The other day I dropped by Lanier High School where its skate club was holding an after-school session. The club is in its second year and boasts a strong membership among Lanier students. They skate together on campus at least once a week, and this session boasted a special guest. No-Comply shop owner, Jake Nunn, came by to ride and hand out stickers and sun glasses. Here are some photos from the session.
Rock and Roll Hall of Famers, JFA, play this Saturday with ANS and Bark Hard.
The skate notes knuckle tattoo generator has been offline for quite a hell of a long time. Just fixed it a few minutes ago. Get your digits inked.
Phone calls came in fast and furious this evening reporting a Chaz Pineda sighting at Round Rock. Utter carnage. Can’t imagine what next month’s pro contest is going to be like at Mabel Davis. As a reality check, I phoned up Bob Burnquist using the number he gave me when I bumped into him at Whole Foods a few months ago. I told him Chaz has been riding Mabel Davis regularly and asked him if that would pose a challenge for him at the Thrasher-sponsored competition. Here’s a recording of his response.
Patterson work session this weekend. Send contact info to: seth[@]austinskatenotes[.]org
To the chagrin of myself and the other skaters who found no meetings at Anderson or Austin High, Parks and Recreation has rescheduled these Long Range Planning Input meetings. Apparently, advance notice of the meeting change was given to residents in the surrounding neighborhoods, but no one else. Here are the new dates for these meetings:
Public Input Meeting for N/NW portion of Austin-
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
6:00 p.m.- 8:30 p.m.
Anderson High School Cafeteria
8403 Mesa Drive
512.414.2538
Public Input Meeting for Central portion of Austin-
Monday, April 14, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
O. Henry Middle School School Cafeteria
2610 West 10th Street
512.414.3229
Skateboarders’ representation at these meetings is critical to securing funds for any future skateparks.
Darren’s slab is going strong with DIY creativity. It’s a cool atmosphere with people cruising by everyday.
Ken Weiss is an ex-BMXer running for city council against Jennifer Kim and Randy Shade. He used to run a South Austin skate & bmx shop in the late eighties and early nineties. Robin Cravey and Allen Demling are waging attractive campaigns for the other available city council seats.
The documentary, “Pray for Me: Jason Jessee,” is now in my possession. A public screening will ensue shortly.
Those interested in working on the DIY project in Patterson should send me an email to be contacted regarding the schedule. Mail to: seth@austinskatenotes[.]org
