Skateboard Fantasy

For some reason I've been randomly thinking about skateboard stuff lately.

I've been thinking it wouldn't be a half bad idea to build a little half-pipe or quarter pipe for lip tricks and stuff.

I guess since the new job (2 years ago now, is it really new?) I'm always considering convenient and fun ways to work out or get some kind of physical relief after a long hard day.

A few runs on a half pipe seem perfect.

Then Marc has to make a few posts about his recurring skateboard fantasies (here and here).

Well that was it. This morning I'd had enough (and I'm on vacation). As soon as the mother-in-law was awake I was outside (8am).

First I put on the shoes.

Then grabbed the necessary tools.

And set up a curb of sorts

I have to admit I was pretty rusty. My ollies barely got off the ground and my legs started to hurt in places with muscles I haven't used in a while. I quickly broke a sweat in the 40° F morning sunshine.

But I kept at it. I knew it's lots and lots of practice that lets me get anywhere with anything, so practice I did.

Sure enough I started landing ollies to front side 50/50s on my makeshift curb. So what if the curb's only 3" tall. It's the best I've done since high school.

Hell I was so excited with my progress (and afraid I wouldn't get a chance to improve upon it for quite some time), I decided it was skate movie worthy.



Yeah. I wouldn't hold your breath for anything better anytime soon.

- b