“Mama Dibi! What it do?”

Wednesday, December 8th, 2010
The Fletcher Family in Hawaii

The Fletcher Family in Hawaii

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

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

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

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Hey Dibi, ever think about reading and answering our questions for the D-Side? It would be so fun to watch! - Leslie Freeman
Dibi: That sounds somewhat amusing, I guess like talking to myself in the mirror.

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

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Andy was a Wave Warrior! You guys gonna make that into a shirt? Of him wearing that shirt? It’d be sick! - Ben Ragin’ in Oceanside
Dibi: Andy was a Wave Warrior and he will be included in the new Wave Warriors film we’re working on. I’m sure he’d be stoked!

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HI Dibi I asked Christian sevral times but he doesn’t answer my messages is he still wrestling? And will he be in the Northeast touring soon with the WWE? Maybe you can answer? - Todd Waidmann
Dibi: I believe he wrestles with himself everyday, but he’s been skating his brains out recently with Greyson. So his immediate wrestling plans have been put on hold.

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Hey Dibi, caught the Andy Dside and it was great. Any more? thanx. - Bob Railey
Dibi: I’ve got a couple of more installments coming. I’m very grateful I had the chance to sit down with him when I did.

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Did you see any foreshadowing with Andy when he did the interview? He seems so happy and mellow. Unlike Bruce’s interview. Yo that kid’s on crack! - Jake S.
Dibi: He said when he came, “If I knew you guys were going to make me feel so good about myself, I would have come by earlier.” It was very sweet and I hope that everyone I have the pleasure of interviewing leaves feeling great with themselves.

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

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Any chance in Christian and Nathan doing a project of some kind together? It would be amaze balls. Something people have been frothing for in forever. - 714 Jase
Dibi: I’m sure there’s something coming in the near future.

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DIBI FLETCHER NO OFFENSE YOU ARE GREAT BUT WHY ONLY SUCH SHORT ONE WORD ANSWERS LET US GET TO KNOW YOU MORE! PLEASE! - STEVE O’DONNELL
Dibi: Sometimes less is just enough. Most people have the tendency to be overly verbose and I find it tedious, so I try not to fall into that trap.

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Greyson rips! Are you and Herb proud grandparents or What?!?!?!!! - Mike Varttain
Dibi: I think it’s great that he rips; being good at what you do is always a bonus. But I’m most proud of who he is. I love spending time with him, he’s really amazing.

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MamaDibi! What it do? - Cottons Reg
Dibi: Whatever it is, do it to the best of your ability!!!

————————————————————————————–Though we all think our kids can do no wrong, what’s something you think Nathan and Christian have been wrong about and cannot accomplish? - R.M.

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

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Dibi huge favor. I have been a NF fan since I was well never mind how old I am now! I have all his magazine articles, interviews, movies, etc. Could you please post up from your archives a photo of Nathan when he was with Bloodshot or when he was riding for Gotcha or something from when you were all in that Esquire Magazine article, around that era? My favorite decade of Nathan Walter Fletcher - EVER! And when will you have a fan page for him and Greyson? Why only for Christian? But thank you regardless you will have made my year! - Jessica Owen
Dibi: To be honest, I haven’t saved everything. Life was always so busy and filled with everyday challenges, that some things just slipped through the cracks.

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Hey Dibi, did you guys celebrate Thanksgiving? Did Nathan and Christian fight over the wishbone? Did Herbie carve the turkey?
Dibi: Yes, we celebrated Thanksgiving. Nathan was surfing in Hawaii, for which I’m sure he was thankful for. CF and Greyson went skating, and then we all met down at my Mom and Dad’s to watch the sunset over the ocean and be grateful.

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Loved the family portrait! What a beautiful family! How much the boys have grown! Thank you for sharing! Please keep all this going! - Hugest Fletcher Fan
Dibi: We all had the best time growing up together, it couldn’t have been better.

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Dibi, chairWOMAN of the board! Any chance of seeing some raw footage of the boys when they were out East for the tour? - Paul Ruiz
Dibi: I’m hoping to put something together sometime soon, it’s hard to get the time to do everything I’d like to; lots of “have to’s” tend to get in the way and eat the time.

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Dibi! Can you PLEASE get Christian to answer his own damn questions!! We wanna know what he thinks not just what he asks! =) - Kirk Koyne
Dibi: Dude, I gave up trying to “get” Christian to do things years ago. But I’ll  certainly make a suggestion.

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Dibi, Nathan is a marvel. Great piece with Bruce. What’s Nathan up to these days? Another film in the works with Analog? - Matt B.
Dibi: Nathan’s in Hawaii surfing like he should be. I don’t know if he has immediate plans for another movie, I’ll ask when I speak to him.

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When will Christian be surfing on the North Shore. I remember when he was a cueball getting barreled at Backdoor, pig dogging it during the Pipe Masters back in 90 or 89? Something like that.. So sick! - Brian Guthrie
Dibi: I think he plans on going over later in the season, when the crowd has thinned out.

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Hi Dibi, Sorry about the loss of first Andy and then Flippy. I’m sure all of you are feeling different things but it still must be shocking. What a dichotomy (sp?) from young to old. Your thoughts? - Eric Galvan
Dibi: We’re all very sorry about Andy. Flippy lived the life he wanted and told them to pull the plug at the end. All of us should have that opportunity.

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

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I can’t believe your a grandmother! Your so youthful and vivacious! Greyson have any siblings? Any other grandchildren? Nathan have any kids? - Panama Joe
Dibi: Thank you, I feel no different then I did as a girl on the North Shore. Greyson is my only grandchild. Nathan has roamed the globe looking for waves, maybe there will be kids in his future, who knows?

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Dibi do you like oatmeal? Or are you a biscuits and gravy type of gal? - The Smoocher
Dibi: OATMEAL, raw in smoothies. Gravy, UGH, reminds me of my Dad.

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To the Fletcher Clan (via Hey Dibi Blogspot):
Deepest regards to you and yours. Flippy was ornery but he was Flippy. How has Walter been, Dibi? - M.T
Dibi: My dad’s good, thank you for asking. It’s sad to see the changes, but it’s part of life.

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Dibi hmmm or more like CHRISTIAN??? HMMMMM…. back at Beach Road the lady sat amongst the sea in her scarves and shield with no chance of being anonymous. Mysterious lady how you make us wonder. Dibi or Christian or the mind of Sir Nathan? Lest it be known to us? None! - Jeff K.
Dibi: I’m not quite sure what you’re trying to say; it’s been awhile since I sat around at King Arthur’s round table and spoke in the dialect of that time. I’m happy to answer whatever it is you want to ask, but please make it clear.

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Greyson is so fine! Can you ask him why he accepted my friend request and then deleted it? I am sad. As his mom you should make him. Hee hee. J/k. :3   - V.A.
Dibi: First, let me clear up any misconception: I am his grandmother, not his mom. I really have no intention of monitoring who he friends on Facebook. I think those are decisions for him to make. I’m sorry I can’t be of more help.

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Dibi I t hink you are so beautiufl do you personal email or facebook i can be friends and write you thank you! so beautiful woman very much! - Boscaglia
Dibi: Thank you for the compliment. I really don’t do Facebook; I started to, but just couldn’t seem to find the time. All the emailing I do pertains to business, and whatever little time I have left I’m doing research for a new book I’m working on.

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Love everything on site! But the rare family photos and the glimpse of the mind of Dibi Fletcher is what has me coming back the most. Please never stop! Thank you! - Shayne Woods
Dibi: That’s very nice, thank you. I’m always surprised that people care what I think. With the phenomenal success of social networking, it seems that people are extremely interested in what everyone else thinks, so I guess I’m part of the curiosity as well.

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Lmao I’m told that the Fletchers are Bohemian Republicans. Any truth in this Dibi? - Erik Ringstrom
Dibi: We’re Libertarians: Maximum freedom/minimum government.

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

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

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

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From The Campaign Headquarters Of Christian Fletcher

Friday, September 3rd, 2010
Time flies. And, apparently, so does Greyson.

(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

THE THREE SAVING GRACES OF “HEY DIBI”

Friday, August 20th, 2010

Note to readers: In case you’re wondering why there are so many grammatical errors as far as the content of some of these questions goes, that’s because I’ve left them as is. I haven’t edited or corrected the comments and questions people have been asking for “Hey Dibi”. Sometimes I get a kick out of the typos and terrible sentence structures. I mean, I know I’m not perfect in this area, either. There are probably a lot of errors you can find in this paragraph alone. But, man…someone once wrote me something and misspelled the word “ocean”. Seriously. They wrote “oshen”. So, anyway, instead of acting the part of the Spelling Gestapo here, I’m just gonna go with the flow and let you guys get a kick out of the type of stuff I get to read every day.

And now back to our regularly scheduled program…

 

hi dibi, what do you think is your greatest attribute and your biggest flaw as a human being? - Anonymous

Dibi: Patience and impatience. The great thing about being human is we get to play both sides of the record.

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Hey Dibi, how does nathan stay so fit and trim. I’ve seen him eat JUNK. soda after soda, candy to the max. real sweet tooth! - alec k.

Dibi: He surfs more than anyone I know.

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Did the Fletches sit down to family dinners every night? - Kent Smythe

Dibi: It depended on what everyone was doing and at what age they were. When they were younger, yes, but as they got older and the surf was good or whatever. I left dinner for them in the fridge and everyone ate when it was convienient.

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Well since Christian asked it, Dibi, what do YOU think about affirmative action? - Aaron Perron

Dibi: I think people should be hired based on skill!

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Hey Dibi, does your family own Tar Farms in San Juan? Just curious. - Carrie M.

Dibi: Yes.

Hi Dibi. What do you think is a trait people see as bad and negative but you think is actually very good? - Justin Newsome

Dibi: Honesty; it’s been traded in for political correctness. UGH!

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What were Christian and nathan like as little groms? - Jessica Hines

Dibi: They were so cute and loving. We had a great time!

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Dang, Greyson kills it. But how come he skates so much without the helmet? Dibi make him! - R.T.

Dibi: Thanks, I have…

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Dibi can you ask christian this for me? i heard he and hosoi hate each other. true? why? or stupid rumors? thanks! - HVSkateMethod

Dibi: I don’t think that’s true; they see each other at skate events occasionally and I have an interview they did together awhile back, and they seem fine to me.

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Greyboy’s fucking awesome. He can dominate the sk8 world. He gonna be on dside or some other intervews soon for other mags, never seen a Q&a with him ever? - Lee Ellings

Dibi: Thanks, I’m planning to interview him, Christian and Herb for the D-Side soon.

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Hey Dibi! Ever think of showing the D-Side interviews with YOU in the video? Would love to see you interacting and not behind the camera! Thanks! Love ‘em! - Diana Prestiss

Dibi: I’ve thought about it, but I always want it to be about the person I’m interviewing. Herb wants me to set up a table and chairs or something, but I not sure that I like the idea. I’ll have to think about it a bit more.

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Do you guys have the extra copy of Thrasher magaizine with christian on it? I’ll buy it from you. I reallyl want it.If you doplease let me knows ok! - tom rocha

Dibi: No, I’m sorry, I sure don’t. I called the guys at the mag awhile back and they sent me a CD of the article for my personel collection.

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Well Christian I mostly come to FB and not websites but admit I do check out your mom’s Hey Dibi and those DSide interviews. If I could ask Dibi something, I’d want to ask her Prop 8, for or against? And for the Dside can we put in requests or suggestions about interview subjects? - Mike S.

Dibi: The thing I find scary about the issue, is that one judge can override the votes of 7,000,000 people. Our constitutional right to have a say is no longer relevant?!? WOW! And, sure, you can put in requests…but that doesn’t mean I can always pull it off. But I’m interested.

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Thanks for all the great personal pics! Please keep them coming it’s great you let us take a peek into your lives! - Cass Osment

Dibi; Thanks, it’s fun to see some of them again myself.

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What do you think is the best taste in the world and the worst smell in the world? - Ted Hill

Dibi: I’m seriously addicted to Vietnamese chili garlic sauce. Man, it makes your nose run, your eyes water, it’s great! And the worst smell in the world are Christian and Greyson’s socks!!!

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how tall R the Fletcher men? - Abby LaRue

Dibi: Christian, Nathan, and Greyson are all around 5′10″, and Herb’s around 5′8″.

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How do you feel about a Catholic church being built next to a playground? - Timothy Daniel Flynn

Dibi: Sounds fine to me; throw in some great stained glass, beautiful architecture, and I think we’re good to go. Unless a McD’s is available because, of course, they should be on every available corner.

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Hi Dibi can you ask CF if he likes doing airs still or is he sick of doing them? - Malachai Scott

Dibi: It’s him!

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I LOVED the photo of you and Nathan! What a beautiful young family! So my question is, I recollect reading that you said you had the boys at a young age. Do you think you would have been a different kind of mother if you had the children at let’s say, 30+? - No Name

Dibi: Of course, I woundn’t have been the same as I was as a teenager. But I have no regrets, I did the best with what I knew, and the beat goes on.

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Hey Dibi, I want to know who Cf thinks wore the pants in the family? You or Herbie? - Troy Maude

Dibi: Herb was really lucky and got to spend so much time playing with the boys, while I took them to the orthodontist, school, had the parent-teacher conferences, the visits to the principle, you know the job. That’s just the way it was, and now we all work together, and it’s still the way it is and everyone seems to be stoked so I guess that’s the answer.

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again again, where are the grommet shots of Nathan? you promised…. S.W.

Dibi: Nathan likes his privacy and I try to be respectful of that.

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What’s a bad habit you wish you could stop cold turkey? (BTW, Hi Mom! I love you! I’m on Christian Fletcher’s website! ;) ) - Casey Meisher

Dibi: I’m really rather controlled -duh-in what I do, so I’ve tried to eliminate bad habits years ago…and I’ve remained pretty successful with it.

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DIBI! I LOVE YOU! DO YOU LIKE CHIPS AND SALSA?! I DO! - MARTIN ZUNIGA

Dibi: I’m more into veggies with salsa, but I do adore hot sauce.

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Thank you for this! I get diff perspective I never knew and admit I judged you guys but reading things from Dibi’s perspective even with short replies, it makes me really think of the human level that we are all one and wear our pants one leg at a time! Christian your mom made me rethink a lot of judgments i had about you braddah! Hoooo! - Kai L.

Dibi: That’s very nice, thank you. Everyone’s life is filled with ups and down, but being able to laugh at ourselves so we don’t take things too seriously is really great.

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Dibi, your thoughts on Oprah, BP, the recession, scented candles, Nathan’s hairstyle, other traction companies, and the summer weather thus far. - Tom Merrill

Dibi: Who cares, we still need drilling, they’re usually too heavily scented, it seems to suit him, they SUCK, and the last couple of days have been great.

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Watching the old vids, reminds me of good times. Whatever happened to good ole Gack? - J.J.

Dibi: He got so old he had to be put down.

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You guys always make me laugh and have great stuff to come back to. Astrodeck’s site should have Dside and this question and answer stuff too not just on christians, you guys will get mroe audience maybe? ah fuck it i aint telling you how to do your jobs good work guys! lol. - carlos hueriziga

Dibi: I’m glad you enjoy it. I have fun doing my part.

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Great interview with Bruce. That guy is classic. Andy’s was a good one too. When we gonna see your 2nd boy, Mrs. Fletcher on the D-Side? - John Petersen

Dibi: I’m not sure that he’d like to do it; he’s very shy and I respect that.

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Heir (AIR) Apparent

Tuesday, June 22nd, 2010
Frontside One Foot Tail Grab

Frontside One Foot Tail Grab

Frontside Boneless

Frontside Boneless

Here are some pics of Greyson tearing up random skate parks around Orange County. He’s been ripping it up, and some cougars are on him now to teach their groms how to skate. Pretty sick. Private skate lessons, anyone?

Frontside-No-Comply-To-Tail

Frontside-No-Comply-To-Tail

Frontside Crooked Cop

Frontside Crooked Cop

Frontside Melon

Frontside Melon

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Slob

Frontside Slob

One-Foot-Over-Rail

One-Foot-Over-Rail

Frontside Benihana

Frontside Benihana

Frontside Crooked Cop

Frontside Crooked Cop

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Slob

Frontside Slob

Frontside One Foot

Frontside One Foot

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Nosebone

Frontside Air

Frontside Air

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