February 26, 2004
(photos: Troy Merkle) Adam Spillman gets hungry, and when he does, he eats people. The warmer days are starting to come around. Hopefully you won't be seeing this for a several months.	+ The first run of Perspectives t-shirts are finished. I'm picking them up tommorrow. Be one of the first to get your greasy little fingers on 'em. I'll have them with me Saturday evening and all day Sunday at Woodville; for one low price of $10. Get 'em while they're hot! + Schayn Rosebrook would like you all to know how important bar ends can be. A recent and misfortunate accident has left poor Schayn with cut pants, and...well... a cut somethin' else. Do you have bar ends? + Elliot Van Orman's video "The Day Is Over" is now available at Albe's. Albes.com + I've uploaded the first buddy icon. I'm sorry, but it's not animated... those will come soon enough. more... + Don't forget about the Woodville contest this Sunday! And if you're lookin' for somethin' to do afterwards, there's a big show at Headliner's. toledoshows.com -Bud
February 21, 2004
+ Elliot Van Orman has informed me that he should have DVD copies of his new video "The Day Is Over" by the end of the month, which is really only another week or so. It features parts from Steven Hamilton, Nate Fonz, Jeff Degryse, Garrett Wilson, Brett McKnown, Ted Van Orman, Beeler Van Orman, and Elliot himself. It's 45 minutes + in length, not to mention a ton of extras. You can get it through Albe's just as soon as it's available. Albes.com + Columbus' Capital Tragedy has signed to Goodbye Blue Skies Records. Capital Tragedy Goodbye Blue Skies + The greater Columbus area will see another skatepark opening this spring. The new park is located in Alum Creek Park South on Park Meadow Road. You don't have to worry about any bike rules here. They're doing something all parks should do and calling it a "BMX/Skateboard park." It's about time! more... + Rumor has it that when it comes to the ladies Tyler Monaghan has more moves than... clever words I can come up with. + The Contest at Woodville is just over a week away. Don't forget! more... -Bud	Teddy Van Orman boosts a wall as Elliot films. See the footage in Elliot's new video, "The Day Is Over." (photo: Garrett Wilson) Troy decided to take a picture of the treasure he found in the couch cushions.
February 17, 2004
Jim Baaske's bike is a different color everytime I see him. [video] Auston Gregory- feeble to manual to fakie full cab.(591kb)	+ Casey Otto has a website and you should check it out. dingalingsonline.com + The Chicago Typewriter has changed their name to The Red Affair. + Hit The Lights now has a website up, and they will be playing in Toledo on the 29th. hitthelightsmusic.com + I've added 3 new video clips. One of which can be viewed to the left. more... + I've also added some new pictures of Jim, Auston, Troy, and our friends Biker Ben and Adam Baumker. -Bud
February 10, 2004
+ The shirts have been ordered, and have arrived at the Empire Red headquarters. They'll be printing them on dark gray shirts in black ink. I should have them in a week or two. Be on the look out for some hot designs from the Empire Red fellas. In other Perspectives merchandise news, I hope to have buttons and stickers in the near future as well. + Waking Kills The Dream of Dayton, Ohio and Goodlife Records has a new album out now. GoodlifeRecordings.com + I've created a downloads page where you'll be able to find various goodies. For now there is a desktop, with buddy icons and more desktops to come. more... + This Friday Himsa and As I Lay Dying are playing in Columbus. I'll be there. himsa.org asilaydying.com + Eastwood has broken up. I'm sad to see them seperate, but maybe they'll reform and rename or something in the future. + I've added a few pictures of Troy, Jim, and myself from some Woodville and Xscape sessions. more... -Bud	Eastwood, broken up. Jim Baaske ruling the box jump at Woodville. Troy Merkle double-peg grinding his way to bent pedals and sore wrists.
February 3, 2004
One view of the new public park going up in Athens, Ohio. Hit The Lights.	+ This past weekend I went down to Athens to visit my sister and got a chance to check out the skatepark. It's still under construction, but coming along nicely. I'm very excited to ride this park when its completed. I took several pictures of the park and various spots around Ohio University while I was there. more... + Updated pictures of Troy's barn.more... + There is a show in Lima this coming Saturday, the 7th. Teen Dance Party Explosion presents Hit The Lights, Eastwood, The Honour Recital, Jakewood, and one more tba. The show will take place at the Elida VFW hall, located at 500 E. Kiracofe(Elida Rd.), doors open at 5:30, $5. GO! teendancepartyexplosion@email.com for additional info. + Speaking of Hit The Lights, they've got a few mp3's from their EP posted on PureVolume. They have several pictures posted there as well. Check it out and pass the link on to all of your friends. purevolume.com/hitthelights. They should have a real website up shortly. + Just a reminder, this Saturday there are contests in Zeeland, Michigan and at Chenga 2. more... -Bud