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Happy new years everybody!

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Novemblur

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You missed out big time if you didn't go to this.

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There will be an all nighter sesh going on tomorrow night at Evolution skatepark in Canton, Ohio.

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The Steelers improved their record to 11-4 last night, with their win over Carolina.

Merry Christmas everybody!

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You win some you lose some.

Overall I have to say that this past weekend was definitely a success. The ugly sweater party went pretty well. I brought my Girl Talk cd to the party, and everyone was vibing off of it. I wish I wouldn't have forgot it there though... Party foul #13.

I went up to Robinson yesterday, and blew a bunch of money that I don't have. At least I got all of my Christmas shopping done. Only 3 more days!

I posted some footage last night of a sesh we had over the summer at the mini ramp in Weirton. I'm not really too sure why I never got around to posting it sooner. Sorry for the wait guys.

It's no secret that there's a band named Dawes. It's also no secret that there's a band named Spoon, which happens to be my mother's maiden name. True story. Here's a little edit I put together last night using one of Dawes' songs off their latest album North Hills.

Bitches ain't shit but hoes and tricks.

I'm going to start showcasing a daily quote on here from someone. Not trying to bite Crailtap's style, just trying to make this blog a little more appealing.

Zero Gravitytage coming soon.

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QUOTE OF THE DAY

"I'm so horny!" - Ryan Marling

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Don't do drugs.

Tomorrow night I'll be going to, as Louie described it in his text, "a lame sweater/bra, pantie party". Should be pretty interesting. I already found one of the ugliest sweaters I could find to wear.

Fuck Yinz volume 2 video premiere is tonight at 8 at One Up. I'd go if I didn't have to work.

Have a great weekend.

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Steelers won, Browns lost. Need I say more? We play the Jets on Sunday.

I bought Lady Gaga's cd earlier today. I can remember when my ex girlfriend used to listen to her constantly, and I would get kind of annoyed by it, but sadly, I think she got me into liking her. She is pretty sexy though.

If you haven't seen this yet, I suggest you check it out.

Thats all I got for now.

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Don't ask me how we did it, but we won Sunday against Baltimore. Things weren't looking too good in the first half of the game, and even in the 4th quarter, I didn't think we'd be able to win, but somehow, someway, we ended up getting a touchdown and came out on top 13 - 10. We play the big bad Bengals this Sunday.

Hope your nose heals up soon Big Ben.

United montage coming soon, I promise.

I work 37 hours this week, so my skate time is going to be very limited. This 20 degrees weather isn't making things any better either. Spring needs to get here before I and everyone else in this valley go insane.

Hell Nah!

This place is interesting.

Friday December 17th, One Up Skateshop will be holding a video premier for Fuck Bofah Yinz Volume 2. Free food, drinks, and a guaranteed good time.

Go skate... Oh wait, nevermind.

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Hope yinz had a great Thanksgiving.

I think I have the power to predict what happens in the future, because we won yesterday, 19 to 16. Baltimore here we come!

The VX-2K has been working out just fine for me. Everything looks really crisp and clean. So far I've been filming a lot with it ever since I got it in the mail. Once I get a new editing software I'd like to make a VX-2K montage.

If you're planning on building a fire anytime soon at the park from now on, forget about it. The Wheeling Fire Dept. came to the skatepark last night, and put ours out. Yes, a firetruck drove all the way to Elm Grove to put out a small ass fire that was barely keeping us warm anyway in the 30 degrees weather. The fire Marshall told us that the brush and twigs surrounding the fire could possibly catch and get out of control. Thats funny, because it took us about an hour just to get the fire started in the first place, because all the wood was damp. I guess they wanted us to freeze.

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Sean Watson

Peace out ya'll.

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The Oakland Raiders didn't stand a chance yesterday against our boys from Pittsburgh, the final being 35-3. We play the Buffalo Bills next weekend, and seeing as how they're 2-8, I don't think we should have any problem beating them.

This past weekend was pretty fun. I love not having to see the letters I.G.A. in front of me for every minute of my free time. If you didn't go out and skate yesterday, you blew it big time.

Look at this hammer!.

Have a good week.

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Sorry for not updating this thing all that much lately, I've been busy with a bunch of shit. Vegas has officially let me down, so now I need to find a new editing software before I can make any more videos.

The VX came in though finally, along with a nice MK 1 lens, and a light attachment, which should make for some crisp, quality looking footage.

We won this past Monday by the way, in case you didn't know. Tomorrow, we play against Tom Brady and his fellow Patriots. It's pretty bad when a team that was at the Super Bowl for three consecutive years, and who holds the record for having the longest winning streak consisting of regular season and playoff games in NFL history, loses to the Browns. Sounds like somebody needs a hug.


Thank you Veterans.

It definitely doesn't feel like November right now. I wonder what our winter will be like.

Dave Carulli of Pittsburgh, is quite possibly one of the greatest filmers/editors of our time, in my opinion. He has his own blog too. Keep up the good work Dave!

Go skate.

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It wasn't a very "Happy Halloween" this past Sunday for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who lost agains the New Orleans Saints, 20-10. In my opinion there's only two things from New Orleans that are worth mentioning. That is, Lil' Wayne, and Mardi Gras. That's about all I can think of. I work with a few people whom are fans of the Bengals, and I'm looking forward to seeing the expressions on their faces when they lose next Monday to Pittsburgh.

Overall this past weekend was pretty fun though. I hope all of you got to come out to the Tricks For Treats event at the skatepark Friday night. It was honestly one of the funnest times I've ever had there. Props to DeFelice in Bethlehem for supplying the free pizza, and thank you to Little Caesars on National Road for coming through when I needed 6 pizzas to feed all the homies at the park. Thanks guys!

VX-2000 coming soon.

It's November already?

One Up's always got some new stuff in. Make sure to stop by the shop next time you're in the 412. Holla!

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The Black and Gold boys are in Miami today, and from what I've heard so far things aren't looking too good, but hopefully we'll pull out a win. Here we go Steelers, here we go!

OG skate/surf/snow videographer Bryan Murray has his own website. If you have any amount of common sense in your body, you'll check it out.

Washington, PA native, and local ripper Cody Deyell now has a mini-part up on my YouTube account. Looks like somebody's been eating their POPS for breakfast. Jesus... More to come soon.




Go shhhhkaate!

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After a good game against the Browns, Pittsburgh came out on top, with the final score being 28-10. Good job guys! Miami here we come.

After several failed attempts at trying to put together a sponsor me video for Max Caldwell, I ended up just giving him all my footage, and he edited one himself. You can watch that, here.

Me, Jared, and Tyler all had a little sesh up at the Highlands manny pad the other night, so I'm going to put a little edit together soon from that night.

Saw Jackass 3D last night with Trev, Sean, Max, and a few other dudes. It was funny, but I think I felt like throwing up while watching parts of it, rather than laughing. All in all, it was a good movie though.

Put a condom on your ear, and fuck what ya heard.

Go shred before it's too late!

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Beauty and the Beast 3 is out now, and you can watch it here. Vincent Alvarez is so fucking sick.

I hate the Baltimore Ravens.

I made this just the other night, and it turned out a lot better than I had expected it too, and I think a lot of people are hyped on it. Yeah Steve!

I'd say go skate, but it's been raining now for the past 5 days. :[ Super bummed about that.

Peace ya'll.

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I just made this last night. Enjoy.

I wish this rain would go away.

Looking good so far. Here we go Pittsburgh, he we go! Or as Tschappat would say, Picksburgh.

They're constantly posting new updates, and a lot of times the footy they post is super sick. Check it.

Go shhhhkate!

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I didn't get a chance to watch it, but I hope that some of you were fortunate enough to get to see the Street League this past week on ESPN 2. The Berrics has a bunch of stuff up from coverage of the contest. Be sure to peep it out!

I've been filming a lot lately, when I haven't been in school, or working. There's tons of new shit on the way that I'll be putting up soon hopefully. Be patient.

Vincent Alvarez is finally pro for Chocolate. Congrats dude!

I'm off all weekend this weekend. I'm stoked.

Go skate.

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After weeks of stress and anxiety being put before me, the Wheelin' Pitt Skateshop Tour footage is now finally available for your viewing pleasure. It took me a few days to put this baby together, probably could've gotten it done in one night if it weren't for my moms computer being a pile of shit. And for those of you who were wondering I wasn't on this trip so I didn't film any of this.


Got myself a new computer yesterday. Best Buy is my new favorite place.

I'm gonna go celebrate.

Go skate.

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Austin Kanfoush has been getting a lot of coverage lately, which is tight.

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Stayed up all night Monday morning at my house with Trevor, and made this.

Summer's coming to an end soon. :[

Bonfire party tomorrow night at my house at 8. If you didn't already get an invite on Facebook, just hit me up, and I'll let you know whats going on.

Watch Jared's videos too!

Goodnight.

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Finally found all the old videos I made..

http://sevenfouroh.blip.tv/

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I think that mostly everyone is gonna be hyped on this.

All the dudes over at Wheelin' Pitt Skate Shop are going on a little east coast trip this weekend. I'd go, but I can't request off work, and no one will switch shifts with me, so I'm fucked.

Go skate.

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I apologize for not making any new posts lately, for those who know me personally, and know that happened, they can tell you about it.

But, if you haven't seen this yet, watch it now.


And here's what went down in Pittsburgh on June 21st this past year.


Go skate.

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Went and skated the somewhat "new" bump spot in front of the Subway on National Road in Woodsdale the other day with Tyler Beihl, Ryan George, Keith Chambers, and ED. We managed to get a good hour and half long session in, before this state trooper dude rolled up. But, the funny thing is, is that he stopped traffic along the road, so that we could skate it. I thought for sure that he was going to kick us out as soon as he rolled up, but he was actually super cool about the whole situation, and let Ethan get his trick. A video will be up soon of that on my YouTube page.

I also went to the 69 spot last night, and got a couple good keeper lines with John Wendt, Jake, and Brennen.

Go skate!

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Hello all. I recently just got back from the Outer Banks with my dad, which is why I haven't been making any posts, and is also the reason why I haven't started working on the montage yet. I had a great time though. On our way back home, my dad and I somehow ended up in Tennessee. Don't ask me how that happened, because quite frankly I'm not too sure. But, we eventually made it home, which is all that matters. I'll post some clips of the park I skated while I was down there soon hopefully.

While I was down there, I got to skate with the local dudes, and they showed me this really sick backyard ramp in this kids yard. Varlas got a picture of me front slashing the coping on the vert, which I'm stoked on.

The dudes at this shop are for sure holding down the OBX skate scene.

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Coming sooner than you think

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Went up to Pittsburgh again today with the dudes. Photos from todays trip coming real soon.

Computer's been pissing me off a lot lately, and I been trying to put together a new montage. All I can say is, when it is finished, it's gonna be sick.

Later

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Hopefully this didn't happen to any of you yesterday.


This is what we went to yesterday.


Photos will be up soon hopefully.

Go skate.

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Sorry I haven't been updating this shit. The weather's been beautiful out, so I been skating a lot. Expect a new montage to be up on YouTube sometime soon.

BATB3 is going on right now, in case you didn't know. Go Koston!

Go skate.

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Shane O'neill has been getting a lot of coverage lately. With a tight part in Nike's Debacle, and now this, who knows what we'll see from him next.


Zach Funk has been getting a lot of coverage lately with Zoo York.

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This looks tight.


Rainy days suck.

Been stacking up mad footage lately. Things are definitely looking up.

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Sorry I haven't been updating this site. It's pretty much dead, in my opinion. But, lately I've just been filming a lot and skating whenever it's not raining. I need to look for a legit version of Sony Vegas so I can start putting together montages, because the one that I had on my computer was the trial version, and I can no longer use it. Hopefully I'll get shit popping soon.

In the meantime, go skate!

You can always go to my YouTube page too if you get bored. www.youtube.com/mikeydawes

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Foot Fuck

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My lens came in today, which is really sweet. And, I'm off work tomorrow, which is even sweeter. I've been filming a lot lately, just haven't really had time to make any new montages or put out any fresh clips, but be on the lookout for stuff coming out real soon.

Crailtap's always got interesting shit up on their site.

Kyle focused his board yesterday, so if anyone out there has a spare deck or one they'd be willing to sell for cheap, get ahold of Kyle.

Go skate.

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If March comes in like a lion, it'll go out like a lamb. We can only hope.

Peace.

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If you're ever in the Columbus area, and are looking to find a good indoor park to skate, then go here.

I'm hoping this weather ends soon, so I can actually go skating.

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Ethan Davis

Have a nice weekend everybody.

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Trevor's recent footage. Filmed by me, edited by him.

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Last week I uploaded a new montage to my YouTube of the dudes skating Zero Gravity. So, yes, my camera is finally fixed. It's hard to believe, I know, but it's working now. And in a few days I will have finished making yet another montage hopefully, of yet another trip we took to Zero Gravity about a week or so ago. SFBSTS??!!

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If you ever get bored, you should seriously go on Crailtaps website sometime. They have a lot of entertaining links, videos, photos, and just about anything else you'd ever want to have to keep yourself occupied, when there's 4 feet of snow on the ground outside.