What a beauty though, my first ever fixed gear whip, i'll be picking her up on Monday.
I reckon i'll be lucky to see the year out.
Thursday, 9 July 2009
All bets are off!
I must be mental.. This will take the number of bikes in my tiny-ass apartment up to 4 - Shizers!
What a beauty though, my first ever fixed gear whip, i'll be picking her up on Monday.
I reckon i'll be lucky to see the year out.
What a beauty though, my first ever fixed gear whip, i'll be picking her up on Monday.
I reckon i'll be lucky to see the year out.
Sunday, 5 July 2009
AT & DC All City Baby!
You know how we do - All city!
I had the pleasure of having Warren visit me and literally a couple days after he left AT was all up in NYC's grill with a massive bag, the biggest smile, and an incredibe onward journey just ahead of him. AT left me today to embark on what would be to most people, an impossible excursion, he is sailing from the Port of Portsmouth Maine USA to the Port of Falmouth in the UK.. A month at sea on a 37' boat, with one other guy.. Crazy stuff, and I as well as everyone else will be thinking of them at sea and wishes them the safest of voyages and to return in one piece.
You had fucking better.
It was a pleasure having AT here and it just so happened it was July the 4th, a date Americans get excited about and let off loads of fireworks, to me, it was a day off work, and more time getting loose with my boy.
On friday we had a chilled day and got our climb on in the park, the weather was a treat, so we spent about 4 hours getting into Rat Rock and mingling with the locals, I managed to find out about a new indoor centre opening in Brooklyn which sounds amazing, i'll definitely be getting involved with that. Friday night we headed out and had a few G&Ts in the company of New Jersets finest, Justin forgot his ID so had to go home, leaving me and Alec to throw shapes at bewildered New Jerseyians.. We held it down and the Long island ice tea mashed us up. Proper.
There was some dude walking ahead of us in the subway he wore a massive pink polo, collar popped (of course) White shorts, white socks up to his knees and brown shoes.. I was like. "AT, WTF is that dude wearing" he had an entouage of pretty buff chicks and some other wrong looking characters, he turned and asked, quite rudely if It were him i were referring to, i replied "nah Bruv, i was talking about me mate" there was no one around for miles, but he seemed satisfied. I thought i might get a shin covered chino to the face as i exited the subway, but alas, they had dispersed into the night as if the fine cottons of their polo shirts had simply been whisked away in the breeze.
On Saturday we went to the beach with Ali, Pete and Kevin. It was a treat, we had time in the sea, time on the sand topping up the tan, i made a sand kayak, we had beers from a sock (it's illegal to consume alcohol anywhere in the open here) and just had a nice time, it was so awesome and a perfect way to spend the day.
At night we went to Studio B in Brooklyn to see DJ Hype drop bombs, they had an awesome rooftop bar, we chilled up there and we awaited DJ Hype.. His set was delayed and I was getting more and more tired along with AT, we were both pretty drained, Ali and Pete threw in the towel before Hype, i didn't blame them. There was some big international names on the bill, it was pretty sweet. There were B-boys, ravers, glow stick massive - it was an absolutely eclectic mix!
But Hype was worth the wait, the system blew up, it was so loud! Hype dropped many a banger he opened with this tune, Original sin - Overfiend which I went absolutely mental too - such a dutty riddim! It got like 4 rewinds, the place went off! The whole set was a little jump up, some Brookes Brothers and other less hectic drops, but it was mainly just big dutty ones! I was 'avin' it! It was so hot in there though.
He also dropped this as yet unreleased dubplate, which is just ridiculous.
AT and i left as Hype was closing out, we were beat! We missioned back to NYC on the L and then got some much need rest!
On Sunday we went back to Brooklyn to meet Alecs cousin and his family, they were absolutely wonderful people and we had such a great day in the park, sipping iced coffee, talking, playing volleyball with these dudes that were WAYYYY too serious and beating them. Alecs cousins young son is 10, he is tiny, he joined us for one game and went to serve, AT said he could come closer, and the old dudes were like NO, NO, NOOOO! You must serve behind the line! Mentalist. It was proper funny though as he aced the serve - take that suckas!
We then went out to dinner which was delicous and then ice cream, there was a sign that said we welcome little people, i thought, how sweet, and then as i rounded the corner noticed it was a midget convention - i literally guffawed! It was crazy, and we couldn;t get ice creams as there were so many little people queueing.. Drat.
We hit top of the rock Monday evening for aweosme views over New York then a dark and stormy cocktail in the outdoor bar downstairs, we then had the best Chinese ever back at my old mates place in Chelsea - Always a treat, nothing but love for that joint.
We headed to the Gunks to get our climb on on the Tuesday, but the odds were against us, crazy, crazy weather, a car with a mashed gearbox, big ass spiders, millipedes, traffic jams and 180 mile allowances that we smashed! But we found some good stuff in the overhangs and roofed sections, and it was absolutely beautiful up there. I'll definitely be going back, next time with the sunshine, a crash pad and perhaps a guide book.. It was just cool to be there having an adventure in a beautiful part of NY state.
Someone told me a lifetime of problems await you along the 2 mile rock face, and hundreds of boulder problems too.. Now I have been there, i'd say that sounds about right - Gargantuan.
I think AT had a blast in NYC, i certainly enjoyed having him here, can't wait to get home and get back into the old way of life.. I am getting back on track here and feeling better everyday, but I miss my friends so much, it'll be so awesome to get them all back in one spot and have a good old shindig!
I have also lost my camera - gutted - AT was rolling old school with wind on disposables - mint. Can't wait to see how they came out.. So not many pictures from his visit as yet.
FAHHGEDDABOUTIT!!
I had the pleasure of having Warren visit me and literally a couple days after he left AT was all up in NYC's grill with a massive bag, the biggest smile, and an incredibe onward journey just ahead of him. AT left me today to embark on what would be to most people, an impossible excursion, he is sailing from the Port of Portsmouth Maine USA to the Port of Falmouth in the UK.. A month at sea on a 37' boat, with one other guy.. Crazy stuff, and I as well as everyone else will be thinking of them at sea and wishes them the safest of voyages and to return in one piece.
You had fucking better.
It was a pleasure having AT here and it just so happened it was July the 4th, a date Americans get excited about and let off loads of fireworks, to me, it was a day off work, and more time getting loose with my boy.
On friday we had a chilled day and got our climb on in the park, the weather was a treat, so we spent about 4 hours getting into Rat Rock and mingling with the locals, I managed to find out about a new indoor centre opening in Brooklyn which sounds amazing, i'll definitely be getting involved with that. Friday night we headed out and had a few G&Ts in the company of New Jersets finest, Justin forgot his ID so had to go home, leaving me and Alec to throw shapes at bewildered New Jerseyians.. We held it down and the Long island ice tea mashed us up. Proper.
There was some dude walking ahead of us in the subway he wore a massive pink polo, collar popped (of course) White shorts, white socks up to his knees and brown shoes.. I was like. "AT, WTF is that dude wearing" he had an entouage of pretty buff chicks and some other wrong looking characters, he turned and asked, quite rudely if It were him i were referring to, i replied "nah Bruv, i was talking about me mate" there was no one around for miles, but he seemed satisfied. I thought i might get a shin covered chino to the face as i exited the subway, but alas, they had dispersed into the night as if the fine cottons of their polo shirts had simply been whisked away in the breeze.
On Saturday we went to the beach with Ali, Pete and Kevin. It was a treat, we had time in the sea, time on the sand topping up the tan, i made a sand kayak, we had beers from a sock (it's illegal to consume alcohol anywhere in the open here) and just had a nice time, it was so awesome and a perfect way to spend the day.
At night we went to Studio B in Brooklyn to see DJ Hype drop bombs, they had an awesome rooftop bar, we chilled up there and we awaited DJ Hype.. His set was delayed and I was getting more and more tired along with AT, we were both pretty drained, Ali and Pete threw in the towel before Hype, i didn't blame them. There was some big international names on the bill, it was pretty sweet. There were B-boys, ravers, glow stick massive - it was an absolutely eclectic mix!
But Hype was worth the wait, the system blew up, it was so loud! Hype dropped many a banger he opened with this tune, Original sin - Overfiend which I went absolutely mental too - such a dutty riddim! It got like 4 rewinds, the place went off! The whole set was a little jump up, some Brookes Brothers and other less hectic drops, but it was mainly just big dutty ones! I was 'avin' it! It was so hot in there though.
He also dropped this as yet unreleased dubplate, which is just ridiculous.
AT and i left as Hype was closing out, we were beat! We missioned back to NYC on the L and then got some much need rest!
On Sunday we went back to Brooklyn to meet Alecs cousin and his family, they were absolutely wonderful people and we had such a great day in the park, sipping iced coffee, talking, playing volleyball with these dudes that were WAYYYY too serious and beating them. Alecs cousins young son is 10, he is tiny, he joined us for one game and went to serve, AT said he could come closer, and the old dudes were like NO, NO, NOOOO! You must serve behind the line! Mentalist. It was proper funny though as he aced the serve - take that suckas!
We then went out to dinner which was delicous and then ice cream, there was a sign that said we welcome little people, i thought, how sweet, and then as i rounded the corner noticed it was a midget convention - i literally guffawed! It was crazy, and we couldn;t get ice creams as there were so many little people queueing.. Drat.
We hit top of the rock Monday evening for aweosme views over New York then a dark and stormy cocktail in the outdoor bar downstairs, we then had the best Chinese ever back at my old mates place in Chelsea - Always a treat, nothing but love for that joint.
We headed to the Gunks to get our climb on on the Tuesday, but the odds were against us, crazy, crazy weather, a car with a mashed gearbox, big ass spiders, millipedes, traffic jams and 180 mile allowances that we smashed! But we found some good stuff in the overhangs and roofed sections, and it was absolutely beautiful up there. I'll definitely be going back, next time with the sunshine, a crash pad and perhaps a guide book.. It was just cool to be there having an adventure in a beautiful part of NY state.
Someone told me a lifetime of problems await you along the 2 mile rock face, and hundreds of boulder problems too.. Now I have been there, i'd say that sounds about right - Gargantuan.
I think AT had a blast in NYC, i certainly enjoyed having him here, can't wait to get home and get back into the old way of life.. I am getting back on track here and feeling better everyday, but I miss my friends so much, it'll be so awesome to get them all back in one spot and have a good old shindig!
I have also lost my camera - gutted - AT was rolling old school with wind on disposables - mint. Can't wait to see how they came out.. So not many pictures from his visit as yet.
FAHHGEDDABOUTIT!!
Saturday, 27 June 2009
Warren and DC in the Tri-State Eeerrrrea!
Ride with us or collide with Us!
About to get back in the wave, only ones repping the shorts look, everyone else wore wet suits, idiots, or just hardy? You decide..
Warren, day 2 at the beach more sunshine, less wave, but still a rad day!
Long Beach Promenade, like a postcard, i loved it here.
We met Grant on the beach, he had lots of moody gold he was trying to shift, i didn't trust him one bit. I think it was the glasses.
Warren throwing shapes in-between topping up the tan - Yo!
I loved this bit of graffiti, simplicity, sometimes is the key to success, i didn't believe it for a moment, but I still liked it.
Warren killing it at Worthless.
Grabbing some light refreshment. LI style.
Treat of a trip. I'll remember it forever.
About to get back in the wave, only ones repping the shorts look, everyone else wore wet suits, idiots, or just hardy? You decide..
Warren, day 2 at the beach more sunshine, less wave, but still a rad day!
Long Beach Promenade, like a postcard, i loved it here.
We met Grant on the beach, he had lots of moody gold he was trying to shift, i didn't trust him one bit. I think it was the glasses.
Warren throwing shapes in-between topping up the tan - Yo!
I loved this bit of graffiti, simplicity, sometimes is the key to success, i didn't believe it for a moment, but I still liked it.
Warren killing it at Worthless.
Grabbing some light refreshment. LI style.
Treat of a trip. I'll remember it forever.
I don't like Midtown, but Warren does...
I hate it in fact, don't ask me to go there! My face says it all.
Warrens face just says <3.
Warren always gives me shit for having massive calves, then we saw this broad, I wonder what she is squatting? Sheeeeeeeet. I'm on the left getting my tense on, and I don't even come close!
We got caught in a crazy storm, it was beautiful.
Warrens face just says <3.
Warren always gives me shit for having massive calves, then we saw this broad, I wonder what she is squatting? Sheeeeeeeet. I'm on the left getting my tense on, and I don't even come close!
We got caught in a crazy storm, it was beautiful.
I got a little bit lost, but i'm finiding my way again..
Sometimes life throws at you difficult scenarios, and I know in the grand scheme of things, and peoples every day struggles, what I have to deal with is not a big deal. In fact its nothing really, its a little bit of emptiness caused by the loss of something I fell for. I guess those that read this will know that I met someone here and everything happened very fast. A little too fast perhaps? I don't know, I can't put my finger on it, and I suppose I can't really say where it went wrong, but it hurts a lot and I feel like a bit of me fell off.
It's a combination of things, i'm here in this crazy place, with not many connections, and when something occupies your time and thoughts so much, and then suddenly, is cut off, it leaves a void that is difficult to fill. Friends, skype, music (lots of music) my bicycles, the rocks, deadlifts and camaraderie in the gym, walking along the street listening to music thinking of anything except you. That'll fix it I suppose. But it's hard, and when the one thing that made everything else seem so good leaves, its difficult to re-work the balance.
Anyway, I'm getting there.
I am blessed with a family that help me so much, get me through a lot of my worries and offer me clarity in situations where i'd otherwise struggle to see clearly. And friends that offer me an ear to bend, and advise. What RB.com said bought it home. Don't worry about the small stuff, and it's all all stuff. Don't sweat it..
This week Warren Harper was all up in NYC's grills riding and colliding with the best of them, we held it down in the surf, on the rock, in the gym, on the mean streets of New York, at the dance hall, at the bar, grabbing mussels and beers, talking about everything like we used to. Although I know I wasn't all there, i'm sorry Bruv, i'm working on it. I was so stoked to have you here and now you've gone, I miss you a little bit.
We took 2 trips out to Long Beach once in the zipcar and once on the train. Highlights came from racing rudeboys off the line, doing donuts in McDonalds car parks, raving it up to the large beats on offer from our popular MP3 devices and just having a good time.
I have never surfed before and Big W taught me the basics before I took it to the wave, I had such an awesome time, and I got a real taste for it, the swell is not massive in Long Beach, but the wave is long and barrels nicely (apparently) I was stabbing in the dark really. I managed a few longish rides and I was absolutely buzzing from it all.
One scary moment on the Thursday where I was so shattered and I got caught in the rip, and pulled towards the rocks, being a n00b i tried to swim against the rip rather than out to sea and get pulled beyond the rocks, but I got spotted by another surfer dude and helped through it - Flip. Hectic.
Tanned though, Yo!
It was just cool to have you here, catch up, watch flight of the conchords, not be in work, laugh and chat rubbish with you man. Can't wait to be home and get things up and running like old times.
It was a treat having you here man, and I hope you took a little bit of NYC home with you.
Next up on the visiting schedule is AT.. Bam! We'll be getting our climb on, rave on, and laugh on i'm sure.
A few random pictures to follow from Big W's stay here, i feel lucky, and getting myself on track again. Love you like a Brother man.
It's a combination of things, i'm here in this crazy place, with not many connections, and when something occupies your time and thoughts so much, and then suddenly, is cut off, it leaves a void that is difficult to fill. Friends, skype, music (lots of music) my bicycles, the rocks, deadlifts and camaraderie in the gym, walking along the street listening to music thinking of anything except you. That'll fix it I suppose. But it's hard, and when the one thing that made everything else seem so good leaves, its difficult to re-work the balance.
Anyway, I'm getting there.
I am blessed with a family that help me so much, get me through a lot of my worries and offer me clarity in situations where i'd otherwise struggle to see clearly. And friends that offer me an ear to bend, and advise. What RB.com said bought it home. Don't worry about the small stuff, and it's all all stuff. Don't sweat it..
This week Warren Harper was all up in NYC's grills riding and colliding with the best of them, we held it down in the surf, on the rock, in the gym, on the mean streets of New York, at the dance hall, at the bar, grabbing mussels and beers, talking about everything like we used to. Although I know I wasn't all there, i'm sorry Bruv, i'm working on it. I was so stoked to have you here and now you've gone, I miss you a little bit.
We took 2 trips out to Long Beach once in the zipcar and once on the train. Highlights came from racing rudeboys off the line, doing donuts in McDonalds car parks, raving it up to the large beats on offer from our popular MP3 devices and just having a good time.
I have never surfed before and Big W taught me the basics before I took it to the wave, I had such an awesome time, and I got a real taste for it, the swell is not massive in Long Beach, but the wave is long and barrels nicely (apparently) I was stabbing in the dark really. I managed a few longish rides and I was absolutely buzzing from it all.
One scary moment on the Thursday where I was so shattered and I got caught in the rip, and pulled towards the rocks, being a n00b i tried to swim against the rip rather than out to sea and get pulled beyond the rocks, but I got spotted by another surfer dude and helped through it - Flip. Hectic.
Tanned though, Yo!
It was just cool to have you here, catch up, watch flight of the conchords, not be in work, laugh and chat rubbish with you man. Can't wait to be home and get things up and running like old times.
It was a treat having you here man, and I hope you took a little bit of NYC home with you.
Next up on the visiting schedule is AT.. Bam! We'll be getting our climb on, rave on, and laugh on i'm sure.
A few random pictures to follow from Big W's stay here, i feel lucky, and getting myself on track again. Love you like a Brother man.
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