Project: Gitane townie

Coolin on the scene like a horse in a stable

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I'm gonna knock with the jungle boogie

We were graced by the presence of a very talented Tasmanian artist in the studio last week called Dane, and after he mentioned he was a surfer as well we had even more to talk about. We discussed a common interest in painting our own skate and surf boards, and today he sent me a link to Sea Surfboards in Byron Bay. Sea Surfboards is a group of artists and shapers who are creating some very inspiring designs and combining their craft with providing an outlet for their artists to exhibit. I love the piece above by Ozzy Wright, especially since Sydney hasn't had a dry day in what feels like weeks... Thanks Dane!

You see, he feels like Ivan, born under the Brixton sun

How we roll in The Shire: The boys had to scope long and hard for any decent waves yesterday, the surf was flat as a tack. Cronulla Historical Archives, muddy streets...

The ice age is coming, the sun's zooming in, engines stop running, the wheat is growing thin

How we roll in The Shire: Ho-hum. Another day in Paradise.

My car is parked outside, I'm afraid it doesn't work

Finally got around to building up my mate Match's 24" Redline cruiser for Suze yesterday, and Guy, Suze and I took the three bikes for a roll around the Cronulla heads. The cruiser just looked so phat with new Odyssey tyres, purple Animal grips (purple chain coming next, must be perfectly colour co-ordinated!), red Twisted pedals and OG Shimano DX lever and caliper! Rad. Such a sweet setup, now very inspired to score another 24" for myself... Here's the three single speeds together, what a trio!

One baby to another says I'm lucky to have met you

How we roll in The Shire: Even when it's a grey old day there's always something to do around Cronulla. The weather doesn't stop the grommets from their surf contest and there's always cover under the brollies at the cafes on the beach. Perfect time for a VB and a sauv blanc. How about this little dude who bolted on some trucks onto the bottom of his plank for when the surf's REALLY flat! How it all started, really...

I hate parading my serenading, as I'll probably miss a bar

Up at sparrow's fart for a ride, dawn over the dunes, not altogether surprised to see a heap of surfers out, some nice peeling right handers... perfect for the long board. Hopefully Mattress won't mind us taking the Fuzz out for a roll!

Marching the hate machines into the sun

How we roll in The Shire: I love the names they give the 'older-style' apartment blocks around here and I'd like to create a series of paintings highlighting the typography. Dropped into Jackson Surfboards on Saturday to check out the longboard market, some classics in there, including a signed Robert August original! Lovely day for a ride on the 20"! Mad old Valiant at the Beach and the selection of Tamiya colors at the hobby shop in Miranda. Great weekend. Again...

One of these days, I'm going to cut you into little pieces

Spotted in Caringbah on Saturday night. Complete with 50cc engine that spewed out a noise almost as obnoxious as a pack of chromed out Harleys, and having to pedal as well...

Lift up your art, if it ain't of optimism, I will pay no attention

I dream of acquiring a vintage Cannondale MTB quite often, especially one in as good condition as this one I bumped into in the Mall on Saturday... Purple princess!