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I think you may be referring to me. This malicious e-mail was sent to John Dady, owner of Blowsion, by Paul Lehr, expression his frustration wit a competitor (CG Racing). I still do not understand why someone would do this to a competitor / fellow builder. I would never dream of sending an e-mail like this to the largest most powerful company in this industry. This is the compny that can make or break you in this sport. If Blowsion doesn‘t like you, they can make things very difficult . This all began when X-H2O was looking for companies to purchase a billboard spot and I didn’t want to. Instead I decided to donate $100 from Party Boy and myself to support the site (Party Boy is not even a member!). There are a few others I spoke with on this issue and we decided not to advertise, but to go ahead and donate anyway. I was slandered by a few people in the “clique” any time a rumor was spread about me, hoods, chin pads, etc. After the rumor that we were allegedly selling copied 24/7 hoods, and bashed about them publicly, I received a voicemail from Mr. Lehr asking if I would be interested selling them to him for distribution, all taking place after Mark Ericson purchased 24/7. I cannot help but think this was a way to get at Mark Ericson. I will never make accusations on hearsay, only on the facts although I have heard firsthand many instances of the “LPW Clan“ badmouthing Party boy and myself on the things we work very hard on.. I too always thought there was something a little slimy. This is the actual e-mail cut and pasted to this post. Not giving back to the site or sport? I think not. Many of you that know me, have seen the things I do to keep everyone I meet on the water. Riding means nothing to me if my friends aren’t there, I think there are many that have heard me say that.
From: paul@lehrperformance.com [mailtoaul@lehrperformance.com]
Sent: Thursday, November 16, 2006 9:42 AM
To: John Dady
Subject: X advertising thread
Hey Johnny, I just wanted to send this quick note about it.
The past several weeks had me going about Chuck Gillipsie & CG racing.
Basically he is splashing parts big time, undercutting everyone’s pricing & not giving a dime back to the site or the sport in general
There are a couple of other shops doing similarly.
For all of us who are in this game for the long haul, I got pretty pissed.
Somehow in the middle of it all, Blowsion got mixed in & I guess Mark posted under a anonymously screen name.
I found most of this out this morning. Darrin & Harrison both called me this morning & realized the mistake.
I want to apologize on the part of the three of us. Blowsion was not the intended target in this.
Please don’t feel threatened. That is the furthest thing from the truth.
Hope you understand.
Ski ya,
Paul Lehr
Lehr Performance Watercraft
Freeride Unlimited
4250 Keith Bridge Road, Suite 220
Cumming, Georgia 30041
(770) 888-5772
Pete is not off his rocker, I have firsthand witnessed his built up rage. He has been biting his tongue for a year now waiting for things to get better. After a year, I see why he exploded. Also, Alex is probably one of the nicest people I have ever met, I would loan him my personal ski ANY time he needed it. DJ and the Cleveland crew? Also VERY standup guys and I consider myself lucky to be friends with them. After being in this close circle business, I have learned who to associate with and which pseudo-dyno pulling, slime balls to stay away from. Oh, and my last name is Glaspie.
Ronny, read that again... :usa2:
