Skateboarder Clears Great Wall of China

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Daredevil skateboarder Danny Way rolled down a massive ramp at nearly 50 mph and jumped across the Great Wall of China on Saturday, becoming the first person to clear the wall without motorized aid, an event sponsor said.

Way botched the landing on his first attempt but then successfully completed the jump across the 61-foot gap four times, adding 360 degree spins on his last three tries, sponsor Quiksilver, Inc. said.

DH and I are going to see the penguin movie today, and then probably check out some of the Bastille Day happenings over on Smith Street. (The largest Petanque tournament in the US, right at my front door!)

What time are you going to see the penguin movie?

Not sure yet -- BAM has a 1 and a 2:50.

Sheryl, that's simply appalling.

LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Daredevil skateboarder Danny Way rolled down a massive ramp at nearly 50 mph and jumped across the Great Wall of China on Saturday, becoming the first person to clear the wall without motorized aid, an event sponsor said.

I think I need more coffee. I actually wondered for a minute when they built a Great Wall of China in LA.

JZ, you guys should come see the Penguin movie with us.

China has a Minister of Extreme Sports?

I'm going to the 2:50, so I'll either see you at the movie, or coming out of it.

I'm going to the 2:50, so I'll either see you at the movie, or coming out of it.

Well, dammit. For one heart-fluttering second I thought you were in the Bay Area for the day, and I was going to POUNCE. Also, shake you for not telling anyone ahead of time, but mostly POUNCE.

Perkins, I'm up for it depending on how the skating plans shake out (I'm going to wait an hour out of respect for the Sundayness of today, then call Charlotte for plannage), and Hec is pondering. The penguin movie, you and Sparky are all big draws, but schlepping across the bridge and back, NSM. What theater and what time are you going?

Timelies, folks! Hope everyone is having a good Sunday. We played tennis and then lay around the house. It was good.

Perkins, have fun at the movie! You'll be in my neighborhood (well, sort of), but I'll be in the city for the afternoon, bingeing on Buffy season 4. Hush! Wheeee!

There's a great neighborhood coffee shop right by the theater called Gaylords that has Double Rainbow ice cream. You should go there. t she says authoritatively

I'm off to walk the Beast, buy new dog food (because he's decided he doesn't like the stuff he's been eating for the last four years), and head into the city. Have a lovely day, all!