2009 - A Year In Review

This picture sent in by reader Stuart says it all. It was the year of the McConaugheyDonkey. To see him using a LionGamez land SUP stick tops the cake. Let's hope that 2010 brings better days! Happy New Year to you all!

Knock Knock

knock knock
who's there?
banana

knock knock
who's there?
banana

knock knock
who's there?
banana

knock knock
who's there?
orange
orange you glad I didn't say banana

Pics courtesy of Daily Bread.

Santa Didn't Bring Me...

...the paddle that I asked for. I guess I won't be joining The Club this year.

Three...

...days left in the year. Photo Joe Ewing.

Donkey Dialogues I

Enjoy this short film about two young, impressionable lads looking to be cool. Created by me.

Wheelie!

The "wheelie" gets me every time. Picture courtesy of google images, found at the Epic Self website. Bonus points to the reader who can guess the search terms used to get this picture on page one of the results.

Crash

It's ok to crash your car when you're acting like a moron, but don't leave the surfboards on top! Posted by pgr on the surfermag BB.

Epic Surf Trip

This guy drove over 300 miles for this wave! Epic! Thanks to reader Tee for the link and the laugh.

Tranny Surfer

So I was looking for a bit of humor this morning and went to Google Images. While I strongly recommend that you DO NOT do this, I put "tranny surfer" in as the search parameter. Look who came up on page one! LOL

What Do You Call...

...it when you've got a SUP paddle in full tombstone mode? Photo sent in by J. Hall from Daily Bread.

Billy Elliot

This guy should have gone into ballet. Pic sent in by reader keenfish and found here.

Cal Worthington and his Dog Spot!

For those of you who grew up in Southern California, you will now have the jingle in your head for the balance of the day. Photo sent in by reader Kevin.

Union Tribune

Apparently, The SD UT ran this pic on their front page yesterday and it created quite a stir on various surfing message boards. Personally, it doesn't surprise me anymore. Swamis in all its glory. Photo Charlie Neuman and sent to me by my friend Bob.

Fear the Bird

I didn't realize how funny this pic was until I saw the larger version. Photo sent in by reader copeland.

Donkey Kick!

This is how to warm up on the beach if you're a donkey.

Eddie Would Go!

The Eddie is on today. In Honor of Eddie Aikau. Photo David Wallace.

Runny Noses

Reader copeland pointed me in the direction of this video of noseriding bloopers. Enjoy!

Enforcer Friday

Pt. Loma enforcer. Photo Joe Ewing

Great White Follow-up!

GWS over on the surfermag BB posted this one up yesterday and I thought it was excellent. In particular, I love the board's perspective on a few of the "missle launches". Look closely and you'll see what I mean.

Best YouTube Video Ever. Period.

Thanks to Frank Booth for the heads up!

Gone To The Dogs

A wave that was named after a dog has finally gone to the dogs. Reader JJ sent this in, photo famed Maverick's lensman Frank Q.

Three Parts Happiness

Reader Pamela caught this yard sale on film in Del Mar. The sequence made me happy, I'm not sure why! ;)

Turkey Overload

Heavy Locals

I get the sense that these guys would be nothing without the artillery. Pic from the Britishlongboarder website.

Bring 'Em Back!

Holy Cow!

Tube-dodging bovines. Photo: Stephen Kilfeather

Call Him Pete

This dude's doing his best Pete Rose impersonation. Photo compliments of Kaser One...visit his photo blog here.

Aquaskipper

Reader Michael put his name on the waiting list for this thing. He wants to be the first one in the lineup on one.

Banana Boat

Sponsor, or self-fulfilling prophecy? Photo by GW Photography.

Fail

Eggs Over Easy, Please. Photo Joe Ewing.

We Finally Have a Winner

Reader Edward sent in a picture of the only acceptable use for SUP. Still, I've got to wonder if even the dog thinks that these guys are Oarons. Picture from the recent "Atlantic Assault" from Kitty Hawk NC. Confused, so was I...but that's what Ed said.

Look Ma...No Hands!

Pic by reader Rick.

Waterman

Let's see Laird pull this off. Pic sent in by reader Randy.

ATM

Reader diro passed this along, found on Tyler Warren's blog.

Tongue

Photo Joe Ewing.

Randoms

Donkey boards, by reader Jeff, and MidPoint Mafia. I bet it was a fun weekend of swell.

Flip the Bird Friday!

Photo Joe Ewing

Bungie "Surfing"

Posted on the surfermag BB the other day with the title "How To Tell If You're Gay". Excellent synopsis.

Another Celebrity Janitor

It's truly an epidemic.
Photo submitted by reader Alan, source unknown.

Indo Water Patrol

...didn't quite time that set correctly. Phot sent in by reader Diro, photographer unknown.

Put Your Legs In The Air...

...and wave 'em like you just don't care. Photo sent in by surfsis, found here.

Hope

I hope you're lucky enough to get one this weekend. Photo of Joe by Joe Ewing.

Burka Thursday

Reader Barry shows us one of the difficulties of trying to surf in the Middle Eastern streets of Newport Beach.

A Classic!

Video by "Stinkeye"

No Soup For You!

This poor sponger couldn't seem to get LuLu's attention so he resorted to drastic measures. Unfortunately for him, her Dad was on the beach and all fired up! Sent in by Dad/reader Rick!

Out For Blood

Reportedly, over the weekend there was an incident where one of these guys was "Just Taking It" in the lineup without respect to the local surf crew. Well, push came to shove and the SUP'er tried to attack the surfer with his paddle...only to get the tables turned and a beatdown of his own. If you see these guys, slap them for me.

Jesus, Is It Already Friday?

Well, then it must be time for Jesus to go surf. Pic by Joe Ewing.

Burn Rasta Burn!

Sent in by reader Mark. Photo from ShrimpCreole.com.

Thought Bubble Contest

What's going through this guy's mind? Winner get's bragging rights. Photo sent in by reader copeland, origins unknown.

Ripping?

Chuck Glynn Ripping from Tom English on Vimeo.

This video was hotly debated over at the Surfermag message board. If Tom thinks Chuck is "ripping" in this video, I would suggest he visit his eye doctor.

Case Study: The Internet Never Forgets

Thanks to reader Gustavo for sending this my way.

Surf Like an Egyptian

Photo sent in by reader Richard, found at Surfshot.com.

Toast

If you look closely at the bigger pic, I think he's giving the middle finger! Photo Joe Ewing.

It's Been a While...

...since we've had a good celebrity surfer shot. Reader Ryan does the honors with this shot of Sandler. Photo origins unknown, but imagine TMZ or something awful like that.

SUP, Kegerator?

J. Hall over at Daily Bread caught this guy stinking it up.