Born and Praised in NY

Here's some shred love from some NY heads, big ups to Ben Farrell! Hope Utah is treating you well!!

Enjoy!


CLICK for Snowboard Revolution.com

XO/sarah

Krudmart.com

I'm a terrible blogger. First off, I don't really give a shit about writing in this thing every day and a part of me believes that my daily life is so damn busy that by the time I even remember to write something it is way late like 4am and I fall asleep. I honestly don't even really enjoy reading other people's blogs that much. It's just that I'm such a curious person and I find other's thoughts intriguing at times when I am bored. Most blogs that I check on the regular I just skim through meaning it is of mild interest at best.

When I stumbled across Krudmart, I was actually quite entertained. For one, probably because it hits close to home being in Buffalo. And that it was a little more than mildly amusing. Thanks for making me laugh and also sharing a similar love for music. It reminded me of a Buffalo version of Thread. But a little more raw and in your face.

Either way I love them both. On a side note, congrats to Thread for winning the City Newspaper "Best of Rochester" award for "Best Clothing Store" 2 years in a row. That is seriously rad, keep up the great work Mike and Sandy.

Anyway, go check out Krudmart.com for your own viewing pleasure and click the blog. It's one of the only blogs in a long time where I've actually clicked back to read older entries. That and the Ashbury blog.

Enjoy.

XO/sarah

Response to Dogfunk's "Snowboard Boot Guide"

First off to give credit where credit is due, I actually started this post as a comment to Shay's blog. But it ended up growing so long and getting quite intricate, so I figured I'd post in up on here. Enjoy!

Everything written below is all in response to THIS blog posting.

I am going to point out a few flaws in all of this. Now I will first off say I do understand that customers shop online for products, why a customer would not take the time to commute to a local shop and try boots on and decide on a purchase amazes me.

First off, when going on Dogfunk's site to access this "Snowboard Boot Guide" the only place I found it could be accessed was once you clicked on the boot section of the page and then looked at the lower left under the listing of brand icons. It was not by any means obvious and easy to find.

I will say that if you're going to sell boots online at least it's a good idea to have a guide for people to start from.

There was also some incorrect or I should say incomplete information in the "Possible Solutions" area of the "Foot Characteristics" chart. I'm not going to go in detailed depth about this one, but I will just say, Van's also uses an inner harness, try explaining what high arches are so the customer may get a better feel for what to look for, you can find inexpensive options to custom footbeds like superfeet for example, I didn't know DC fit a wide foot that's news to me they have seemed to fit pretty damn narrow over the past two seasons and even in your rider reviews they hint towards a DC model fitting what would seem to be tighter overall.

The product rider reviews as a whole were vague at best. I'm sure someone new to the sport could find that information somewhat useful. But reading between the lines it just seemed like extremely random bits of info. First off, what type of riding were each of these riders doing while testing the boot, were they all at the same location? What were the conditions like? How long have they been riding for and what qualifies them to be a trusted and viable source for information in regards to providing a product review? I'm surprised more customers don't ask these questions when they are putting their trust and faith into an online store to provide them with information about products. I also searched the site to try and find where they may have provided more of this information but it was nowhere to be found. I know if I was personally buying boots online I would like to know more than what is included in their profiles.

In reading Shay's blog post I just wanted to test how credible a source this may actually be in purchasing a new pair of boots. So I conducted a live chat with a Gearhead under the premise of being a beginner rider....it went a little something like this:

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One moment please while we route you to a gear expert. You're currently number 1 in queue. Check out Tramdock.com, SteepandCheap.com, WhiskeyMilitia.com & ChainLove.com for up to 80% off the best gear on the planet. We'll be right with you.

Chat InformationThanks for contacting us. My name is *Deleted*, how can I help you?

Me: hello, i'm trying to find some boots and i have no idea where to start

Gearhead: Do you have a price range or brand preference?

Me: well, i'm in my first couple seasons, and i don't want to spend too much

Gearhead: Where on the mountain do you spend most of your time?

Me: pretty much everywhere

Gearhead: Ok, just a moment

Me: ok

Gearhead: Burton Freestyle Snowboard Boot - Men's

Me: how do you feel about that boot?

Gearhead: It's a nice soft boot
Gearhead: I can also recommend something with a medium flex
Gearhead: Also in a reasonable price range

Me: have you rode that boot you just linked me to?

Gearhead: Sorry just linked it to you.
Gearhead: Just trying to think of something that would work good for you in a lower price range
Gearhead: Burton Ruler Snowboard Boot - Men's
Gearhead: This is a good all mountain boot.
Gearhead: It has a more medium flex.

Me: what exactly do you mean by flex?

Gearhead: Just the stiffness of the boot

Me: what kind of flex should i get?

Gearhead: If you don't do anything super aggressive, and you just are looking for something that would be a good all mountain boot I would look more at the Burton Ruler Snowboard Boot - Men's
Gearhead: Or something similar

Me: what makes that boot a good choice for a rider like myself?

Gearhead: First of all price range.
Gearhead: Second, is stiff enough to handle everything on the mountain
Gearhead: But not so stiff that you can't still play around in the park.

Me: is there any other boots you would recommend?

Gearhead: Sure I can show you some more.

Me: yes, please tell me what else you would suggest

Gearhead: ThirtyTwo The Lashed Snowboard Boot - Men's
Gearhead: That would be another one I would recommend.
Gearhead: Very similar but with a more traditional lacing system.

Me: what would make this boot a good choice for myself?

Gearhead: All of the features that you can read about in the specs. there that I sent you as well as the similarities to the second Burton boot I showed you.
Gearhead: Just a similar boot that gives you another lacing system to chose from
Gearhead: "choose"
Gearhead: Is there anything else I can help you with?
Chat InformationThanks for chatting with us today.

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First off, if I obviously say that I have no idea where to start shouldn't the first set of questions be in determining what type of boot would be right for me? Not do I have a price range or brand preference. Throughout the whole conversation I was not asked anything about my foot shape/size, or even my gender. It was just assumed I was male because I didn't specify I was female. Not even 4 responses into the chat I am already getting suggestions for a boot. If only it was that easy in person. The funny thing is that after the Freestyle is recommended I then get a recommendation for a Burton Ruler. No mention of the Moto which would seem like a more appropriate boot for someone of the riding level I described. And the Lashed is pretty darn stiff, for a second year rider that may be a little much. Oh, and the lag between their answers was quite long. I ended up just not typing back after my last response because I honestly was waiting so long it became a little ridiculous. And the Gearhead never even asked how much I weighed, how many days I may be getting in, and what type of conditions I would be riding in. It's just a bummer that a site like this would get such good hype over having a great boot fit guide that is only providing mediocre information in regards to purchasing a boot. The guide was somewhat helpful, but by NO means an end all be all to finding a boot. And the online chat customer service was not satisfactory to my standards by any means. Very disappointing.

PLEASE, do yourself a favor consumers and if you truly want a boot that is the right fit for your foot...go into a shop and try them out. Work with a knowledgeable staff member in getting into the right piece of equipment. Snowboarding is hands on and there is a certain element of touching and feeling the product before purchasing that shouldn't be lost. And if you can't find a shop that will take care of you the way you would like to be taken care of, then keep searching.

When you ask yourself, "What boot should I get?" The answer should always be, "The one that fits your foot right." You have to probably try it on first to determine that.

Kissing Bridge - Mucho Jib - Sat, Nov. 8th

Come check this out, the crew should be there in full force!!! Word up.

Good luck guys, I'm sure you'll all kill it!!! :) And good luck to all riders competing, hope you all have a super fun day!!! I tried to work it out to come out, but I may have to be in the shop that day. If I don't see you there, jib it up for me!!! Trust me, if I'm trapped in the shop I'll be thinking of how much fun you all are having.


XO/sarah

Omatic Love.

Thanks guys for your support!!!

Click the pic to read about Omatic's adventures.


Oh, and to my good friend Nick and his girlfriend who picked up their new Omatic decks at the Dome Sale, thanks a bunch you guys!!! Glad you got some sweet props on Omatic's site!!! :)

XO/sarah

So Fresh, So Tight.

So this rad group of lady riders out of QC, Quebec found it in their little hearts to send us their kick ass video. They straight up CRUSH it!

Received it in the mail at the shop today, and watched it on repeat all day on the five flat screens. Just a peek here and there, but the glimpses I caught I can say I was thoroughly impressed! Got home and instantly watched it front to back, and one thing is for sure, it got me stoked to ride.

I think the great thing about a video like this is that these ladies are just regular people like you and I, who are amazing snowboarders, who look to be out there having a great time doing something they love. Everything snowboarding should be. How refreshing!


Long story short, I can see myself watching this video to get pumped to go ride over and over. Can't wait to share it with every other female snowboarder I know, in the shop and out. Tell every single person I know that they should watch this, and help spread the love.

Keep killing it ladies!!!!

XO/sarah

A Much Needed Downsizing.

My good friend The Angry Snowboarder wrote up an excellent post on the current and future state of affairs of the snowboard industry. It was very well written, and extremely truthful. It inspired me to share a semi-frequent topic of discussion that I have had with multiple long time ski/snowboard industry veterans.

It is simply the fact that, snowboarding is due for a large downsizing. I think it is a little ridiculous that there are so many random companies popping up so frequently. And also that some of those companies have hung around for a few years and are on the climb. I mean, don't get me wrong, I think it's great that there are individuals that are driven to start up their own businesses and try and break into the industry. I just think that in this current time period it is extremely challenging to compete with the companies that are already established. The even more challenging part is a lot of these "small" or start-up companies are doing things that have already been done. I do appreciate the fact that individuals are out there trying to start something or bring something to the table. But it is rare that what they are doing is truly original or different. Everyone wants to offer something that is "different" when all they're really doing is putting their own label and name on someone else's product.

If you're going to put your time and efforts into something, take the time to see if it's already out there, and what you can do to actually make an impact in a positive way. Otherwise, you're just doing the same thing, providing the same products, giving the same pitches, showing the same exact lines, colors, and styles...as a million other companies.

I'm going to elaborate in a different direction about what I have just said and say that those out there with extreme heart and soul into what they are doing, do stand out more than those who are just copying and pasting. Those out there doing grassroots and guerrilla marketing. Those who actually are putting a spin and twist on things that have been done a million times. Those small companies and individuals who are supporting the local community and pushing to do the same that they do for their locals on a national level. You can usually tell these companies/individuals from the others. I will put it simply, they have goals, they are driven to succeed, and they will not let anything stop the progression of their brand. They give back to their local community first, before trying to spread their name out there and make a quick buck. They do what they can to help establish their brand and plant solid roots in the ground. They will not let anything get in the way of their growth. They are driven by pure heart and soul for this industry. At least if a start-up company with that mentality went under after a few years I would consider that an actual loss of something good that could've been great. Other than so many of these companies or people that are just in it for the money or fame.

All those others who don't seem to care about the long-term growth and balance of this industry...will determine their own fate. Or even worse, have their fate determined by the hands of the consumers.

Be a smart and educated consumer, and understand what and why you are supporting certain things and ideas. It is the most raw and base level that you as an individual can contribute back positively to the snowboard industry and make sure the brands, companies, and shops that you want to stick around actually will.

First off, shop local. Local businesses support the brands that the community wants and the local shops are here for YOU. To a majority of these corporate companies your money is nothing more than dollar signs. They don't care about providing back for the local snowboard community. When's the last corporate store local rail jam you saw? At least at where we live in the Mid-Atlantic. I'm sure it may be different out West. Corporate stores also do not have the ability to have the same control over what products they are providing for their local shoppers. Where the local business is a direct reflection of what their community wants. Simply, if you shop corporate, you are basically a contributor to the death of your local snowboard shop. And having seen many shops come and go, just know your purchases and decisions on where you shop really does matter. You too can make an impact, by choosing to shop local.

All that is meant to happen will happen naturally. Brands and companies will start phasing themselves out. And those that were able to stick it out will come through this economy low and begin to rise again.

All we can do until then is keep our heads up and support what's important to us.

XO/sarah

Something Cool.

I thought of it today...I'll tell you all about it tomorrow!

xo/sarah

Over It.

I have always loved this statement. It's fascinating to me that two words could describe so much. What an all encompassing term. It's actually pretty amazing. In any conversation, in any context you can combine these words and it is instantly implied the point you are getting to.

I could elaborate on that point, but I don't really think it's necessary. The thing that is great about being "Over It" is you usually find actual tangible reasons to reinforce your already strong feelings of not feeling. Saying you are "Over It" is the first verbal step in understanding your own personal decision to move on from a thought process or situation that is not something that lines up with what you believe. Then there is the other side to that sword, that you are possibly using being "Over It" as a cover up for actually being not over it. The funny thing abou this second idea is that it is usually coming from the person(s) or situation that you are directly "Over". Hmmm...what an anomaly. Imagine that, the human nature trying to persuade otherwise....

I am here to play devil's advocate.

I rarely use this term in the way others do. I use it in a thought process related manner. Through almost deductive reverse reasoning. It's almost as though when all reasons to not be "Over It" are stripped away, is when you are officially "Over It". Because if there is nothing left to put your efforts and thoughts into, than what are you really accomplishing? What the hell are you really doing?

The point is. You can't always listen to what others want you to think and do, especially on the deepest personal life level, those decisions really are truly up to yourself. In this world of do this, do that, live this way, act like this, don't act like that, conformist, non-conformist, opinion, reality, perception, this is real, that is not real, i am this way, i will not be that way, society is wrong, society is right, spotlight is on you.... We all need to really start thinking more for ourselves, and stop relying so much on others. Make your own life decisions... You really are the one who knows best for yourself. Don't let others tell you that you are or aren't "Over It". Or that you are or aren't anything...can or can't...will or won't...

You decide....

And when you're busy thinking about that, I'll be pushing aside what I am "Over" and focusing on those things that I am NOT quite "Over" yet....because those are the things I want to put my energy and focus into...instead of wasting my time with all the things I've already moved on and away from....

WORD.

Current State of Affairs.

Tired as shit!

10.24.08 : 11.01pm

Computer eating my soul. But getting to chill with old and new friends this weekend so it's worth it, goooood times!!

Should be a raging weekend, goodbye sleep, hello tired. :)

It's all good...sleep is just a waste of time anyway! This post was pretty much pointless, but hey, I'm pretty spent right now. Oh well, there will be some substance soon, I swear. On another note, I am so f'ing pumped to hop on my Stepchild Latchkey as soon as I am the proud new owner of one, which is very soon here. I'm seriously going to jib the shit out of that thing. Of course, after I fine tune and refine my jib skills even more than last season, haha. Thanks friends for all your teaching and support, I'd be lost without you. Your help means the world to me!! This season is going to be killer.

XO/sarah

Shop Love.

Transitions Boardshop

...my second home :)

CLICK THE PIC : VISIT THE SHOP BLOG

XOXO/sarah

Tired and Busy.

Hence the reason I have not written anything in the last few days.

The weekend was crazy and long, and I'm just ready to curl up and sleep. Mt. Snow opened on Monday with 7 hikeable features, in NorthEast news. Big things have been in the works in all aspects of life, and I'm ready to sleep until the snow falls and I have a reason to wake back up.

Tiredddd ya'll. I'll do my best to keep posting over the next few days, it's as though I'm a walking zombie lately on autopilot. I'm pretty sure that I'm just being a little bitch about all this, and I should just suck it up. But hey, I seriously have been working my butt off and am exhausted.

At least I'm still finding time to partake in what I enjoy most. Newcastle, how I love thee.

10.17.08 : Walk to Haunted House : 10:14pm

It's time for my face to hit the pillow.

XOOXOXOOX/sarah

Upstate.

I have a friend...Upstate. They're rad.

You should check them out and support the local NY snowboard scene!!!

Keep up the good work, I love your style!!! :) You can check em out on myspace HERE.


Small and grassroots. Just how I like it. Keep it local and get down with the cause...support something built and grown by people just like you and me.

XO/sarah

9:20am.

So fresh and so clean clean!

New day, new experiences, new conversations, brand new.

The old is still there, but sometimes knowing you just need to focus on what you gotta do is all that matters.

Yummmmm, Colgate.

Love life!

XO/sarah

5:17am.

It's not always rainbows and unicorns in Sarah land.

This is probably the only time you'll see my face not smiling is when I'm up this late staring my computer down with a giant workload, just droning out, or simply just can't sleep.


Computer and life are eating my soul and I need to catch some zzzzzz's.

This is the time of year where seasonal depression is the worst and totally sucks ass. It's that month to two months right before it snows where you know it's around the corner, and you can't stop thinking about it. I always wondered throughout my life why this time of year was some of the best and worst times. Because there's all this excitement about the season starting, but it's just that, excitement. No actual reality. Except in CO, you lucky bastards.

I guess I just need to calm the hell down and watch a bunch of snowboard vids or something.

If only I knew where the switch was to turn my brain off. Oh wait, then I would never stop coming up with all the crazy things I dream up, those things called thoughts and ideas. Some people waste their life away sleeping while going through the motions of life. Walking programmable robots. I spend mine thinking in overdrive. And like so many things in my world...still don't know if that's good or bad. I'm pretty sure it's good. But sometimes can be a killer on the sleeptime!!

I think I came to an ultimate conclusion tonight that I should share before hitting the haystack. There is always reason to question, you should never let those questions hold you back, and you should always keep moving forward at the speed of light. The only people we let hold us back are ourselves. Everyone else is just a distraction. You are the only one in control of your actions, future, destiny. Word to the wise. I've actually always believed this thought process, sometimes it just becomes more and more reinforced through my own and others actions.

That's it, I'm out. Can't wait to wake up in a few hours and sieze the next fabulous day. Hopefully it won't be as long as today's was and with a few less trials and tribulations. :) Oh life, what a fabulous adventure....always learning, always growing.

XO/sarah

Chronicles of Riché.

I couldn't resist...

One of my best friends, old roommate, Rome Snowboards advocate, life coach, awesome travel companion and one of my favorite people to snowboard with....Riché....he truly lives the life of a rockstar...I thought you all might enjoy sharing some of those moments...

Photobooth, nuff said.

Those shorts should've been shorter.

Lobbyists.

Rich enjoys pondering all of life's intricacies.

Creepos.

"Ugliest Face" contest, not the winner!!

Typical.

Sneak shot, drive to Mt. Snow, November 13th, 2007, first riding day of the season.

Bug Jar, again and again.

Good luck in SLC this season, old friend. I'm gonna save my plinko chips to try and come shred with you guys. Since all of Rochester has pretty much transplanted to the West Coast.

If not, I'll see you at Hood next summer, for sure!

Oh, and if you end up hating SLC *doubt it*, you can always come back to the comforts of Park Avenue, I got lots of organic tea, vegetarian spring rolls and fried rice just waiting for you!!! Haha.

Good luck on your life adventures, I'll miss you around for the little random experiences of life!!!

More good memories are still to be made....

XO/sarah

Ride Party at Hunter Mtn.

Last year this event was killer.

Was lucky enough to sneak out of work for a day to make the trek to Hunter to ride and hang with everyone. Being somewhat "fresh meat" at that point, my liver was still in training.

Upon arriving at the afterparty met up with a bunch of good friends and made some new ones and proceeded to get rowdy. I think it's just the fact of catching up with old friends that makes it enjoyable to get so wild. Although, I have been known to push all limits and boundaries, that's just pretty synonymous with who I am. I'm still learning...always learning...

Was going through my photos on my comp and found this one....haha...which is what sparked up memories to inspire this post...


What a crazy night!

I will quote a friend of mine who summarized my actions and interactions that night...."You definitely affected a lot of lives". Emphasis on the definitely. Hmmm....I'm still trying to figure out if that is good or bad!!

I'll just take it as good and roll with the punches, haha. Thanks Patrick for one killer party. You and your crew always know how to get down!!!

XO/sarah

Less Tired, Still Sick.

Feeling slightly better...

10.13.08 : 8:31pm

This is the signature face I make when I'm not sure what the hell is going on. Or in between thoughts. This one is called being in between being sick and starting to reenter the mischievous realm.

I'll be drinking lots of Echinaecha tea tomorrow nursing myself even more back to health.

Le sigh.

I hate being sick. But I love getting taken care of!!! Thanks to all those who showed their love by not making me all crazy and instead taking care of me, I love my friends. Next time any of you are sick, it's all of your turns.

XOXOOXOX/sarah

Dome Sale & Afterparty.

I nixed my old compiled post about the sale and decided to go a little more straight to the point...

Sale was rad, thanks to everyone who came out and showed us the support!! I got to talk to a lot of friends and customers from in the shop, and saw some new faces too. Hope you all come visit us in the shop throughout this season!!!

Big ups and thanks to the pros that made it out, specifically the ones I got to chat with and share stories about life....Mikey LeBlanc, Hannah Teter, Todd Richards, Louis-Felix Paradis, Tim Humphreys, and Max Baillargeon. You guys and gal all rule for making the trek to our event.

Also thanks to the reps who brought out their athletes...Patrick Lawrence, Sean Pearsalls, Susie Steck, Tim & Gillian Brennan, and Adam Kiliszek. We appreciate your support.

I'll just straight shoot this as highlights from the night...

First off, Mikey is always a pleasure to hang out with. We always tend to have the most interesting and pivotal life conversations. You're an exploding burst of energy too Mikey, haha, and no I will not do any shots in our hanging outs again in the future...holy crap. They are always the demise of my evening, haha. Seriously though, such a fun time. I am truly honored and thankful to have such a good friend to share such nice experiences and talks with. You know when you have good connections with certain people because when you don't see each other or talk very often, but when you do see each other again, it's like you never skipped a beat. And seriously, next time you're in Toronto, call up my friend Ariel, he'll take good care of you and your crew and show you guys some spots. Word. Until next time! Ride party at Hunter in December?

Todd was super rad. We didn't get to chat that much, but from what we did talk he seemed like a super nice guy. It was awesome to put a personality to the photos and snowboarding I have been watching for over the last decade. Thanks so much Todd for coming out and showing your support. I am super stoked on Omatic and wish you and your crew nothing but the best. I rode the Wig Out for like half the season last year and that board crushed it, absolutely loved it. If my good friend from SLC ever gets his footage together, I'll send you a little spring riding clip of us having fun playing around, of which the whole day was spent on that board. I know everyone has heard that one a million times, I don't have the footage....grrrrr, haha.

Hannah, SO SWEET!!! Seriously just a very nice and down to earth badass shred chic. I'm so stoked I got the opportunity to meet her and it was super fun getting to chat briefly. Stoked on 'Hannah's Gold' too. Hope your travels to VT after our event went well, and we hope you had a great time!! I remember when Susie said you could make it out, and we were stoked to have a female rider come represent. Myself especially, for the obvious reasons, haha. Keep on killing it!!!

Tim Humphreys, you are one hilarious dude. We got to share some good conversation as well. I liked when we were talking about how when you accomplish a certain trick or feature through the season, like a major accomplishment, and then when you come back the next season...think to yourself, damn, did i really do that, and can i do it again?! Haha. So true. But you know what? Your riding is proof that you're killing it over and over and just keep pushing progression. Keep up all the good work. Wish you nothing but the best!!!

Louis-Felix Paradis & Max Baillargeon have amazing french accents. I'm sorry, but that's just plain hot. Everybody that knows me knows that I don't get star struck (those days are long long gone, probably after I met Bam Margera in like '98), but I do have a soft spot for accents. Haha. Anyway, in all seriousness these two were great to have at our event. Super friendly and just great attitudes. Not to mention their riding both destroys. Louif has a killer part in Transworld's 'These Days' video, and Max is also crushing it with Sugar Shack in 'Pleasure Inc'. Keep up the great work and congrats on all your successes this far!!!

We hope all of you are able to make it back out next year as well!!! Also a big thank you to all the ski athletes that were able to make it: Tanner Hall, Daron Rahlves, Tommy Moe, Ahmet Dadali, Tim Russell, Mike Clarke, Eric Pollard, Andy Mahre, and Sage Cattabriga-Alosa. You guys were also all so super nice!

I think that's about it...here's some photos from some reps...they're only from the actual sale and none from the afterparty...I think everyone was too busy at the afterparty....staying busy....haha. Enjoy!

Tim was giving away free mustaches, even to himself.

Mikey, Todd, Hannah, Tim, & Sean cold chillin.

My good friend Nick and his girlfriend stoked on their new Omatic decks!! Have fun in CO next year you two!!!

Apparently giving away free mustaches makes Tim sleepy.

Hahahahaha.

One thing I realized that's great about autograph signings, a bunch of people with sharpies = lots of silly drawings. There's more where this came from...

Tim, stoked on giving away some free mustaches!!! Kids, also stoked?! Haha.

Until next time....thanks again everyone for helping to make this great! Big thank you to Gary and Vicki who made this all possible. You're like the ski parents that I never had and always wanted.

Until next year....or the next major epic event this year....hold onto those crazy memories. There will be many more to be made soon!!!

XO/sarah

Watermark.

I hate the fact that people would steal off any site, especially one as stupid and mundane as mine, or anyone else's pointless blogs about life...but hey, you can't be too paranoid on the internet these days.

Watermark your photogs, it's the only way to be truly sure that it doesn't get snagged and used without your credit. And don't just put that crap in the corner, because that can easily be cut out of the picture...duh.

Haha, just a little word to the wise. And on a side note, if you have a bunch of sweet photos and are always posting them up, why not make a logo watermark to throw on that shiz so everyone know's what's up with who's shooting the sweet ass shots.

Just ideas to be shared....and just sharin the love. Watermark your shit.

XO/sarah

Sick, Tired, & Grumpy.

All of the above.

11:02pm : 10/12/08

Someone come take care of me, I've been coughing all day and my throat is killing me!!

One of my fellow workers said to me today that when he stops and has a break the same thing happens to him....gets sick. Maybe I should just stop taking days off...I think that may be the solution!

Haha, NOT.

Seriously, I'm in need of some TLC over here...come give me some pwease! :) And whoever comes to my rescue, make sure you bring some Anti-Oxidant Organic Tea. Haha.

I'll be here nursing myself back to health in my comfy bed.

XO/sarah

Red Bull Trick or Treat Jam.

Click the above flyer to view larger.

Here's a link with a few more details: CLICK HERE.

WORD UP YO. Just showing the friends some support. Go to this event, was there last year and it was KILLER.

Keep it up Chris and Mike, you guys have a great thing going. See you on the 25th.

XO/sarah

Fall Fest in Eville.

Sorry friends, had to come back home and couldn't make it down there.

Don't forget, Eville is 2hrs 48mins from ROC.

Party it up for me, I'll be thinking of all you crazies!! Sorry I couldn't come out!!! Especially to my good friend who is back home from CO!!! Guess we'll have to work a visit in some other time this season, darnit!

XO/sarah

Phatman!

Last night was a SUPER fun time.

First off, shout out to the locals. Chris Naugle of Phatman for having a killer premiere of both Phatman's shop video Here and There and Travis Rice's That's It, That's All (which was epic by the way) and just being a great host in general, coming to B-lo is worth it just to hang with you and your crew!!! Mark Dangler for doing such an excellent job filming and editing Here and There and for just being a rockstar in general, hope you had a great birthday and we saw you off to SLC the right way, safe travels!!! Josh Greene, Pat Morgan, and Tim Keller for always helping throw killer events, you guys are great, good luck with Trick or Treat Jam, I'll be seeing you there for sure, and after that Josh you can relax and breathe, keep up the good work!!!! Ben Farrell for having such excellent conversations with me, your head and heart are SO in the right place, it's always nice to meet people who I can say that about :) Good luck in SLC this season, and your video part killed it, I'm gonna try my best to come shred with you guys, I promise!!! Frank, you rule! The rest of the Phatman crew that I got to chat with, it was nice meeting you all, and we're gonna come check your events out at KB this season for sure. Pete, Steve (email me!), Hans, Ricky, Cody, and so many others who's names I didn't get or forgot....thanks for showing us ROC shreddies how you get it done in B-lo. Always a pleasure.

On the real, last night was amazing because it's nights like that that really re-instill my faith into the human race, and the snowboard community. Too many good conversations to count, many good laughs and smiles, and just fun times. There was some dramas after the event, stupid people with drunk egos, get over yourselves and learn some respect for others. But all in all, my night went quite well and I was stoked on the vibe.

Thank YOU everyone who I shared a laugh, chat, smile, beer, life story, high five, low five, snowboard story, hug, and of course just plain ole experiences with.

Oh, and to the kid that passed out snoring loud as hell on the living room floor...I totally put my stinky sock on your face. HA!

Until next time...

OH, and I'm still working on getting a digital camera, I know, I suck. I'll snag some photos from someone after they're posted and put em up with photo credits. I'm sure there are some GOOD ones floating out there just waiting to be uploaded!!! WORD.

XO/sarah

Here and There Teaser:

Desktop.

This just about sums it up....


Also still working on that Dome Sale post...Haha. Probably won't even get to it til this weekend or early next week.

Would like to give a shout out to the Flow Snowboarding "Flog" that gave us some sweet ass props!!! Thanks so much guys!!!! Check out their post HERE.

Phatman "That's It, That's All" Travis Rice video premiere in Buffalo tomorrow, and some potential summer shredding on Saturday. Oh how ESL saves many a ROC city riders summer.

Oh, and they're also premiering their shop video, "Here and There". YEAH Mark Dangler!!

I love showing my support for all the fabulous things going on around me.

See you in Buffalo, er, Lockport tomorrow whoever is going!!

XO/sarah

All I Wanna Do Is ROCK.

But I can't, because everytime I reach for my car stereo I get this, which is missing a very important component....


And seriously, was it really necessary to break my heater knobs off too!??!!

Oh how I love Monroe Ave. Beware Bug Jar goers of the parking lot across the street. Used to be safe, guess not so much anymore!!

XO/sarah

Dome Sale.

Still working on a post about the Dome Sale that's been about 4 days in the making.

Be patient, it'll happen sooooon, hopefully later tonight.

Shit has just been crazy hectic!!! Recovering from the insane afterparty, and getting the shop back in order.

On the other hand...Stepchild decks are on their way. Should be in the shop by the end of the week.

Check em out here: Stepchild Snowboards

Pretty stoked on their stuff!!! All you shreddies from this area that have been asking me questions about em, stop in and check it out.

Also, a HUGE thank you to everyone who made it out to the sale and afterparty. We were so stoked you all could make it and we hope we showed you all a good time!!! Next year will be even more insane, that is for sure!!...

Thanks again everyone!!!

XO/sarah

Big Boulder.

I really like this place.

Rode there last year and had tons of fun. Hit some fun ass features, including a 4o foot box, and called it a day. Only after falling about 5 billion times, of course.

Check it out: http://www.bigboulderpark.com/

XO/sarah

Thread Fashion Show.

Thread had an amazing fashion show last Friday, September 26th.

I ventured out and helped them out. Full details soon, when more event pics surface.

Here's a peek at what my outfit was for the evening.


My outfit was extremely conservative and very non-risque. I thought it would be best to dress respectable.

UM, YEAH. It was actually more like a piece of cloth wrapped around me. It looked pretty cool. And was as next to naked as I could get without actually being naked. It was still quite elegant and 'classy'. Or as some males throughout the night put it, 'sexy'. I just like wearing as little clothing as possible because I like feeling 'free', so I was stoked.

What a FUN night! Can't wait to see what kind of pics will come out of the woodwork from that night.

XO/sarah

Encyclopaedia Britannica.

I found this picture in a search for something one day, and just had to keep it based on it's overall greatness.

Nice stance!

Birdstache.

DC at Creek.

Go to this.

Friday, October 17th - 7pm.

Support the local snowboard scene, and come out and hang!


XO/sarah

This sucked.

Rails.

Hurt.

Haters hate and call it small damage, still hurt like hell!!!! And the photos do it no justice.


Slowly toughened up my exterior over the '07/'08 season.

XO/sarah

Rehab Revisited.

That last post reminded me that there are some good pics in the archives.

Enjoy some reminiscing of the last year of "Rehab".

Mike: "I would've gotten an awesome crotch shot of you last night if you weren't wearing some Lands End khakis under your denim skirt."

Get on down, down to the floor!

A friend of mine msgd me the other night and asked why I was always grabbing my boobs in pictures. I simply replyed with the fact that, I have no idea! But then commented, that they are bags of fun, wouldn't you do the same if you had them? I got no reply! :)

BFFL.


BFFL #2.

Oh memories. Misty watercolored memories.

XO/sarah

Rehab.

September 19th. Bug Jar.

There is this montly party called "Rehab". The name suits it quite perfectly as the total opposite of what it actually is.

Honestly, the party scene in Rochester, NY has its ups and downs, but this one always seems to be a fun one. There have been so many weekly/montly parties that have come and gone, and they ALL have their ups and downs. This one seems to stay on the up and up with the good times. There were tons of good friends out that night, so the laughs and smiles were in full force.

The raddest thing, is it's an all vinyl party. With the rise of Serato, that is basically becoming obsolete. Another rad thing is they've started incorporating live instruments into the DJ sets, keeping it fresh. It's very pleasurable to the ears.

Only if you if you enjoy indie-electro and dancing. If not, this is not your night! Enjoy some photos, courtesy of the lovely Mo Mo.

The lovely Dan McFee and me.


Mike Ford is for lovers.


No stranger to the camera or dancefloor, Mo Mo in the backdrop.


"Sarah, I bet you won't go dance with that 8 foot tall dude with the sweet headband." "Oh, hell yeah I will!!!" Photo documentation of the incident.


DJ Ginnis has shorter shorts than you, and rocks the cowbell more! I love this!


We always stay by the stage and dance for hours, literally.

Now the walk home on the other hand........

Ended with Mike laying on the ground of Monroe Ave to take pictures by Noah's Ark, which I still have no f'ing idea what that place was. I am pretty sure that ground was not very hygenic! Haha.

Official end, garbage plates at Mark's Texas Hots circa 3am.

Sounds about right.

XO/sarah

Blog # 597,839,293

I have lots of them.

Lately it crossed my mind I don't really have one that encompasses my life and lifestyle.

So here it is folks. All the clean and dirty about yours truly.

I hope you enjoy it. I live like a rockstar, EH, not really. I just live!

And I love life. Pretty sure you'll get that idea from reading this blog.

WORD UP!

XO/sarah