The Christopher Thurber Project

Along with having one heck of a fashion sense, our friend Christopher "Cricket" Thurber is quite the filmer. Heres a little peek into his life and work.

That's right, I was just as shocked as you are now, because that checkered shirt is no joke, it's actually in his regular rotation...he's so ahead of his time, and definitely not afraid to take risks.

Crickets fashion sense is so good even pigs copy it.

The many shades of Cricket, I believe this one is called puke.

When we went to New Mexico, people where already adopting the "Cricket Look".

In all seriousness, this is the trailer for the video, Via Marina that he's been working on. It's also going to have some clips of Leo Romero, and Cairo Foster in it from the RVCA trips Cricket has been on, so be sure to pick it up when it comes out.

Via Marina trailer #1

Russia Revisted

I'm not sure if you noticed or not from the blog, but Russia rips. If only for the fact that they make the Russian Babushka Dolls in just about anything you could ever want. Here's a couple of examples of the rippitude. My only regret is that I didn't have enough rouble to by them all. I mean come on, they even had a early Michael Jackson one, you know the one, the Pepsi Jacko with the glove.

My choice, The King.

Keegan's choice, Deep Purple.

Bro Time.

Yesterday I took a little field trip down to The Skateboard Mag., so I figured since I was going down there I might as well call up the Youssefpour. Being that he's unemployable, I figured he'd have nothing going on and would be down for some hang time...guess what, I was right.

Mike a Swift go back a long way, so you could imagine how many cool storys they have...I was lucky enough to hear one about lemon heads.

By the looks of Mihaly's office, you'd think he worked at Surfer Magazine...what are you gonna do, he's from Florida.

Grant was shocked to see me.

Mike hates himself so much, he didn't even order anything for lunch. Instead he just stared at this lonely slice of bread.

Mother Russia, Part Nine, The End

Well the trip is officailly over, but I've got a few photo's left to share with you.

The last night before heading home, and as usual, everyone chillin in the kitchien/my room. This is right after seeing Iggy & the Stooges.

Nothing new here. Adam Conway gettin' down for the bros.

And again.

The next morning, just waiting around to leave.

Keegan's not leaving just yet, he's got one more day in Moscow then he's of to Siberia by train, two straight days on that train I might add.

More of the same, just waiting to get picked up to go to the airport.

Until next time, my sweet Moscow.

Nothing better than seeing the lights of LA after nineteen hours of flying. It's good to be home.

Even my son Dylan wanted to get in on the fun of wearing a Russian hat after seeing it on the blog.

All in all, the trip was one of the more fun ones, even though it started out a little rough, we all left very stoked.

Iggy & the Stooges, Ever Hear of Um...

That's right a-holes, our last night in Moscow and what a better way to go out than Iggy and the Stooges...jealouse much.

This

night

kicked

ass.

Mother Russia, Part Eight

Last day of the trip, and we've got skating, signing, and Iggy & the Stooges to nail, let's get down to business.

Last day of the trip for us, but Keegan heads straight to a Skateboarder trip from here, three more weeks of gnarlitude.

Somebody hand me a Mountain Dew.

Bros.

Art angle of the A-Bomb.

Moscow architecture rules, Nuclear power plants and churches.

Told you.

Rocket Man, I think it's going to be a long long time...

Traffic is so harsh in Moscow, even the trains get stuck in it.

Peek a Boo, I see you.

Bugs Bunny gets down with a Zoo York tee, siiiiiiiiick.

I'm telling you, this McDonalds restaurant in Moscow is awesome, I wouldn't be surprised if this thing chatches on world wide.

If you have squares to dispose of, this is the place.

WHAT!

A-Stone

Bros.

Mother Russia, Part Seven

Today was another wet one...so stoked. When it finally did dry up, it was way to cold to shred. So what's the next best thing to skating (besides a flea market)? You guessed it, Bowling, so we did just that, after we sat inside for most of the day that is.

The morning ritual, dualing laptop's.

Looks like rain...again.

When I was a young boy, I always wanted to travel to foreign lands and enjoy there fine cuisine. Lets see what this McDonalds place is all about...I'm lovin it.

It's official, Leo has completed his Star Wars outfit, making him a official nerd.

Looky looky, A-Bomb got some new gear as well.

I'm throwin' rocks tonight Dude.

Austin nails it.

Technique+Turkey=Free Beer

Whats to ponder Amigo, the results are in...

Cairo is shocked at how easily Adam fits in, no one would ever suspect he wasn't from around here.

My Deepest Apologies

Dear Russia,

I've done a lot of hard thinking about what happened concerning Austin's bed. I want you to know that everything that I'm about to say is coming from the bottom of my heart. I know that it will be very difficult for you to accept my apology, but I want you to think about our friendship as well.

The main reason I decided to write you this letter is because our friendship is too valuable to lose over a silly misunderstanding. I feel that I could have handled the situation in a better way, and I admit that I was wrong for telling you that you were dumb, but the reason for that is I did not know that the couch bed fully extended out and acted as a normal size bed, and you never stepped in to let me know this. You just sat there while Austin slept with his legs hanging off onto a chair. I guess I should have just known better, and for this I am truly sorry. I mean come on, what was i thinking, I've seen the Russian people, and I know that they are a big and powerul people that rule and quite possibly sleep with an iron fist.

I hope this letter will give us both a chance to understand one another better. I also want you to know that I am very sorry and this is a special letter from me to you, saying that I Love You! I think that I have made the right decision. Please write me back.

Sincerely,

RVCA

snug as a bug in a rug.

Keegan vs The A-bomb

This is what happens when Keegan get's fed up with Adams snoring.

Mother Russia, Part Six, & a 1/2

After hours of walking in the rain at the flea market, we had to go to a signing.

Seven Boardshop. Oh, did I mention that we where still soaked.

Bro's gettin' down.

After the signing, all the guys did interviews for who knows what? Look how happy Leo is. Although, I'd be bummed to if I was being interviewed by a mullet and a pony tail.