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

Tuesday, April 12th, 2011

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

"And the Band Played On" by Dibi Fletcher

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.

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

Thursday, January 6th, 2011

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

Hey Dibi, whatever happened to Think Fast? I was at a store in Malibu a couple of years back and bought a Think Fast shirt. It was two sizes to big but I remembered it was Nate’s gig so I wanted to buy it and save it as a memento. I see CF’s comeback  here on FB with his apparel and whatnot but what about Think Fast and Nate? - Troy Viske
Dibi: Nathan rides for Analog and it would be a conflict of interest at the present time. Maybe at some later date he’ll want to revive it, so stay tuned.
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Hi Dibi, do you believe in astrology if so how deeply? What is your sign and Herbie’s? Are you guys compatible? - Grace O’Neal
Dibi: I think some of it’s quite interesting, but I don’t let it dictate my life. Herb is a Capricorn and I’m a Virgo; we’re quite compatible.

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Hey there Dibi! “John From Cin” was great though I’ve read you want nothing to do with it. Why is that? Was it not headed in the direction you wanted it to? - John From Santa Barbara
Dibi: I don’t think it was headed anywhere, and obviously HBO didn’t either.

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Hey Dibi, do you have an itinerary of all the events Greyson will be skating at? Thank you! (P.S. I’m not a groupie I just act like one. :p) - Devin MacAllister
Dibi: No, I think he and Christian are playing it by ear right now. The Ultimate Boarder is coming up and I think they’ll be participating. Other then that, who knows?

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Hello Dibbie, do you sell personal photos of Nathan? Or do you know if Gotcha or Art Brewer would sell any from their archives? I am looking for photos of Nathan ages 14-17. Thank you. NF Fan/Collector - Tamara Weitz
Dibi: I’m sorry, I sure don’t. Gotcha is long gone and I can’t answer for Artie.

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Hi Dibi, do you think if Greyson wasn’t a Fletcher he’d be interested in something say like medicine or law or engineering? - PT Vacarro
Dibi: I’m sure I can’t answer with any authority, who knows what any of us might have been had we been born into different circumstances?

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Hi Dibi, where do you think social networking will be 5 years from now? Facebook surely has openeed doors for us looking at a glimpse of you, christian and nathan’s mama and christian the man himself! Thanks for always sharing! - David Pedersen
Dibi: If I knew where we’d be in five years, I might have made different choices. But here we are being able to connect with people globally in an open forum and I’m grateful. So, I guess I’ll just watch it all unfold and be a part of what I can.

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Sorry for the loss of your dad I read about him and Christian put his picture up surfing a long time ago. Sorry for your loss again Dibi Fletcher. - Reggie Schmidt
Dibi: Thank you for you condolences, but it was my Uncle Flippy, my father’s brother, that passed away after being very ill for awhile.

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

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

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Don’t take this the wrong way, Herbie. A true big fan of your surfing AND artwork. Your boards are friggin’ amazing! But come on, dude, let’s show up some Dibi artwork! I recall her artboard pieces before. Upload them on your site dude! Don’t hold back! - Gary Hanson
Dibi: Thanks, I need to get some new photos done and then we’ll put them up.

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OMGGGGGGGGGG Yippee! Loved the pic of Christian with Santa. And I love all your other photos. You are so beautiful and graceful and elegant! You certainly are a beauty. The family photos you share with us is what I look forward to most as well as your thoughtful and honest insight! - Cynthia Milos
Dibi: Thanks, doing this is one of the fun things that comes my way. I’m glad you enjoy it.

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Hi Dibi, who is on the offical Astrodeck Team Roster? - Joe Nied
Dibi: Is there an official team roster? We’ve had so many great riders over the years, I don’t know where to start.

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Hi Dibi. Here’s a fun question, I think. Name both a TV character and a Film character you identify with and who you would like to portray. - Jamison Casem
Dibi: I guess Mrs. Cleaver’s out. How about Lucy for TV and any of the dames in my favorite Film Noir classics for the screen.

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Hey Dibi, Conan and Jay are stale. And oprah’s overrated. We need you, woman. we need all of everyone to read this stuff not just CF’s fans! - HB Fan
Dibi: Thanks, that’s very nice. You never know what life has in store, so I’m on for the ride.

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2010 must have been awful for you Dibi and Herbie and your sons with the loss of Philip and Andrew. - Stacy Ferber
Dibi: Loss is always sad, but there’s always wonderful things as well to keep the balance. I try to stay positive and be grateful; all things pass.

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Hi Dibi! I truly enjoy surfing the Facebook pages as well as Herb’s, Christian’s and the Astrodeck websites. Always a good visual read. I enjoy “Hey Dibi” and The D-Side chronicles as well as Christian’s insane humor and Herbie’s art trips. When are we going to be exposed to a website solely dedicated to your projects? Really enjoy the Fletcher collaborations! - Mark Chapmann
Dibi: Right now, I’m kept plenty busy keeping everyone glued together, and it seems right. I’m a great team player and as you said, the above are works of collaboration so it seems fitting for the time being.

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Hi Dibi, Greyson doesn’t answer questions. neither does christian so I’ve come to you. would greyson do another show or a movie if the material was something he would be interested in? Wondering is all. - Manic Panic
Dibi: He seems very happy doing what he’s doing right now, but who knows what’s in the future?

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hey dibi, does herbie still shape customs? are you still sculpting? is what’s old still new and what’s new not old? ;) - P.K.
Dibi: Herb still shapes some, I’ve been writing quite a bit, but I’m designing a few new pieces, and as soon as time permits, I’ll be on it.

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mama fletch! I just fucked up my acl. no surf, no snowboarding. FML FML FML!!! how did nathan recuperate? PT? just crusiing? this is driving me shitbrains. so bummed out. - Rudy Twidlen from PR
Dibi: He rested, ate well, and then pushed himself like hell. Started out with a bit of PT, then hit the gym, rode his bike, and surfed to rehab. No short cuts, sorry!

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I noticed you didn’t do an Andy Irons tribute which I was kinda surprised about since I know the Fletchers are tight with the Irons. Good piece on Transworld there with the younger set of siblings. Just was curious as to why is all no biggie. - Danny T.
Dibi: I thought it became a media circus, and contrary to popular opinion, some things are better experienced in private. I’ll truly miss him.

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Hi Dibi, any time soon that Nathan will have a fanpage or website like Christian does? I am a fan of both of your talented and gorgeous sons! Hehe. (=   Heather Cooney
Dibi: I don’t know, Nathan’s very private. But I guess stranger things have happened, although at the present, I can’t think of one that would surprise me more.

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Hey Dibi, I know you guys get hasseled about the Bloodshot era but could you post up a photo or video of when the boys rolled through town? Brings me back to such fond memories. Thanks! - Jeff H.
Dibi: I think someone posted some photos awhile ago, I’ll try to find them. Herb didn’t go on the trip so we really don’t have anything from the tour in the archives.

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Hi Dibi! What were the highlights and the lowlights for you in 2010? Always a fan, Meredith Quiroz
Dibi: When I sit and try to conjure up highs and lows, it seems a bit difficult as there are degrees of both. Everyone’s healthy, which is the best. I know that sounds trite but looking back over the years of huge dramatic injuries, addictions and all the other hardships families go through, perhaps something we seem to take for granted is the greatest highlight. I try not to dwell on the lows and there were a few that were very difficult, but with the passing of time, they seem to fall into the makeup of who we are… part of the life process. I hope I can live up to my expectations and that’s the best I can do for this year and all the ones I’ll be lucky enough to experience.

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Art, sculpting, ballroom dancing, John From Cincinnati so what’s next for you Mrs. Fletcher? Maybe a trip around the world as a hot air balloon exhibitionist or going to Sonoma to grow, pick and label your own winery. What is an endeavor you haven’t embarked on yet but wish to? - Mark Whitmore
Dibi: It’s funny you mentioned wine, Herb ran into someone recently that was looking for distribution for his vineyards. I told Herb I can’t take on anything else at present; he didn’t pay much attention, so I figure he’ll be asking me again soon. I try not to plan too much, you know the old saying about hearing God laugh?

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Why don’t you guys have any WW or ASS on dvd? Will you soon? Frothing for it here. - Jake Retveyld
Dibi: We’re making a new Wave Warriors, so hopefully you’ll be able to enjoy that soon.

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Hi Dibi. Does Christian really work at Astrodeck? Is he a 9 to 5er???!!!! - No Name
Dibi: Not exactly 9 to 5, but yes he works here, with Herb, myself, and Greyson. It’s great that we’re all together and business is tough, so it’s time they all step up.

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Hi there Dibby, do you remember someone named Beverly Shelton from San Juan Capistrano? - J.Q
Dibi: No, I’m sorry, but I’m not great with names.

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Hey Dibi! Recently read an interview with Nathan saying how Christian lived a different life; photo shoots with rock stars, famous photojournalists, etc. Do you think this was Nathan watching from outside and wanting to be included or just merely a matter-of-fact statement? Interesting lives you have all lived! - Fred Benson
Dibi: I’d say knowing Nathan, he was being matter-of-fact. He’s gone on to do so much of the same, so he realizes it’s just part of the life we live and not what defines any of us.

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Hi Dibi, was Herbie a pushover as a father? - J.W.
Dibi: Pretty much so; he was great at taking them on adventures. And me? Any one for the orthodontist?

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

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

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Does it flatter you guys when so many people look up to all you Fletcher or could you care less? I’ve looked up to Bruce Irons as a surfer though the guy seems like an asshole personality wise. But really thought it was cool he looks up to Nathan so much and so now I’ve become more of a Nathan fan and I’ve thrown Bruce to the side. I went directly to the source for gnarness. - Tim Duque
Dibi: I try never to take things for granted, and I’m surprised every time I answer questions that people care what I think. I’m not sure if “flattered” would be the word I’d choose; I think grateful seems to be a better fit for how I feel. Bruce is a great surfer and so is Nathan, so I see no problem in looking up to both of their surfing talents. They’re great friends to each other, and inspire one another, how cool for both of them.

Back With A Vengeance

Friday, April 9th, 2010

So all three of our sites were down for a little over a week. Yup. Www.astrodeck.com, www.herbiefletcher.com and www.christianfletchersurf.com. All down. Fucking tech hell. Eight days in a row. And that’s been a bummer because, like always, we’re always updating and putting up new content. I mean, fuck, I like to give my audience new stuff to brood over, you know? I don’t understand people who have their own websites and blogs and never do anything with them. Like they could care less about their fans and people who want to see recent stats on what they’ve been up to. What’s the purpose then of having one? I think when I’m on here, blogging and Facebooking, that I’m interacting with people from all over and we’re connecting in some way. Whether it’s me just saying thanks for the support, or telling some of you dumbfucks to go take a shit in a milk carton, at least we’re communicating, right?

But, anyway, we’re back. And back with a vengeance. All three sites are up and running. And there’s so much to do. I’m being serious when I say we have so many photos, interviews and other random things to post up here. I mean, I can post up new material every hour and things never get tired. It’s just now being able to find the time to do it all. But I’m stoked. I love the way things are going and the direction we’re taking things.

We’re also in the process of tweaking some things on here, changing the look a little, adding something called “The D-Side”. My mom’s Q&A series, “Hey Dibi” has been so successful and getting a lot of good reaction, so we thought we’d go off the richter scale and include a bunch of raw interviews she’s done (and will continue to do) with people from all walks of life. Talk a walk on the wild side. The D-Side. These characters are definitely not your typical, boring, bland cottage cheese of individuals. I mean, come on, we’re the Fletchers. Just because I’ve made my living as a professional surfer doesn’t mean that these are the only people I talk with or hang out with. No. In fact, I probably don’t hang out with surfers really at all. And I’m down to talk with anyone, learn interesting things from them, get their points of view, etc. and include all of this criss-crossing onto my site in one form or another. It makes things fun and shakes things up. And, fuck, you know I’m all about a good eyebrow raising.

We also recently hooked up with the guys at Casmiro. It’s still in its early stages but I hope to see things boom with that. Basically, what it is is, we’ve given them all our old footage from the movies we used to make at Fletcher Media. You know, films like the Wave Warriors anthology, Adrenaline Surf Series, Savage Beast, Tweak Freaks, Smut Peddler, etc. You get the idea. They take all our footage and splice them into 8-10 minute series and rent them out. Right now, we’ve got Part 1 of Savage Beast up and running. Then we’ll have Part 2 out, so forth and so on. You get to watch it for a few days for only $1.99 or 2 weeks for $2.99. And I think we’re working on a monthly membership plan. Check out the link here and catch the preview. Then join as a member. Yeah-yeah! Casmiro will be the only outlet for you guys to see all this vintage stuff. No where else. Unless you bought an old VHS copy 10 years ago.

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And besides all this web stuff, my kid Greyson’s here with me. Working at Astrodeck, learning the ropes. He’s stoked and eager. In fact, he’s here right now working on designing a new sandal using 3D animation and graphics. Pretty sick. We also just grabbed a bunch of sponsors, but I’ll save that for another blog and give you the lowdown on that later.

So for those of you who have been wondering where the fuck I’ve been the past few days in cyber land, well there you go. There’s the latest update. There’s actually way more stuff to talk and report about, but you know what? I just don’t fucking feel like it right now. It’s 3:09 PM. Time for lunch. I’m thinking sandwich.

Oh, and one last thing. I’ll be having my wrestling debut this Saturday at the San Clemente Arena at 6 PM. Christian “Savage Beast” Fletcher. This little side gig has grown into something bigger and I’m always down to try something new. Couldn’t pass this gig up, so come and check it out. If I do well at this event and the next upcoming four events, I may be invited to join the professional wrestling federation. Sweet.

Surfer-turned-Wrestler Christian "Savage Beast" Fletcher

I NEED YOUR ADVICE FOR MY ADVICE SECTION

Thursday, January 28th, 2010

So should I call my advice section “Dear Christian” or “Hey Christian” or something else all together? I don’t know. It doesn’t really matter, I guess.

Anyway, here are some questions I got from readers recently. And for those of you who don’t see your question here, don’t you fret. I’m wading through quite a bunch but will get through each of them when I fucking feel like it. Keep ‘em coming. You guys have a lot of good questions. I’m stoked to see that there are a lot of people out there who are a lot more confused than I am. I don’t know what my comments and suggestions would exactly do for you, but I don’t mind giving you the guidance you seek, grasshopper.

And, again, I left all typos and errors as is. I like to laugh at grammatical blunders.

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My left nut is the bully of my bag, and is always pushing around my right nut . How can I get them to both just ..get a long ?

From: Jono McGee

Wow, sorry to hear about that. Are your testicles deformed? You may have a descended nut. This may be the reason why one dominates the other. Try wearing a jock strap 24/7. Maybe that’ll give you some leverage. Actually, I’m feeling uncomfortable talking about this. I’ve committed way too much time talking about your kibbles n bits.

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Dear Christian, why is Michael Jackson strange?

From: Paul Ruth

Paul, some people are just born that way. And some people are a result of their environment and childhood. I think all of the above apply to him. I just know he looked creepy as fuck. All ghostly white with bugged-out eyes and dangly oily-looking jericurles. And would it have killed the fucker to have looked in the mirror while he dressed? Bitch put clothes on as if he were blind or dressed in the dark or something.

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hey christian.. where can i get tweak freaks on dvd??

From: Dave Anzara

In the coming months, we’re going to upload a bunch of new footage as well as archived stuff like “Tweak Freaks”, “Savage Beast”, “Smut Peddler” and other stuff so keep checking back here.

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Hi Christian,

Do you like skating better or surfing?

From: Barricuda Barney

I like whatever I’m doing at the time. But you know what’s really fucking rad? Juggling. That’s right. Juggling. Surf, skate, juggle.

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