Whew.. Long time no see the slater locals (DRE, Alex, etc..) Once a thriving spot where u didnt have all the media circus @ ur own trails it was a dope second spot to go bbq with friends. Now it is flooded and they are building a mall on the wetlands (smart considering they just put up Tsunami evacuation route signs by my shop 2 miles inland). Man how times change. All the kids I met through BMX have grown & have families and or are on to bigger and (better?) things. Man I miss just punchin a clock forgetting my shitty day and riding, diggin with my friends. Now My son is a sophmore in H.S., wants a car has had numerous girl (friends) and still has an autographed FIT Team Pro from robb-o hanging in the garage. You can never tell what the hell life is gonna throw your way. Butler turned 30 (I met him, Stricker, Barspinner, Adam Pope, Chulo, etc.... when they where like 12 yrs old) Watch out kids Your youth comes around only once and then POOF! Your on your 7th knee surgery and you too could be forced to not walk normal anymore... Take it from me, a semi-grumpy 36 yr. old SHL. Throw them bars and cook that chicken, but Enjoy every second, cause you cant go back! I would NEVER change a thing about my life or the things BMX has givin to me! Just keep focus, learn a second passion to fall back on and believe in what you do... Its not about money and sponsors or even what your parents think you SHOULD do! Its just smiling and hanging with ur good friends. Til' next time.. Keep it real!