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OC2010  

 Well, alot of the locals took a break for winter. Besides Big Al, OMP, and a few others, everyone has been digging at other secret spots. We're still trying to work with the city of Austin to get some municipal support for 9th st. 20 years of free labor and not one hug...

Speaking of hugs...I hear the trail drama is higher than ever this year. With Springtime comes the shovel wars. Listen to an old veteran. I've seen fist fights, rock fights, bike fights. Seen people throw sticks in front of people while riding. Ghost ridden bikes. Seen one person get a water hose and shut a line down when 25 people are riding it. I've heard death threats. I've seen people move out of town. I've seen the same jump torn down and rebuilt 6 times. I've seen people fight in a treehouse. Hell, the old Lone Star Line got plowed because of some bullshit I won't go into off the tetherball court.

Anyone remember Marty Christman? He built the GRAVEYARD. And at the time that pissed off some of the locals.
What about Digger Ed vs. Steve Tyler- changing a roller into a double-old school main line.
Taj vs. OMP -shouting match over digging.
Crazy Legs vs. Billy Bra -bike fight in the middle of 9th st.
Crazy Killer Kieth vs. Denny Mack - Slacker line table versus double tear down.
And that's just OG 9th st. drama. I think the recent Dang Dang- Hitler lives in Austin video is a hilarious paraody of the obvious. However, when you stack tons of dirt, devote hundred of hours of back breaking work- you have the right to expect respect from others. Diggers are a breed of their own. If you dont dig; don't worry, you can generally pay your way into their hearts with beer and food.

Things that piss off diggers:

  • Litter
  • Tripods
  • Ruts
  • Broken/Stolen shovels
  • People who show up and blow up the spot.
  • People who show up and try to take over the spot.
  • People who always tell you how sick thier trails are, while they are always riding your trails.
  • People who seem discontent and disappointed to be at your trails- go home.
  • Non-diggers showing up early in the morning to ride, so as to not feel guilty. aka Avoiding the Locals- take your heckle haters.
  • Unauthorized photos of your trails in magazines and videos with 0 credit given to the anyone or any even mention of your trails. (Jimmy Cielenki aka Sundae bikes Inc., and FLICk TRix finger bikes! You owe 9th st. and Arizona Adam some respect. We seen your toy packaging... Ps. the baddest finger bike rider on the planet -Turnando - is not stoked either.)

    Over the past 20 years digging at different trails, I subscribe to the following general trail etiquette:
    Be nice and friendly, say hello.
    Ask if you can help before you ride.
    If you want to start a new jump at the trails get the local's approval.
    Never tear down anything, build new ,leave old.
    Disputes are best settled on a Tetherball court.
    Y'all get along or shut up and dig.

    but who am I to say anything, I'm a washed up old half ass. Y'all tear it all down and kill each other- I don't care.

    Booga, & BIG AL.

    CLOWN DOG JAM - Jan. 2010

    Clown Dog has been kicking ass for almost 10 years!

    Thanks for all the good times!


    Rooftop session

    Happy Birthday Mike

    Dirty Boys

    Gangsta Zach & Ginny

    My top 3 favorite diggers in ATX.

    Style points

    The Eternal Sheps. A timeless BMX icon. He should market a cologne.

    The ever dirty Dave. He should market those Koozies.

     

    Me amigo bueno- Senior Ornales!

    Gute BQ

    Eating is funny.

     

     

    EZ C

     

    Jamnando getting the crowd pumped up for his big finale!

    The elusive spine drop--- YESSSS!!!!!

    Team Skid is the shit.

    Team Skid is a sub-division of Team Redd, operating under the same legal umbrella.

    People call this "pop". Keep it poppin kid.

    GZ with his 1997 stolen J-Law style.

    Always the competitive spirit, GZ hands the cruisers their ass in a wheely race they never knew they entered.

    Stony rolls 16's

    Oh Shit. AZ blew his mind. I love this dude. Keep on Digging Brother!

     

     

    Sundaze love tub.
    Not for the hygenically timid.



    Cleetus the amazing tree climbing dog.

    Mini Pics..

    Dirdee Dave and Fisty

    Big Rob & Big Steve

    Sunday's Halloween Mud jam photos courtesy of Liquor Bikes.

    Trail relish and Tattoos

    Hawk at Height

    Bench Brothers


    Jaxon Hoodward big air ----pic courtesy Trailnando

     

    Big Steve is asking for help.

    Thanks for visiting 9th Street! Dig sensibly...