NYE.

A little New Years Eve shredding. A good way to end shitty 2009. We ended up at a cool little flat gap in the Tampa outskirts. Robbie Kirkland destroyed it.


You needed to push...


But Dockery had it first try.

Update: Brandon Knowles SWEARS this is a kickflip I shot too late. I have a really good memory but I think Brandon may be right. Not sure. So this is an ollie and/or kickflip. Yeah, super professional over here...


Whereas Robbie Kirks had to put in a little more effort...



But in the end it was worth it. Front heel and hardflip late 180, the elusive ghetto bird.



Dave Cruz celebrated his homie's success with a couple choice Lil' Wayne jams.


Those iPod speakers were a valuable tool in keeping motivation high.


It turns out you can film on it, too.


So Devon filmed fisheye and Dave took the long lens angle.


Then, bum porn was found behind a dumpster. Sick.


Smokin' hot babes?


Brandon Knowles went for a trick, but in the end, the gap won.

2009, you sucked. See you never. 2010, let's be friends!

Montesi Land, Raw And Uncut!

Several of the photos from Skateparkoftampa.com's "Montesi Land" article couldn't be posted. We're PG-13 over here. So here's the unedited awesomeness you missed. Thanks again John Mon!


It's a quarterpipe, you gotta break out a few old maneuvers. Ant Verdi, boneless.


Jimmy Mastrocolo, over the hip to back tail.


Clint, melon.


Verdi, back smith.


The Mon himself, frontside ollie.


Ant Verdi, combo moves.


Big Bob! Nollie back biggie.


Jimmy, 50 around the corner.


John held court at his own house.


Jimmy, kickflip disaster.


Ant Verdi, steady bloggin'.


Still really, really sucks TJ is on the injured list.


Grilltesi!


Bless it.


Derelicts.


PG group photo.


Mrs Montesi was shooting, too.


Manny was killing it.


Shaq and Jimmy.


Blownis Molina.


This is my favorite photo I've ever shot.


Manny, getting on the hesh style.


Bob Levoy couldn't crail less.


Jimmy and Shaq focused their attention to swinging after all that action.


Beer bros.


Nose manny.


Over the hip to lipslide.

Can't wait until the next one.

Schaefer Claus

Schaefer and Nick Halkias hosted a small get together at New World Brewery a few days before Christmas. George Daher and I'll Fight Anyone! played sets, old friends caught up, people made new friends, good food was enjoyed, as was New World's staggering beer selection. Thanks for a fun time everyone. See you next year and have a great new year!


Edwin warming up for the I'll Fight Anyone show.


The usual suspects.


Nick Halkias was festive and giving out presents. Thanks, Nick.


Family affair.


Rocking can start early in this circle.


Jorge snuck in a few snare taps while big boss man wasn't looking.


The Halkias'.


The Frosty's.


The Frazier's.


Nick Halkias and Mike Frazier.


Jorge and Schaefer.


Dapper Kevin Sullivan.


Jenna and little Sullivan.


Old friends.


Iowa's Justin Ryan, who's now stuck with us whether he likes it or not. Welcome to the club my friend.


Rob and Brittany were having a blast.


Justin with the Clements'.


Donnie was feeling festive.


Edwin and Schaefer.


Schaefer and The Sullivans.


Bros from way back.


Clay and Laurie Montgomery.


Present time!!!


Maria Halkias got a Minnie Mouse doll.


Clem got a really, really awesome gift. A Jon Humphries print of Lance Mountain that hung in the art show Lance, Neil Blender and Ray Barbee did in Tampa a couple years ago. I'm jealous.


Baby Black Snake got awesome gifts, too.


Motorcycle bros.


SPoT squad.


Brittany showes me how to model real quick. I'm currently pursuing it on the side.


Barak and Robanny.

GIFT EXCHANGE!


Nothing says Merry Christmas like Vodka.


Kevin Sullivan got a bottle of Champagne...


Quickly confiscated by Mom. "He'll get it back when we get home," she declared.


Indy pool ash tray/key tray.


Nick may have gotten his gift taken away, if it weren't for her getting the same thing.


Schaefer went Radio Raheem for a sec...


Clay got a sick Polaroid package.


Awesome Free Bird shirt. Play some Skynyrd!


I'm surprised he didn't shoot them off in the bar.


Cold weather friendly gear.


Baby Black Snake was transformed into a Mexican wrestler during the gift exchange.


Clem was so stoked Jenna won coffee.


She almost took the mask. Who could blame her?


Rob came up on some sweet blueberry wine.


Big Al!


OG's.


During George Daher's set.



Totally awesome.


Then, I'll Fight Anyone! took the stage, complete with Pyrotechnics.




Rocking.


Clements, Jerry "Black Snake", and Schaefer.


One last photo to end the night...

Merry Christmas!!!