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Message 10296 (4. Aug. 2009 15:06) (Tree)

claudine
RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait.....
Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Biff was catching some SPEED, woo-hoo! Nice, thanx. But Irene takes the best picture hehehee.

: like me! LOL! I'm throwing together what I can, while I can. Because, as you all know, I've been BUSY! RollerCon officially ended yesterday, but doesn't really feel like it.
: My favorite Family, The Rennies stayed an extra day in Vegas @ the Golden Nugget & we spent the morning using the Killer waterslide through the 200,000 gallon Shark tank! Fun.
: But not as much fun as the skating we did!
: I did what filming I could, people ,but when the skating's this Epic, I'm watching AND waiting to Drop-In! So, when Dawnie had the baby, I did what I could. There's plenty to get an idea. Unfortunately on this evening, other than some pics of the participants, I only got ONE video. What can ya do?
: So here are the participants from Thursday night.
: In no particular order of importance, so noone get offended, please.
:
: Tim Altic:
: Tim Altic
:
: RC 09 Poster Girl, PITA aka Heather Martin:
: P.I.T.A./Heather Martin
:
: Desi Jones:
:
: Desi Jones
:
: Our Drop-In Derby Girl from Stop 1, 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubby Zak:
:
: 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubsband Zac
:
: Biff Riley:
:
: Biff Riley
:
: Ben Cloetens (My Dad):
:
: Ben (my Dad) Cloetens
:
: And the only shot I got of sister Irene that night (sorry, Claudine!)
:
: Desi Jones, Irene Ching Zak & PITA Martin
: Actually pictured are, Desi Jones, Irene Ching, Zak & PITA Martin
:
: Biff Riley & Yours Truly:
:
: Biff Riley & Me, Jay Cloetens
:
: Non-Skating, but Supportive Team members, Todd (PITA's Husband)Martin & Derby Girl 'Viciousness' aka Vanessa:
: 'Viciousness' & Todd (PITA's Husband) Martin
:
: Me with my step-mom Robin holding my baby, Ryder:
: Me, Robin (my step-mom) Cloetens & my baby boy Ryder Layne Cloetens
:
: And, only video from Thursday that I took. This starts out Tim Altic skating, then goes to Biff Riley. Enjoy.
:
:
:
: So, that was Stop 2, Kids. What I captured anyway. Hope you liked it. I'm uploading stuff as I post for Stop 3, so hope to get that up tonight too.
: We want EVERY QUAD SKATER who frequents the Forum out for 2010. Wait til you see the skating from Stops 3 AND 4!! We liked 4 SO much, we went back again on Sunday changing Stop 5 to Area 702 again!!!
: Keep rollin & I really wanna hear Everybody's comments, but don't be surprised if I don't post for a couple days after today. I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
: Robert, if you're out there, Tuesday August 4, 7pm @ The Cove in Santa Monica!!! Get there!~!!!
: PEACE.................Jay
:
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Jay: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 03:57)
 like me! LOL! I'm throwing together what I can, while I can. Because, as you all know, I've been BUSY! RollerCon officially ended yesterday, but doesn't really feel like it.
My favorite Family, The Rennies stayed an extra day in Vegas @ the Golden Nugget & we spent the morning using the Killer waterslide through the 200,000 gallon Shark tank! Fun.
But not as much fun as the skating we did!
I did what filming I could, people ,but when the skating's this Epic, I'm watching AND waiting to Drop-In! So, when Dawnie had the baby, I did what I could. There's plenty to get an idea. Unfortunately on this evening, other than some pics of the participants, I only got ONE video. What can ya do?
So here are the participants from Thursday night.
In no particular order of importance, so noone get offended, please.

Tim Altic:
Tim Altic

RC 09 Poster Girl, PITA aka Heather Martin:
P.I.T.A./Heather Martin

Desi Jones:

Desi Jones

Our Drop-In Derby Girl from Stop 1, 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubby Zak:

'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubsband Zac

Biff Riley:

Biff Riley

Ben Cloetens (My Dad):

Ben (my Dad) Cloetens

And the only shot I got of sister Irene that night (sorry, Claudine!)

Desi Jones, Irene Ching Zak & PITA Martin
Actually pictured are, Desi Jones, Irene Ching, Zak & PITA Martin

Biff Riley & Yours Truly:

Biff Riley & Me, Jay Cloetens

Non-Skating, but Supportive Team members, Todd (PITA's Husband)Martin & Derby Girl 'Viciousness' aka Vanessa:
'Viciousness' & Todd (PITA's Husband) Martin

Me with my step-mom Robin holding my baby, Ryder:
Me, Robin (my step-mom) Cloetens & my baby boy Ryder Layne Cloetens

And, only video from Thursday that I took. This starts out Tim Altic skating, then goes to Biff Riley. Enjoy.



So, that was Stop 2, Kids. What I captured anyway. Hope you liked it. I'm uploading stuff as I post for Stop 3, so hope to get that up tonight too.
We want EVERY QUAD SKATER who frequents the Forum out for 2010. Wait til you see the skating from Stops 3 AND 4!! We liked 4 SO much, we went back again on Sunday changing Stop 5 to Area 702 again!!!
Keep rollin & I really wanna hear Everybody's comments, but don't be surprised if I don't post for a couple days after today. I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
Robert, if you're out there, Tuesday August 4, 7pm @ The Cove in Santa Monica!!! Get there!~!!!
PEACE.................Jay

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Jay: And did you notice our helmet stickers, Bernard?? (4. Aug. 2009 04:00)
 : like me! LOL! I'm throwing together what I can, while I can. Because, as you all know, I've been BUSY! RollerCon officially ended yesterday, but doesn't really feel like it.
: My favorite Family, The Rennies stayed an extra day in Vegas @ the Golden Nugget & we spent the morning using the Killer waterslide through the 200,000 gallon Shark tank! Fun.
: But not as much fun as the skating we did!
: I did what filming I could, people ,but when the skating's this Epic, I'm watching AND waiting to Drop-In! So, when Dawnie had the baby, I did what I could. There's plenty to get an idea. Unfortunately on this evening, other than some pics of the participants, I only got ONE video. What can ya do?
: So here are the participants from Thursday night.
: In no particular order of importance, so noone get offended, please.
:
: Tim Altic:
: Tim Altic
:
: RC 09 Poster Girl, PITA aka Heather Martin:
: P.I.T.A./Heather Martin
:
: Desi Jones:
:
: Desi Jones
:
: Our Drop-In Derby Girl from Stop 1, 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubby Zak:
:
: 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubsband Zac
:
: Biff Riley:
:
: Biff Riley
:
: Ben Cloetens (My Dad):
:
: Ben (my Dad) Cloetens
:
: And the only shot I got of sister Irene that night (sorry, Claudine!)
:
: Desi Jones, Irene Ching Zak & PITA Martin
: Actually pictured are, Desi Jones, Irene Ching, Zak & PITA Martin
:
: Biff Riley & Yours Truly:
:
: Biff Riley & Me, Jay Cloetens
:
: Non-Skating, but Supportive Team members, Todd (PITA's Husband)Martin & Derby Girl 'Viciousness' aka Vanessa:
: 'Viciousness' & Todd (PITA's Husband) Martin
:
: Me with my step-mom Robin holding my baby, Ryder:
: Me, Robin (my step-mom) Cloetens & my baby boy Ryder Layne Cloetens
:
: And, only video from Thursday that I took. This starts out Tim Altic skating, then goes to Biff Riley. Enjoy.
:
:
:
: So, that was Stop 2, Kids. What I captured anyway. Hope you liked it. I'm uploading stuff as I post for Stop 3, so hope to get that up tonight too.
: We want EVERY QUAD SKATER who frequents the Forum out for 2010. Wait til you see the skating from Stops 3 AND 4!! We liked 4 SO much, we went back again on Sunday changing Stop 5 to Area 702 again!!!
: Keep rollin & I really wanna hear Everybody's comments, but don't be surprised if I don't post for a couple days after today. I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
: Robert, if you're out there, Tuesday August 4, 7pm @ The Cove in Santa Monica!!! Get there!~!!!
: PEACE.................Jay
:
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ireNe: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 04:47)
 : like me! LOL! I'm throwing together what I can, while I can. Because, as you all know, I've been BUSY! RollerCon officially ended yesterday, but doesn't really feel like it.
: My favorite Family, The Rennies stayed an extra day in Vegas @ the Golden Nugget & we spent the morning using the Killer waterslide through the 200,000 gallon Shark tank! Fun.
: But not as much fun as the skating we did!
: I did what filming I could, people ,but when the skating's this Epic, I'm watching AND waiting to Drop-In! So, when Dawnie had the baby, I did what I could. There's plenty to get an idea. Unfortunately on this evening, other than some pics of the participants, I only got ONE video. What can ya do?
: So here are the participants from Thursday night.
: In no particular order of importance, so noone get offended, please.
:
: Tim Altic:
: Tim Altic
:
: RC 09 Poster Girl, PITA aka Heather Martin:
: P.I.T.A./Heather Martin
:
: Desi Jones:
:
: Desi Jones
:
: Our Drop-In Derby Girl from Stop 1, 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubby Zak:
:
: 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubsband Zac
:
: Biff Riley:
:
: Biff Riley
:
: Ben Cloetens (My Dad):
:
: Ben (my Dad) Cloetens
:
: And the only shot I got of sister Irene that night (sorry, Claudine!)
:
: Desi Jones, Irene Ching Zak & PITA Martin
: Actually pictured are, Desi Jones, Irene Ching, Zak & PITA Martin
:
: Biff Riley & Yours Truly:
:
: Biff Riley & Me, Jay Cloetens
:
: Non-Skating, but Supportive Team members, Todd (PITA's Husband)Martin & Derby Girl 'Viciousness' aka Vanessa:
: 'Viciousness' & Todd (PITA's Husband) Martin
:
: Me with my step-mom Robin holding my baby, Ryder:
: Me, Robin (my step-mom) Cloetens & my baby boy Ryder Layne Cloetens
:
: And, only video from Thursday that I took. This starts out Tim Altic skating, then goes to Biff Riley. Enjoy.
:
:
:
: So, that was Stop 2, Kids. What I captured anyway. Hope you liked it. I'm uploading stuff as I post for Stop 3, so hope to get that up tonight too.
: We want EVERY QUAD SKATER who frequents the Forum out for 2010. Wait til you see the skating from Stops 3 AND 4!! We liked 4 SO much, we went back again on Sunday changing Stop 5 to Area 702 again!!!
: Keep rollin & I really wanna hear Everybody's comments, but don't be surprised if I don't post for a couple days after today. I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
: Robert, if you're out there, Tuesday August 4, 7pm @ The Cove in Santa Monica!!! Get there!~!!!
: PEACE.................Jay
:
Like Jay, it get's hectic at the park with skating and traffic and heat and talking, but we tried our best to get it all on film. Unfortunately, one of our best cameraman/skater was MIA for RC 09. More to come, stay tuned... -- irene

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzqNcdyv7uU

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Ben Cloetens: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 05:46)
 : like me! LOL! I'm throwing together what I can, while I can. Because, as you all know, I've been BUSY! RollerCon officially ended yesterday, but doesn't really feel like it.
: My favorite Family, The Rennies stayed an extra day in Vegas @ the Golden Nugget & we spent the morning using the Killer waterslide through the 200,000 gallon Shark tank! Fun.
: But not as much fun as the skating we did!
: I did what filming I could, people ,but when the skating's this Epic, I'm watching AND waiting to Drop-In! So, when Dawnie had the baby, I did what I could. There's plenty to get an idea. Unfortunately on this evening, other than some pics of the participants, I only got ONE video. What can ya do?
: So here are the participants from Thursday night.
: In no particular order of importance, so noone get offended, please.
:
: Tim Altic:
: Tim Altic
:
: RC 09 Poster Girl, PITA aka Heather Martin:
: P.I.T.A./Heather Martin
:
: Desi Jones:
:
: Desi Jones
:
: Our Drop-In Derby Girl from Stop 1, 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubby Zak:
:
: 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubsband Zac
:
: Biff Riley:
:
: Biff Riley
:
: Ben Cloetens (My Dad):
:
: Ben (my Dad) Cloetens
:
: And the only shot I got of sister Irene that night (sorry, Claudine!)
:
: Desi Jones, Irene Ching Zak & PITA Martin
: Actually pictured are, Desi Jones, Irene Ching, Zak & PITA Martin
:
: Biff Riley & Yours Truly:
:
: Biff Riley & Me, Jay Cloetens
:
: Non-Skating, but Supportive Team members, Todd (PITA's Husband)Martin & Derby Girl 'Viciousness' aka Vanessa:
: 'Viciousness' & Todd (PITA's Husband) Martin
:
: Me with my step-mom Robin holding my baby, Ryder:
: Me, Robin (my step-mom) Cloetens & my baby boy Ryder Layne Cloetens
:
: And, only video from Thursday that I took. This starts out Tim Altic skating, then goes to Biff Riley. Enjoy.
:
:
:
: So, that was Stop 2, Kids. What I captured anyway. Hope you liked it. I'm uploading stuff as I post for Stop 3, so hope to get that up tonight too.
: We want EVERY QUAD SKATER who frequents the Forum out for 2010. Wait til you see the skating from Stops 3 AND 4!! We liked 4 SO much, we went back again on Sunday changing Stop 5 to Area 702 again!!!
: Keep rollin & I really wanna hear Everybody's comments, but don't be surprised if I don't post for a couple days after today. I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
: Robert, if you're out there, Tuesday August 4, 7pm @ The Cove in Santa Monica!!! Get there!~!!!
: PEACE.................Jay
: Let me be the first to cast my vote for RollerCon 2009 MVPs. Jay & Dawn Cloetens. For everthing both he and his lovely bride did to make everyone feel comfortable no matter how good (or how bad) they might be on wheels. They opened their home, offered their help and gave from their hearts to all who were lucky enough to attend. There is more to vert skating than big tricks or smooth drop ins (not that my boy is lacking in those areas). His talent - in my and my much younger wife Robin's opinion- is at or above the level of those great sk8ters he idolized as a kid. Dawn was amazing while doing double and triple duty as a mom, a caterer, a hostess and more. I will be putting together my skates for next year as soon as we get home. So watch out for the geriatric revival of a genuine relic from the days of steel wheels and hockey boots. Thanks to everybody for humoring this old guy and making me feel young again. We had a blast!
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Bernhard: If coarse, if coarse! (4. Aug. 2009 08:45)
 Naturally I immediately noticed the helmet stickers. I love to see those all across the world! I also told designer Bernd Vonau how much thise stickers are estimated everywhere.

Also thanks a lot for the pictures and the video. I enjoyed them every bit. I've had two sessions with roller skaters last week, myself (on Wednesday with Jochen from Karlsruhe and on Thursday with Alex from Berg in Switzerland). It's great to skate with friends, especially when they are roller skaters, too. Yesterday evening I did a bit for my fitness and rode my bike over mount Schauinsland. 12 km uphill, 1000 m height difference. Makes for a great downhill, too.
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biffsk8er: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 09:37)
 First off...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jay! You are officially 40 years young. Thanks for the absinthe. Thanks for 'Vert RollerCon'. Thanks for a memory I'll never ever forget.

Second, thanks to everyone who came out. It was a dream come true for me. To skate with so many gifted, talented, crazy people, and to meet those who stand by us and support us through our insanity. I now feel as if I belong to something greater than ever before.
I've seen the light. 8-O -hallelujah! Amen, and pass the butter!

Third, and finally;
We're family now.

Biff
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biffsk8er: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 09:40)
 I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!

I'll be there!! With cold beer. :)

Cheers!
Biff
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biffsk8er: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 09:45)
 : Thanks to everybody for humoring this old guy and making me feel young again. We had a blast!

My biggest regret is that I did not get to spend more time with you and Robin. 2010....eh???

Biff
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claudine: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 15:06)
 Yaaaaaaaaaaaaay! Biff was catching some SPEED, woo-hoo! Nice, thanx. But Irene takes the best picture hehehee.

: like me! LOL! I'm throwing together what I can, while I can. Because, as you all know, I've been BUSY! RollerCon officially ended yesterday, but doesn't really feel like it.
: My favorite Family, The Rennies stayed an extra day in Vegas @ the Golden Nugget & we spent the morning using the Killer waterslide through the 200,000 gallon Shark tank! Fun.
: But not as much fun as the skating we did!
: I did what filming I could, people ,but when the skating's this Epic, I'm watching AND waiting to Drop-In! So, when Dawnie had the baby, I did what I could. There's plenty to get an idea. Unfortunately on this evening, other than some pics of the participants, I only got ONE video. What can ya do?
: So here are the participants from Thursday night.
: In no particular order of importance, so noone get offended, please.
:
: Tim Altic:
: Tim Altic
:
: RC 09 Poster Girl, PITA aka Heather Martin:
: P.I.T.A./Heather Martin
:
: Desi Jones:
:
: Desi Jones
:
: Our Drop-In Derby Girl from Stop 1, 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubby Zak:
:
: 'Agata Chokabitchskie' & Hubsband Zac
:
: Biff Riley:
:
: Biff Riley
:
: Ben Cloetens (My Dad):
:
: Ben (my Dad) Cloetens
:
: And the only shot I got of sister Irene that night (sorry, Claudine!)
:
: Desi Jones, Irene Ching Zak & PITA Martin
: Actually pictured are, Desi Jones, Irene Ching, Zak & PITA Martin
:
: Biff Riley & Yours Truly:
:
: Biff Riley & Me, Jay Cloetens
:
: Non-Skating, but Supportive Team members, Todd (PITA's Husband)Martin & Derby Girl 'Viciousness' aka Vanessa:
: 'Viciousness' & Todd (PITA's Husband) Martin
:
: Me with my step-mom Robin holding my baby, Ryder:
: Me, Robin (my step-mom) Cloetens & my baby boy Ryder Layne Cloetens
:
: And, only video from Thursday that I took. This starts out Tim Altic skating, then goes to Biff Riley. Enjoy.
:
:
:
: So, that was Stop 2, Kids. What I captured anyway. Hope you liked it. I'm uploading stuff as I post for Stop 3, so hope to get that up tonight too.
: We want EVERY QUAD SKATER who frequents the Forum out for 2010. Wait til you see the skating from Stops 3 AND 4!! We liked 4 SO much, we went back again on Sunday changing Stop 5 to Area 702 again!!!
: Keep rollin & I really wanna hear Everybody's comments, but don't be surprised if I don't post for a couple days after today. I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
: Robert, if you're out there, Tuesday August 4, 7pm @ The Cove in Santa Monica!!! Get there!~!!!
: PEACE.................Jay
:
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Jay: If coarse, if coarse! (4. Aug. 2009 17:46)
 : Naturally I immediately noticed the helmet stickers. I love to see those all across the world! I also told designer Bernd Vonau how much thise stickers are estimated everywhere.
:
: Also thanks a lot for the pictures and the video. I enjoyed them every bit. I've had two sessions with roller skaters last week, myself (on Wednesday with Jochen from Karlsruhe and on Thursday with Alex from Berg in Switzerland). It's great to skate with friends, especially when they are roller skaters, too. Yesterday evening I did a bit for my fitness and rode my bike over mount Schauinsland. 12 km uphill, 1000 m height difference. Makes for a great downhill, too.

WOW! That's some kinda bike ride, Bernard! I MUCH prefer the DOWNhills to the UPhills!!
We spoke of you & all the Europeans often. We hope to see you & everyone else in 2010.
That's awesome that you got to sk8 with some fellow rollerskaters last week. Is there anything better?!
More postings to come after I get back from Cali....
PEACE........................Jay
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Jay: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 17:49)
 : First off...HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jay!
Thanks,Biff!
: Second, thanks to everyone who came out. It was a dream come true for me. To skate with so many gifted, talented, crazy people, and to meet those who stand by us and support us through our insanity. I now feel as if I belong to something greater than ever before.
Amen, Brother.

:
: Third, and finally;
: We're family now.

That is a FACT. The Rileys Rock. Period.
:
: Biff
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Jay: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 17:56)
 
: : Let me be the first to cast my vote for RollerCon 2009 MVPs. Jay & Dawn Cloetens. For everthing both he and his lovely bride did to make everyone feel comfortable no matter how good (or how bad) they might be on wheels. They opened their home, offered their help and gave from their hearts to all who were lucky enough to attend. There is more to vert skating than big tricks or smooth drop ins (not that my boy is lacking in those areas). His talent - in my and my much younger wife Robin's opinion- is at or above the level of those great sk8ters he idolized as a kid. Dawn was amazing while doing double and triple duty as a mom, a caterer, a hostess and more. I will be putting together my skates for next year as soon as we get home. So watch out for the geriatric revival of a genuine relic from the days of steel wheels and hockey boots. Thanks to everybody for humoring this old guy and making me feel young again. We had a blast!

I can't tell you how much it meant to me to have you there, Dad. Skating, hanging, being a Grandpa, it was all Awesome. Everyone's glad Robin's OK. That gave us all quite a scare. We have an unwritten rule amongst vertical skaters: NO AMBULANCES!!!! I'm so glad she's alright. When one of us leave in one, we usually come home encased in plaster!
I hope you're serious about your sk8s, because you know Dawn's serious about Sept Mi. Trip. While I won't have arms to carry my sk8s, along with all our baby gear, on a plane, I'd be happy to ship them ahead of me to sk8 somewhere there with you. I'll check into parks there later this month.
Safe journey Home. Thanks for coming & experiencing my favorite event of the year.
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Jay: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 18:04)
 : I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
:
: I'll be there!! With cold beer. :)
:
: Cheers!
: Biff

Just clarification, Brother: you DO know that 'The Cove' is TODAY, Tuesday & NOT Wednesday as you'd written in earlier post, right?? Because I WON"T be in SoCal Wed night & as far as I know, Duke, Des & Co won't be @ Cove then either. We WILL be @ Culver City Skatepark around 430 or 5:
http://www.concretedisciples.com/skateparksdb/skateparks_display.php?id=3450


Then @ The COve around 7.
http://www.concretedisciples.com/skateparksdb/skateparks_display.php?id=1692

I hope your Ragin' Ass is there, Bro!
PEACE!
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Bernhard: If coarse, if coarse! (4. Aug. 2009 18:36)
 : WOW! That's some kinda bike ride, Bernard! I MUCH prefer the DOWNhills to the UPhills!!

You first gotta earn the downhill by riding up! But there is more to it: I usually ride up the mountain from the front and down on the back. The back is steeper (14 % vs. 12 %) and therefore I gain some slope this way. ;-)

: We spoke of you & all the Europeans often. We hope to see you & everyone else in 2010.

We also missed the Spaniards and the Americans and the Australians and all the other international roller skaters at Hot LaWa.

: That's awesome that you got to sk8 with some fellow rollerskaters last week. Is there anything better?!

I can't really tell. At least it's much better than skating alone as I do normally.
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ireNe: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (4. Aug. 2009 22:49)
 : : Let me be the first to cast my vote for RollerCon 2009 MVPs. Jay & Dawn Cloetens. For everthing both he and his lovely bride did to make everyone feel comfortable no matter how good (or how bad) they might be on wheels. They opened their home, offered their help and gave from their hearts to all who were lucky enough to attend. There is more to vert skating than big tricks or smooth drop ins (not that my boy is lacking in those areas). His talent - in my and my much younger wife Robin's opinion- is at or above the level of those great sk8ters he idolized as a kid. Dawn was amazing while doing double and triple duty as a mom, a caterer, a hostess and more. I will be putting together my skates for next year as soon as we get home. So watch out for the geriatric revival of a genuine relic from the days of steel wheels and hockey boots. Thanks to everybody for humoring this old guy and making me feel young again. We had a blast!

Ditto to that and wonderfully said. On that note, I'd like to add that it was a real pleasure and privilege seeing you back on your skates. I've been given the vision of the future, what with all the new skaters that came out and all the veterans, as well, we are very much alive. This does my soul good.
To keeping all of us feeling young.... Cheers!

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ireNe: RollerCon Stop 2...OR......something for those who just can't wait..... (5. Aug. 2009 04:51)
 : : I'm taking some more vaca time & hopping on a plane tomorrow to California! Gonna sk8 with brothers Duke, Desi AND Biff again! How cold I resist that?!
: :
: : I'll be there!! With cold beer. :)
: :
: : Cheers!
: : Biff
:
: Just clarification, Brother: you DO know that 'The Cove' is TODAY, Tuesday & NOT Wednesday as you'd written in earlier post, right?? Because I WON"T be in SoCal Wed night & as far as I know, Duke, Des & Co won't be @ Cove then either. We WILL be @ Culver City Skatepark around 430 or 5:
: http://www.concretedisciples.com/skateparksdb/skateparks_display.php?id=3450
:
:
: Then @ The COve around 7.
: http://www.concretedisciples.com/skateparksdb/skateparks_display.php?id=1692
:
: I hope your Ragin' Ass is there, Bro!
: PEACE!

Excellent, hope you all are rolling right now. There with ya in spirit!
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biffsk8er: If coarse, if coarse! (9. Aug. 2009 08:39)
 : We also missed the Spaniards and the Americans and the Australians and all the other international roller skaters at Hot LaWa.

Keep me appraised of events. I know my wife and I would love to visit. We've never been out of the Americas. I'd love to come over! With enough notice, maybe we can figure something out?!
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