8.26.2012

the chrome ball incident: windmilling

 














As our Pittsburgh Chapter comes to a close, the Chrome Ball Incident will be on hiatus now through the month of September as we relocate westward.

Updates will resume in early October as soon as the crates arrive. 



This is not the end of CBI but a new beginning for my family and I.  
Please wish us luck as we stare out into the abyss.

Thanks for the support and see you on the other side.

Your friend and humble narrator,
Chops

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28 comments:

  1. SkatelyAugust 26, 2012 at 9:13 AM

    Good luck with the move and with this new chapter in your life!

    Thanks for all you've done and continue to do!

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  2. Tony CorollaAugust 26, 2012 at 10:41 AM

    CBI is a great thing! big ups from germany and all the best for you!

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  3. PagodaAugust 26, 2012 at 10:45 AM

    Chops' got friends in every town and village from here to the Sudan. He speaks a dozen languages, knows every local custom. He'll blend in, disappear. You'll never see him again. With any luck, he's got the Grail already.

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  4. Jeff ThorburnAugust 26, 2012 at 11:36 AM

    It's going to be a long month! Maybe I'll have to restart at the beginning.

    Best of luck on the move and glad to hear this is not the end!

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  5. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    Hey Chops,

    I've been reading your blog everyday for a long time now, and haven't commented (shame on me!). But, I want to wish you luck with the move, and thank you for all you do. Down for Life!

    -Andy in Boston

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  6. AndrewpaulsenAugust 26, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    Hey, sorry I missed you when you were in MPLS for Day of...good luck with everything..any hints to where you're moving too?

    a plus

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  7. agamemnon's used bushingsAugust 26, 2012 at 2:35 PM

    inspirational post. the hills and valleys of the road.

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  8. The ChezAugust 26, 2012 at 3:12 PM

    All I can say is learn to adapt to being relaxed. It's the west coast mufucka! I hope you have a good trip. Road trips are the best. I just got back from a month and a half. I already want to head back out.
    Make the adventures, Chops.

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  9. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 6:07 PM

    love the indiana jones pic!

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  10. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 6:52 PM

    What does Indiana Jones and Jamie Thomas share in common? Both committed on the leap of faith...giggity...

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  11. WheatleyAugust 26, 2012 at 7:02 PM

    This almost makes me feel like you're leaving us.. That is gonna be a sad day.

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  12. AnonymousAugust 26, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    portland, right? my hometown.

    thanks for the hard work, hopefully you're getting some big nike dollars or something, and if you ever make your way to seattle, send up a flare or something. for all that you've done, i owe you dinner or something.

    -cameron

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  13. HerdmanAugust 26, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    Super proud of you my man. Wish you and yours all the luck in the world. You deserve it man

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  14. AndrewAugust 26, 2012 at 11:34 PM

    Good luck on your move.
    If Portland is your move, I'd gladly buy you some beers. Nostalgia demands it.

    Sent you an email awhile back. If you need beer or an old man skate session, let me know.

    -Andrew

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  15. Five-o CheapsterAugust 27, 2012 at 6:25 AM

    Good luck and enjoy the new adventure chops. Great work on cbi, my daily dose of inspiration in A cold world.

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  16. JustinAugust 27, 2012 at 7:39 AM

    Good luck. Hope the move goes well. I'll hold down the fort for the old dudes with scanners for the month of September.

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  17. DaveAugust 27, 2012 at 7:54 AM

    Thanks for all that you do, Chops. Best of luck on the move and transitioning to Portland life. You'll be missed for the next month or so, but, like @Jeff Thorburn said, maybe it's time to start back at the beginning. Safe travels.

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  18. DaveAugust 27, 2012 at 7:57 AM

    And for those of you looking to start at the beginning: http://chromeballincident.blogspot.com/2008/04/chrome-ball-incident-1-introductions.html

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  19. ODGAugust 27, 2012 at 8:58 AM

    dang it!...I spent quite a few hours looking for #1 before realizing you could search for it. Good luck Chops and welcome to the West Coast ..

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  20. fgAugust 27, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Good luck with the move, looking forward to seeing new stuff on the CBI in October then!
    Thanks for everything.

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  21. KeithAugust 27, 2012 at 10:39 AM

    Good luck on the move Eric. It's always stressful to move.

    Portland is a lot closer to Vancouver... I think our paths with cross eventually.

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  22. Loo GanidaAugust 27, 2012 at 12:26 PM

    Safe travels! ; )

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  23. t.a.August 27, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    "Toothbrush and towel- this is up to you"

    Traveling Mercies, Chops. And welcome to the Northwest. When it rains, it pours.

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  24. AnonymousAugust 27, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    Gonna be a long month.

    Good Luck,
    From Andy in Bermuda

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  25. chopsAugust 27, 2012 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks guys. Means a lot.

    Be back soon.

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  26. THE CHALKER CHRONICLESAugust 27, 2012 at 8:47 PM

    i hope all goes well. portland is a cool spot. gots lots of friends that live up there. so maybe a burnside post when you get back?

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 1, 2012 at 6:40 AM

    You are the coolest dude chops! Hats off for the years of dedication. Sincerest thanks for years of breakfast time reads and nostalgia every morning before school/work. Wouldn't be the same without the chrome ball.
    Welcome to the west.

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  28. StephenOctober 19, 2012 at 5:01 AM

    Thanks for the shout out Chops -

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