Today was the day for shopping. Went to stores here and there looking for things that I need for my wedding. Me and Josh Rodgers hit up Home Depot, Michael's, Walmart, Ikea and REI. Though there was many purchases. I walked away with the most important buy of all, SPOT - Satellite Personal Tracker. Not only is it something I need and want, but it is something Hiroko wants me to have. SPOT is a new device at the consumer that works as a messenger and tracker. It allows the user to check in with friends an family at home and call for help during emergencies. It is a GPS unit so it lets others know exactly where you are. I'm going to be testing this out this summer when I go and tackle some mountains in NorCal and Oregon.


SPOT - the worlds first satellite messenger


This is a coverage map of SPOT
Wow I can go anywhere except Lower Africa, south and north pole

Its been awhile since I climbed outdoors. Victor gave me a call on tuesday asking if I'd come climbing with them. With out hesitation I hopped on board. Hiroko, great as usual, came along even though she was not feeling the best. She had a bad side effect from the anti-biotic pill she was taking for her root canal. Victor climbing like some ripped climber out of a climbing DVD sent problems left and right. Amazing. We finished up around 1pm and still had a full day ahead of us. Life is Good.


Nice Afternoon Chat: Me and Hiroko on the ground next to Turlock boulder


James Climbing on Turlock Boulder


The Height of Crowd Pleaser can be intimidating: Mark Hsieh


Victor Gee Hitting the Horn on Crowd Pleaser


Pulling the Mantle: Mark Hsieh

It all just happened so fast. First they were dating .. and now they are married. Two of the most attractive people I know are now forever taken. They were so happy at the wedding. Karyn smiles and cries as the day goes by. I would have to say their wedding was a beautiful wedding. Really well planned. A few speed bumps, someone forgot the bride's maid dresses. But the location, Wayfares Chapel, was beautiful, however it was not as beautiful as Karyn and her dress. It was well worth whatever see paid for it. The reception was simple and elegant at the same time. Cheesecake center pieces were beyond tempting for the hungry guests. Me and Hiroko will steal some ideas.


The Commune unites to celebrate Peter and Karyn's unity.
Mike, Loren, Josh, Morgan


Little accident with the Ice.


The newly Weds: Mark Hsieh, Hiroko Otsuka Hsieh, and Karyn Franz, Peter Franz


Me and Hiroko

Maybe a bit harsh with the DIRTY GERMAN part..but it sure felt like that. A hot humid room filled with energetic clubers and dirty germans was the happening place at the edge of Glendora. Put on by our very own Josh Rodgers. The once messy/man pad was transformed in to Europe's most bumping club. Good looking girls and dirty men filled the floor looking for a good time moving to the music. Club iHot even featured a peep widows which allowed voyeurs to watch the dancers move. This club opened at 9pm and lasted to the wee hours of 3am. Ty borrowed the look from triple X and Jacob looked like the rapper of the future. Of course Josh was tattooed .. Hiroko, with the help of some drinks started to dance like I've never seen her. I was the DD and had much fun.


A quick glimpse @ 9:30pm.. this was only the beginning


iHot at Club Comune.. Feat. Josh Rodgers and Commune Boyz


Josh Rodgerz .. Tattoos


Commune Passe - Me, Papa Ty, Morgan, Jay Cob


Pre-happening Floor

A blue bike for Hiroko. One speed with blue horns. Hiroko's new bike. Take a look.


Erich mounts the Giant


Michael Lee's Fashion shoot - Biker wear


Vibrant Spring Flowers hides the Crash