Friday 27 May 2011

GOLD

Couple shots of yours truly enjoying the sunset recently - snapped by Andy Garner.


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Wednesday 25 May 2011

THE GOOD OLD BADLANDS

Had a quick surf in the Badlands last night.


Got a few rights into this corner...



... but you certainly don't see ships moored up here these days.

Monday 23 May 2011

LESSON FROM THE TAO



The Second Noble Truth.

"The second truth is that suffering is caused by craving and desire. We will suffer for example; if we do not get something we want, if we expect other people to conform to our expectations, etc, etc. In other words, getting what we want does not guarantee lasting happiness. Wanting can ultimately deprive us of contentment and happiness."

Last night I watched clouds scudding across the sky, pushed along by strong westerly winds. I felt frustrated that I hadn't been in for a surf that day and was unlikely to either as the wind was still blowing hard whilst the sun began to sink - no evening glass off for me then...

I try to take a philosophically relaxed attitude to surfing these days - the aim being to simply enjoy my moments in the sea wherever and whenever I can. I could quite easily become obsessed with wave-hunting etc, but would rather make the most of the life that surrounds me and not potentially let my desires turn to sorrows.

Friday 20 May 2011

AIRSTREAMERS

If you like Airstreams and that kind of stuff, there's a few quirky ones here..


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Tuesday 17 May 2011

BDAY BUSH


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Every May over a couple of weeks, this bush in our front garden bursts into flower despite me totally neglecting it all year - what a top plant! The bloom coincides with the twins birthday so I always call it the Birthday Bush (not sure of its proper name - some kind of Azalea maybe..?)

Monday 16 May 2011

VEEDUB



Yep, we've finally done gone and bought a new van…

Friday 6 May 2011

Wednesday 4 May 2011

STREETS OF SAN FRANCISCO



Another awesome pic snapped from CBI