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by Marion Karr
Mon Feb 21, 2005 11:27 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: DownHill Billies March 26 Slalom/Downhill Skate Jam II!
Replies: 3
Views: 4481

DownHill Billies March 26 Slalom/Downhill Skate Jam II!

You asked for it...You got it! Well, you have been looking for training options, well, have I got an opportunity for you. The DownHill Billies are hosting their next Skate Jam in Statesville/Troutman, North Carolina (30 miles north of Charlotte) on Saturday, March 26th (Easter Weekend), starting at ...
by Marion Karr
Mon Feb 14, 2005 4:19 pm
Forum: North America
Topic: [2005] Chicago 2005
Replies: 186
Views: 229663

As soon as you have dates let me know. The DownHill Billies will do their best to be there in FORCE! I have a client in Chi Town I need to see and this could work out great!

I love Chicago! Darn good food there!
by Marion Karr
Wed Feb 02, 2005 12:44 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: DownHill Billies
Replies: 7
Views: 7496

Thanks Bros.
Met with the DHB member who has a screen printing shop. Shirts will be available by the end of the month. Watch this post for an update.
by Marion Karr
Tue Feb 01, 2005 3:16 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: DownHill Billies
Replies: 7
Views: 7496

DownHill Billies

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/DownHillBillies/dhb_tm300.jpg Logo By Tim Shawl (www.timshawl.com) Logo wear will be available for sale late February/early March. Proceeds to go to the sponsorship of the DownHill Billies Website (www.downhillbillies.org) which is planned to be up and running...
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 24, 2005 3:41 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Different Sites For Spreading The Slalom Word
Replies: 6
Views: 7847

Wesley,
I actually have emailed with the dude at Skate NC and he is very happy to promote other types of skating. The next Statesville jam will probably draw some guys from Charlotte.

Thanks for the efforts.
by Marion Karr
Fri Jan 21, 2005 11:17 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 - Next Session SUNDAY JANUARY 30th, NOON-CANCELLED!!
Replies: 6
Views: 6656

I'm down and I think some of the local DHB's may be coming with me!

Rock on Bro's!
by Marion Karr
Thu Jan 20, 2005 8:05 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: DownHill Billies January Jam 2005 Review
Replies: 3
Views: 4630

Photobucket has been updated...go to the link in the first post on this thread and check out the additions.

Peace!
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:09 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: DownHill Billies January Jam 2005 Review
Replies: 3
Views: 4630

Down Hill Billies Crew Group Shot: http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v329/DownHillBillies/January%20Jam%20At%20The%20Spot%20%202005/DHB-JJ2005-TheDownHillBillies2.jpg Lenny Poage and Dave Gale tearing up the hybrid course set by Wesley Tucker. "Yes Virginia, Dave Gale does actually skate".....that's...
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 17, 2005 10:31 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: What's Everyone Resolving To Accomplish This Year?
Replies: 15
Views: 15830

Here are my skate resolutions: 1. Attend 3 races this year . 2. Practice as much as my schedule will allow so that at least this newbie would not hit every cone. 3. Build a great coalition of skaters of all types through the DownHill Billies Organization that can help promote slalom, downhill/carvin...
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:55 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: DownHill Billies January Jam 2005 Review
Replies: 3
Views: 4630

DownHill Billies January Jam 2005 Review

Everyone had an awesome time at the first Grand Meeting of the DownHill Billies. Thanks go out to Wesley Tucker, Dave Gale, and the awesome Lenny Poage for coming in for the event. The turnout was tremendous and the stoke was huge. Several skaters tried slalom for the very first time and I know of t...
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 17, 2005 4:45 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 - Next Session SUNDAY JANUARY 30th, NOON-CANCELLED!!
Replies: 6
Views: 6656

Wesley,
Great time was had by all this past weekend. Sunday will work better for me but either day can work. The scene is growing and I am stoked!

Let me know when we are down for sure.
by Marion Karr
Thu Jan 13, 2005 5:04 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.
Replies: 8
Views: 7860

Noon is the Time! High Noon At The Troutman Coral!
by Marion Karr
Wed Jan 12, 2005 10:07 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.
Replies: 8
Views: 7860

DownHill Billies:
Weather is looking up for Saturday...latest projected temperature is in the low 50's! That works.

Everyone coming drop me a line when you get a chance!
by Marion Karr
Tue Jan 11, 2005 4:07 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.
Replies: 8
Views: 7860

Weather is looking cold for Saturday but clear. The spot gets sun all day so if the wind stays down we should be fine.

Statesville Jan 15th Jam is Still OFFICIALLY ON!
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 10, 2005 7:54 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.
Replies: 8
Views: 7860

Dave G:
Not been through that myself but I can understand why you are worried. I am sure they will be fine. You know we have the prayers going up to the Big Man for your girls!

Marion
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:21 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.
Replies: 8
Views: 7860

Dudes,
Ok, Wesley Tucker is coming up for the 15th. Lenny and Dave G are coming down. Any one else is welcome...come on Down or Up or Sideways!
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 03, 2005 8:11 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46: January 2nd Is Looking Incredible
Replies: 12
Views: 10677

There's a Wendy's/Stuckey's/Truck Stop one exit up! Man, that place was popular...it's 2 miles from the hill.
by Marion Karr
Mon Jan 03, 2005 4:00 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46: January 2nd Is Looking Incredible
Replies: 12
Views: 10677

Dudes, Ok, its official...I totally suck...but heck, I expected that. It was an awesome day and the weather was absolutlely incredible. Wesley, thanks for the lessons yesterday. I felt good about what we accomplished. I know what I got to work on and by the time the crew gets here on the 15th I will...
by Marion Karr
Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:42 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46: January 2nd Is Looking Incredible
Replies: 12
Views: 10677

Wesley, Dude, the weather for tomorrow looks absolutely absurd. I am looking at the calendar going what the heck? I have been busting my ass all day doing chores so I can go tomorrow. Can't wait to get to Exit 46. I won't crank up the leaf blower until you get there if I am there first. I am not sur...
by Marion Karr
Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:38 am
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Gathering Posts
Replies: 98
Views: 147174

DC Crew, My name is Marion Karr and I am the newest slalom dude from this region of the country. I have followed all of the postings from John Dillon and the rest of you guys regarding the Gathering and other events. I will keep watching the posts and check in with JD about the potential dates. My g...
by Marion Karr
Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:26 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46: January 2nd Is Looking Incredible
Replies: 12
Views: 10677

Wesley,
I am definite! The weather is going to be incredible. I had 4 wisdom teeth taken out this afternoon but that won't stop me from coming down. I am stoked.

Long range forcast so far looks good for the 15th here.

See you on Sunday. I will bring the broom and the leaf blower.
by Marion Karr
Wed Dec 29, 2004 3:02 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Jam Session, December 26 2004 - NOON
Replies: 8
Views: 7443

Dude, am I reading this weather report correct for Columbia for Sunday:

Partly cloudy, high in the mid 70's, lows 51

WTHeck?

Man, I am so on for this Sunday! Toothless and all!
by Marion Karr
Tue Dec 28, 2004 11:57 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.
Replies: 8
Views: 7860

Statesville DownHill Billies Skate Jam >January 15th.

DownHilll Billies and Any One Else Interested (All Are Welcome): The Statesville Skate Jam (Slalom, Carving, and what have ya) will be Saturday January 15th. Arrive at my house any time in the morning and we will look to head out to The Spot at Noon. (Drop me an e-mail for directiions to my house). ...
by Marion Karr
Mon Dec 27, 2004 8:23 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Jam Session, December 26 2004 - NOON
Replies: 8
Views: 7443

Wesley, Thanks for the voice mail on my mobile. I must have seen your posts right before I checked my messages. The weather does look better at the end of the week. I am in if the weather holds. I did get to skate a little by myself yesterday and man the air was cold. Talk to you later in the week.
by Marion Karr
Sun Dec 26, 2004 12:41 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Jam Session, December 26 2004 - NOON
Replies: 8
Views: 7443

Wesley, Tom, Wesley you called it. I dropped an email to a bud of mine at the National Weather Service in Greer, SC and he agreed...Tomorrow sucks for riding. No worries. I am down for next weekend. Things were pretty stressful here today anyway with some family stuff so I need to hang around the ho...
by Marion Karr
Sat Dec 25, 2004 5:52 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Jam Session, December 26 2004 - NOON
Replies: 8
Views: 7443

Wesley, 12 works great for me. I will be there. I will bring a push broom, a leaf blower, and a shovel in case we need it. I am stoked about it. That time will be great. I can leave about 10 am and get there in plenty of time to go ahead and start the clean up if needed. Man I am stoked. Oh, I said ...
by Marion Karr
Wed Dec 22, 2004 11:12 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Wesley, No problem in waiting until Saturday to make the call. I will watch the weather and hook up with you as soon as we can make a decision. As far as riding in the rain, dude, I raced too many years on a roac bike and a mountain bike in the rain. I am not on pavement when it's wet. Just no way j...
by Marion Karr
Wed Dec 22, 2004 7:33 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Wesley,
Here is the forcast for this Sunday, the 26th according to the Weather Channel:

Sunday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 40s and lows in the mid 20s.

Dude, I am in if you are!
by Marion Karr
Tue Dec 21, 2004 7:00 pm
Forum: D.C.
Topic: Let's all welcome our newest member, Juan David Riordon!
Replies: 2
Views: 4052

Welcome to the USA to a future skater dude! Congrats on the addition to your family!
by Marion Karr
Sun Dec 19, 2004 7:57 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Wesley, January 2nd could work for me. I am having my wisdom teeth taken out on the 30th but I don't need my mouth to skate. Also in January we are going to try to put together a session here in Statesville so that the boys form WV, Dave G and Lenny can come down. Do you have contact info for the gu...
by Marion Karr
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:50 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

BTW,
What was the average spacing on those cones? I want to set up a course here similar to that here to practice....got any suggestions?

Marion
by Marion Karr
Mon Dec 13, 2004 5:39 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Dude, The 26th works great for me. The slopes will be too crowded that day to go snowboarding/skiing. That day will work for me. I will watch the weather and see what plans the family has but I think that day will work. My wife knows how much I was looking for to Saturday so she will be supportive. ...
by Marion Karr
Mon Dec 13, 2004 3:41 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

I'm Back! Dad's doing better (still a long way to go). I thought about you guys all weekend! Please please please schedule another session! I will forbid any family members from having heart attacks, gas attacks, gall bladder attacks, appendicitis, or any other emergency or non-emergency. I will bri...
by Marion Karr
Thu Dec 09, 2004 2:11 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Dudes,
The update on my Father is he is having quintuple bypass tomorrow. Please keep Tom Karr in your thoughts and prayers.

I look forward to catching up with all of you soon.

Marion Karr
by Marion Karr
Wed Dec 08, 2004 1:49 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Wesley and 66, Dudes, I stopped by the office this morning to check my e-mail before going back to the hospital. I am sorry I have to bail on you guys this weekend. I had my secretary call Joe and asked him to give you the heads up and he did. THANKS JOE! (You are the man!) Sorry you are going to ha...
by Marion Karr
Fri Dec 03, 2004 3:25 pm
Forum: For Sale - Wanted
Topic: 36" Pocket Pistol complete
Replies: 6
Views: 6821

YeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeHiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!

It's mine, it's mine, it's all mine......(well almost)
by Marion Karr
Thu Dec 02, 2004 12:31 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Jim Korten returns.
Replies: 47
Views: 73109

The Dancing Fat Lady Is Freaking Me Out!

Goad,
That dancing fat lady is freaking me out! ha ha.

Marion Karr
by Marion Karr
Wed Dec 01, 2004 1:20 pm
Forum: Random Slalom Topics
Topic: Jim Korten returns.
Replies: 47
Views: 73109

John Gilmore Post

Being an incredible newbie to slalom and just back into skating the last year and half after a 24 year absence I have been using the posting boards at NCDSA and now here to reconnect, learn, and absorb as much as possible. They have been a resource for me to fuel my need for information. You see, I ...
by Marion Karr
Wed Dec 01, 2004 11:21 am
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

South Carolina State Championships!

Dudes, Looking forward to meeting you guys and learning! I am looking forward to being able to say that I "competed" in the South Carolina State Championships. I don't have to tell them I finished dead last! Ha ha! Hey 66, I have started a small collection of Slalom Tee Shirts (Kill City Racing, Tex...
by Marion Karr
Mon Nov 22, 2004 7:22 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: Exit 46 Low Down Hoe Down - December 11, 2004
Replies: 31
Views: 29280

Dec 11th! Awesome.

I'm there! I don't have a GS board but I will make do with what I have.

Thanks again for the invite!
by Marion Karr
Sun Nov 21, 2004 11:37 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46 OFFICIAL NEW DATE: JULY 12th
Replies: 24
Views: 21587

December 11 Is The Best Date For Me

Dudes, It looks like, based on a conversation with the boss (re: wife) Saturday the 11th would be the best day that weekend for me. The 12th is my youngest daughters birthday but as of last week we were not going to celebrate it that day but a different day. Guess what? That has changed Just let me ...
by Marion Karr
Fri Nov 19, 2004 9:46 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46 OFFICIAL NEW DATE: JULY 12th
Replies: 24
Views: 21587

Dec 11 or 12 Works

Dudes, Either day works for me. 66, you can bring the timing gear as long as you turn it off for me. Heck, it will probably time out before I get to the finish anyway. ha ha. Wes, I was looking at that hill. The board I am setting up is a tight slalom set up but I will just bring my quiver with me. ...
by Marion Karr
Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:35 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46 OFFICIAL NEW DATE: JULY 12th
Replies: 24
Views: 21587

Exit 46...

Do we need to create a new string for Exit 46?
by Marion Karr
Fri Nov 19, 2004 8:33 pm
Forum: Down South
Topic: EXIT 46 OFFICIAL NEW DATE: JULY 12th
Replies: 24
Views: 21587

Exit 46 December Date

Dudes, The newbie has arrived. I can come down to Exit 46 any weekend in December except for Dec 4th and 5th. Got to take my 16 year old daughter to a soccer tournement in Wilmington. Otherwise I am good either on a Saturday or Sunday any time in the month. I hope you guys don't mind a complete frea...

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