Dallas Observer "Best Of..."

Yours truly has been named "Best Skateboard Community" in the 2008 "Best of" edition of the Dallas Observer!!!

http://www. dallasobserver. com/bestof/2008/award/best-skateboard-community-1099095/

As always, we give all the credit to our friends and family (if you're a customer, you're family) for making us what we are today.


Thanks to everyone for the continued support!!!

Index.

Metal Mania

Remember back in the 90's and 80's when Mtv was nothing but good music? some rock and or roll...some metal...some 80's hits like blondie and such. Some rad early 90's hip-hop. Beavis and Butthead. And they even had an all metal hour/s in the middle of the night. What the hell happened to all that? I guess times change and so does music. Now all they play is SHIT, yeah I said it to whoever listens to that "shit". Nothing but shitty rap, britney and shit like good charlotte. shit...all shit.
here's some oldies but goodies.
one of the best metal songs....EVER.

B & B

Tribe

van halen

This guy is stoked!

I need a longer fender and a seat for a "passenger"...
Don't worry ladies, Im a safe driver ;-)

DDD BYOB!!

My friend's g/f and my other friend's wife will kick the shit outta you!!! GO and have a blast!!!

R.I.P. Van Wastell (1984-2008)

I always thought this dude's skating was so rad. Im pretty bummed that he is gone. It's not like I knew the guy personally, but when I found out the news it was like some one dropped an anvil in my stomach. I don't think I totally accept it yet, like he didn't die. To be honest I don't even know what to say about the whole thing, nothing has been made public really. His departure and the fact that I really looked up to his skating makes me wish I would have been able to him him once. He was taken before his time,but as many things, thats just the way it goes sometimes.He will be missed by us all.RIP VAN

clip of the week

rigorous parking lot training and pre-gaming pays off at the end of the night...

Birthday Blast

yeah yeah yeah, I know I have been slackin on this shitty blog, but it was a holiday weekend. No not Labor Day, my birfday. You shoulda been there, it was a great time.
First blasted it off to Sachse to this, according to Jorge, "secret waterhole" and swam and jumped off a small little cliff. Scary but fun. It only took 30 minutes for everyone to have the balls and try it. The water was murky and honestly pretty fucking sketchy. Cant say I had the balls to jump right in. Celeste didn't have a top on so she decided it was a good idea to wear my shirt, so all I had to wear on the ride home was Jorge's dad's vest. So biker cliche but I love that thing.

Then, I showed up to my work place with a leather vest and no shirt on. Im sure my coworkers were thinking "what the french toast?" but meh, whatever. My boss also gave me a sweet ice cream brownie birfday desert. Delicious. I dont have pictures of the rest of the night cause I didnt have my camera but then we went to Sushi Zushi for dinner, back to Idle Rich to re-group with the rest of the ppl and finally Silver City!!! Yeah! Never been there before, I know it's hard to believe assholes but I dont go to strip clubs much, but it was a blast. Had quite uh few lap dances and a few shots and parted ways back to Dallas where we met up at the Old Monk. Ended up being an awesome birthday!!! THANK YOU THANK YOU SOOOO MUCH TO all that came out/contributed or that wished me a happy bday.
Jorge, Keith, Celeste, Dani, Victor, Joe, Danny, Taso, Smithers, Bo, BoBo, Petey, Stephen, Dennis, Jerry, Abby, Chop Chop, Tyrone, Kimmmmay, Mandi Everyone at the Idle and at Old Monk sorry if I forgot anyone as the night progressed I may have saw you a little intoxicated but you know who you are, thanks.

Liquid Swordzzzzz

THE GZA

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Hiatus....

Dear Alcohol,

First & foremost, let me tell you that I’m a huge fan of yours. As my friend, you always seem to be there when needed. The perfect post-work cocktail, a beer at the skatepark, and you’re even around at the holidays, hidden inside chocolates, as you warm us when we’re stuck in the midst of endless family gatherings. However, lately I’ve been wondering about your intentions. While I want to believe that you have my best interests at heart, I feel that your influence has led to some unwise consequences:

Phone calls: While I agree with you that communication is important, I question the suggestion that any conversation of substance or necessity takes place after 2 a.m. Why would you make me call those ex-girlfriends when I know for a fact they do not want to hear from me during the day, let alone all hours of the night.

Eating: Now, you know I love a good meal, but why do you suggest that I eat a taco with fire sauce, along with a big Italian meatball and some stale bbq chips (washed down with the wine gifts & topped off with a Kit Kat after a few cheese curls & chili cheese fries)? I’m an eclectic eater, but I think you went too far this time.

Clumsiness: Unless you’re subtly trying to tell me that I need to do more yoga to improve my balance, I see NO need to hammer the issue home by causing me to fall down. It’s completely unnecessary, the black & blue marks that appear on my body mysteriously the next day are beyond me and the seeing all the pictures of what I did the night before are embarrasing. Similarly, it should never take me more than 45 seconds to get the front door key into the lock.

Furthermore: The hangovers have GOT to stop. This is getting ridiculous. I know a little penance for our previous evening’s debauchery may be in order, but the 3pm hangover immobility is completely unacceptable. My entire day is shot. I ask that, if the proper precautions are taken (water, vitamin B, bread products, aspirin) prior to going to sleep/passing out face down on the kitchen floor with a bag of popcorn, the hangover should be minimal & in no way interfere with my daily activities.

Alcohol, I have enjoyed our friendship for some years now & would like to ensure that we remain on good terms. You’ve been the invoker of great stories, the provocation for much laughter, and the needed companion when I just don’t know what to do with the extra money in my pockets.

In order to continue this friendship, I ask that you carefully review my grievances above & address them immediately. As for now, Im sorry to say that I need a break from you, later down the road we can continue this fruitful partnership. I hope you understand.

Thank you,
Your biggest fan

HAPPY BIRFDAY CHINGTASOS!!

it was nice until he found out he was adopted.. hahaha. just kidding buddy. Love you man. Youre getting trashed tonight, I personally am taking a hiatus from drinking for a while but you my Greek friend are gonna have fun. What better way to enjoi your 21st birthday than by not remembering it the next day. Oddly enough I remember mine. Arkansas for a skateboarding demo at an Air Force base. We were hanging out with vegans and straight edgers....so instead we went back to the hotel and my friend Bondo gave me 3 bucks to go accross the street and buy myself a 40oz. What a nice guy... so i drank by myself on my 21st bday. Although Dameon did get me an awesome porno mag from the convinience store. that was rad, I still had it to this day as a memoir but my ex threw it away when she found it....lame.

"And Now..."

I have to work, so I wont be there. But you should go.

Dying aint no way to live your life...

Dear sicksicksicksers,
let me start off by saying. Im not your role model. Dont listen to or do as Uncle Set does, for he is a complete nincompoop.

I thought lawyers were supposed to get you OUT of trouble not into trouble. You suck at your job Carl (name changed for the persons sake, you know who you are asshole). Next time you have a good idea, kids, think the complete opposite. The idea sucks. I should really make this blog nc-17. My head still hurtz.... think Im still drunk. Getting a 50% discount for working at a bar is the worst yet bestest idea ever. I swear im not an alcoholic, more of a lush, I dont know which is worse...which reminds me, Im really thirsty.
Some asshole once told me "Set, you ever go out drinking a lot and come home drunk...only to find out you're still thirsty and want another beer?" YEah "CArl" thats called alcoholism. THis thing makes me look like a complete moron and drunk. It just so happens that I have (what I would like to think) good stories when I drink. You know you all have your vices, dont lie to yourselfs. This blog was supposed to be about skateboarding and motorcycles....wait. I did ride my bike last night. Thats a start. Speaking of starting, I was surprised the ol lady (my bike, yes ladies im single) kept up last night, she didnt die on my once.

Black Friar, Idle Rich, then back to Friar since I forgot to pay, then Old Monk(i hope i paid, cause I dont remember), fallout lounge (queer city) then Bar Of Soap, then Meridian...then blackout. Why did you let me drive you jerk? Last thing I want to hear is "call me when you get there...what you're already there???!! how fucking fast were you driving?" Whats the best part about drinking?? driving... haha i kid. Drinking and driving aint funny. seriously dont do it. I should take my own advice.
LAst thing I remember is telling my little bro "hey...man. Write this number down. and call Carl if anything happens to me...he knows what to do. Tell my shrink Im not coming in tomorrow"

Here are some pics of what happens when you drink and think about a girl. So next time you decide to think and drink. Dont do it. Way to stop me Jorge, you dick.
night started off good...then it began: drink, drinky, drank, drunk, drunken....oddly enough, no hangover. Itll hit when I have to work tonite.

This asshole didnt stop me


Neither did this asshole


Bo looking at "Wang" on tv.


Yours truly in blackout mode



I had to force myself. First time Ive thrown up since I got "thrown" out of the Dubliner

Here ya go Pete, since you complain about me not having hot girls on this useless site. Happy now?

interesting photos from the archives...

If I recall correctly, he wanted money for food, which I'm sure I gave him, then we tripped out on the white crut around his lips, I feel bad now but I couldn't help feel I met the real Tyrone...

A few empty beers into the night and still going, we decided John's tattoos needed some touch ups...the birth of demon and steve!!!

If you didn't know Dameon way back when, he used to be really into his dreads, and he had the most ridiculous obsession with purple. When the shop opened up he realized he might need to change up the hair, but luckily this relic photo survived...

I'll hunt down some more relics later...

I hate my friends...

How come nobody told me I look like a creep/idiot with a mustache? You guys arent my friends...glad I shaved months ago.

I miss this...

Nationwide on his Triumph and the other jackass is me

trips to Austin. Drink, Skate, Ride, Girls....sigh

Head over heels....

Yeah i know its been a few days and Mack has been out bloggin me for miles, but life is busy and hectic sometimes. Anywho, I didn't have my camera this weekend so sorry no pics
Friday nigh:
off work @ 2:30.
straight to "marley" afterhours bar with Jorge and our friend Dani.
Jorge fell in love with some chic like always.
Crashed early that night...round 530-600.
Woke up. Rode bikes all day. Sunday night after work, after party at the shop. 80's night by DJ Lopes. Jorge kept his pants on for the ladies sake. saw the sunrise. no shower for 2.5 days so now Dani's couch smells like motor oil and dirty brown ass.
woke up few hours later...on the road again. Went to the beach aka "lewisville lake"
had a gay moment and soaked our feet. Our waitress hated jorge for some reason. worst service ever. so we jetted to where you ask? haha here Keith got hit on by the ugliest girl ever and we got ignored the whole night. Ugly guys always get the attention. I actually think she was a he...poor Keith. After we were over not seeing any hot girls we took off and they went to go see this band all the way in south Ft Worth. I went home like a pussy...

Pancho sighting

While I was down in Veracruz, Mexico I actually bumped into Pancho Villa... he was at this cantina off 20 Noviembre avenue... after a few shots of some real nasty stuff, we put photo faces on for this local photographer. I know he looks a little waxy, but hell it was mad humid in that place, not to mention Pancho was rollin deep layers of cloth, leather, bullets, and awesome. He told me he lurked around that area quite a bit so I gotta look out next time I'm in the area. Next time the shots are on him.

Raw Hillybilly

Remember when i used to play with FishFryBingo!?
oh you dont? well you missed out. Those were good times. best washboard player in the county! haha. Check them out when you get a chance. You won't be dissapointed!

testing....1 2 3

No it's not that kind of test!
Went back to school to take my test/exam since i got paranoid and had a panic attack last time i tried. Guess what? I eint ass stoopid ass i tought i wuz! Scored perfect on my essay and 96 on everything else....except for college algebra which i suck at but hey, it's been 9 damn years since I took it...gimme a break!
Anywho, my advisor said I must read and write a lot due to not taking any college courses in the past 9 years (except for EMT) and scoring so high. Got dat hoe fooled!
It may not be a great feat but I'm stoked as fuck! And of course there are ladies everywhere...most of which are 18 but hey! age is just a number. I get older and they stay the same age.So I guess Im officially a college student???
Im Set Lopez??

The Mexican

My good friend ChingTasos sent me this video of Babe Ruth back in 1975. These dudes and chicks were ahead of their time. I think homegurl is all coked up and shit.

Below is another more modern version with J.B. Gillet skating to. Bad ass part.
Enjoi ladies

Tax Free Weekend @ INDEX

Sch**l (that's a bad word this time of year) is right around the corner, and we're stacked deep with all of the latest goods from your favorite companies.


New products have been arriving daily, including recent shipments from Adidas, Alphanumeric, Altamont, Circa, DVS, Emerica, Enjoi, eS, Etnies, Fourstar, Girl, The Hundreds, Innes, Krew, Lakai, Matix, Nike SB, Toy Machine, Vans, Vox, and more.






Texas shoppers get a break from state and local sales taxes on August 15, 16, and 17... the state's annual tax holiday. The law exempts clothing and footwear priced under $100 from sales and use taxes, which could save you about $8 on every $100 you spend. Backpacks under $100 and used by elementary and secondary students are also exempt.


Here are our hours for the weekend.


Friday 11a - 8p
Saturday 10a - 8p
Sunday 11a - 6p

Go to http://www. window. state. tx. us/taxinfo/taxpubs/tx98_490/tx98_490. html for more information





To make room for all of the new arrivals, we've had to mark down a lot of our Summer merchandise. Take advantage of discounts from 30% to 60% off on select t-shirts, denim, and shoes! As always, the best stuff goes first, so get here soon for the largest selection.

Index Skateboard Supply
725 Airport Frwy.
#201
Hurst,TX 76053
(817) 282-9777

www. indexskateboarding. com

trust no one...

August 16th - Alliance Skatepark

Be there or be square...or an obtuse tri-angle

Friend or Dafoe?

Mr Mack Dafoe. Youre such an iternetz whore.
just kidding buddy.
this kid has a great vibe and skillz.
just ran into this video.
get well soon buddy
www.noisesfromourtumeez.wordpress.com

VIMBY - Mack Dafoe

Sunday Funday

Started off at the Dubliner for Rob's Chop Shop's burfday.


Then decided to ride and go somewhere...not in Dallas. where every girl, DOESN'T know your name. Sneaky Petes? whos brilliant idea was this?


Jorge


Keith Lo


Johnny Can-two
On the road.

We also like to break down every 15 minutes....road work. Burnt out plugs.

Oh and cops love us. Here's piggy giving someone a ticket for a bad parking job

There were also another type of assholes there...The Coollows Kustom Car Klub