Well, it's been probably close to 4 years now since I even stepped on a board other than to step past it as it was in the garage, in the way. Of late I have been thinking about the days of being on tour, the days of having stuff to write about, and the days where there were friends so plentiful in the area you couldn't shake a stick without hitting one.

I have to admit, I am not getting sappy on the thought, but I do feel like I want that to be a major part of my life now. I sit in a cube as I type this. The work day has ended. I am starting to be an accomplished software engineer/DBA in training for possibly the largest furniture delivery company in the United States. Not that I don't enjoy my job, but come on - hanging out with the guys back in California where there are jumps everywhere to hit could not be passed up.

I keep in touch with most of the riders and do like to hear about how some major websites are looking to make a come back. I keep thinking if I should amp this one up or not. I have so many life goals I want to accomplish and this site just doesn't seem like one of them... but seems like it should be. So, possibly I will get ahold of a few riders and see if they want to write some articles. The website will not be a community site, and doubtful if I get it running again. It will just be an online magazine with an inner glimpse to the "professional" cough  cough AHAHAHA... sorry... the professional world of the ATB riding thing.

Well, odd to know you found this site, but hit me up if you're in Minnesota and want to ride. I have nothing to write about since I have no one to ride with and can't get out where others are. It's also a lot harder to do gear reviews where I intentially try to get hurt since I'm rounding 30 pretty soon here and I don't heal as quickly. I wouldn't mind getting on a board and trying a few crazy tricks though.

-M

PS: I love you. Hold me?