FROM CINCINATI CANT BLAME YOU IT GOT FUNKY DUNKY AS THE SHOW WENT ON BUT YOU MAYBE GONNA DO ANY MORE FUTURE PROJECTS WITH TV OR MAYBE A MOVIE? HOW ABOUT THIS A BIOPIC OF THE FLETCHERS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Dave Ashton
Dibi: We’re working on a couple of projects right now that I think are interesting, but I’m not sure yet how they’ll be packaged. I’ve learned that I need a lot more control over the content in all future projects I’m involved in, or just say NO!
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hi dibi so hey i rememer read long time ago i think it was rolling stone or esquire one of those mags your family did an int for, that christian starred in a movie called the fave? was that a surfing movie? - joao armando
Dibi: I’ve never heard of “Fave”, so I can’t tell you one way or the other.
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why hasn’t Herbie made a new movie? i want some more A.S.S.! - Phil Kennedy
Dibi: They’re very time consuming and expensive, the shelf life now is about 10 minutes before the whole thing appears on YouTube - which makes for a nice hobby, but as a business model it SUCKS.
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Hi Dibi! You are so beautiful. I love the photo of you and Christian, side by side. And it being a Bruce Weber photo adds to it. Any chance that we’ll get to see more photos of beautiful you? - Laurel Fishmann
Dibi: Never did like to have my picture taken much, but I could never say no to Bruce.
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You guys need to do a reality show! Would you do one if the chance came your way? - Trevor Montgomery
Dibi: We’ve been asked a couple of times, but the circumstances weren’t right and I think we probably get along too well.
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Okay come on. “Hey Dibi” needs to be bought and put into a column for Transworld Surf or syndicated live on access cable or Sirius. Maybe CF can read the questions and you can answer or there can be live call in from viewers. I wanna see DF live! - Peter North
Dibi: Thank you, that’s very nice.
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Hi Dibi! Hope this isn’t too intrusive but I used to see Nathan out at Tar Farms. Does he own stables and horses? Like surfing Mavericks isn’t enough now he has to be a cowboy? =P - Tara Knowles
Dibi: My Mom, his grandmother, owns Tar Farms and he lives there when he’s not globe trotting.
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DIBI WILL YOU MARRY ME? - Dean Vacca
Dibi: ???????????
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What is the one thing that Christian has said in an interview that you wish he didn’t! - Kevin Monaghan
Dibi: I’m sure he’s said quite a few things over the years that have made his life more difficult, but it’s also a quality that I greatly admire in him.
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Lol I loved reading how you made Nathan wear a pink wetsuit so you could keep an eye out on him in the water. Got any pics of him in that thing? Thanks for Hey Dibi. - Sammy Carter
Dibi: I’m not sure, Herb has over 500,000 un-cataloged images that I’d have to look through, and I’m sorry to say that I just don’t have the time at present.
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No Fair! Walter’s YOUR dad. How about a great shot of you and him together? And while Im at it, did Herbie’s parents surf? Walter Hoffman rules! - Eric Maestersen
Dibi: As neither of us like our photo taken much, I don’t have many. But I should really work on it. And, no, Herb’s parents didn’t surf.
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Hey Dibi! Can you post up photos of Nathan and Christian and you? I love what you’ve done so far! - Jill Lyndon
Dibi: I’m very sorry I can’t satisfy all the demands for photos I receive. I can barely fit time into my work schedule to get everything done as it is. Perhaps one day I’ll have time to sit amongst the thousands of images Herb has and reminisce. Until then, I’ll just put up what I can.
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Hey Dibi do you know what magazine it was that CF did a modeling gig with David Lee Roth? Thanks. - Chris Ackerman
Dibi: Surfing Magazine, I think.
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Hey Dibi, hey dibi, hey dibi, hey woman! You ever tandem surf with Herb back in the dayz? - Kai Lucero
Dibi: No, but I did have a couple of different partners that I competed with.
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This should be a weekly column for the OC Weekly. No joke. - Brock Springer
Dibi: They already have and advice column, I believe, but thanks.
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Wanna know a great marketing tool and get more people to buy Astrodeck sandals? Have Dibi Fletcher pose in a bikini with those Astrodeck sandals on the beach and just say: milfs & beach sandals. you know you want them! (just kidding Christian, much respect to your mom, so don’t kick my ass! ) - Dave Armour
Dibi: I don’t know if any advertising would work unless I could come up with the 100s of millions of dollars to compete with the publicly traded companies. As it is now, the surf shops only want to carry the big guys, not a small company that’s actually family-owned and operated by surfers.
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I watch the footage of Greyson attackin’ OC skateparks almost every day. Gets my adrenaline rushing! da kids not so techie but the kid goes big!!!! Another fletcher in the air! But tell him to wear a f–king helmet! Do it Dibi! - Steve Philsner
Dibi: I have!
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Dibi! Please tell Nathan to stop smoking! Thank you. - Sara Lloyd
Dibi: Wow, why didn’t I think of that?
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You think you guys will ever have a biography or autobiography out? Slater did it and he’s so boring it’s not worth the read! I’m sure you guys have tons of stories to tell! - Danny Winger
Dibi: I will when the time is right.
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Damn who’d a thunk it? The Fletcher’s are taking over Manhattan! How come only New Yorkers get to see Savage Beast? What about us devout West Coasters?! - Brian Sway
Dibi: The reason they were shown in Montauk is, my friend, Bruce Weber, was on the selection board. I don’t know anyone like him out here in California that has always been behind us.
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Hi Dibi. Do you believe in vitamins? - JJ McFly
Dibi: Yes, I take them everyday.
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What kind of music does Herbie Fletcher like? - Bill Derrick
Dibi: Herb like the Blues!
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Dibi. Um. Okay. Why are you not President of the United States? I think you should run against Palin. It’d be a hot match to say the least! - Stuart Riley
Dibi: I’m not much of a joiner, not politically correct, and I’d hate having to be “nice” when I’d feel like giving someone the finger.
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Hi Dibi. Who are your influences in the surfing community (aside from your father and husband and sons) and who are your influences outside of the surfing community? - Wayne Hill
Dibi: Do you mean personally or style-wise? In life, I have many influences; from great writers, artists, family, and friends. I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to have been exposed through circumstances and my vast curiosity to a veritable smorgasbord of ideas.
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How do you want to be remembered Dibi? - Sean Michaelsen
Dibi: That I could always be counted on!
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Tuesday, July 19th, 2011
Still in New York as of this writing. So much to report back; from the Hamptons International Film Festival to the Agenda Trade Show to Greyson and I just meeting up with random friends and hitting the streets. Who knew that summers in New York would keep me this busy?
I’ll write more about our trip when we’re back in California. In the meantime, here are a few snapshots.
 Greyson, Mark Gonzales, Herbie
Frank’s Chop Shop hooked us up. “Looking clean” on the lower East Side of Manhattan.
 The bigger, the better!
 Greyson checking out the NY skate parks.
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Thursday, April 21st, 2011
I think the two of us together could really lead this country in the right direction. Starting with people’s haircuts. What do you think? Team Hair for 2012!!!
 Donald Trump for President. Christian Fletcher as VP!
Tags: Aerial Godfather, astrodeck, Campaign Trail, Capital Hill, Christian Fletcher, Communist, Congress, Conservative, Cottons, Deficit, Democrat, Dibi Fletcher, Donald Trump, elections, Fuck Obama, Government, Green Party, greyson fletcher, Herbie Fletcher, Liberal, Miss America, mohawk, nathan fletcher, NBC, Nobama, nominations, nominee, Obama, Old Man's, Orange County, poche, Republican, Rosie O'Donnell, running mate, Socialist, Taj Mahal, Taxes, Tea Party, Team Hair, The Donald, Trestles, vote, wave warrior, White House, You're fired! Posted in Christian Fletcher Blog / News | Comments Off
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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Friday, September 3rd, 2010
 (Time flies. And, apparently, so does Greyson.)
It is with a heavy heart that I am announcing my withdrawal for candidacy for the position of San Clemente City Council.
At this point in my life, I have come to the conclusion that my son Greyson takes precedence and priority above and beyond all other matters. Though I have spent a lot of time researching all issues and avenues that would benefit and help the residents and city of San Clemente, I think it is far more important that I continue to build a relationship with my son first and foremost. He is what matters to me more than anything else.
We just got back from an epic skate event up in Oregon, and we’re planning another one down the road. We work together, live together, surf together, skate together. This is my life and I love it. The time is now but, at the same time, time waits for no one. I missed out on a lot of his earlier years, so I need to be here for him now. I admit, it’s been hard trying to play catch-up, but it’s also been a blast. Trials and tribulations - and I wouldn’t trade this moment for anything.
I would like to thank everyone who has supported me along this brief political journey of mine; family, friends and especially to my loyal fans. You guys have always had my back and it really shows.
But I’ll be back. Just because I’m withdrawing now doesn’t mean my career in politics is over. Who knows what the future will hold? So, expect to see my name on the ballots two yeas from now. Christian Fletcher for San Clemente City Council 2012!
And, man, I really like how Councilman Fletcher sounds… I think it has a nice ring to it.
Sincerely,
Christian Fletcher
San Clemente, CA
09-03-2010
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Monday, June 14th, 2010
This is my kid, Greyson. He’s 19-years-old. He loves to skate and I think that’s pretty obvious from this video. He wears a pink helmet. And you know what? He’s fucking fine with that, and so am I. The kid goes big. He shows up, blows up, and he’ll fucking do it again tomorrow. Check out the video for now with follow-up pics soon to follow…one thing at a time, you greedy bastards.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nHbSW9FRcQ
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