Thu 19 Jan 2006
Today, I can finally reveal publicly that Jared Ficklin has been a castmember on a reality TV show that will air in May on PBS. The show challenges the cast to live in the year 1867 on an authentic Texas cattle ranch. Check this article in the Houston Chronicle for more details about Jared’s work on the Texas Ranch House.
Michael Sieben is finally famous. A skateboarding magazine called Thrasher has posted an interview with Michael on its website. It focuses on his inspiration to join up with the Bueno guys. There’s also a cool photo that Kinilau shot of Michael at the Lizard Ditch, but it’s uncredited.
Who is Kinilau? He’s a mysterious figure from my past who suddenly appeared in Austin back in December. My digital camera is broken, so he’s been shooting a lot for Austin Skate Notes. Unfortunately, my photo album is also broken, so I haven’t been able to post any of his shots. Here’s a photo of Kinilau in Tokyo, Japan at a DIY skate spot we had going around 1986 or 1987. He’s the guy in the blue shirt.
Bosco, of Boneless One fame, wrote me with some news. He says–
Shut Up And Skate is back. We had the first one in Houston on 12-3. Next will
be a miniramp contest in Dallas Jan 28th at Grapevine Mills Park. There will be
an after party at TX Underground.
Texas Cold Fusion Sizzler Slalom Race will be a two day event. February 25th
will be the qualifier in San Marcos on Mountain drive. Practice starts at 10AM February
26th will be the head to head racing with four divisions. This one will be at The
AISD Delco Center near Ed Bluestein/183 and Springdale Road.
Zorlac Skateboards has risen from the ashes. The original Texas Bad Ass brand
is back home where it belongs. A double Cut reissue, a long with a Craig Johnson,
John Gibson and Big Boys reissues will be at retail very soon. there will also be
a standard issue modern style logog board in 8,8.25 and 8.5 available with those
reissues. Original replica reissues of classic 80’s shapes on the way
January 19th, 2006 at 9:10 am
he should have invented the skateboard while at the ranch and grind on the corn cobs to make cornmeal.
January 20th, 2006 at 3:52 am
Just for the record — while the great Mr. Bosco is a member in good standing of bonelessone.com and a good friend, he is not actually one of owners of the site. Bob Loftin and Mike Moore are the owners. So there!
January 20th, 2006 at 2:36 pm
I am not sure how I know this, but I think corncobs may have been far too important in 1867 to even consider tricking off of… maybe prickly pears, but not corncobs.