Time to take advantage of this privilege. See ya in a few weeks! Mont.
Fishermen's Poem
When storm gales blow and shake my soulAnd I am lost at sea,
Then comes a light that shines so bright
A beacon sent to me
When tattered sails are useless
And Darkness covers me,
An unseen hand takes o’er the helm
And steers me round alee.
And as the first star of the night
Shines through so vividly,
My bounty lies in His good Grace
Blessed by the Trinity.
Leanne Marshal
Summer Daze
It's pretty wintry 'round these parts at the moment so I thought a reminder of summer would be nice.
The Queen Mother of all Ships
Top: The Port Adelaide Harbor Master sends a tug out to meet the 345 meter long Queen Mary 2 waiting on the horizon. Above: The Mother sliding into port.
4un
I've been neglecting this puppy for a while so out she came this morning for a few little ones . . . I'd forgotten how fast and free a four fin is . . . Good fun!
Dawn
For me the best time to partake in the best recreation on the planet is the best part of the day.
Liquid Gold
There it sits. The oil of the Linum usitatissimum seed. Waiting to add life to a freshly shaped alaia.
Rolling Thunder
One for the petrol heads . . . A 1914 Talbot 25 Aero. Powered by a mammoth 10-litre over-head cam four-cylinder!
Right of Passage
Our lads were growing in their surfing ability. But not wanting them to become complacent, Steve recons it’s time to lift the bar. “Kings is working” (and at a reasonable size as seen by the size of the guy taking off in the pic). What started as cautious intrepidation turned out to be a defining moment in our sons surfing life.
Alaia Love
Mr. Stokes slips down to the shed to shave away at another sweet slider. -- stokessliders.blogspot.com
The Informers
Look'n foreword to hearing these guys play their neat tunes next week. --- http://www.myspace.com/theinformersmusic
Your Body Will Love You for it
In this part of the world, at this time of the year the days are getting shorter. But if you hurry there's still a chance for a quick surf after work. You split from work ASAP. Ring a mate to see if he wants to be picked up (even though you'll risk loosing precious minutes). Assess the quickest route through the traffic. Pull into the car park . . . Yep it's ridable. A glance to see how low the sun is as you wax up. Race down to the water's edge . . . and . . . stretch of course!
Autumnal
A great time of year in the southern parts of Oz . . . Clear skies, light winds and new swells.
Solitude 2
I was inspired to post this pic after seeing Nathan Oldfield's little piece . . . http://lookandsea.blogspot.com/2010/03/solitude.html . Thanks Nath!
Beach Blur
It's been a while since I've been in the water. So I figured the least I could do was to check out some coastal tones.
Stranded
Driving down an inner suburban street I discovered this uncommunicative guy piling all these once loved boards into the back of a truck. It reminded me of a pod of beached pilot whales stranded with an uncertain future.
Hair Time
Went to get my hair cut at Steve's last night! Steve's from Scotland and has been doing his craft out of his garage for a decade. I always leave his place with smart hair and with my spirit lifted . . . He's such a wonderful character.
Furry Friend
If you've ever had one of these four legged companions you know how much joy they can bring. Plus help keep you fit!
A Fine Craft
It's easy to think that craftsmen make things for us to use or to look at. But I've discovered around where I live there's a heap of guys whos pursuit is to make some very fine wine. And they succeed.
Father and Son
It is not flesh and blood but the heart which makes us fathers and sons. Johann Schiller
Board No.2
Making board number two gave me even more appreciation for those who build our craft. It's not that hard build a board . . . I reckon to build a good one takes years of application, development of skill and talent. At the end of this project I'm thinking whatever they charge for a good board isn't enough!
Analogue Love
Maybe I'm a bit of a Luddite or just getting old. But the more I see digital the more I love analogue.
A Fun Day
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An hours drive along the beach. Then through the sand hills to the bay. The waves were small that day but the vibe was big. The trip back . . . Speeding along the water's edge, windows down. All eight of us singing at the top of our lungs. Good memories.
Nice Guitar
A man who works with his hands is a laborer; A man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; But, a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist. Louis Nizer (1902-1994)
Talented
Funny how we change. There was a time when I enjoyed this stuff. Now I just see a cog in the consumer machine. Senna was a great talent never the less.
Sweetness Personified
My daughter's friends are lovely . . . So beautiful inside and out. So free and full of fun and life . . . a joy to behold.
Distant Treat
It's a four hour drive from home. It's like a furnace in summer and a freezer in winter. But always a treat.
Home-grown Music
Such a cool time . . . Having a couple of bands and a heap of friends over for the evening.
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