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Message 1664 (8. Jan. 2006 05:11) (Tree)

gaston smith (the short dude)
xtremerollersk8r@aol.com
Roller Gathering
Hey guys whats up. Long time no talk sorry I've been artistic (autistic) skating. I went to nationals and got 2nd and 3rd but enough about me I want to know about what is going on with the get to together I vote for germany I've never been and my mom lived in germany and my grandmother was born there so I really want to go there. as for a date I can't go from july through august. I really want to get togather woth every one and I'd love to get back on a vert ramp I havent had a good thrill like that since 04 mor so if anyone decides on a date let me know cause i really want to go. thanks every one! gaston
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Irene: Roller Gathering (5. Jan. 2006 23:06)
 There seems to be interest in forming another rollerskating gathering.
Two locations with choices of parks to pick from would be Los Angeles, California and/or Europe (open to suggestions on where, France, Spain, Germany, etc.)
I'm looking for feedback from all who are interested in organizing a gathering in 2006.
Submit your ideas NOW!
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Bernhard: Roller Gathering (6. Jan. 2006 00:45)
 First of all, I think I will try to make it to any place in the world. The US is probably one of the more difficulte places due to severe travel limitations since 911. They almost didn't let me in in 2004! But I don't want to pass up the chance to shoot some crazy fellow roller skaters doinf some real ramp riding. And I will try very hard not to expose the same film twice!

If the location is in Germany, I can provide some organisational support. More so, if it would be in Freiburg.

Possible locations in Germany:


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bombero: Roller Gathering (6. Jan. 2006 16:20)
  Forget about spain. Simple and direct. We actually don't have vertical public ramps and the private one's aren't really good.
Usa would be a dream for me. Anywhere in europe obviously would be easier for me. And when? my work will have to wait for me because i will get to the gathering, so it's the same.
( italy is incredible, isn't it? i haven't seen that pictures)
(Basel, Berlin and Mühlhausen seems to be nice whith bad weather...but in summer i think outdoor is better)

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Dave Roen: Roller Gathering (6. Jan. 2006 21:17)
 Count me in whever in the world it is. I didn't get to spend much time at the last one so I'm in need of more vert rollerskating with rollerskaters. haha! Of course since I live in LA - So. Cal would be nice but actually I'd rather go somewhere I haven't been to. Europe sounds like fun!

Super Dave Roen
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gaston smith (the short dude): Roller Gathering (8. Jan. 2006 05:11)
 Hey guys whats up. Long time no talk sorry I've been artistic (autistic) skating. I went to nationals and got 2nd and 3rd but enough about me I want to know about what is going on with the get to together I vote for germany I've never been and my mom lived in germany and my grandmother was born there so I really want to go there. as for a date I can't go from july through august. I really want to get togather woth every one and I'd love to get back on a vert ramp I havent had a good thrill like that since 04 mor so if anyone decides on a date let me know cause i really want to go. thanks every one! gaston
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Karen Rennie: Roller Gathering (9. Jan. 2006 18:29)
 The Rennie family would love to be a part of another Roller Gathering. Unfortunately, financial restraints keep us from being able to plan on leaving the country. We can, however, offer to plan a heck of a good time here in California. There are many awesome skateparks within an hour or two drive from our home in Redondo Beach. The weather is almost perfect for skating here any time.
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Irene: Roller Gathering (9. Jan. 2006 21:30)
 : Hey guys whats up. Long time no talk sorry I've been artistic (autistic) skating. I went to nationals and got 2nd and 3rd but enough about me I want to know about what is going on with the get to together I vote for germany I've never been and my mom lived in germany and my grandmother was born there so I really want to go there. as for a date I can't go from july through august. I really want to get togather woth every one and I'd love to get back on a vert ramp I havent had a good thrill like that since 04 mor so if anyone decides on a date let me know cause i really want to go. thanks every one! gaston
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Great to hear from you, Gaston.
From the photo, you can see that most of us are not of competition age... congrats (short dude) on your success in competition.
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Gaston (the short dude): Roller Gathering (10. Jan. 2006 04:48)
 : : : Hey guys whats up. Long time no talk sorry I've been artistic (autistic) skating. I went to nationals and got 2nd and 3rd but enough about me I want to know about what is going on with the get to together I vote for germany I've never been and my mom lived in germany and my grandmother was born there so I really want to go there. as for a date I can't go from july through august. I really want to get togather woth every one and I'd love to get back on a vert ramp I havent had a good thrill like that since 04 mor so if anyone decides on a date let me know cause i really want to go. thanks every one! gaston
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: : Great to hear from you, Gaston.
: : From the photo, you can see that most of us are not of competition age... congrats (short dude) on your success in competition.
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: Thanks, it's nice to hear from you too and I really would like to know when you all find out a date for the gathering.
: nice talking to you,
: Gaston
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Nelo: Roller Gathering (10. Jan. 2006 19:49)
 When?
I think august is a good month. It's more expensive but it's easier to have days off at work to go to the gathering (august the 12 & 13th?).

Where?
I personaly do prefer big ramps, such Berlin, Mezzano or Lyon.
If we organize the gathering in an outdoor skatepark we are taking a little risk. It would be very annoying to suffer a rainy weekend.

I think that if the meeting is going to take place in Europe, we could vote for the options available.

I would like to include the Skatepark de Lyon in the list. The ramp is quite good (despite de surface is not new) and they have experience and good facilities there.

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Bernhard: Roller Gathering (12. Jan. 2006 00:32)
 : When?
: I think august is a good month. It's more expensive but it's easier to have days off at work to go to the gathering (august the 12 & 13th?).

Gaston would like to come over to Europe (especially Germany) but he can't come in July and August.

: Where?
: I personaly do prefer big ramps, such Berlin, Mezzano or Lyon.

I can't ride those very big ramps but will try very hard to be there to take photos.

: If we organize the gathering in an outdoor skatepark we are taking a little risk. It would be very annoying to suffer a rainy weekend.

That's where Freiburg has an advantage. The ramp isn't really big (only 3.5 m high and 12 m wide) but you can go to Basel (60 km away) when it rains.

: I think that if the meeting is going to take place in Europe, we could vote for the options available.
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: I would like to include the Skatepark de Lyon in the list. The ramp is quite good (despite de surface is not new) and they have experience and good facilities there.

Sounds great. If there are no nore suggestions, we can compile a list for voting.
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Bernhard: Roller Gathering (12. Jan. 2006 00:36)
 : The Rennie family would love to be a part of another Roller Gathering. Unfortunately, financial restraints keep us from being able to plan on leaving the country.

It's a big pity that you can't travel outside the US. Likewise, there seem to be some skaters who have difficulty in travelling to the US. Maybe we can have two events and those who can make the distance can participate in both? Or maybe we should change the continent every other year?

: We can, however, offer to plan a heck of a good time here in California. There are many awesome skateparks within an hour or two drive from our home in Redondo Beach. The weather is almost perfect for skating here any time.

I would love to be there and take part.
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