Dan, Thanks for keeping the spirit alive. I am badly in need of a slalom tune up or Farm Aid as you put it. Historically the week or 2 before the farm is the only time I practice consistently so its time to get on it. I am definately in for this Sat. and will book the day. Maybe when we're worn out ...

Karl, Will there be any opportunity prior to the race to run some kids new to slalom through some type of hybird course? There are 3 or 4 10 - 12 year old snowboarders i know from grafton, ma area that skate ramp and would like to check out the slalom scene. I totally understand wanting to throw dow...

Hey any of you guys that have snow sticks might want to come out to one of the USASA snowboard Massachusetts races at Ski Ward near Worcester. Sat. Feb 10 is a GS & SL and Sunday Feb 18 double Boardercross event (MADD snowboard sponsor). Check out www.ridemass.org for more info or contact me directl...

You guys crack me up. Unfortunately I have to be in VT next weekend and I will sadly miss this event. Please take photos and video of Derek's flaming course. - John F.

Great to hear you guys are out there training. I wish I was an hour or so closer to you. We hooked up with abassador Joe and a couple of the ct high school kids in Northampton yesterday. A local long boarder (eric) joined us and I introduced my two kids to slalom, Caleb (9) & Ellie (7), plus a 17 yr...

Personally I love the ramps and the farm this year was my first time on them. I hear what Joe is saying. Its about skateboarding, not all the bells and whistles. But if T.K. still has a good back, and is willing to take long drives to load the ramo into his car to impress his sk8n buddies - more pow...

Shaggy is calling me with a local weather update at 9:00 AM. Looks good for late morning early afternoon, so drop me a line if you want the 9am lowdown.

I'm in for the late day Sat. race. - John

shaggy, what time do you want to meet? Also bring whatever you have for red cones and maybe we can swap out a few of my white ones? the're shiny and new looking!

Shane, are you going to make it up for this?

Adam,

The Ball mtn "Race" will be a yet to be determined date late in Sept, for various reasons. The Dam is marked and we could go up there and run cones this Sunday if you want. I have 50 cones or so. Let me know - John

Anybody up for a training session this sunday? Ball mtn dam, ct or western MA would be cool with me. Or bowl riding in Worcester?

Hey Adam & anyone of you that talked about this at The Farm. Why wait for September to ride Ball Mountain Dam. How about session or Outlaw race on Sunday August 21st?

Let me know what you all think.

Hey All,

Joe, the 15th of May sounds cool and I'll round up some of my snowboard groms & coaches to check it out. Tway, the Farm Outlaw video is very cool. I'm looking forward to running some cones with you guys soon. - John F.