Reggie Destin, killed by a drunk driver while skateboarding in a bike lane. He died from his injuries last Saturday. I didn’t know him personally, but I knew Push, and I hail from Chicago (ages ago) so I feel for you Chicago. There’s a fund set up to help his family pay for his medical expenses.

Grover stopped by Burnside earlier today (Tuesday) and got some shots of Jay Meer and another preparing Burnside for it’s 22nd anniversary Halloween debut. I wonder if he’s down there painting via generators now. GPK after the jump. That’s Grover’s Picture Korner.

Powell Street skatepark benefit in Portland. Neighborly forces are mobilizing. Plan B is the venue, Skate rock and skate vids are the plan. Shrunken Heads is the sponsor. Portland’s skatepark system has definitely stalled, gone into hibernation even, but it seems that we’re gearing up for the second great push.

Taking time off from their many pursuits like discriminating against homosexuals and covering up sexual abuse, the Boy Scouts of America have helpful tips for fixing slow skateboards. As a former Eagle Scout (Once an Eagle Scout, always an Eagle Scout!) I am seriously considering my options.

Swear to Glob I saw these before somewhere but I can’t place it now. These Wheel Shields are supposed to prevent wheelbite and, I don’t know, mud splatters on you new kicks? These are pre-release photos. No web page and gasp, no Kickstarter either! Just a lowly old Facebook page. Update. There is a web site, but with a different name. Marketing message needs focus guys! – Thanks to Seth Levy for the tip.

This Saturday, October 27, 2012 from 4-6 p.m. is your last chance to see the photos all hung together at Extracto Coffeehouse, 2921 NE KIllingsworth St. and pick up one of the prints for your collection. Sales to benefit the Fernhill skatepark effort. Thanks to Rich Burton and Earth Patrol Media for this fundraising effort. For more details and thumbnails of the images, check Earth Patrol Media.

Who’s tripping down the streets of the city Smiling at everybody she sees Who’s reaching out to capture a moment Everyone knows it’s Windy Damnit! I thought it was Wendy. Vintage Knitting Pattern Child’s Skateboard Motif Sweater, from the UK.

Actual college level textbook. Photo credited to Jim Shannon and caption reads “The image shows a member of the ‘Aggressive Crew’ performing a skateboard jump near the Allahverdi Khan Bridge in Esfahan, Iran.” – Thanks to Adam Wallingford for the photos.