all about the fans

C.R.A.D.L.E

crawford C.R.A.D.L.E. program is an organization created to reach out to the kids in schools and communities who need Love and are not receiving it... through the pure schools network... i was able to meet and be a part in the outreach efforts to the young people in the area... for some school assemblies they arranged for the Robinson IL area... i got a chance to meet some of the gals in active effort to reach out to the very kids in need... it was a privilege to hear there hearts and to know there are programs like that with people who care and are determined to reach out... along with special Guest Vic Murphy... who is an Old school BMX icon to many and has helped revolutionize the sport with his simple faith and passion for riding... coming all the way from San Diego, California... humble tired and ready to share his Heart and speak to the kids on many topics related to right choices humorously and to the point... although His Heart is to share the gospel of the life giving Christ... he goes where he is called despite transportation circumstances with late night arrival and early last minute preparation...knowing we cannot share the Gospel legally in most schools... we must be it... a friend once told me... always share the Gospel if necessary use words!... it was quite an honor to meet and to share the floor with this guy and with no doubt positive he left those kids feeling encouraged and inspired to make right choices... it was an honor to play a part in this event with my crew of riders Mitchell, Worm aka David and Dylan... and definitely an unexpected treat to get to know and meet a rider who is actually one of the very first christian BMX riders i knew existed within the sport...

thanx for the opportunity to serve

lucas

arrive and shine

its so crazy when one realizes he is called to something greater than himself... to be involved with organizations or movements for positive change... especially for someone like me who comes from a background of being involved with the source of negative change... which brings me to this... i am called to the cause that lifted me from darkness into the light of the cross... although i am involved with such positive things it is only because of Jesus who changed me... John 8:12 i am the light of the world... if you follow me , you wont be stumbling through darkness, because you will have the light that leads to light... Jesus very words spoke... i receive this truth to pass on to you... the reader! those involved with any peer pressure or influence contrary to this truth... the word of God is alive and active as the source of light in your dark world... i am learning to listen and serve more... also very contrary to the selfish taking way i learned to live my life previous to receiving the words that lead me to righteousness... not just thinking but acting... this is no easy task, and i may be guilty of misrepresenting or expressing the light correctly as being the worse example whatsoever... but this truth is for us all... and we can receive and walk with it at any given moment... we are all called to this great light... it outshines hypocrisy... it exposes lies... it is TRUTH... active and available especially for those in darkness... i was the silent kid who was enslaved to insecurity... i was the little guy who was hopeless... i was far from the truth that had something to say about who i really was... as is anyone until they press in to the light that is calling loudly beyond audibly... when entering the light let it envelope your entire being... it will heal, replenish, correct, and strengthen who you are and what you are called to be... more than your self... more than false identity... i write because it is in me... and sets me free

lucas

city snap shots

Joe Tiseo Benefit Park NJ

NJ has a new Ramp Park

MY friend Jud Heald whom i met a few years back doing demos with livin it... also working together on The Autumn Ramp Park rebuild/redesign for the 2007 Jomo PRO comp Held in Joplin MO... Jud defines hard work... determination... dedication... Professional... etc... basically he is a power house with a skateboard and power tools... ha ha ha! He heads up the Untitled Skateboard team traveling and sharing to the masses about his Faith and decsipleship of Jesus Christ... i look up to this guy for what he does... get to know about him! i did... He will change your perspective on work ethic... Glad to know you Bro! sorry about your trampoline! anyways... about a month back i received a call from him to help build a park out in Bloomfield NJ... soo me and my buddy Seth packed up for the job and worked and lived in East Orange NJ for a week riding, building and surviving the rough environment with the ARC crew (American Ramp Company) and the entire experience was awesome! Thanx Guys!

Quotes of the trip... "Brian" or "Brutus" "thats not how we do it in the shop guys" and my fav... "HALT"

letter to a friend...
im staying at a ramada with its big red letters only lit up with MADA... just finished a full day of ramp building we are actually building from scratch... turns out the park we are building is a tribute to a local pro bmxer named Joe Tiseo... a small hispanic dude i used to watch shred in videos.. and to me and Seths surprise we ran into two well known street riders today (Bob Scerbo and Ralph sinisi) coming out to check on the park they helped raised money for... they were super tight with joe... and this makes this trip soo much more meaningfull!

one morning the glass chandelier actually detached from the ceiling almost killing Jud and the crew while enjoying a relaxing morning continental breakfast of repeated items such as circle cakes aka jelly danish and other boreing hard and dry tasteless treats. i had to get creative and started throwing them in the toaster... eventially stopped eating breakfast... ha ha ha...

workin hard and playing Hard... building durring the day and riding the city at nite! amazing times were had! met some kids rode some famous spots... got a chance to view all the city monuments and famous architecture from an awesome pier spot Jersey City... scoped the NYC skyline every morning at dusk... there is something very beautiful about cluttered chaos! enjoyed the nite time meals at the infamous diners and pizza joints... watched natural births on tv and just lived life...

finished the job with 6 guys and 47 legal working hours... with pro riders and skaters John Andrus member of Chaos on Wheels/Stunt Dudes, Jud Heald, Seth Kimbrough... the Brough, Mark Janetta of Splinter Skateboard ministry... ARC crew Michael, Bill, and Donny... thanks GUYS! Hope to do it again! oh and did i mention my car blew up! ha ha ha


Lucas Hastay

October... do a trick or eat a treat

this has been a crazy month! workin Hard, riding, traveling, struggling, but enjoying it all through the sufferings of this life... relationships... school assemblies... building a skatepark... Car Blowing up... Break ups... etc... mix ups... injuries... but through it all God is God ... he gives and takes away! ive learned a lot this month about LOVE... im talking jesus love... not that stuff as seen on tv or myspace... but surrender... sacrifice... patience... Obedience... THe Lord really does bless those walking with Him but He also punishes those He Loves... all for His purpose and Glory... through it all i seek His Presence Oneness and Out flows His Righteousness... God is bigger than the words i speak... Just seek and experience Him for Yourself...

scripture of the Month 2nd Corinthians 5... Galations 2 and 3... John 11 and 14

LUCAS

Here follows some Pictures i took over the last few weeks... ENJOY!

gas scares and potato chips

sept 20 was the Springfield TN town celebration/outreach put together by On The Go ministries... not a big fan of stress and early mornings... has any one ever tried to manage a group of young bmx riders? a BMX rider is not a huge fan of the early morning or time management... we are more "artistic" then that... ha ha... normaly it takes 3/4 of a day to loosen up, wake up, and be mentally and physically in tuned to being motivated to ride... most of it is due to resting and recovering from the night of previous riding... did i mention we dont like early mornings.... 6:30 am gas lines and fuel shortages we are on our way to set up... oh and most of the time we have some sort of lingering injury and those are more sensitive in the early morning... faith is our motivation... and most of the time i am dependent on that... soo much prayer involved in what i do! coordinating the riders is always a challenge and some how physically logistically and spiritually it works out... long time riding friend from up north Frank Stewart is on his way from Memphis TN along with D town resident Alex Magallan the Nashville Rueben... and white house locals Brandon and tyler... this is Franks first Outcast show! we met in MN years ago at a local park... he has been riding longer than i have been alive and it shows... its kinda funny how we lived a few hours apart, him in Iowa and me in WI and some how we both migrated south to Tennessee still only living a few hours apart... figure that one out? pretty cool i think.. oh and did i mention we have a toter home shower full of potato chips.. a full tank of diesel.. not physical pain, lack of sleep, or anything stopped us from doing this show... and we did it for Jesus name and Glory only... it wasnt for our benefit... but even after the stress and everything trying to pull us down we still get to share in his Joy and glory... even when im feeling on empty spiritually suffering physically and emotionally... God reminds me that it's not for me... but for Him

parking lot shots Lewistown PA