Sunday, January 16, 2011
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
What I'm Watching - Riding Waves by Cyrus Sutton
Seven years ago I watched this film when it first came out. It was really good and came from an unknown young filmmaker named Cyrus Sutton. A guy who I 'd never heard of. Watched it and was blown away. First discovered the magic of John Peck and Dane Reynolds in this film. We all know who Cyrus is today. It's fun to watch his early work. Check it out, it's only $7 this week at www.thesurfnetwork.com.
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Brazilian Photographer- Rafael Fazano's - Soul Surfers Series
Go check out Leucadia Project fan and Brazilian photographer Rafael Fazano's website. He has a cool series going on called Soul Surfers. Always fun to see the similarities and differences in the perspectives of photographers from other countries. Nice work Rafael!
www.RafaelFazano.com
Sunday, January 9, 2011
More Leftovers by Rodney McCoubrey
"Da Bird" by Rodney McCoubrey. Old Plywood, Lobster Buoy, Tool, Resin Leftovers from Enjoy Handplanes, Water Facet Knob, Wire. One of my favorites. More to come.... Enjoy.
If you are interested in this one please contact us. A portion of the proceeds will go to Paul Ecke Central art programs.
www.rodrigosrecycledart.com
photos: Ed Lewis
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
The Frankensuit 4/3
For those of you who have seen 180 Degrees South you'll remember a scene when they show the divers in Chile with the swim fins put together like they are for Frankenstein. I have to admit that scene stayed with me as in our throw away culture the sight of those fins still in use and put together with so much care moved me. It made me think of what I could use longer. So in the spirit of that I have decided to attempt my own Frankenstienian repair job to my beloved 4/3. She is 4 seasons old now and has given me some of the best cold water sessions of my life.
Today I patched her up with some extra neoprene for the decayed patch and a bunch of glue for the split seems. (Wonderful ladies at Swell Stuff, masters of wetsuit repair... look away it is very ugly.) Although I thought I was done with her and destined to be recycled into handplane handles desperation has set in with a 7am bodysurfing session scheduled tomorrow. With the 3/2 wet and barely holding it's own in the 53ish water the Frankensuit is getting called into action. Please don't fail me now!
Hopefully she is still going strong tomorrow. If not, with the cold water, it is time to start looking at some new eco suits out there to take her place for the next 4 sessions. Can anyone recommend a good one?
Monday, January 3, 2011
Happy New Year from Tak and Jaime
In Japan, people exchange New Year's cards that usually feature the animal from the Chinese Zodiac for the new year.
Tak, being Japanese, has kept the tradition alive since moving to the States with Jaime. Rabbits surfing on carrot boards--here's hoping for good waves and a warm summer in 2011.
Sunday, January 2, 2011
North Shore Wellness Retreat with Rochelle Ballard
Set Your Intention Polarity and Yoga Retreat | January: 16-24
Master Polarity Therapist John G. Basehart ,is presenting a full 25 hr. workshop covering the practical therapy techniques. Dr. Stones Polarity Therapy is explained as an energy based healing modality awareness of diet, stretching and meditation a more holistic approach to caregiving.
Learn more at www.surfintoyoga.com
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy New Year and Happy Belated Birthday to The Leucadia Project
(A look back at the different banners we've had along the way.)
I got sort of distracted this year with all the holiday stuff that I missed the second birthday of my dear friend The Leucadia Project. The TLP has been an amazing ride for me and it is hard for me to believe that it has already been 2 years since it was born into our community.
This project was created out of pure chance really. I had no idea what I was getting myself into. I had no idea that I would be obsessed with posting and sharing what our wonderful community was up to and all the amazing things we as a collective soul would find inspiring.
Now that I look back I am amazed at what was created here. It is a space that is a place of refuge for me, a place that I can pour positive energy into and watch how it comes back to me, and others, who participate.
Here is to The Leucadia Project, Happy 2nd birthday my friend. May you live a long positive life and share inspiration into the New Year and years to come.
Ed
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
Wave Lines by Nomad Editions
Cardiff local Jon Cohen has helped start an innovative online and smart phone enabled biweekly surf magazine called Wave Lines. In this issue we got interviewed and written up by local freelance writer, surfer, traveler Keil Miller for Enjoy Handplanes. If you're interested in reading what Keil had to say you can get a free eval subscription at http://nomadeditions.com/.
Thank you Keil and Jon for the opportunity to be a part of such a great project!
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Roller Derby #10 Skate Board Circa 1950
She's a beauty. Complete with metal wheels and grip tape free deck. Anyone up to take her in the vert ramp at the Y or bomb the 3rd street hill by Moonlight?!
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Enjoy Leftover Resin for Christmas
In the spirit of Enjoy we have made some cool ornaments out of the leftover resin from the bottom of Kipp's resin cups. For those of you not familiar with the glassing process there is always a little resin leftover after you glass a surfboard (or handplane in our situation). Historically these leftovers have been seen as trash and were thrown away. But not anymore! We think these little beauties are just too cool to throw out. Now they can live a happy life on your Christmas Tree each year and avoid the smelly dump!
If you'd like one of these festive little resin wonders, stop by Surfy Surfy Surf Shop to pick one up. JP will be handing them out like candy to good little surfboard loving boys and girls. Hurry though kids, we dropped off a batch last night and they are already gone as they are free and will go fast! We'll drop off more today in time for the Surfy Surfy Jaz night so get one while you listen to the smooth sounds of Surfy Jaz.
Stay tuned for more fun things we are doing with our leftovers in 2011!
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Eat no Evil
I have to give some love to Chris Angell of Angell Bars. I love what he is doing. I met him at Sacred Craft a while back and we reconnected and he sent me some of his organic and certified fair trade candy bars to try out. So far I have had the coconut white chocolate one and it is really good!! Right after I post this the dark chocolate and almond is a goner.
Chris you are doing good in this world my friend. Keep it up.
If you want them for some stocking stuffers you can get them at the Pannikin here in town or at Lockwood table (Solana Beach), Boney's in Oceanside, and Pangea in Del Mar.
If you're a shop owner give Chris a ring. He can always use another vender to help spread the organic fair trade love.
Seriously though, if you're going to eat candy bars why not eat one that's not evil? I'm just say'n, evil sucks.
www.angellbars.com
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Friday, December 17, 2010
Christine Brailsford
My friend Justin turned me on to local artist Christine Brailsford. She uses found wood and carving in a lot of her work. I really like her style.
That last piece is available at his shop Falcon's.
Photos are from her site.
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
Summery Loggery - by Nathan Oldfield
Sing it now...
Santa baby, slip a 4/3 under the tree, for me
I've been an awful good boy indeed
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Santa baby, a Steve Lis Fish shaped just for me, light blue
I'll wait up for you
Santa baby, and hurry down the chimney tonight
Think of all the rights I've missed
Think of all the lips that I haven't kissed
Next year I could be oh so good
If you'd check off my Christmas list
Boo doo bee doo
Friday, December 10, 2010
Merry Christmas From Falcon's Body Board Shop
Justin at Falcon's is a great guy and a valuable participant in our package recycling program. Every set of fins he sells he asks the customer if they would like the box and if not he saves them for us to reuse and ship handplanes with. If you live in Leucadia and are looking for a new set of fins please support our local businesses as well as our recycling program. Thank you!
Support your neighbors and buy some art and tees Saturday Dec 11th
Rodrigo’s Holiday Open Studio Sale December 11th 10 am. til 4pm.
Go on by his home studio at
844 Del Rio Ave in good ol’ leucadia
Black Beans and “BRO DEALS” will be a flowin’
Also for the first time ever 2nds will be available for purchase ridiculously cheap…
(I got to see the seconds. They are really amazing and many will be dirt cheep. $20!) This is an opportunity for all who want Rodney's art and want it at a steal.)
Also there will be Lecuadia's own tiktak apparel line. 1 day discount only.
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Dear Super Cool Girlfriends and Wives
Dear Super Cool Girlfriends and Wives,
Thank you so much for ordering before the 11th, just in time for us to make a handplane for you to put under the tree. You are amazing. You spend your days working hard at work or with the kids (or both!) and barely have enough time to get your own needs met, and yet, you found the time to go to the enjoyhandplanes.com website and place an order for something that will not benefit you directly but you know will bring a tear to your man's eye Christmas Morning. We respect that about you. You are so thoughtful like that.
You are amazing,
*Enjoy Handplanes
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Save the Yoga Swami Yurt
For those of you who don't know the Yoga Swami Yurt is in jeopardy of being taken down.
Here is a video explaining the situation and a link to learn more on how to help.
Envirosurfer
Jared Moore(left) and Brandon Moyles (right) are the co-founders of Cardiff based online eco friendly surf shop store called Envirosurfer.
Envirosurfer pushed Avila to create a more eco-friendly surfboard, utilizing resources that were already currently available.
Foam - Marko Envirofoam is the world's first 100% recycled EPS foam core. The Content consists of EPS blank scraps collected from post consumer and post industrial EPS sources. The reformulation process accepts a variety of materials such as packaging material for computers, electronic equipment stereos, toys, etc. Instead of going to waste at a landfill, it can all be recycled into Envirofoam and reused.
Glass - It’s a low viscosity, ambient cure bio‐based liquid epoxy system that’s 55% derived
from natural, renewable resources such as industrial waste pine and vegetable oils.
Hemp Tail Patch - Sustainable resource with practically bullet proof strength.
Fins - Rainbow Bamboo fins. One of nature's most sustainable natural resources.
Pretty cool I must say. Good jobs guys!!!
Monday, December 6, 2010
North County Cowboys
My new tee. I couldn't resists. I got it at a concert by North County musician Cowboy Jack. Jack is famous for his Johnny Cash and Hank Williams covers and has a few cover bands including the North County Cowboys, Band in Black and the Hank Show. The name of the design is "Longboard Cowboy" and the artist's name is Robert Pace Kidd. See more art by Robert at http://www.robertpacekidd.com/.
Jack will be playing at Robbie's Roadhouse tomorrow Dec. 7th from 6:30 to 9:30pm. If you are into Johnny Cash and Hank William's songs he is a must see. He has a great energy. Thanks Jack for the tee! I'll wear it with pride.
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