Crimson Midwest Tour, Day 9

On today's agenda we have two shop signings, one at Trend Cellar in McHenry, IL and the other at Steve Fauser's hometown shop F.A. Skates in Arlington Heights, IL.

We got to the Trend Cellar about an hour before school let out so Carol bought us lunch and we hung around the shop had some lunch and waited for the kids. Rob from Warped skatepark and Bud from Jessup griptape come out to the signing to say what up to everyone. Carol was a gracious host and she really helps to keep the scene alive in McHenry. After finishing lunch and signing some autographs we said goodbye and hit the road.

Steve Fauser was getting really excited and I think he was on the phone the entire drive to F.A. When we arrived at F.A. it was like a reunion for Steve, all of his homies were there and a little while later his mom and Aunt showed up. He even had one of his girlfriends bring us a batch of Vegan chocolate cookies and Vegan sloppy joes. I know that this may not sound like much, but when traveling this is nothing short of amazing.

If you're in the area make your way to F.A., their selection is vast and the even have a little mini ramp upstairs. After dragging Steve out of the shop we got back on the road and made our way toward tomorrow's stop.

Come back tomorrow for more of the Crimson Midwest Tour!

Our first stop of the day.

Flier for the signing.

Rob from Warped skatepark and Steve Fauser.

Richie Belton hyping up the signing.

Kris Markovich taking care of biz.

Carol talking to Steve Fauser and Vince Del Valle.

James Atkin thinking about the drive ahead.

The boards stacked the way the should be with Crimson on top.

Rick Eusey hard at work.

Midwest representing!!

This beauty is the F.A.'s shop van.

Steve Fauser with his mom and Aunt.

Steve Fauser with FA owner Rob.

Check out Kris Markovich, James Atkin, Richie Belton, Rick Eusey, Danny Scher, Thomas Bonilla, Vince Del Valle, Steve Fauser, Joey Oregero, Charlie Thomas, Nick Yamasato, and Michael Prince tear through the Midwest!