More Rebar!!!

Things are looking even better. Im not really sure why the hell they want to run the snake bowl directly into a wall but whatever. Also not sure why they haven't started pouring yet, but either way, it won't be long. At least let's hope not.

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HAAAHAAA!

I am stoked that skateboarding has become popular to an extent. Its funny to see how people that would have once hated it, are now stoked on it. Oh well. Thats rad that people change their minds, I just wonder for what reason. I usually hate this guy to the max with his ultra annoying songs and retarded fan base, but I actually gained a small amount of respect when I saw this video. I was laughing about the injury at first and then when I saw the smile on his face after he did a little thruster to fakie on a vert wall, I changed my mind. Glad this fool is sharing the stoke on something other than some sucky rap songs and a cup of szyrup. And Thrasher says that they got 50$ and an interview in the mag if he ollies the Double Rock double set by the end of the year. I bet hes got it, if nothing else a Jfloat.
 

Rebar Down!

Just an update on the Memphis park. Got some rebar down in the "big bowl." Things are taking good shape. Im kinda surprised they haven't started pouring yet but im sure they will get to it soon enough.


Not quite sure what they are doing here? Could be some kind of pump bump or some street stuff, stairs? Hopefully not.

New Stuff at the Spot!

I had to bail early to go to work today so as I type this, the work is still going on. I put in a few hours and shit is looking so cool! Very unique free forming from the mind of Wrex Cook. The real Altown foreman! Ham collected 500$ donations (thanks to all who contributed) and got 4 yards of crete to pour a manny pad/ up ledge, and Wrex's Dragon Tail! Couldn't do it without the all the heads that showed up to help out, you know who you are. Thanks to the people that didn't show up as usual, you know who you are too. This is Sick!

Just getting started? Hardly. Hammond and minions worked all week to get ready for today.




Chris has the groms on Trash Detail.


The Manny Pad/ Up Ledge with Granite Coping. (this means stay off bikes, sorry.)


The Dragon Tail!






It started raining, Jordan made a quick run to home depot for some plastic cover, and the team work began. These guys stood in the rain while we troweled out some of the crete. The rain eventually let up and all is well.


Break Time!


Once again, this couldn't have been done without Wrex and Kim Cook, and Hammond's determination to build a rad spot. All the people that donate time, money, and labor to the spot too. This is a rad thing we have going here. I'm stoked to see everyone come together for something like this. Many people have put in so much effort to make this a reality for us all to enjoy, THANKS SO MUCH! Also, the neighbors are super supportive of our efforts, even going as far as to get rif raffs out of the spot and keep it clean, next time you are on the scene and see them on the porch, get em some beer or something.

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This is a petition to keep a diy spot alive in Oakland, CA. Even if you never heard of it, even if you never go there, sign this petition before the city takes it away. We know how much our spot means to us in Memphis and would want the same done for us, so go to this website and sign your name and email. It can be kept private if you wish so what have you got to lose? Help our DIY brothers because they would help us.
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More on the Skatepark

Here are a few more progress photos to keep you stoked. Can't wait until this gets built, even if we are getting ripped off on the "big bowl." It was supposed to be 8 to 10 feet, now its more like 6 to 8 foot. Even so, it will be fun with a lot of pool block to shred. Fuck it, we got something.





Also, there will be a big pour at the spot on Saturday the 20th. Show up so that we can make a better spot for all of us to enjoy. Thanks for the support.

Progress on the Skatepark..

Went by the soon to be Memphis Skatepark yesterday, talked with the crew a bit and then Bambei and I bought em some brews and went about our day. The place is looking really good so far. I can't wait until its done!

Good Dips, and hips, and all the steel is in. The deeper bowl will be all pool blocks! Although we thought it would be deeper (10 feet) its only gunna be 8 feet. Oh well, at least its pool block. This place looks like it will be pretty fast too.





Then shit gets weird!! We went to the spot when it cooled down some and the homie Ulander took a mighty spill that ended up in a concussion and a trip to the hospital. He hit his head pretty hard attempting to drop in on the deathbox, which is no joke! He looked pretty bad at first but Chris is a beast and all is well for him! Thankfully it didn't get worse..

Chris gives Blood!


EMT show up and luckily didn't have much to say in the "shouldn't you be wearing a helmet" department.



Hes Up!


And Away! After much convincing, Chris decides to listen to the EMTs and go to the hospital.

Skatepark of Memphis

The new park is coming along nicely. Its pretty exciting after all these years that the city is finally about to do some good for the skateboard community. Im happy to see the project coming along. It is scheduled to be done sometime in September but who knows if that will actually happen. With the progress I have seen over the last couple weeks though, it is a possibility. I went by the future skatepark yesterday and snapped a couple of quick cell phone shots of the progress, I will also be going by every couple of days from now on to keep posting up some pictures. I need to get over there when nobody is working so I can get up in the mix and get better photos. The park so far looks small but looks like it has a lot of potential to be a really good time. Thanks A.C.

Hard to tell exactly whats going on. But it doesn't look like they are to far from pouring some concrete!