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The Minnesota Movie 2.0?

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boomie
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Pondering the idea of making a collaborative movie of the skiing scene in Minnesota for this season. It would be a lot of effort to get everyone around the state to be down for the cause and help produce this. Just wondering what the general interest level of this would be, and what filmers would be willing to help send their footage off for this. As for myself, I would be able to cover the Spirit Mtn skiing scene, Duluth Urban, as well as the Powder Ridge skiing scene.

Also a list of questions I have
-What should the format of the movie be? (ie. Segments of each resort)
-How long should the movie be?
-What would the editing process be for this?
-Who would be willing to send their shots for this project?

I'm sure I could come up with a lot more, but this is just a start.
Let me know if there is any interest in this idea, and if you would be down to help the cause.
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Nov 24 2014 10:00PM
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John18_6
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boomiehow'd it go?


he's out there right now. I had to cancel my trip because I'm sick as a dog. I even couldn't talk when I woke up so I decided to go back to sleep. Getting sick on winter break is the worst.
Dec 30 2014 2:06PM
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boomie
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john18061806he's out there right now. I had to cancel my trip because I'm sick as a dog. I even couldn't talk when I woke up so I decided to go back to sleep. Getting sick on winter break is the worst.


Damn dude, get better. Will you be at the Master Shredder?
Dec 30 2014 2:54PM
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John18_6
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boomieDamn dude, get better. Will you be at the Master Shredder?


possibly, it really depends on if my friend from finland wants to do it. He's here for 2 weeks. Hitting spirit wednesday, giants thursday.
Dec 30 2014 2:59PM
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boomie
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john18061806possibly, it really depends on if my friend from finland wants to do it. He's here for 2 weeks. Hitting spirit wednesday, giants thursday.


gotcha, it's gonna be super cold on the Sunday, but it should still be a fun time out there
Dec 30 2014 5:11PM
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JTCasper540_MN
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boomiehow'd it go?


Well, it was not as bad as what I thought it would be. It was cold but I thought that it was going to be a lot colder. I did not have any filming gear, so, shots were gathered. Even if I did have some sort of camera though, no tricks were landed soooo yeeeeah. All in all, it was a fun day.
Dec 30 2014 8:55PM
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John18_6
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JTCasper540_MNWell, it was not as bad as what I thought it would be. It was cold but I thought that it was going to be a lot colder. I did not have any filming gear, so, shots were gathered. Even if I did have some sort of camera though, no tricks were landed soooo yeeeeah. All in all, it was a fun day.


glad to hear you had a good time out there! bummed I couldn't make it out. but on the brighter side I got my camera mic in the mail, tested it out on my backyard rail where i kept falling because I was so dizzy from the lethal combo of a fever and cough medicine, took a look at the shots and they were all dead silent because I forgot to turn the mic on. luckily that won't happen again.
Dec 30 2014 10:31PM
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ChristianMingle
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john18061806possibly, it really depends on if my friend from finland wants to do it. He's here for 2 weeks. Hitting spirit wednesday, giants thursday.


I might be able to make it out to spirit Wednesday (if I can get my car started).
Dec 31 2014 1:45AM
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JTCasper540_MN
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JTCasper540_MNWell, it was not as bad as what I thought it would be. It was cold but I thought that it was going to be a lot colder. I did not have any filming gear, so, shots were gathered. Even if I did have some sort of camera though, no tricks were landed soooo yeeeeah. All in all, it was a fun day.


i meant *NO* shots were gathered btw...
Dec 31 2014 3:45AM
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.Hugo.
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if you guys go to afton to film let me know. maybe ill throw some oil on my creeky knees and try to throw down again
Dec 31 2014 6:32AM
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boomie
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.Hugo.if you guys go to afton to film let me know. maybe ill throw some oil on my creeky knees and try to throw down again


I'm gonna try and make it down there as well. Hopefully next week sometime during the week.
Dec 31 2014 3:27PM
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erica
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Know what would be rad? Sell the movie this summer and use profits to bring back /fund the Midwest ski film festival
Dec 31 2014 6:44PM
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.Hugo.
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boomieI'm gonna try and make it down there as well. Hopefully next week sometime during the week.


Im in CO till the 10th
Dec 31 2014 11:21PM
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boomie
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ERICA.MNKnow what would be rad? Sell the movie this summer and use profits to bring back /fund the Midwest ski film festival


I think that's a good idea, but at the same time I want the film to be available to everyone. Another possible option would be to sell shirts, and stickers for the film. I have a plotter and could easily make stickers for the cause.

I'm open to any other ideas though! Let me know what you think.
Jan 1 2015 2:18PM
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John18_6
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I'm filming with andrew furin tomorrow at Giants Ridge, the dude fricken slays and lands almost everything. He's got a job on park crew too, he was asking for feedback on the Garmisch park- which, by the way, is really flowy and well built. I'm stoked to get some sick shots.
Jan 1 2015 9:06PM
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john18061806I'm filming with andrew furin tomorrow at Giants Ridge, the dude fricken slays and lands almost everything. He's got a job on park crew too, he was asking for feedback on the Garmisch park- which, by the way, is really flowy and well built. I'm stoked to get some sick shots.


Sick! Looking forward to seeing some shots from Giants Ridge. I've always been wanting to get out there.
Jan 1 2015 9:12PM
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John18_6
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boomieSick! Looking forward to seeing some shots from Giants Ridge. I've always been wanting to get out there.


The setup is so sick right now. there's this red up-flat tube that slides perfectly and there's 3 ways to hit it. There's a lot of creative features too. Furin was telling me about some plans for a jib ditch/pipe and some massive hips, and a 25-35-55 jumpline, also a cannon rail. It sounds absolutely epic.
Jan 1 2015 9:27PM
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JTCasper540_MN
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alright people...who is going to the master shredder...because I need a ride again lol...(its a repeat of what happened to me for elm creek)...

so who is up for a car pool???

p.s. i live in the west saint paul/south saint paul area
Jan 3 2015 12:22AM
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John18_6
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Filmed a few runs with Furin, he laid down more than a few hammers. Such a nice and down to earth dude too, I was struggling with a trick, he gave one piece of advice and I got it next try. Clips turned out pretty nice, but they look sketchy because my lens kept on frosting over and it shows up a little on some of the clips.

Stoked to film some stuff for the Giants segment, I love that place. The park sucked 2010-2011 but it's been getting progressively better with each season because the park crew has changed. This year I can say with confidence that I like it the most out of all the parks in the state. It's unbelievably underrated, they have such a sick park and hardly anyone to shred it. I see it being on par with granite peak in the future but with a different style.
Jan 3 2015 1:05AM
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boomie
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JTCasper540_MNalright people...who is going to the master shredder...because I need a ride again lol...(its a repeat of what happened to me for elm creek)...

so who is up for a car pool???

p.s. i live in the west saint paul/south saint paul area


Steve just posted that it got cancelled for this Sunday, because of the weather. He rescheduled it for March 1st, so hopefully we will have nice, warm, sunny weather. Looking forward to it!
Jan 3 2015 1:21AM
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boomie
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john18061806Filmed a few runs with Furin, he laid down more than a few hammers. Such a nice and down to earth dude too, I was struggling with a trick, he gave one piece of advice and I got it next try. Clips turned out pretty nice, but they look sketchy because my lens kept on frosting over and it shows up a little on some of the clips.

Stoked to film some stuff for the Giants segment, I love that place. The park sucked 2010-2011 but it's been getting progressively better with each season because the park crew has changed. This year I can say with confidence that I like it the most out of all the parks in the state. It's unbelievably underrated, they have such a sick park and hardly anyone to shred it. I see it being on par with granite peak in the future but with a different style.


Heck yeah! Let me know if you're ever out there on a weekend. I'll try to gather a crew up from Duluth and head out there. It's only about a hour away I believe.
Jan 3 2015 1:23AM
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boomieHeck yeah! Let me know if you're ever out there on a weekend. I'll try to gather a crew up from Duluth and head out there. It's only about a hour away I believe.


It's pretty close, an hour sounds right, maybe add 10-15 minutes of traveling to the east from eveleth. It's worth the drive every time. I literally don't even want to ski at hyland after skiing there, there was only one rail with ice on the landing because it was easy and you had to stop right after the rail so you wouldn't get going too fast. Otherwise, every landing was soft without ice, and the park overall flows nicely.
Jan 3 2015 10:55AM
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FuckAllOfYou
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omg guys let's film with NICK GOEPPER@!!@#$@#$R@R%
Jan 5 2015 11:41PM
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JTCasper540_MN
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MEDSKI_omg guys let's film with NICK GOEPPER@!!@#$@#$R@R%


tru...he is skiing at afton alps on january 10...this would be sick
Jan 6 2015 12:43AM
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John18_6
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JTCasper540_MNtru...he is skiing at afton alps on january 10...this would be sick


Website confirms this. Damn. He gone steal yo girl's number and text her every day in a very innocent way.
Jan 6 2015 10:24AM
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boomie
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I'll be at Afton tonight around 430 or so. I probably won't be filming for the Minnesota Movie because it will be dark, but we'll see.
Jan 8 2015 1:40PM
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boomie
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boomieI'll be at Afton tonight around 430 or so. I probably won't be filming for the Minnesota Movie because it will be dark, but we'll see.


Plans got changed, I will be there Saturday around 10:30am along with a crew stacking shots for the movie. Would be fun to get another sesh in like Elm Creek.
Jan 8 2015 5:36PM
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JTCasper540_MN
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boomiePlans got changed, I will be there Saturday around 10:30am along with a crew stacking shots for the movie. Would be fun to get another sesh in like Elm Creek.


How long do you think you will be there?
Jan 9 2015 1:48PM
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Until like 3 or so
Jan 9 2015 4:29PM
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.Hugo.
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boomiePlans got changed, I will be there Saturday around 10:30am along with a crew stacking shots for the movie. Would be fun to get another sesh in like Elm Creek.


Fyi the afton park is gonna be a shitshiw tomorrow like 10-3. My friends are filming goepper for a vail promo to air at redbull crashed ice, and espn will be filming him for an afton promo to be aired at xgames. So ya shit will be chaotic
Jan 9 2015 9:37PM
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boomie
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.Hugo.Fyi the afton park is gonna be a shitshiw tomorrow like 10-3. My friends are filming goepper for a vail promo to air at redbull crashed ice, and espn will be filming him for an afton promo to be aired at xgames. So ya shit will be chaotic


Who's nick jepper? Oh well, I guess we'll get what we get. Hopefully it won't be too busy in the morning. If you're going tomorrow, mention that you're helping with the filming for "the Minnesota movie" and you'll get half off a lift ticket. I talked to the manager and they more or less hooked us up. Not quite a free lift ticket, but it still helps.
Jan 10 2015 12:53AM
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.Hugo.
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boomieWho's nick jepper? Oh well, I guess we'll get what we get. Hopefully it won't be too busy in the morning. If you're going tomorrow, mention that you're helping with the filming for "the Minnesota movie" and you'll get half off a lift ticket. I talked to the manager and they more or less hooked us up. Not quite a free lift ticket, but it still helps.


my friend doing the filming called and woke me up this morning to get me to come so i went. like 5th run my ski went all kamikaze and almost took out goepper and half the park. some manager guy told me i had to get it fixed or leave or else theyd take my epic pass. i tried
Jan 10 2015 1:10PM
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boomie
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.Hugo.my friend doing the filming called and woke me up this morning to get me to come so i went. like 5th run my ski went all kamikaze and almost took out goepper and half the park. some manager guy told me i had to get it fixed or leave or else theyd take my epic pass. i tried


Haha I saw that happen. Goepper almost saved the day.
Jan 10 2015 4:29PM
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JTCasper540_MN
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.Hugo.my friend doing the filming called and woke me up this morning to get me to come so i went. like 5th run my ski went all kamikaze and almost took out goepper and half the park. some manager guy told me i had to get it fixed or leave or else theyd take my epic pass. i tried


boomieHaha I saw that happen. Goepper almost saved the day.


how was afton???
Jan 10 2015 4:33PM
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boomie
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JTCasper540_MNhow was afton???


It was good. We got some shots for the movie and overall it was a good time. Not sure how big of a fan I am of Aftons park, but it was still fun none the less.
Jan 10 2015 6:08PM
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FuckAllOfYou
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boomieIt was good. We got some shots for the movie and overall it was a good time. Not sure how big of a fan I am of Aftons park, but it was still fun none the less.


were the jumps good? they look huge! the fb vid of goep hittin it was dirty
Jan 10 2015 11:41PM
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.Hugo.
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MEDSKI_were the jumps good? they look huge! the fb vid of goep hittin it was dirty


they look way better than laast year. i didnt get to see them up close or hit them but it looks as though they might have solved the need for massive speed checking... i hope
Jan 11 2015 12:20AM
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FuckAllOfYou
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.Hugo.they look way better than laast year. i didnt get to see them up close or hit them but it looks as though they might have solved the need for massive speed checking... i hope


Hit them today. Really fun. Better than that triple line with 2 per pad at the beginning of the year last year. You need to haul ass into the second jump, and they're both pretty easy to boost.
Jan 11 2015 5:05PM
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boomie
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Who's all going to be at the Tell A Friend Tour stops in Minnesota?
I'm going to be at all the stops in Minnesota filming the whole time. Would be sweet to rack some footage for the movie.
Jan 14 2015 10:14PM
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KellyK
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ERICA.MNKnow what would be rad? Sell the movie this summer and use profits to bring back /fund the Midwest ski film festival


Ski films don't make money :(

MWSFF was awesome though.
Jan 16 2015 6:23PM
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John18_6
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Tried to hit an urban rail into a creek for some shots. Had to call it quits when I observed that there was a flippin hole in the ice where you could see water flowing through. I miss the polar vortex.
Jan 17 2015 12:39AM
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boomie
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Bumping this thread. How is everyones season so far? So far I've gotten a good amount of footage at a variety of resorts (Spirit, Elm Creek, Hyland Hills, Wild Mtn, and Trollhaugen).



Would like to keep pushing this film project and hear from everyone else. My ideas are to basically film as much as I can, wherever I go. Then at the end of the season gather film from as many other people as I can who ski in Minnesota. Then at the end of the year start trying to piece together the movie. Also, any ideas on an official name for the movie?

Thanks,

boomie
Jan 27 2015 4:44PM
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John18_6
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this lack of snow is detrimental any urban riders in Minnesota. yes, a lip can be built, but might as well just do it in the summer if there's only enough snow for an inrun and outrun... we need a big snowstorm.
Jan 27 2015 6:35PM
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boomie
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john18061806this lack of snow is detrimental any urban riders in Minnesota. yes, a lip can be built, but might as well just do it in the summer if there's only enough snow for an inrun and outrun... we need a big snowstorm.


Agreed. I'm waiting to get more snow up in Duluth for shooting urban. So many spots to hit, so little time.
Jan 27 2015 6:59PM
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John18_6
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boomieSo many spots to hit, so little time.


The struggle is real with obligations such as school or work. When we did have snow, most of my friends were busy. That's why I decided to get a 20ft bungee (upgrade from 10ft). I can get speed by myself and all I'll need is one filmer. Heck, if I can't get I filmer, I have a tripod. but solo urban can go terribly wrong. stay safe.
Jan 27 2015 8:02PM
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KENDOZER
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^lol. I'll be up at chester thurs night and spirit fri if anyone wants to shred then.
Feb 4 2015 10:18PM
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John18_6
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Hey Minnesota, it a 4" base of snow in the cities too much to ask for? Right now we're barely sitting on an inch.
Feb 4 2015 11:43PM
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KENDOZER^lol. I'll be up at chester thurs night and spirit fri if anyone wants to shred then.


come to spirit both nights...
Feb 5 2015 2:04AM
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Ginger_Drewcome to spirit both nights...


+1
Feb 5 2015 11:02AM
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boomie
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Ginger_Drewcome to spirit both nights...


I'll be at Spirit Friday and Saturday racking shots
Feb 5 2015 11:38AM
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