#3

The next project is well under way. The 'rotten banana' is an old board thats been floating around in the rafters collecting dust for the past 18 months. Not sure how it will ride as yet, it's undergone a number of alterations but it should be a good first board for Han who is doing her best to learn how to surf. Still a bit of work to go, more photo's to come when it's all done!

Winter Escape...

Han and I just returned from our late winter escape. Unfortunately lack of swell and onshore winds made it difficult to get any serious time on the boards. It's luck Noosa is such a beautiful place and offers some enjoyable land based activities as well... a few snaps from the road...

Noosa Heads National Park

Hdizz at Scotts

Messing around with a holga lens

Nice to see some sand returning to Scotts Head

The Pass on a cold, miserable morning

Walking a familiar path

Two of Two

Here's a look at the mini simmons, board 2 of 2. Not sure how it rides yet, I'm saving it for when Hannah and I head north, but I'm itching to get it in the water!

Meanwhile, elsewhere in the Beach Cottage, Fishy and Swanny get started on a couple of new boards. Keep watching this space for their progress...

the Mini Simmons

I've had a couple of 'flexi' days this week to knock over a few jobs around the house and make the most of the swell. Ontop of this I've also managed to knock out a mini simmons and some fins. A bit more sanding and glass work to go but it's getting there. Hopefully will be able to Christen her in a couple of weeks when Hannah and I head north to Noosa.

Apologies to T-Bird. Dude I promised you British Racing Green with a white stripe but unfortunatley old mate at the fibreglass shop only had a couple of green tints in stock, nethier of which were much chop. If this one goes well I'll give Bobo the chop and hunt down that pigment!

PH

Saturday slides at the hole...

A nice bit of swell came through yesterday and the rights were peeling at the hole. Thanks to the Transporter film crew who waited patiently while I snuck in my second surf for the day!
Ph

Perfect Winter Afternoon's

The last few days have been a loggers dream! While there's no shortage of company, it's still nice to come home from work and stroll down to the local for a few slides. The unseasonal warmth is also a friendly reminder that summers no too far away.
P.h

Room for lease in the Beach Cottage!

T-Bird is heading off on his adventure next week so as of Wednesday there will be spare room in the Beach Cottage. It's $110/ week, has built in wardrobes and is only a two minute walk from the waves.  If anyone is looking for accomodation in the Newcastle area drop us a line this week or send me a message on your device of choice. Keep in mind you will need to be at least stage one maddog to be considered. Oh and unfortunatley no pets allowed so if you have a pooch you'll have to ditch it with someone else! Ph