11 Temmuz 2012 Çarşamba
10 Temmuz 2012 Salı
9 Temmuz 2012 Pazartesi
We're making progress
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Welcome to the Hopital
Greetings on a beautiful bright and sunny morning here in Haiti. After a quiet weekend of overcast skies, fog, and rain, Monday morning has brought us a cloudless sky and beautiful sunshine. While we continue to face many challenges around the hospital, significant progress is being made and I would like to highlight a few of those areas with some pics.
Patients waiting in the main hallway on a not so mad Monday
Depot Central d'Haiti
Pharmacy stock room
Tent distribution for discharged patients
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Welcome to the Hopital Greetings on a beautiful bright and sunny morning here in Haiti. After a quiet weekend of overcast skies, fog, and rain, Monday morning has brought us a cloudless sky and beautiful sunshine. While we continue to face many challenges around the hospital, significant progress is being made and I would like to highlight a few of those areas with some pics.
Patients waiting in the main hallway on a not so mad Monday Depot Central d'Haiti Pharmacy stock room Tent distribution for discharged patientsThank you all for your prayers and support.
The Donor's Dollar
To contact us Click HERE
By Dr. Nelson Disaster relief is typically one of the most inefficient uses of the donor’s dollar. Think about it. Premiums are paid to purchase last minute items, overnight deliveries are made, volunteers are buying last minute air tickets, and extra funds are used for security and support of volunteers in a situation where there is no infrastructure. Due to lack of communication, urgency, and constantly changing needs, heaps of materials arrive that are not always needed. We experienced all of this. (BTW the breast implants and total knee replacement parts that were sent down were not needed at any point during the disaster relief) When the relief efforts are over many of the expensive pieces of donated equipment sit idle, deteriorate or are scavenged. This is not to be critical, many of these factors are uncontrollable and the job has got to be done. It is just the nature of the situation.
At the Hopital Adventiste we are doing a lot more than just disaster relief and because of this, your donations will have much more than just a transient effect. For a short period of time we were buried under the heaps of stuff that was generously provided. But, thanks to Dan and Marilyn Patchin from Portland , OR
We thank these organizations for their generosity as well as each and every one of our donors who have generously given. Some of the ongoing weekly expenses that we are currently supporting are: One time capital expenses include: In addition, payroll is about $42,000USD per month. All our services are currently offered for free. Without an income source this is not easy to come by, but we must pay our employees as they re integrate back into the workforce. We want to again thank all of you who have contributed. The challenges ahead are great. But with God’s guidance and power we continue to give our all and not get discouraged.
We thank these organizations for their generosity as well as each and every one of our donors who have generously given. Some of the ongoing weekly expenses that we are currently supporting are:
- Diesel $3000 for electricity
- Oxygen $600
- Transport of equipment and supplies $500
- X-ray film and envelopes $750
- Housekeeping, maintenance, & repair supplies $1000
- Lab supplies $500
- Water main $4000
- Translator honorarium (30 people x 6 weeks) $2700
- Shelving $5000
- Generator parts $1000
- Repair of perimeter wall $5000
LLU Strategy For Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti
To contact us Click HERE
Loma Linda University (LLU) and its partners are continuing to work to support the Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti in Port-au-Prince. LLU is not alone in these efforts. Together they are pooling their resources and are working closely with Park Ridge Adventist Hospital/AHS, Florida Hospital, CURE International, Life Enhancement Association for People (LEAP), and Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA).
The following strategy update was posted yesterday on the Global Health Institute website.
The following strategy update was posted yesterday on the Global Health Institute website.
- The need for additional medical teams continues, but as we move forward the composition of these teams will change to reflect current needs at the hospital. Keep in mind the needs change almost daily.
- As of April 20, 2010, the "Dream Team" includes:
- 1-2 Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 1 General Surgeon
- 1-2 Anesthesiologists (MDs and CRNAs)
- 1-2 ER Physicians
- 1-2 Pediatricians
- 4-8 RNs of whom 2-4 with OR and ER experience
- 1-2 Physical Therapists and/or Occupational Therapists
- 2 Pharmacists
- 2+ Central Supply Personnel
- 2 Utilities and Maintenance Personnel
- We also welcome applications from OB-GYNs, PAs,NPs and other health care professionals. We would like to keep the number of our teams to about 25-30 people on any given week.
- The teams will work at the Adventist Hospital.
- The current strategy is to send in teams for at least a 9 day cycle (Teams arrive on Friday and leave on Sunday.) A longer term of service is preferred.
- LLU will maintain and manage the schedule of the various teams and provide them with information about their trip and tips about what to bring, etc.
- Selection and composition of the particular teams will be done with input from all the partners mentioned above in close consultation with the administration at the Adventist Hospital of Haiti. It is very important that we send essential personnel in an organized manner so as to not strain already limited support resources.
- LLU and our partners are committed to support our hospital in the months to come. These efforts will build on local available resources under the leadership of Lesly Archer, MD, Medical Director for the Adventist Hospital and supported by Orthopedic Surgeon, Scott Nelson, MD.
Reposted from haitibones.org - thanks Jim
It's been a wild couple of weeks.
To contact us Click HERE
Howdy folks, sorry to have been slipping a bit on the bloggage. Since the bogus call at the MotoX championships, i have taken a little breather from the ramps and jumps in order to get a second wind and get fired up for what I hope to be my best Summer yet.
May 3rd was a cool day for me as i got the opportunity to wrench for my son Nate at the KTM KJSC race during the Las Vegas Supercross. Even though he was a bit intimidated, Nate really did an awesome job in the race and passed a few kids to take 10th. I was so proud of the little guy. He really did amazing, especially for never riding. I have been around the KJSC rig many times but never really realized how awesome of a job the entire crew does. much respect and thanks from the Renner camp!
Well. after Vegas SX, things got pretty wild..... Well, wild is probably not the best word to describe my last few days. Insane may be a bit better. How about Psychotic?.... I'm not exactly sure how to describe a trip with the Nitro Circus crew these days. Obviously, that is what I am getting to, as i just returned home from an out of hand few days in the middle of one of the worlds most beautiful lakes, Lake Powell, which borders Utah and Arizona. To make a long story short, let me say that you will not be disapointed when Thrillbillies Doublewide comes out later this year. I can't even begin to describe the things I witnessed in my days at the lake. TP truly is a MadMan possessed and now has a complete army of possessed accomplices running around and participating right by his side. I chose to bail early to ensure no physical harm!
Howdy folks, sorry to have been slipping a bit on the bloggage. Since the bogus call at the MotoX championships, i have taken a little breather from the ramps and jumps in order to get a second wind and get fired up for what I hope to be my best Summer yet.
May 3rd was a cool day for me as i got the opportunity to wrench for my son Nate at the KTM KJSC race during the Las Vegas Supercross. Even though he was a bit intimidated, Nate really did an awesome job in the race and passed a few kids to take 10th. I was so proud of the little guy. He really did amazing, especially for never riding. I have been around the KJSC rig many times but never really realized how awesome of a job the entire crew does. much respect and thanks from the Renner camp!
Well. after Vegas SX, things got pretty wild..... Well, wild is probably not the best word to describe my last few days. Insane may be a bit better. How about Psychotic?.... I'm not exactly sure how to describe a trip with the Nitro Circus crew these days. Obviously, that is what I am getting to, as i just returned home from an out of hand few days in the middle of one of the worlds most beautiful lakes, Lake Powell, which borders Utah and Arizona. To make a long story short, let me say that you will not be disapointed when Thrillbillies Doublewide comes out later this year. I can't even begin to describe the things I witnessed in my days at the lake. TP truly is a MadMan possessed and now has a complete army of possessed accomplices running around and participating right by his side. I chose to bail early to ensure no physical harm!
I'm Baaaaack
To contact us Click HERE
You can't get rid of me that easy! C'mon now.
I guess I was a bit Blogged out for a while. But I'm stoked to be back on here doing some work and hustlin'. I've done a lot since the last blog and I have to say that I am definitely bummed that I haven't stayed on top of documenting at least some of my travels.
Anyhow, the time is now and i'm on a mission trying to work harder than ever to Entertain you people. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it!
Heres a video that I put a lot of work into the last day. (mostly cause I'm still learning, not because it's good!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dJr5mTuq0
You can't get rid of me that easy! C'mon now.
I guess I was a bit Blogged out for a while. But I'm stoked to be back on here doing some work and hustlin'. I've done a lot since the last blog and I have to say that I am definitely bummed that I haven't stayed on top of documenting at least some of my travels.
Anyhow, the time is now and i'm on a mission trying to work harder than ever to Entertain you people. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it!
Heres a video that I put a lot of work into the last day. (mostly cause I'm still learning, not because it's good!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dJr5mTuq0
8 Temmuz 2012 Pazar
We're making progress
To contact us Click HERE
Welcome to the Hopital
Greetings on a beautiful bright and sunny morning here in Haiti. After a quiet weekend of overcast skies, fog, and rain, Monday morning has brought us a cloudless sky and beautiful sunshine. While we continue to face many challenges around the hospital, significant progress is being made and I would like to highlight a few of those areas with some pics.
Patients waiting in the main hallway on a not so mad Monday
Depot Central d'Haiti
Pharmacy stock room
Tent distribution for discharged patients
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Welcome to the Hopital Greetings on a beautiful bright and sunny morning here in Haiti. After a quiet weekend of overcast skies, fog, and rain, Monday morning has brought us a cloudless sky and beautiful sunshine. While we continue to face many challenges around the hospital, significant progress is being made and I would like to highlight a few of those areas with some pics.
Patients waiting in the main hallway on a not so mad Monday Depot Central d'Haiti Pharmacy stock room Tent distribution for discharged patientsThank you all for your prayers and support.
The Donor's Dollar
To contact us Click HERE
By Dr. Nelson Disaster relief is typically one of the most inefficient uses of the donor’s dollar. Think about it. Premiums are paid to purchase last minute items, overnight deliveries are made, volunteers are buying last minute air tickets, and extra funds are used for security and support of volunteers in a situation where there is no infrastructure. Due to lack of communication, urgency, and constantly changing needs, heaps of materials arrive that are not always needed. We experienced all of this. (BTW the breast implants and total knee replacement parts that were sent down were not needed at any point during the disaster relief) When the relief efforts are over many of the expensive pieces of donated equipment sit idle, deteriorate or are scavenged. This is not to be critical, many of these factors are uncontrollable and the job has got to be done. It is just the nature of the situation.
At the Hopital Adventiste we are doing a lot more than just disaster relief and because of this, your donations will have much more than just a transient effect. For a short period of time we were buried under the heaps of stuff that was generously provided. But, thanks to Dan and Marilyn Patchin from Portland , OR
We thank these organizations for their generosity as well as each and every one of our donors who have generously given. Some of the ongoing weekly expenses that we are currently supporting are: One time capital expenses include: In addition, payroll is about $42,000USD per month. All our services are currently offered for free. Without an income source this is not easy to come by, but we must pay our employees as they re integrate back into the workforce. We want to again thank all of you who have contributed. The challenges ahead are great. But with God’s guidance and power we continue to give our all and not get discouraged.
We thank these organizations for their generosity as well as each and every one of our donors who have generously given. Some of the ongoing weekly expenses that we are currently supporting are:
- Diesel $3000 for electricity
- Oxygen $600
- Transport of equipment and supplies $500
- X-ray film and envelopes $750
- Housekeeping, maintenance, & repair supplies $1000
- Lab supplies $500
- Water main $4000
- Translator honorarium (30 people x 6 weeks) $2700
- Shelving $5000
- Generator parts $1000
- Repair of perimeter wall $5000
LLU Strategy For Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti
To contact us Click HERE
Loma Linda University (LLU) and its partners are continuing to work to support the Hopital Adventiste d'Haiti in Port-au-Prince. LLU is not alone in these efforts. Together they are pooling their resources and are working closely with Park Ridge Adventist Hospital/AHS, Florida Hospital, CURE International, Life Enhancement Association for People (LEAP), and Adventist Development and Relief Agency (ADRA).
The following strategy update was posted yesterday on the Global Health Institute website.
The following strategy update was posted yesterday on the Global Health Institute website.
- The need for additional medical teams continues, but as we move forward the composition of these teams will change to reflect current needs at the hospital. Keep in mind the needs change almost daily.
- As of April 20, 2010, the "Dream Team" includes:
- 1-2 Orthopaedic Surgeons
- 1 General Surgeon
- 1-2 Anesthesiologists (MDs and CRNAs)
- 1-2 ER Physicians
- 1-2 Pediatricians
- 4-8 RNs of whom 2-4 with OR and ER experience
- 1-2 Physical Therapists and/or Occupational Therapists
- 2 Pharmacists
- 2+ Central Supply Personnel
- 2 Utilities and Maintenance Personnel
- We also welcome applications from OB-GYNs, PAs,NPs and other health care professionals. We would like to keep the number of our teams to about 25-30 people on any given week.
- The teams will work at the Adventist Hospital.
- The current strategy is to send in teams for at least a 9 day cycle (Teams arrive on Friday and leave on Sunday.) A longer term of service is preferred.
- LLU will maintain and manage the schedule of the various teams and provide them with information about their trip and tips about what to bring, etc.
- Selection and composition of the particular teams will be done with input from all the partners mentioned above in close consultation with the administration at the Adventist Hospital of Haiti. It is very important that we send essential personnel in an organized manner so as to not strain already limited support resources.
- LLU and our partners are committed to support our hospital in the months to come. These efforts will build on local available resources under the leadership of Lesly Archer, MD, Medical Director for the Adventist Hospital and supported by Orthopedic Surgeon, Scott Nelson, MD.
Reposted from haitibones.org - thanks Jim
It's been a wild couple of weeks.
To contact us Click HERE
Howdy folks, sorry to have been slipping a bit on the bloggage. Since the bogus call at the MotoX championships, i have taken a little breather from the ramps and jumps in order to get a second wind and get fired up for what I hope to be my best Summer yet.
May 3rd was a cool day for me as i got the opportunity to wrench for my son Nate at the KTM KJSC race during the Las Vegas Supercross. Even though he was a bit intimidated, Nate really did an awesome job in the race and passed a few kids to take 10th. I was so proud of the little guy. He really did amazing, especially for never riding. I have been around the KJSC rig many times but never really realized how awesome of a job the entire crew does. much respect and thanks from the Renner camp!
Well. after Vegas SX, things got pretty wild..... Well, wild is probably not the best word to describe my last few days. Insane may be a bit better. How about Psychotic?.... I'm not exactly sure how to describe a trip with the Nitro Circus crew these days. Obviously, that is what I am getting to, as i just returned home from an out of hand few days in the middle of one of the worlds most beautiful lakes, Lake Powell, which borders Utah and Arizona. To make a long story short, let me say that you will not be disapointed when Thrillbillies Doublewide comes out later this year. I can't even begin to describe the things I witnessed in my days at the lake. TP truly is a MadMan possessed and now has a complete army of possessed accomplices running around and participating right by his side. I chose to bail early to ensure no physical harm!
Howdy folks, sorry to have been slipping a bit on the bloggage. Since the bogus call at the MotoX championships, i have taken a little breather from the ramps and jumps in order to get a second wind and get fired up for what I hope to be my best Summer yet.
May 3rd was a cool day for me as i got the opportunity to wrench for my son Nate at the KTM KJSC race during the Las Vegas Supercross. Even though he was a bit intimidated, Nate really did an awesome job in the race and passed a few kids to take 10th. I was so proud of the little guy. He really did amazing, especially for never riding. I have been around the KJSC rig many times but never really realized how awesome of a job the entire crew does. much respect and thanks from the Renner camp!
Well. after Vegas SX, things got pretty wild..... Well, wild is probably not the best word to describe my last few days. Insane may be a bit better. How about Psychotic?.... I'm not exactly sure how to describe a trip with the Nitro Circus crew these days. Obviously, that is what I am getting to, as i just returned home from an out of hand few days in the middle of one of the worlds most beautiful lakes, Lake Powell, which borders Utah and Arizona. To make a long story short, let me say that you will not be disapointed when Thrillbillies Doublewide comes out later this year. I can't even begin to describe the things I witnessed in my days at the lake. TP truly is a MadMan possessed and now has a complete army of possessed accomplices running around and participating right by his side. I chose to bail early to ensure no physical harm!
I'm Baaaaack
To contact us Click HERE
You can't get rid of me that easy! C'mon now.
I guess I was a bit Blogged out for a while. But I'm stoked to be back on here doing some work and hustlin'. I've done a lot since the last blog and I have to say that I am definitely bummed that I haven't stayed on top of documenting at least some of my travels.
Anyhow, the time is now and i'm on a mission trying to work harder than ever to Entertain you people. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it!
Heres a video that I put a lot of work into the last day. (mostly cause I'm still learning, not because it's good!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dJr5mTuq0
You can't get rid of me that easy! C'mon now.
I guess I was a bit Blogged out for a while. But I'm stoked to be back on here doing some work and hustlin'. I've done a lot since the last blog and I have to say that I am definitely bummed that I haven't stayed on top of documenting at least some of my travels.
Anyhow, the time is now and i'm on a mission trying to work harder than ever to Entertain you people. It's a tough job, but someone's gotta do it!
Heres a video that I put a lot of work into the last day. (mostly cause I'm still learning, not because it's good!)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q2dJr5mTuq0
7 Temmuz 2012 Cumartesi
We aren't going home today
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We aren't going home anytime in the near future.
You wound is bad. Real bad.
The first few dressing changes it didn't look like much really. The we got a bad one with lots of pus and drainage, then another one that didn't look so bad.
You on Morphine.
I finally put my foot down and insisted on some pain meds and funny enough you now have more than I really wanted.
Morphine for your dressing changes, Tylenol with Codeine for general pain, and a sedative to help you sleep at night.
The card brother made you
Another baby passed away today. I can hear the family crying as they pass by in the hall.
I ache for them.
How did I get here? This place where loss is so common.
I'm going to finish this post and hold you.
and hold you
and hold you
and say a prayer of thanks that I can.
You wound is bad. Real bad.
The first few dressing changes it didn't look like much really. The we got a bad one with lots of pus and drainage, then another one that didn't look so bad.
Then last night, while working with nurse Jessica (<-adore her) we found tunneling in your wound.
Not good.
In fact really bad.
Dr Bailey came in this morning and did the dressing change himself. I tried to get here on time but just missed it. The nurse tells me he really went in and cleaned the wound out and opened it up.
If it doesn't start getting better they will have to go in and open you up more and debride the wound.
It's just all bad.
Before we found the tunneling Dr Bailey said we would need at least 5 more days of antibiotics. Now I don't know what the treatment plan is or how long we might be in here.
You on Morphine.I finally put my foot down and insisted on some pain meds and funny enough you now have more than I really wanted.
Morphine for your dressing changes, Tylenol with Codeine for general pain, and a sedative to help you sleep at night.
I'm good with you getting the Tylenol #3. After seeing your wound and what it takes to clean it I'm all for the Morphine too at least for a day or two.
The sedative I don't really want and don't think I will let them give to you but I will wait and see what happens.
I can't pretend that this is anything but hard. We are at a point, physically, mentally, emotionally, (and just to make it really fun) financially, where we just don't know what we are going to do.
But what choice to we have but to keep doing the best we can everyday and get you home as soon as possible.
Today I left your bedside to get some lunch. I was only gone 10 minuets at most.
I had asked the nurse to keep an eye on you but when I came back you were screaming, red, and dripping sweat, you were so upset. I'm pretty sure you had been screaming the entire time I was gone and that the nurse didn't check in on you at all.
This is why I don't and won't leave you. The nurses don't even try and get us to step out anymore. We are the parents that don't leave.
I miss Pierce so much it hurts to think of him.
It's another one of those days where I'm just going to be sad for a while. I will get over it.
I forgot to mention in my last post a big THANK YOU to my niece Whitney who brought Pierce here and then sat with you so brother and I could spend a little time together. It's amazing how those little visits can do so much to restore me and hurt so much at the same time.
The card brother made youYour Granny came and stayed with you all day yesterday allowing Dad and I some time away from the hospital. She even held you for two hours while you slept. Again she took care of you while taking care of me. We are both lucky to have her.
Another baby passed away today. I can hear the family crying as they pass by in the hall.
I ache for them.
How did I get here? This place where loss is so common.
I'm going to finish this post and hold you.
and hold you
and hold you
and say a prayer of thanks that I can.
We're making progress
To contact us Click HERE
Welcome to the Hopital
Greetings on a beautiful bright and sunny morning here in Haiti. After a quiet weekend of overcast skies, fog, and rain, Monday morning has brought us a cloudless sky and beautiful sunshine. While we continue to face many challenges around the hospital, significant progress is being made and I would like to highlight a few of those areas with some pics.
Patients waiting in the main hallway on a not so mad Monday
Depot Central d'Haiti
Pharmacy stock room
Tent distribution for discharged patients
Thank you all for your prayers and support.
Welcome to the Hopital Greetings on a beautiful bright and sunny morning here in Haiti. After a quiet weekend of overcast skies, fog, and rain, Monday morning has brought us a cloudless sky and beautiful sunshine. While we continue to face many challenges around the hospital, significant progress is being made and I would like to highlight a few of those areas with some pics.
Patients waiting in the main hallway on a not so mad Monday Depot Central d'Haiti Pharmacy stock room Tent distribution for discharged patientsThank you all for your prayers and support.
The Donor's Dollar
To contact us Click HERE
By Dr. Nelson Disaster relief is typically one of the most inefficient uses of the donor’s dollar. Think about it. Premiums are paid to purchase last minute items, overnight deliveries are made, volunteers are buying last minute air tickets, and extra funds are used for security and support of volunteers in a situation where there is no infrastructure. Due to lack of communication, urgency, and constantly changing needs, heaps of materials arrive that are not always needed. We experienced all of this. (BTW the breast implants and total knee replacement parts that were sent down were not needed at any point during the disaster relief) When the relief efforts are over many of the expensive pieces of donated equipment sit idle, deteriorate or are scavenged. This is not to be critical, many of these factors are uncontrollable and the job has got to be done. It is just the nature of the situation.
At the Hopital Adventiste we are doing a lot more than just disaster relief and because of this, your donations will have much more than just a transient effect. For a short period of time we were buried under the heaps of stuff that was generously provided. But, thanks to Dan and Marilyn Patchin from Portland , OR
We thank these organizations for their generosity as well as each and every one of our donors who have generously given. Some of the ongoing weekly expenses that we are currently supporting are: One time capital expenses include: In addition, payroll is about $42,000USD per month. All our services are currently offered for free. Without an income source this is not easy to come by, but we must pay our employees as they re integrate back into the workforce. We want to again thank all of you who have contributed. The challenges ahead are great. But with God’s guidance and power we continue to give our all and not get discouraged.
We thank these organizations for their generosity as well as each and every one of our donors who have generously given. Some of the ongoing weekly expenses that we are currently supporting are:
- Diesel $3000 for electricity
- Oxygen $600
- Transport of equipment and supplies $500
- X-ray film and envelopes $750
- Housekeeping, maintenance, & repair supplies $1000
- Lab supplies $500
- Water main $4000
- Translator honorarium (30 people x 6 weeks) $2700
- Shelving $5000
- Generator parts $1000
- Repair of perimeter wall $5000
2007 Year in Reveiw!
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Happy New year everyone.! I know, I know, it’s hard to believe that 2008 is already here. I can’t believe it, I’ll tell you that. It seems like 07’ was a flash until I really start looking back at my year and think about all of my amazing travels of the year. I’ll point out my highlights of each month of 07’.
I’ll jump right into January: it was the last day of the month where I broke the world record for step-up at 35’ 6” or for my Euro fans, that’s 10.75 meters. I did it within the specifications for X-Games competition, so I was hoping that would get me into Step up at Summer X in August.
February was a great month as well. I did a lot of cool stuff, but my highlight was definetly getting the chance to ride my friend Robbie Maddison’s now annual Red Bull X-Ray freeride event in Pikton, Australia. It has one of the coolest freeride lines ever put together and the crew from On the Pipe 4 was there to document it. So you gotta check that out.
One of my checkmarks on my todo list was fulfilled in March, as my bud Jeff Tilton and Rd Bull put together the opportunity t do FMX demo’s at Supercross. Tilton, Tommy Clowers, Jake Windham and myself were given the chance to ride 6 of the Supercross rounds on the TnT Setup an hour before the races got underway. It was a big hit and hopefully I get that chance again.
April was hands down my favorite month, due to one event. Hopefully most of you have seen it on Fuel TV by no,. it was called The Great Ride Open; a 14 day road trip that Included a cast of ix top FMX riders and and some of the best terrain that the Southwest U.S. has to offer. Another Jeff Tilton inspired project that I am greatful to have been a part of. Seriously though, the trip changed me as a person as well as my attitude as to why I ride my bike. Good news too, we start filming this spring for the second season!
May was the month of the Quarterpipe for me. First off, it was the second annual Doug Parsons Quarterpipe challenge. This year it was dubbed an actual contest and had the riders going bigger than ever to try and bring in some extra coin. I’m happy to say that I won the event and was rewarded with some cool media exposure and some newfound knowledge of a new, super technical aspect for FMX. I brought it with me to the second stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters tour and went really big on the Quarterpipe that they built there (unfortunately I choked on my tricks and finished poorly).
I have to say that June is a hard month to pick a favorite. I was flat out busy all month. I guess not too busy to celebrate my 30th birthday though. We ended up having a pretty big get together don at my ranch. Nothing out of the norm; just a bunch of family, friends and a good ole fashioned day of riding to keep everyone happy. Cool presents included a blown up pic that was framed of my whip over the infamous Louisville step-down, a custon skinned Gutar hero Guitar courtesy of Ogio and a Cowboy hat to remind me that yes, I am a redneck at heart!
July was a busy one as well. But to break the monotony of the American lifestyle, I headed to Europe for 2 weeks and did some events fro Red Bull in Poland. It was really colol do do dems with my good friend Jimbo Verburgh and crew at some really unique locations on the seaside of Poland. I met some really cool people and had and amazing time.
Ok, I’ll have to go on a rant for August. I had an amazing month. It started with winning the Gold at the Summer X-Games in Step up (highlight of my career so far, I still cant believe it). I really didn’t have a day to spare all month, but still headed south of the border to Baja Mexico to film for the Transworld Movie called “Why”. It was unreal, as Todd Potter and I got to ravage virgin landscape nearly a hundred miles from civilization. We rode trails, hit tons of new jumps and I even got to surf a perfect point break without another person to either side of me for literally miles! Check out the movie to see how it went down.
September was pretty mellow. You know standard…… haha, yeah right. My big adrenaline rush of the month came at the Miller Motorsports park in Salt lake City as I was involved in a 4 way duel at the celebrity car race during the Nascar West series. I had driven my car to the limit trying to keep the pace with Pastrana and I unfortunetly drove too squirrelly and roasted my tires and brakes. On the last lap, 3 corners from the checkered, I tried to outbreak Chad Reed and Andy bell while not having any brakes. I know, you may say that does not make since, but after hitting the wall at 90mph, you may start talking silly as well. Sliding into a wall at 90 is so far the biggest adrenaline rush I have ever had. Even if it cost $18,000.00 dollars, it was awesome!
I decided to spend 2 weeks in Florida during October. My son Josh wanted to go there to celebrate his 5th Birthday, so I decided to do my now semi-annual show at my old home/local track Dade City Raceway on Halloween weekend. And since I was going to already have a big in town, the Dew Tour was coming to Orlando just 1 week before, so I was given a wildcard to ride there. I could go on and on, but there is something about returning home that really makes me want to stay. I don’t know if it’s the Family, Friends or just the good ole humidity, but I love stepping off of the plane in the good old F.L..
November started awesome as Red Bull and Travis Pastrana collaborated to have the movie premier of Thrillbillies (aka, Nitro Circus 5) at the ultimate SoCal fall/winter weekend destination, “Glamis”. It was a production like no other of its kind, I really can’t even describe it. Its another one that could make a story in itself, but to keep it short, I’ll just say that it was rad to ride the dunes on my 450 for 3 days and hit jumps flat out as fast as my bike would go only to come back to camp with a bunch of friends and expensive dune toys to tear up the night with. I have to add that later in the moth I did the A Day in the Dirt race with my little Brother Ricky and had a blast. Lil bro made me proud as he took my KTM to the front of all of the Pro races, beating some big name s and talents. In a nutshell it was top 5 weekends in a long time.
December was one of my busiest, but I’ll have to share my obvious favorite. Even if its not as big time as X-Games Los Angeles, X-Games Dubai was special to me because I brought home a Gold Medal for the first X-Games whip contest ever. My buddy “Huck-a-Chuck” Caruthers gave me a run for the money but unfortunately hit the dirt hard and got knocked out. This trip was amazing to say the least. Besides the Gold Medal, I had a killer time.
So there ya go…. Wow, that really turned into a mission.. Well, if you made it this far, thanks for reading. Stay tuned, hopefully 2008 is even more eventful!
RR
I’ll jump right into January: it was the last day of the month where I broke the world record for step-up at 35’ 6” or for my Euro fans, that’s 10.75 meters. I did it within the specifications for X-Games competition, so I was hoping that would get me into Step up at Summer X in August.
February was a great month as well. I did a lot of cool stuff, but my highlight was definetly getting the chance to ride my friend Robbie Maddison’s now annual Red Bull X-Ray freeride event in Pikton, Australia. It has one of the coolest freeride lines ever put together and the crew from On the Pipe 4 was there to document it. So you gotta check that out.
One of my checkmarks on my todo list was fulfilled in March, as my bud Jeff Tilton and Rd Bull put together the opportunity t do FMX demo’s at Supercross. Tilton, Tommy Clowers, Jake Windham and myself were given the chance to ride 6 of the Supercross rounds on the TnT Setup an hour before the races got underway. It was a big hit and hopefully I get that chance again.
April was hands down my favorite month, due to one event. Hopefully most of you have seen it on Fuel TV by no,. it was called The Great Ride Open; a 14 day road trip that Included a cast of ix top FMX riders and and some of the best terrain that the Southwest U.S. has to offer. Another Jeff Tilton inspired project that I am greatful to have been a part of. Seriously though, the trip changed me as a person as well as my attitude as to why I ride my bike. Good news too, we start filming this spring for the second season!
May was the month of the Quarterpipe for me. First off, it was the second annual Doug Parsons Quarterpipe challenge. This year it was dubbed an actual contest and had the riders going bigger than ever to try and bring in some extra coin. I’m happy to say that I won the event and was rewarded with some cool media exposure and some newfound knowledge of a new, super technical aspect for FMX. I brought it with me to the second stop of the Red Bull X-Fighters tour and went really big on the Quarterpipe that they built there (unfortunately I choked on my tricks and finished poorly).
I have to say that June is a hard month to pick a favorite. I was flat out busy all month. I guess not too busy to celebrate my 30th birthday though. We ended up having a pretty big get together don at my ranch. Nothing out of the norm; just a bunch of family, friends and a good ole fashioned day of riding to keep everyone happy. Cool presents included a blown up pic that was framed of my whip over the infamous Louisville step-down, a custon skinned Gutar hero Guitar courtesy of Ogio and a Cowboy hat to remind me that yes, I am a redneck at heart!
July was a busy one as well. But to break the monotony of the American lifestyle, I headed to Europe for 2 weeks and did some events fro Red Bull in Poland. It was really colol do do dems with my good friend Jimbo Verburgh and crew at some really unique locations on the seaside of Poland. I met some really cool people and had and amazing time.
Ok, I’ll have to go on a rant for August. I had an amazing month. It started with winning the Gold at the Summer X-Games in Step up (highlight of my career so far, I still cant believe it). I really didn’t have a day to spare all month, but still headed south of the border to Baja Mexico to film for the Transworld Movie called “Why”. It was unreal, as Todd Potter and I got to ravage virgin landscape nearly a hundred miles from civilization. We rode trails, hit tons of new jumps and I even got to surf a perfect point break without another person to either side of me for literally miles! Check out the movie to see how it went down.
September was pretty mellow. You know standard…… haha, yeah right. My big adrenaline rush of the month came at the Miller Motorsports park in Salt lake City as I was involved in a 4 way duel at the celebrity car race during the Nascar West series. I had driven my car to the limit trying to keep the pace with Pastrana and I unfortunetly drove too squirrelly and roasted my tires and brakes. On the last lap, 3 corners from the checkered, I tried to outbreak Chad Reed and Andy bell while not having any brakes. I know, you may say that does not make since, but after hitting the wall at 90mph, you may start talking silly as well. Sliding into a wall at 90 is so far the biggest adrenaline rush I have ever had. Even if it cost $18,000.00 dollars, it was awesome!
I decided to spend 2 weeks in Florida during October. My son Josh wanted to go there to celebrate his 5th Birthday, so I decided to do my now semi-annual show at my old home/local track Dade City Raceway on Halloween weekend. And since I was going to already have a big in town, the Dew Tour was coming to Orlando just 1 week before, so I was given a wildcard to ride there. I could go on and on, but there is something about returning home that really makes me want to stay. I don’t know if it’s the Family, Friends or just the good ole humidity, but I love stepping off of the plane in the good old F.L..
November started awesome as Red Bull and Travis Pastrana collaborated to have the movie premier of Thrillbillies (aka, Nitro Circus 5) at the ultimate SoCal fall/winter weekend destination, “Glamis”. It was a production like no other of its kind, I really can’t even describe it. Its another one that could make a story in itself, but to keep it short, I’ll just say that it was rad to ride the dunes on my 450 for 3 days and hit jumps flat out as fast as my bike would go only to come back to camp with a bunch of friends and expensive dune toys to tear up the night with. I have to add that later in the moth I did the A Day in the Dirt race with my little Brother Ricky and had a blast. Lil bro made me proud as he took my KTM to the front of all of the Pro races, beating some big name s and talents. In a nutshell it was top 5 weekends in a long time.
December was one of my busiest, but I’ll have to share my obvious favorite. Even if its not as big time as X-Games Los Angeles, X-Games Dubai was special to me because I brought home a Gold Medal for the first X-Games whip contest ever. My buddy “Huck-a-Chuck” Caruthers gave me a run for the money but unfortunately hit the dirt hard and got knocked out. This trip was amazing to say the least. Besides the Gold Medal, I had a killer time.
So there ya go…. Wow, that really turned into a mission.. Well, if you made it this far, thanks for reading. Stay tuned, hopefully 2008 is even more eventful!
RR
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Howdy folks, sorry to have been slipping a bit on the bloggage. Since the bogus call at the MotoX championships, i have taken a little breather from the ramps and jumps in order to get a second wind and get fired up for what I hope to be my best Summer yet.
May 3rd was a cool day for me as i got the opportunity to wrench for my son Nate at the KTM KJSC race during the Las Vegas Supercross. Even though he was a bit intimidated, Nate really did an awesome job in the race and passed a few kids to take 10th. I was so proud of the little guy. He really did amazing, especially for never riding. I have been around the KJSC rig many times but never really realized how awesome of a job the entire crew does. much respect and thanks from the Renner camp!
Well. after Vegas SX, things got pretty wild..... Well, wild is probably not the best word to describe my last few days. Insane may be a bit better. How about Psychotic?.... I'm not exactly sure how to describe a trip with the Nitro Circus crew these days. Obviously, that is what I am getting to, as i just returned home from an out of hand few days in the middle of one of the worlds most beautiful lakes, Lake Powell, which borders Utah and Arizona. To make a long story short, let me say that you will not be disapointed when Thrillbillies Doublewide comes out later this year. I can't even begin to describe the things I witnessed in my days at the lake. TP truly is a MadMan possessed and now has a complete army of possessed accomplices running around and participating right by his side. I chose to bail early to ensure no physical harm!
Howdy folks, sorry to have been slipping a bit on the bloggage. Since the bogus call at the MotoX championships, i have taken a little breather from the ramps and jumps in order to get a second wind and get fired up for what I hope to be my best Summer yet.
May 3rd was a cool day for me as i got the opportunity to wrench for my son Nate at the KTM KJSC race during the Las Vegas Supercross. Even though he was a bit intimidated, Nate really did an awesome job in the race and passed a few kids to take 10th. I was so proud of the little guy. He really did amazing, especially for never riding. I have been around the KJSC rig many times but never really realized how awesome of a job the entire crew does. much respect and thanks from the Renner camp!
Well. after Vegas SX, things got pretty wild..... Well, wild is probably not the best word to describe my last few days. Insane may be a bit better. How about Psychotic?.... I'm not exactly sure how to describe a trip with the Nitro Circus crew these days. Obviously, that is what I am getting to, as i just returned home from an out of hand few days in the middle of one of the worlds most beautiful lakes, Lake Powell, which borders Utah and Arizona. To make a long story short, let me say that you will not be disapointed when Thrillbillies Doublewide comes out later this year. I can't even begin to describe the things I witnessed in my days at the lake. TP truly is a MadMan possessed and now has a complete army of possessed accomplices running around and participating right by his side. I chose to bail early to ensure no physical harm!
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