Let’s get a round of applause for Larson’s guest posting. If you’d like to forward him any praise or disdain for what he’s done to this column in my absences he can be found in the Research and Development Department basement level. On Monday, May 1st, 12:01 AM Lakai will be making a very important audio/visual announcement on their site. I know it’s a school night and all but you really should stay up for it. The What Should The Gav Have? contest is still raging on nearing it’s final serving on it’s seven course meal. Clayton Campbell laces it with pop reference and Tap trademarks galore. Send in your entries and go for the gold, or at least three pairs of Lakai shoes. Check out Daniel and the Cheecks and the rest of the DVS heads on tour this summer. The infamous Wade Crowchild has spawned. He’s now the proud father of a healthy baby boy. Ladies and Germs, Leviathan Philip Robert David Crowchild. Congratulations Wade. QUOTES:
CURRENT ENTRY Along with all the fan mail I've received regarding my short stint as the coveted Randoms guest editor, I've received one negative message: "I think Larson owes an apology to the Tappers for his terrible code. His empty references on the jpegs were inexcusable." Remember when I gave a shit about my empty, coded references? I don't. Look at this funny picture of a dude looking at his phone! Haha, so rad. As you can see it's cloudy in L.A. today. I need to go on a cruise or something. Since the World Cup is coming up pretty soon I thought I'd stoke out the Johnson brothers (Rudy and Shea) with some sick pub team footy. Chicks getting pummeled is so much fun. I have a message for Omeally, Colen and Reda: Send me some skate footy. I'm running out of Laser Cat footage.
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CURRENT ENTRY Meza's still on vacation, so direct all hate mail to our Consumer Advocacy Department, 5th Floor, Room 93. On that note, Meza wanted all the Tapper's to know that the "What Should the Gav Have" contest is extended to May 3rd. Continue to send your entries to The Mez. For additional details, scroll down to the April 12th post. The septi-annual Girl Distribution Softball Game was last Sunday. The match-up pitted Howard's Heroes against Koston's Kings. After a hard fought battle, the Heroe's walked away with the narrow victory and the trophy. Here's a gallery. There is no denying it: You simply cannot fade the Yacht Rock! In a disturbing follow up to Friday's 4/21 FSU postings, apparently a small group of marauding chimps took our message too far. Crailtap management does not, in any way, condone this type of mayhem. I have a new hero: Prince Jefri Bolkiah.
QUOTES: CURRENT ENTRY It is with much sadness that we report the loss of one of skateboarding’s true pioneers with the passing of Fausto Vitello. As one of the founding fathers of both Indy and Thrasher, his contribution to skateboarding is undeniable. And it only makes sense that the man who fueled the fire behind two such influential companies would still be so closely involved in skateboarding over 25 years later. On a personal note, Fausto was always very supportive of the Girl camp, and not only are we appreciative and flattered by his encouragement, we are also honored by it. But more importantly our thoughts and prayers go to his friends and family, especially little Tony. Your dad was a badass dude.
Lardog still here. Yep, it's 4/21 and now it's time to party and throw shit at people. When 4/21 falls on a Friday it means three things: Booze, fighting, laughing and general mayhem. FSU. I don't even give a shit. This just in!! Mini 4/21 interview with Rick Howard: Larson: Rick, are you into lighting people on fire lately? Rick: I'm looking forward to it.You have to really torch the guy to do it right. Gas or fluid in the face. I'm still trying to figure it out. Larson: Do you realize that it is illegal and I think it rules? Rick: Is it more than an assault charge? I got this message from B-Rad Staba today. He knows exactly what's up with 4/21: "421 is the shit. You get way more stoned. Dude. We got pigeons drunk yesterday. You just buy a loaf of wonder bread and two 16 ounce cans of bud and pour the beer in the bag. The bread soaks it up, they eat it, and then they walk in circles." --- Brad If you're ever chillin' one day at the laundromat and you forget what 4/21 is all about, then buy this and put it on your skateboard so you never forget again, assmaster. Better yet, if you're having a hard time understanding what I'm talking about just read this dammit. Yngwie Malmsteen used to rip on guitar. He was known for super technical, fluid, classically inspired runs. Now he's a fat piece of crap but he still gets drunk and wants to fuck shit up. That might be old news, but I don't care because it's 4/21. When little dudes scrap, it's the best. This is such 4/21 material. Little dudes fighting, drunks in the audience. Oh man, yes! If none of your friends will get drunk and fight you today, train your chimp and let him kick your ass. You deserve it. Meza is going to hate this post, that Emo bastard. If you're trying to get kicked out of your apartment or trying to make your neighbor move out, get drunk and crank this song all nite. Tonite. Darcy Hordichuk understands FSU! Watch all of the clips.
“He also said that when he's done skating he's going to burn down some people's houses. That will be a good career ender.”—Megan
Lardog here. Yep, it's 4/20 and we shall now all toke. Nice one. If you're cooked right now and you're reading this you're gonna be stoked. Seriously stoney items for you to check out, man. First, you need to know the history, man. "The Man" is upset at our freedom and that is not cool. If someone ever gives you shit, just read this and school them assdots. They don't even know, man. When I was a kid, I'd get really baked and then customize my school folders. Check 'em out dude: One and Two. You know how animals are trippy when you're toasty? What's going on with bat testes? Check out Steve Olson's interview. He used to get stoned. Trip out on this: my name backwards is Nosral..Hahaha, no way! Mini Top 5 Ha, just kidding, seriously: Mini Top 5 Do not get stoned and write poetry. I just found this searching for "trippy stuff" on the web. Rad. Oh!...A late entry for today's Stoner Tap from one of our stoniest Tappers, Isaac McKay Randozzi: "Even crackheads love Jesus!" QUOTES:
As the race for the prize continues to heat up for the What Should The Gav Have? contest, here are some of our most recent top entries. A dude by the name of Ryan knows that The Gav hits the links every Friday so he whipped up this little dish. If Fear Factory was a timed event or if they measured how much you perspired while eating then Gav would surely be the reigning champ, so Bob Bobby took the liberty of entering him into the contest. Henry Sanchez (yes that Henry) sent us an email titled “Caaaaaaare what Gav is having” and flexed some of his photoshop work as well as promising to do a Gav mock up of his own. Good to hear from you Sanch. Mini Top 5 Dimitry did send us this photo of himself and Rufus Wainwright though. Welcome to The Tap Rufus. And in a bit more manly fashion, Tony Ferguson sent us this photo of him Raekwon. I know Ferg looks like he’s playing it cool in the photo but if you could only imagine how excited he really was. Wonder if broke out an old pair of Wallies. Whatever this is Jereme’s number one! Ladies and gentlemen, the ultimate in harsh tats. Lardog will be guest posting the Randoms for the next couple of days. So if he has a contest about who the guest poster is, it’s him.
“I’m gonna come on Girl tour with firework and beat his ass.”—Rip about Rickk
As the What Should The Gav Have? contest nears it’s fourth day of entries the cultural references have ranged from Pac-Man, to The Simpsons, to Phish, to the Last Supper, to Koston. James Barry feels ol’ Chuck would make a fitting dining guest for The Gav while Ryan Hull serves up the Pres and a blader. Remember three pairs of Lakai Shoes for the winner. He won’t be winning any free shoes but this guy Greg is down for life. The baddest born Aussie to relocate to England is now officially on Fourstar Europe.
The Yes We Canada Featured Feature just got a Mike Mo remix or mo’ Mike Mo. Well worth downloading again. Clip of the Day! Gillet and Puig with Ice Capades like precision. Even more entries for What Should The Gav Have? Rowan Byers took the inevitable hip-hop approach to this Phish fan and how could we not like Sam Culkins’. Get your entries in by the 26th. Mini Top 5 It’s been a long time since we checked in with Colen, but that doesn’t mean we’re not thinking of you Ben. Look, we found you a new ornament for your rearview. Thanks Peech. You gotta be at least over 13 to watch this one. Just as shocking was how they hold it just like us. So looks like the only thing that’s separating the species is aim. Today at lunch the new term for a skating in the park was “cardio-run.” As in, “When we get back to the office let’s go do some cardio-runs." I think Rudy came up with it. Your Guest Poster for the Daily Photos, Fred Mortagne, is French Fred, by the way
More What Should The Gav Have entries. Gav’s pal Tom Tate used some inside info for this timely entry. Tom, you’re disqualified for already getting free shoes. Kevin Charthand comes close to the heart for this feast he prepared for Gav, except for the herb part. Send your entries here and remember the winner gets three pairs of Lakai shoes. Clip of the Day! Told ya. This isn’t the hole in the ground in Carlsbad circa ’92, no this JB and Lucas in Spain yesterday.
We got a Birdhouse press release sent to us last night. Nesser’s in Tel Aviv, Sumner, Suski and some of the other guys are driving East on the I-10, Willy’s working on his video part, and Hawk and White are skating a ton. No mention of Cliver though, or his book. Today Smyth got his car back with his new stereo/TV/iPod hook up in it. When I hopped in his Caddy this morning he had the movie “Belly” playing on the dash. We watched the Jamaica scene and the scene where DMX was speeding and running red lights in front of the cops. Now I don’t know if this affected Smyth’s driving but he uncharacteristically crossed two double yellows on his way to the carpool lane. I think we may watch a Darren Harper promo DVD on the way home and it’s got guns all over the front cover so hopefully Smyth doesn’t have a piece hidden under his seat or I could be in for some trouble.
“He was the inspiration for getting my vending machine.”—Sam talking about E-40
Clip of the Day! The Euros exchange rate is currently higher than their US counterparts on the constantly fluctuating stock exchange that is the Clip of the Day. JJ and Lucas cash out at the bank. With more to come I’m sure.
An obviously very talented artist by the name of Bubba submitted some artwork, or maybe he just found on the “www”, for our cover band Bright and Sebastian first album. I see a Derrick Riggs/Iron Maiden kind of relation forming here. We’re thinking long term. Tapper, Spencer Star, introduced us to the subgenre of all subgenres today. There’s Gansta Rap, Backpack Rap, Old School Rap, Middle School Rap, Underground Rap, and now there’s Foot Fetish Rap. You gotta admire Hip-Hop for how inclusive it is. I don’t think you’ll get your foot fetish kick at a night at the opera.
New Contest! What SHOULD The Gav Have? Take this photo and cook up some marvelous shit for The Gav. Fill his plates with whatever you think The Gav should be having. Do you want him eating lobster? An old boot? Shit? It’s your deal. The winner, picked on Wednesday the 26th of April, will get three pairs of Lakai Shoes. Send your entries here. During the filming of the Chocolate Tour (not to be confused with The Hot Chocolate Tour) Rob Welsh (not to be confused with a Chocolate rider, he rode for Aesthetics, or maybe Mad Circle at the time) switch backside 180 heeled a table perfectly but my tape glitched right before he hit his tail and stopped glitching right when he landed, so the entire action of the trick was missed. He brings it up still. Take a look:
Talked to Kenny Anderson on the phone today, it was as confusing as talking to Alex O and as silently awkward as talking to Koston. Our dudes are pretty phone impaired, BA’s bad too. The Ruby has gotten a makeover. Where else could you can buy a Wooden O.G. painted by Andy Jenkins? Take a look.
Yesterday it was Mike Smith today it’s Mike McGill. Tomorrow it’s Mike Carroll. I just talked to Alex Olson who’s been New York right for about a week. When asked if he’d been skating he said no because the airline lost his board, but when I asked him what he’s been doing the out there he said skating. He gets confused when you ask him more than one question. New Contest coming soon. It has to do with The Gav and food. Go figure. Just realized that the “go figure” works on both levels, that we’d have a contest featuring The Gav and that the contest with The Gav would involve food. Also that we’d announce a contest before we post it to give ourselves a few days buffer. Go figure. Who will be sitting pretty with Shaq this month? Couple more mags are coming so we’ll have to wait and see.
We Have a Winner! Our first prize from the Crail Tap Customer Survey will be going to Mike Nero from San Ramon, Ca. Here’s how it all went down. Clip of the Day! As previously mentioned, Steve Hernandez is now employed by Girl. Here’s a clip shot during those exciting last minutes of his lunch break. Saw Reynolds’ and his baby girl this weekend. Here they are, some of the biggest brains of the company, explaining the finer points and their inner most feeling about the late ’90s hit Mouse. Mike Smith, inventor of the Smith, was here today. We got roots but we missed the photo.
“Yes We Canada” is now in the Featured Feature column. Stokin’.
In other video milestones, Ty has just logged his one thousandth DV tape! That’s 41 and half days of continuous recording (if our math department got their calculations right). Pretty major.
Burndog’s lovely wife Katherine was not only kind enough to give me her ticket to a Belle and Sebastian ticket recently, she was also generous enough to take on the laborious task of filling out a Family Member Survey:
Went on a Potato Chip run with Smyth for his snack machine yesterday after work. Holy drug deal! Driving to a sketchy parking lot in Gardenia to meet some guy in a mini van, who had to do the drop right then and there before he went back to Hawaii to pick up more supplies. I stayed in the car with the engine running. If the warehouse only knew how Smyth was laying it on the line just to keep their munchies at bay. Rudy might be joining Bright and Sebastian, if we can get him out of the Hustler Casino. New Featured Feature tomorrow…most likely. Maybe even a Top 5. Those last couple of sentences were a little noncommittal I know.
“Foreign dudes are always up for some embarrassing shit.”—Burnett
It’s back! Guess Whose Tat?
Fredrico sent us another clip. It’s got kind of a bizarre audio track. Go on a ride with Butch and Rattray.
These two sexy young men came by yesterday. Ladies write direct. Eric “Emo-ier Than Thou” Anthony and myself have decided to start a cover band called Bright and Sebastian. That’s right Bright Eyes and Belle and Sebastian covers only. We’ve yet to play together though, for fear that we’d wash away in a sea of tears. Sea of Tears, now that would be a good name for an emo band. There’s fundraiser for Portland skater Sarah Burgess who has recently suffered a serious head injury while skating. Please visit this site and do what you can.
Clip of the Day! Vince Capaldi knows a good combo will get you clip of the day. Nosegrind on the first to nose manny on the second. Yet, another clip! Friend of The Tap, Fredrico sent us a quality clip of Jean-Baptiste Gillet getting a workout in Sicily. I’d say he has the R-n-R wired.
Justin Eldridge was getting dumb recently and locked his keys in the car while he was ghost riding his whip. Luckily for him the window was rolled down. If need be, ask Carroll or Smyth to decipher that sentence. We’ll soon be doing a drawing from the Crail Shop Customer Surveys that we’ve been receiving. The winner will get a box of goodies. So if you’re sitting on one, get off your dead ass and send them in, like Zach Deward did. Make it a little morelegible than Zach’s though. I think I hear Rick in Rickk's office.
This past weekend the Crail cam hit the mean streets of LA. (It didn’t rain after all). Here’s a brief, albeit stunning, gallery. One of Mike Mo’s friends Crail grabbed down the Hollywood 12. He also jumped off the roof next to it with no board, just for fun. What Did the The Gav Have? A quarter chicken with rice. He was sweating profusely from the moment he placed the order up to his last bite. Today Carroll sent all of us one of those a girl washing herself in a bubble bath and then when she stands up out of the water, surprise it’s not a girl type of videos. This is how Carroll starts most days much in the way you might start your day with a coffee or a shower.
“I got three sequences in the new mag!”—Carroll to Megan when she walked in Rickk's office
As it rains this weekend, at least here it is, spend a little time with the Arthur Gonzarelli.
Today’s Motto was Super Sales Shea’s idea. It’s a little surfey for me, but he really liked it. He likes soccer a lot too. But he also had a photo in Poweredge, so It all kind of balances out.
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ENTRY Here I was thinking I was providing an exceptional batch of pics for this week’s Daily Photos then Coleman finds this shot and takes the wind right out of my sails. Clips of the Day. Alex Olson, after showing off his Spitfire shirt with the Slayer artwork on it, learned fakie nosegrinds down the hubba, then moved on to the much trickier (so I've heard) fakie 5-0. The Fourstar site, previously under construction, is now up. And here’s the photo and link to prove it.
Today Adam Corolla, our new favorite radio personality, called Mountain Dew the Nectar of the ’Tards. If this was a drink it’d work for us too.
The Fourstar site is up and looking federal. Good job boys. BA’s Super Champ bonus part is up there too. Sam’s over the Real World. Here’s some of the reasons why; no partying, no hooking up, the rudest gay guy ever, the most spoiled brat ever, and too much arguing inside the house. Without Smyth’s witty quips from his Keepin’ It Real reports driving viewers to their sets, we’re sure that ratings have plummeted. Maybe next season the casting director will take notice and get a more Vegas-like troupe together for the Fall. Just a friendly reminder that there’s a new Featured Feature.
“You know I ain’t got nothing to do today if I’m hanging out with Mike and Alex.”—Reda "Real Hipsters don’t talk about their hipness, dude.”—Eric Anthony
Hittin’ Britain/Oui Will Rock You is now available in the Featured Feature column. It’s a visual celebration of our time spent in England and France last summer. It starts with the team pushing a tour bus and ends with Smyth eating a sandwich.
It’s been a while since we posted a Crail Shop Customer Survey. We’ll be drawing our first winner for the prize giveaway soon, so keep sending them in. Here’s Vinnie’s from Hacienda Heights. That second paragraph was a joke, kind of. I really didn’t hear of Fourstar until the ad came out, but I wasn’t really tripping that hard. It was kind of lame of them though
Things are getting a little corporate around here.
There was a BBQ at Carroll’s house yesterday to celebrate the purchase of some new lawn furniture. Mike never made it though. He was out filming and subsequently ruining a joke where everyone was throwing their empties onto his lawn. We were hoping he’d show up and give that classic Carroll look on his face where it’s not really a mad expression but just this confused gaze where you can almost see the gears turning in his head as he tries to figure out what’s going on. It’s a good look. Lance Mountain Top 5 coming soon, or what I’d like to call a total Bones Brigade nerd for me. I’ve known Lance for 12 years and I think I still try to slip in a Brigader question whenever I see him. He doesn’t seem to mind. ’Guy Mariano was here today.
“I’m gonna pay him by punching you in the mouth.”—Reda
Contest Howard! Slam City ’98.
Saw the enjoi vid. Wow Jerry! Scott's coming to town this weekend. That means he's been packed since last weekend. Kind of a slow weak, I know. Just haven’t seen Gav around much lately.
A Day of Startling Imagery Gusto!
Here’s a great exchange of dialogue, a little out of context but still good, that took place today between Megan and Rickk: Megan: How do you know? Mike Mo went to a Korn concert the other day. He kind of liked it. Could a certain Monday be making a comeback here at The Tap? Kind of short I know, but I’ve been in a meeting with Carroll all morning.
“How is it sitting next to the religious right?”—Ben Colen to Eric Anthony
Slap has The Curtains. Thrasher has Something Else. Skateboarder has Extra. Well now The Tap has Sitting Pretty with Shaq. Like it’s predecessors, it will be a monthly feature. While the mags save their Holy Grail of imagery for the last few pages of their book, we have set up a more holy shrine for ours. Each month the most shocking image from the major skate mags will be deemed worthy to be Sitting Pretty with Shaq. Why Shaq? Well Shaq has been holding down the most precious prime real estate in the building for over a year. The wall facing the shitter in the Men’s Bathroom. And he ain’t going nowhere. So whatever we feel can ride with Shaq for a month gets to hang. Here’s this months winner! Dan Paulson got a Carroll sighting at his local Starbucks. Marc Jacobs for your dog don’t come cheap. You gotta work for that shit. An awesome photo stolen from the El Beardo site that Sanger posted. I guess Smyth’s not feeling this season of The Real World. Have you noticed? We’d like to wish our fav ex-pat Le Lee a happy birthday.
Mini Top 5 Eight Xs, two goofs. Our very own Chris Roberts, star of “Hittin Britain” and “Oui Will Rock You” will be featured in the upcoming TWS video. Here’s a preview to prove we’re not lying. Make us proud Roberts. Found out this weekend that Mike’s dog, among other things, like AC/DC T-shirts, has it’s own Myspace profile. Wait it gets better/worse, all it’s answers to the profile have the word “bark” in it, like Favorite TV Show: “Meet the Barkers,” Favorite Album: “Bark at the Moon.” Now that’s Hyphy. What Did The Gav Have? Half chicken with a double side of beans, no rice. Still doing it. Kind of off topic, but great nonetheless.
Look who stopped by yesterday.
In case you were wonder he's still not smoking. Saint Patty’s and already this morning Smyth smelt a little pickled from the night before. And the Ringer thought her post was lame.
J. Calloway’s future brother-in-law, that’s right I said it, was hanging out in the office yesterday. He said he “used to skate” and he’s only 13. So we quickly had him fill out a Family Member Survey before he’s over us too.
What Did The Gav Have? An iceberg salad with a scoop of tuna on it. He even threw off the hardboiled egg. I think Rickk ate it. Doing good Gav. Look at the determined expression on Smyth’s face below. Caught in the thrill-seeking act of riding his board. With that fierce look in his eye what could he be doing? Back lip down 8? Kicky crooks a ledge? Back noseblunt a quarter? Nope! How about a little scratch in the shallows at Pizzey? Shit, I’ll take it. From the Black Mass session.
We here at The Tap would like to acknowledge the valiant efforts of our good friend Lance, who had a heavy run with his company The Firm. Lance, along with Ray, Weston, and James, went on Girl’s maiden voyage across the U.S. in ’94 creating some great times and some lifelong friendships. Since then he’s helped us with everything from building a vert ramp to starring in our videos to shooting our ads to constructing sets and props for films. Just wanted to let Lance know that he has our full support with this new chapter in an already amazing life in skateboarding and are stoked to hear that he’s in good hands with the dudes at Flip. I think that’s about as mushy as we get around here.
“When I’m laying in bed watching TV it gets a little wet under there.”—The Gav about his chin “Alex is a little shit, right?”—Rickk on Alex Olson’s instant messages
I hope Carroll thinks of this every time he calls his pet. Not even a vintage rock shirt with a dog friendly play on words can save this one. Thanks Hunter. Pops and I kicked it so hard in Australia that he swears he’s not gonna screen my phone calls anymore. If you only knew how special that is. Yesterday we had a discussion about whether we should bring Mike Carroll or Mike Mo to a meeting next week. The Fourstar site revamp is in full swing. All new pages, product, video, and vices coming soon. What Did The Gav Have? Half turkey sandwich with green salad and a cup of soup. Very sensible.
“That’s a fucking skate state!”—Rickk on Arizona
Much in the same vein as Carroll (or is that “vane”) we have gathered our Australia mpegs shot from our little digi cam for you to see. Click below please:
Australia Gallery #3.
Our friend Danny Garcia is getting an interview in a future issue of Transworld. He’s asking the kids on the street to provide the questions. If you’d like to get a word in with D-Gar send them here and they’ll be considered for print. We’ve been planning a mass exodus to our homeland for some time now. We’ve sent our correspondent Chris to blaze the trail for us. Pack your bags and get ready. We’ll let you know when to book your flight.
It is clearly a big day in Goth. The Lakai trailer for Fully Flared is up in the Featured Features. Happy Birthday Mueller! Oh, and Matt, you’re on!
Monday morning is indeed the last day to win that beefy box of items parked outside my office. To win in simply send in a video clip (preferred) or a photo (passable) of your most Goth friend doing a kickflip. Chris Roberts will be joining us in Australia for the Chocolate tour. Unfortunately Devine can’t make it. Alex Olson may meet up with us. He’s pretty sketchy so he could totally bean out on the whole thing. I don’t know how all this goat stuff got started, but I think I know how it’s gonna end.
Who is that doing his leg exercises? Looks familiar. Go to the Escapist website for some Malto clips. He’s the one who looks like Lance Jr. circa ’96. Sorry the post is short, and late, but I’ve been busy editing footage of Tim Gavin skating. No, for real. QUOTE:
Chocolate artist Evan Hecox’s work will be on display at the Monster Children Gallery in Sydney, Australia. In addition the Chocolate team’s skating will be on display. If that's where you reside come check it out. If you don’t have a Goth friend to do a kickflip you can probably get a clip of Hime doing one. I think he can kickflip. I know he wears all black. We forgot this photo yesterday.
My Most Goth Friend Doing a Kickflip! contest is up and running. The prize? A box of goodies found around the office. The contest? Send us a photo or a quicktime of your most goth friend doing a kickflip. Send something in or else Matt Bollis’ hand might be taking it. Send that spooky shit here. Deadline is the 27th. A day skating with Koston and Pepper. Kind of like “Skating with Rob and Natas,” but not really. Biebel is on the cover of new Skateboard Mag with a full-blown interview within. It’s tight. What Did The Gav Have? Salmon salad. He’s trying to loose some weight. QUOTE:
If you’d like to make a donation to Harold’s funeral and final arrangements please visit this site.
Yesterday we had lunch with Gav but we forgot to report on What Did The Gav Have? He had a catfish sandwich (it was the first time he ever had catfish) with a baked potato, dollop of sour cream on the side, a cornbread muffin with apple butter, and a mason jar of ice tea with his patented two packs of sugars and one pack of Equal artificial sweetener dumped in. Wow, that was in depth. Quickly, very quickly after we posted the thing about Koston’s 7-foot Reef Shark most likely being a 3-foot Tuna he sent us an email titled “3-Foot Tuna This Bitch!” simply with this photo attachment and nothing else. We stand corrected. Looks like the Lakai dudes made it to Sacto.
Anthony Pappalardo will be blessing us with a World Famous Top 5 next week.
Yesterday was also Sean Cliver’s birthday. Sean’s famous for two things; writing a fantastic book about skateboard graphics and getting is face palmed by Sheffey for a crime he didn’t commit. Oh, he used to do the 90210 updates in Big Brother too. So that makes three things. Happy birthday Sean. Some of the Lakai dudes are going up to Sacto this weekend to skate with Biebel, enjoy his large screen televisions and soak in his hot tub. Well at least Rickk will be soaking in his hot tub. Kelly Bird has promised to be next week’s featured photographer for our Daily Photos homepage. Bird hates to let someone down so now that it’s written it will happen.
Today is my cube neighbor Eric Anthony birthday. Born the same day as indie wiz Conor Oberst. Coincidence? I think not. Look at EA’s bag. I’d say he’s got a little indie wiz of his own. I saw my Mother this last weekend. Here she is with her latest CD purchase. It really is hers.No one need not complain about The Tap being too harsh on them again. Thanks Mom. QUOTE:
Judging from the rims I’m thinking that this is a ’96 Geo Prism Coupe or a two-door ’97 Toyota Tercel, neither of which is known for it’s comfy backseat. Throw what’s going on up front into the mix and I’d say that this poor little bastard is looking forward to a very uncomfortable ride home. Jereme has landed himself on the cover of the new Slap with an interview inside, as did Belle and Sebastian. Equally important to some of us around here. Today being Valentine’s Day and all there was a poem contest at lunch with a cash prize for first. There’s never been a stronger muse for Smyth than some cold hard cash so he wrote one out dedicated to his favorite appliance. As well as being Valentine’s it is also Chico’s birthday. Happy birthday Cheeks!
Carroll called me this morning all amped out and cussing up a storm. He wanted me to post a shout out to some 10 or 12-year-old kid they saw at a spot who broke his wrist while trying to kickflip down ten stairs on Rickk’s board. He said he didn’t know how to spell his name. A little confused I asked Mike, “Does he read Crailtap?” or “Did you tell him to check it?” He said he didn’t know, so I told him to just send me an email to tell me what to say. And after all that he never sent it. So if you’re a kid between the ages of 10 and 12 and broke your wrist on a kickflip down some stairs on Rickk’s board and Mike Carroll was there, well Mr. Carroll is thinking about. Remember this little guy? New contest coming soon. A box of random goodies from the offices of some random dudes!
A new, one time only, game! Only because no one seems all that stoked on it. Kenny Anderson refused to play and Mettee and Eric Anthony thought it was “gross.” But I’m not going to let a couple of puds decide what is right for you guys out there. So here goes: Guess Whose Choppers! Hey Ringer, your Golden Boy Mettee, or whatever the hell you call him, just happened to leave a candle burning in the bathroom last night when I came in. Whole place could have been in ashes this morning because of old wonder boy.
Tomas Diaz is the latest to be entered into Crail Shop giveaway by submitting his Crail Shop Customer Survey. He’s also working on the Strobe Light Condom so his future looks bright.
“That’s why China has the Internet, so they can vote for Yao Ming on the All Star ballot.”—Bird
Tapper Ivan knows the Royal Drum Off is over but couldn’t resist sending this in. He may have won Max said over the Japanese airwaves that he was never a coward, but Master Card thinks otherwise. Somebody in Nebraska is claiming they’re “Most Blunted.” What Did The Gav Have? Another fine meal for Timmy. Bean and chee burrito with lots of hot sauce, tons of hot sauce. He had some of Rickk’s sour cream covered quesadilla. Eric Anthony, my new cube neighbor, and I are listening to the new Belle and Sebastian. It’s no big deal, we’re comfortable with it. QUOTE:
The mighty Italian Federico has again joined forces with the mighty Spaniards Danny and Jesus for some more hot doubles action. Ignore any ideas of latent homosexuality in that last sentence. Yesterday was the following people’s birthdays Kenny Anderson’s daughter Dianne, Bob Marley, and Reda. So any idea that personalities are based on their sign is pretty much out the window. With baby Dianne it’s a little early to tell. As far as Marley and Reda are concerned, never met Marley but I’m going to assume that him and Reda’s dispositions are a tad bit off. Just an assumption. Our bros over at the bible are looking for a new hire: “Thrasher Magazine is looking for an in-house Associate Editor/Photographer to work with us making the world's best skateboard magazine. Applicant must be able to do it all: shoot photos, write stories, organize editorial and do so on a deadline. The right person for the job is details oriented, design conscious, hard working, opinionated and extremely skate knowledgeable.” Resumes with cover letter should be emailed care of Michael Burnett. Happy 60th birthday Pop!
“When I say ‘Danny’ with no last name, just assume I mean Danny Way.”—overheard at The Tap
Mr. Carroll made us proud and shot his first slideshow for Randoms. It’s from his time spent in Oz last month. We’re gonna be big in Australia after today. Maybe even as big as we are in Canada. They say the best part of the Superbowl is the commercials. I think after this ESPN mobile spot Koston would have to agree. The biggest news of all this weekend was Lakai’s Andy Mueller and his wife Jennifer giving birth to a wonderful baby boy, who has yet to be named. May I suggest Kelly or Bird.
To the English guy who called about the triple credit card bill from the Crail Shop you forgot to leave your number. Australia post on Monday. Sorry. And remember Super Bowl Sunday, other than being the day when the most avocados are purchased and the highest report of spousal abuse, is also the best day to skate while the security guards are glued to their Sony Watchmans. Also, if your font looks weird we're working on it. QUOTE:
Ross from Jacksonville, Florida, Clyde Singleton’s hometown, was kind enough to send back his Crail Shop Reader Survey, subsequently entering himself into our Crail Shop prize giveaway. What Did The Gav Have? Another visual presentation. Batter fish tacos and fries. The Fairy’s got an update today! QUOTE:
Bob K. pointed out to us that we spelt Salba’s name wrong yesterday. Thanks Bob. I don’t think she’s really his niece either, maybe his cousin? Oh, and Bob, that’s not Rudy either. Oz, after the fact, Clip of the Day! Rickk takes on a big four. Winner of 80s Hime contest Sean McConkey sent this to let us know he got his prize of all black Fourstar clothes. And finally the prize for the The Royal Drum Off is still up for grabs.QUOTE:
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