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e had to make sure no one was stealing banners and get coffee for everyone -even volunteers. I was forced to give my only pair of shoes to a homeless man who had threatened to sue if he stepped on any nails. Since we set up the course, the bosses explained that it was our responsibility if any nails were lying around. The bum didn't sue, though. Good thing or I wouldn't be collecting any Naya bottles.

We also had to help dig a forklift out of the mud, move a 10,000 pound sign all over the site, move porta-potties when they got in the way and get pizza for anyone who requested it. The contact list had our name, our number and our position as 'bitch.' Every staff member on site had a card with that info.

We attempted to go out one night and we were laughed out of the bar when a shot of Bobby wiping the street course clean with his last dry shirt aired on the local news. So we sat on a street corner hoping we would be able to get a ride home in time to get a few hours of sleep. Taxis don't take Naya bottles.

I took matters into my own hands about getting home. I went to a pizza delivery place and asked them to drop me off on their next trip. The delivery guy agreed and I got in his car. Just then one of his bosses ran out and attacked him. A fistfight ensued and the delivery guy jumped in the car and squealed through the streets at about 95 miles-per-hour as I tried desperately to buckle my seatbelt. He finally dropped me off at the wrong hotel, but being a roadie I didn't complain and walked home. I got to the correct hotel and jumped in the shower before going off to another day of work.

The next day was hot as hell and we all sweated like it was our job. Every so often we would sneak into an RV or the office for a breath of 60-degree air. The bosses told us to get the hell out every time because they were having a meeting (with two prostitutes and a box of wine?), so we always left.

Finally the event was over and we got to pack up and go home. That is a story in itself and more can be heard later in the month if you tune into ASAskate.com...FEED YOUR HABIT!

Next time. . . . . .

• Living on Slim Jims and Starburst Hard candy.
• Battle of the bums-our Naya bottles disappear!
• Hurricane!!
• Alligators!!
• Miami girls that don't know what you really do.

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