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Q&A: The Gong Show with Kenny 'Nature Boy' Mollica (6869 Posts)
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Gratefully a Phish fan
On 5/20/2007 PSR wrote in from United States  (75.69.nnn.nnn)

Goad, I saw this bumper Sticker on a Vanagon the other day;

"Who are The DEAD, and why do Microbusses keep Following Me?"

 
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Cat
On 5/20/2007 Luke wrote in from United States  (72.197.nnn.nnn)

Nothing really happened to turn me away from socal, it just turned out not to be my ideal place to live. Don't get me wrong, san diego is amazing and I know I'll be back many times to visit, but all my family and friends are back in Ohio as well. I was really in socal for one reason, and that was the skateboard industry...I didn't really have any other reason to be there. And since I decided the skateboard industry wasn't what I wanted to do, its pointless for me to stay. I know there's culinary schools in socal, but I'd much rather go to school back home with my family and friends.

 
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Hey Luke.......
On 5/20/2007 Cat wrote in from United States  (67.117.nnn.nnn)

I'm curious what happened in So Cal to sour you??

I read your previous posts & you were so excited about your trek to California!
There ARE culinary schools in Ca. also, you know!!!!

 
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Luke's Life Lesson
On 5/20/2007 Dave G wrote in from United States  (72.65.nnn.nnn)

Luke, Good on ya' .."There's no place like home" CLICK CLICK.."There's no place like home" Columbus is a great city ! It's a true "smelting" pot!

 
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back to cowtown
On 5/19/2007 Luke wrote in from United States  (72.197.nnn.nnn)

Well I'm making the trek back to columbus at the end of the month. Call me a pussy, call me a coward, call me whatever you want, but I'm doing it. I've learned a lot about myself in such a short period of time, and I just can't see myself having a life out here in SoCal. San Diego is a sweet place and fun to visit, but its not the place to live for everyone. The skateboard industry is interesting and I learned a lot, but I can't see myself making a career out of it. I guess I never really knew how cool of a place Columbus really is until I got away from it for a bit. But I'm excited to get back, and once I do I'm starting culinary school. I'll be coming home with a new car('89 Volvo 240) and a tan. Wish me luck on my drive home.

-Luke

 
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what a long strange trip it is
On 5/16/2007 gOAd wrote in from United States  (71.10.nnn.nnn)

 
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cbus monthly
On 5/16/2007 barack BRObama for prez wrote in from United States  (24.208.nnn.nnn)

hey, i just saw the mag. i thought it was good. haha good work mollica

 
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re: 1992
On 5/16/2007 tix wrote in from United States  (65.60.nnn.nnn)






 
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June 28 1992
On 5/16/2007 fan wrote in from United States  (65.60.nnn.nnn)

Deer Creek, Noblesville IN (6/28/92)

Help on the Way
Slipknot!
Franklin's Tower
Wang Dang Doodle
Tom Thumb's Blues
To Lay Me Down
El Paso
New Speedway Boogie
Smokestack Lightnin'

China Cat Sunflower
I Know You Rider
Estimated Prophet
Long Way to Go Home
Drums
Space
This Could Be the Last Time
China Doll
Around and Around

Casey Jones


 
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1992
On 5/16/2007 sugar magnolia wrote in from United States  (65.60.nnn.nnn)

June 29, 1992

touch of grey
althea
little red rooster
so many roads
desolation road
deal
box of rain
victem of crime
ship of fools
corrina
drums
space
the other one
stella blue
sugar magnolia
brokedown palace

 
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The Best Days
On 5/16/2007 Mr. Archive.org wrote in from United States  (64.207.nnn.nnn)

Can we get a date and set list for that day at Deer Creek 1992?

 
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cali
On 5/16/2007 Jason wrote in from United States  (69.232.nnn.nnn)

whats up kenny?? hows the life these days? hope all is well!

 
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Radikal
On 5/15/2007 Kenny wrote in from United States  (69.223.nnn.nnn)

6-
McCree made the company spell it "wrong" after they tried to use his company name. I talk to him every once in a while and he seems to be doing great. Making money, boating, partying, and generally enjoying life.

I must say that the weekend in Paris in 2005 ranks up there with my wedding day, Ryder's birth, Deer Creek 1992, and winning La Costa in 2001. Its funny that some of my best days in my life did happen after 30 !!! See Ethan, growing up isn't all bad. You'll be fine.

 
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Ryder's day!
On 5/15/2007 Cat wrote in from United States  (67.117.nnn.nnn)

Happy birthday Pumpkin!

From Auntie Cat!!! ;)

 
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radical
On 5/15/2007 6 wrote in from United States  (66.174.nnn.nnn)

my kid has that same shirt

every time i look at it i wonder why they misspelled "radikal"

i miss mccree

 
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Naw, just kiddin'
On 5/15/2007 JBH wrote in from United States  (165.134.nnn.nnn)

Guess we'll have to cancel the parade with the float that says "Welcome, World Champion Kenny Mollica." Too bad, it was gonna be good. ;-)

Happy Birthday to Ryder. He's a lucky kid.

 
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St. Louis Race
On 5/15/2007 Kenny wrote in from United States  (69.223.nnn.nnn)

Jonathan-

No can do. Its Ryder's B-Day party. Believe me, I wanted to go to Paris that weekend with Robin to say hello to all the Euros and get all romantic. But we are broke right now and are throwing a party on Saturday morning for Ryder's 3rd B-Day. My baby is growing up.

Sunday helping trim the bushes for Mommy. Child-Services poster child. They would lock me up.



Multi-tasking. He shakes the balloon like a dog while riding "the wave".



Last night with fudge bar.



I cannot believe the little freak is only 2 years old. It seems like he's been with Robin and I for a while. He has I guess. We found out Robin was pregnant on September 17, 2003, the day I won the World's on Pacific Street. So to me, he's almost 4 years old. I love that kid.

 
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Speaking of 100's
On 5/14/2007 JBH wrote in from United States  (70.242.nnn.nnn)

100 miles--my ass hurts just thinking about it. You're an aminal.

Speaking of hundies, we're doing a dual 100-coner at Slalom St. Louis on Memorial Day weekend. Throw Ethan and James in the Suburban and come on over!

If you don't want to skate, well, we can always use more coneheads... :-)

 
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Buckeye
On 5/14/2007 MC HammerHead- Downhillbillies.org wrote in from United States  (166.82.nnn.nnn)

Kenny,
I will bring my timer. Let me know if you need anything else.

Marion Karr
Downhillbillies

 
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CowlumBUS, wheelbase, 66 wishes, the Hundy on Saturday
On 5/14/2007 Kenny wrote in from United States  (69.223.nnn.nnn)

Cat,
Its on. Come on out.

66,
you skate the vert so I dont have to.

Martin,

That board was 44", but I cut it down to 41". The trucks were 24" HOLE to HOLE with a Radikal downhill on the front and Randall 170cm (cut down) on the front. The ditch is fun to ride with anywhere from 24" to 30" hole to hole. There were some tight cones (10 feet) so we all shortened the wheelbases this year.

Checked off my first of 10 goals this year. Rode 100 miles on my Bike on Saturday. Left downtown Columbus at 5:15 am and hit the Kentucky border at 11:30 am. I felt like Lance the first 70 miles, then my brain got tired. My legs felt pretty good, but I was holding back for the "big hill" at mile 90, which was really a little hill at mile 65. I could have gone faster, but 9 monthes ago I was on crutches for 8 weeks and went to pot. I was giddy, cruisin' the heartland, all by myself at sunrise. I left 2 hours before the other 5,000 people and did not see a soul for the first 70 miles. It was great and my surgery site of my femur bone felt fine. Now I have serious hamstring/IT Band tightness. I feel pretty good for 42, but nothing like I did at 39. Time waits for no man, and it won't wait for me.

Super busy with work. Stress train just stopped by. Robin too. I will start working on the Buckeye this month. Gesmer, you coming?

 
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dear kenny
On 5/12/2007 6 wrote in from United States  (75.89.nnn.nnn)

wish you were here



love,
66

 
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SKY BUS to the Buckeye
On 5/11/2007 Cat wrote in from United States  (67.117.nnn.nnn)

Just got this E-mail from SKY BUS---- it's a go, so book your flights for the Buckeye NOW!

Skybus is pleased to announce that we've received our federal certification to fly!

This means that we'll soon begin our scheduled flight operations.

Please note: in accordance with our previously-stated policies, now that Skybus has received certification, Skybus tickets are no longer refundable. However, if you previously requested a refund prior to today's date, we'll still honor your request. Please allow us a few additional days to respond.

If you've booked a Trip on Skybus, be sure to review our Rules of Flying before your date of travel. If you have questions, everything you need is right on our website. Our Help Center has answers to the most commonly asked questions, as well as useful travel tips and other information. Visit our Help Center now.

We appreciate your interest in Skybus, and look forward to serving you.

Skybus

 
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It's a Wrap
On 5/11/2007 Joe Lehm wrote in from United States  (65.19.nnn.nnn)

My end of the week wrap up for Ditch Slap is now posted on the Banks and Ditches forum. Thanks to everyone for showing up and rocking Abq! Also complete results are hosted on the sign up page forever.

 
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wheelbase
On 5/11/2007 martin siegrist wrote in from Switzerland  (83.76.nnn.nnn)

kenny - what axle to axle wheelbase does that ditchboard have? just curious.



skate fast - M

 
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Outlaw fun in ABQ
On 5/10/2007 Stubbs wrote in from United States  (70.251.nnn.nnn)

 
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