Thinking of a date in 2006... a date that would not conflict with anything that Large Ray or Eaton might be planning in PA..... but...... Wilkerson, Meyer, Nourie, Blyther, Peterson, Hoffman, Konings, Mckee, Roman, Murray, Swope, Jones, Howell, Grutolla, and any other Skyway and Haro original factory/co-factory dudes that would like to attend - plus special guests of course. And more importantly, anyone that was a fan of the early days of freestyle. The concept (though not original) is to have a bash to celebrate the old-school freestyle days, maybe even invite the "80s GT factory" team (LOL) and have a great time celebrating our youth days gone by. ?? I will host the venue if we can make this happen and get something established sometime this year. I have not ran this idea by anyone yet... but Im sure the effort would be well worth it! .. What do you guys think?

Holy mackrel, that would be awesome! Good idea Scott.

Wow...I think I would fly just about anywhere from here in Chicago to be a part of that...

It would be sorta like a "freestyle fantasy camp"...I'm sure an impromptu contest would erupt, too, right?

I'm soooo there...

Scott I'm down to fly anywhere as long as it's not on Fathers day just say the word and I'm all over it !

[ March 02, 2006, 03:36 AM: Message edited by: Smokin Endo ]

I just called Joe Grutolla 2 days ago. Spoke to his wife. When I get him I'll ask if he's interested.

Rockford is on Father's Day, so you should host it on Mother's Day.

scott, that'd be awesome! you know id be at that.... im gonna have to start saving pennies for a weekend round-trip flight.

and the earlier there is a date, tha better for me (and probly most others who would fly over)

[ March 02, 2006, 08:49 AM: Message edited by: Brian P ]

I'm down 100%

I take it that this would probably be in California?

I FINALLY would have a good reason to fly my wretched arse out there!!

West Coast!!!!...if it's in CA i can bring bikes....lots of....bikes...

hud.

Get Bob Haro on board with this, and the rest will follow. It would be great to get R.L. and Buff in this as well...Please announce a place and date as soon as you know. You could also talk to current bike companies that have a link to the start of freestyle (Haro, Skyway...) and see if they want to be involved in making this a big event.

WOW. I'm there. Going to have to sacrifice one trip for the other so let us know where and when as soon as possible so I can plan for it.

WOW. lol WOW!!!!

86EK

[ March 02, 2006, 11:38 AM: Message edited by: 86EndoKing ]

Rockford is basically bmx...still really cool but bmx dominated nonetheless.

Freeman's Freestyle Festival - would be all freestyle!

I always envisioned a massive gathering in CENTRAL USA giving most of us at least a shot at driving and bringing lots of bikes with us. However, with a venue like this, I'll fly to the west coast if need be!

That would rule.

Yeah dude, that would be awesome! I may even grow the moustache back for that one! Ha.

I have contact info for a bunch of people but haven't made the breakthrough to get Oleg's who I was told is now a lawyer in SF. Just haven't looked hard enough but it would be way cool to see that guy. Jon Peterson?

Ron Haro is a must and of course, the Skyway guys up at the factory.

As far as locations go, Venice Beach would be cool but it would also be nice to have some slopes to ride so an outdoor skatepark with good weather? I don't know but anywhere would work for me. I'd fly out for that. Let's not do it at the Velodrome though OK? I'm not into getting chased by cops or gangstas anymore! Ha.

this sounds like a freakin blast lets get it down pat i would fly out to attend ....Rob

Drob,

Try this place for Oleg:

Headwaters Capital Llc

30 Liberty Ship Way
Sausalito, CA

SIC: Security Brokers, Dealers, and Flotation Companies
Line of Business: Security Broker/Dealer

I think he might work there....

AB

someone should contact Woody...

Freeman im in i would even go to the backwoods of pa for a party.Set a date and we will follow its in are bmx blood.I think oscars gonzales house would be perfect.Nor call has most skyway and haro riders near by.Ramp rats would be a awesome party as well.Sorry just a couple of my favorite places i hit as often as possible.Wherever or whenever bb.

hey Brian, how's the job going? Still riding or are you worried about getting hurt and not being able to work?

Now we are talking! Blyther: Oscar's place would be a great idea - I wonder if Wilkerson's would be an option too? I certainly would volunteer my house but Seattle would be a stretch for just about everyone - cept maybe Nourie (in Oregon). Anyhow, lets talk this weekend a bit and brainstorm a little more. Thanks for the feedback and enthusiasm guys!

Brian P - can you smuggle that east coast moonshine to the West ?

maybe i can put it in a whiskey bottle and put it on carry on? i'll try LOL

this is gonna be good. scott any idea time of year? ive got mine gonna be going on in oct. again

I'm going to pass out ! You guys saw me at Brian P's LMAO

I'm biased to Nor Cal so I won't lobby too hard but... Oscar's got a mini with a BAR, a schoolyard across the street and a garage full of magazine clips. We should do some shirts. I just got working with a printer in the city on something else I'm doing so we could print there if the jam is closeby. I can coordinate that if we get some art together.

Wilkerson's is kinda "woodsy" in the Sata Cruz mountains. Very cool pad but not a lot of parking or riding there. I'm sure he'd be down for the jam though. He does have ramps that can be setup.

Awesome Scott. Great idea! I'd definitely try to make it out for that! Might as well get everyone involved! Lol. GT, Mongoose, everyone!!!

Jeff

I know an old Hutch Rider that would love to come, and a few old Pro GT Factory BMXers that would probably show but I'm sure you going to leave it open for everyone... right ?

... Scott I can come... right ?

come on man ! You know me ! I'm cool !

Brian P, Tell em I'm cool ! ! ... LOL

Jeff, I think that everyone is going to be welcome, but I could be wrong

Brian

Talked to Gruttola today. He couldn't believe people remembered him. I told him and he just said "Sheesh!". He might be into it but travel might be a problem.

hell i'd fly to Cali for this....How much do i have to pay to bring my bike on a plane?

UHHH OHHH...you don't know what you've started. Better make it a Rockville kind of event now.

Scott,
I'm down for that....I got my yard set up with a 6ft mini......with a full size bar right next to it.Plenty of room for a party.We also have Mike Krinach's Park witch is Ramp Rats up in Petaluma,all indoors.Set the date,let's do it.......if you need any info from me email me at......FOXMOTOMAN@AOL.COM.......let me know.

djbdb...I not smart enough to think about things like that i still ride.Freeman i dont see a date yet you cant be a slaker you live in washington.bb

Here's a pic of Ron riding at Oscar's. Who is that deck monkey on the other side though? Looks like some Hoodlum to me.


[ March 09, 2006, 06:22 AM: Message edited by: pwh4130 ]

It does look like a Hoodlum, and he's on Plywood... so a Plywood Hood perhaps...

Ill be putting together an invite list of the factory riders for (invitations) this weekend and will post that for feedback (missed names?). Then, (privately) will need help with addresses for all of them (Eaton?). Will employ assistance in putting together a cool looking formal invitation on card stock with my contact info and/or RSVP instructions. The actual date (TBD) should be late Summer, in NorCal, and will need to accomodate how many people? Oscar - we should talk this weekend. "First Annual Old School Freestyle Factory Reunion Party". If there are enough RSVPs, we'll just lease a banquet room at a hotel or something. More to come..

Scott, you GOTTA see of you can get Martin there.

Jeff

Scott, if you need help with the invites PM me. I'll be happy to help out.

This is gonna be RAD!

86EK

Needs to be a place that has ramps and things, and roomy, like an established skatepark, etc....

Vans Skatepark in Orlando, Florida???

Stephen

If we need a bigger area we can use Ramp Rats Skate and Bike Park......Mike Krinach said it would be no problem.....plenty of room there...indoor park...plenty of outside as well.....hotels close by....It just 30 mins north of S.F.I give you a call Scott

please not between aug 18th and 28th


with 'shine on top

=)

Scott,
Are you planning on an invite only type of venue or pretty much ANYONE who wants to come is ok?

If it's by invite only, PLEASE include all from the fall BBQ you came to at BrianP's house!

Jeff

No way, dude. He's got to include all us old schoolers.

86EK

No matter where you guys throw down I like the hotel idea best...and here's why.

BITD of MTV Spring Break (when it was still worth watching) they were having a party at some hotel pool in FLA when Lloyd Burlew, the Jet Ski Freestyle champion, had some dudes bring his boat off the beach and into the pool. He was busting crazy tricks in the pool! There's a sick photo of him ripping a 180 to submarine.

Can you imagine what a hotel would do if all you guys started riding handrails in their lobby?

I'm an old schooler who would like to attend!
Went to BBQ Oscar had 2 years back. Got the invite from Maurice and Rob. Got to meet a lot of people, ride Oscar ramps. Goodtimes! Would like to help out in anyway I can. I'm about 1 1/2 hour drive from Ramp Rats. I make a trip to ride Ramp Rats once a month if I can.

Jeff:

This is definitely for everyone that wants to attend - that is why it needs to be at a place that would be good for 20 people or 200. The one issue we all need to discuss is how much beer and other beverages we buy up front to accomodate a mid-range showing, how that is paid for, and to obtain more if we run out! - lol Other than that its an official invitation for the crew (old factory riders)that are not privy to this board - and an open invite for everyone else - plus word of mouth of course. The more the merrier I always say ! Right ?

This sounds like it would be a blast...

DMC, Matt Hoffman, Dave Mirra ???

Bob Haro, RL ???

Yeh, I know Im dreaming...

I am so there !

If there is any way I can help you guys just LMK and as soon as we get a date and location Brian P and my self will be putting together a trip planner gathering to figure out flight plans, rent a cars and rooms

Scott what about BYOB ?

We will still have to figure out something with the food ? OMG this going to be NUTTY !

Count me in. Let me know if there is anything I can do.

Xavier

Yeah, ity should be a BYOB, that way "you" know what you want to drink, and how much of it.

Stephen

Tecate, Dos X's, and case of Sol should do me just right. Oh and don't forget the limes!

86EK

Preliminary old-school pro/invite list: need to get current addresses and/or #s for these guys - Ill contact Eaton and see how many we can pull together from this list. In no particular order:
Dennis Mccoy
Ron Wilkerson
Rick Moliterno
Brian Blyther
Dave Nourie
Joe Johnson
Gary Pollak
Dizz Hicks
Ceppie Maes
Pete Augustin
Tim Rogers
Brett Hernandez
Eddie Fiola
Dino Deluca
Adam Jung
Martin Aparijo
Josh White
Robert Peterson
Hugo Gonzales
Drob
Oscar Gonzales
Mike Dominguez
Woody Itson
Craig Grasso
Joe Gruttola
Aaron Dull
Chris Rothrock
Rich Sigur
Andy Jenkins
Mark Lewman
Bob Morales
Bob Haro
Donovan Ritter
Steve Giberson
John Ker

Jim Johnson
Jason Parkes
Pete Kearney
RL Osborn
Todd Anderson
Fred Blood
Karl Rothe
Chris Rothe
Trevor Hernandez
Marty Schlesinger
Dennis Langlais
Brian Scura
Xavier Mendez
Frank Garrido
McGoo
Mike Buff
Ron Wilton
Raymond J Schlechtweg Jr
Mark Eaton
Kevin Jones
Misc friends from PA and Jersey (Brian Ps BBQ crew)
Eddie Roman
Jeff Cotter
Matt Hoffman
Kevin Robinson
Dave Mirra
Park Carter
Jamie Bestwick
Chris Lashua
Dave Voelker
Marc Mckee
Chris Romeo
Steve Broderson
Dennis Langlais
Tony "the tiger" Murray
Chris Day

who did I forget?

Oleg...

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