F2F Memoirs:

For real ive been lagging for a few weeks for myspace memoirs. Thought i would mix it up a bit though, due to it being that time of year and Fridge 2 Fridge 09 is only days away.. thought i would provide some F2f memoirs of the past few years.

1) Ivan Pulic - bailing on everyone and husky pub after house 4, to hook up with White Mcsneak only to bail on her for a ride back to our house leaving her crying excessively in the rain and with no way home.

2) Pumping 05 - 2005 fridge 2 fridge concluded with the arrival the next day of a secro swell that proceeded to come in over night (charts didnt see it coming either). The following mornign we were all greeted with pumping glassy 4ft pipe and the biggest hangovers ever. Noone out there besdides F2f crew everyone proceeded to drop top to bottom causing many to retire to the beach after two waves for some vomiting - namely Idris Wais. Picture above is no word of a lie the day after F2F 05 - Russ Quinn stall 10 point ride.

3) Emo/Screamo - On the way to Jordo's house in 06 the whole F2f crew walking through Bilo screaming and yelling in emo screamo gear whilst people were shopping/eating dinner at the surrounding resturaunts. Needless to say all were left gobsmacked as to what had just happened.

4) Shawny Mac - Bailing on F2F 06 half way through for a sweet 16th birthday party.

5) Russ Quinn - Had an emo screamo glove of doom which gave everyone nightmares, particularly all husky pub jocks. Glove is pictured above and according to Russ will make a re-appearance this Saturday.

Fridge 2 Fridge 2009

After a year off Husky Indy Rock Scene crew are unleashing the wrath that is known as Fridge 2 Fridge. For those not in the know, F2F is whereby a group of post adolescent men (pretty sure im not even half of a so-called "man" just yet) rekindle their love... no no inner schoolies/teenage/husky caro park binge drinking alter ego's for a night of non stop, excessive alcholic beer consumption. For me obviously this means having atleast 5 beers. Starting at my house we will have a case or several at every fridge (or house) and cause absolute mayhem on our way to an eventual departure/arrival at Huskisson Pub. The two photos above are from the previous years F2F which have been pretty dam successful. So this saturday 5th December see you all at my humble aboad for the beginning. Numerous write off and drinking competitions will be welcomed.

Their is also a rule that applies to all newcomers who are willing to join the adventure: Each Fridge 2 Fridge virgin must drink until the so called "Doug Smith Stage" which means loss of all bodily functions, vision impaired, excessively slurred speach and ofcourse projectile vomiting by atleast the third house.

The wave everyones talking about:

The south coast is a small but humble stretch of waves and communities, hence word spreads pretty quick about fun sessions and good shots. The last week or so i have heard non stop gossip over James Kates and one particular lump of ocean he rode on monday of last week. I have no intention of spilling the location due to hefty beatings but yer most of you can probs guess. The term "beastmaster" has been overlooked for a few years, therefore im gonna bring it back. Framey - James K and the beastmaster everyones been talking about the last week, massive props bruz.

Shawny Mac is Oz Idol

Oz Idol Final is on tonight - putrid i know, i cant stop thinking of how dam close the resemblence between fellow producer and idol contestent is: Shawny Mac is Hayley from OZ idol.. check ittttt like..

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Diary of a full muso/roadie: After 5 weeks of detox/teaching and seeing absolutely no females what so ever - the old saying comes into play - "desperate times, call for desperate measures". Stuck in the ever-increasing rut that is Vincentia Night life, Ness Pure managed to lock in a gig at the secret garden Norwa Hippie scene known as the tea club. Coming down solo from Cenny Coast meant she needed a "Roadie" (dudes that carry guitars, amps, mic's etc), it suddenly struck me as to just how well this could work out in my favour with the indy rock babe-wah's that frequent the joint on a saturday night. Guitar in hand i rocked in the place with a new celeb status, being questioned every 5 minutes as to how my band's going and would i like some free food. Babe staff lineing up to wait on me throughout the night. So if recently lucking out to girls or job prospects arrange to be a "roadie" dress cajsh and go along with the ride and lifestyle of the profesionnal rocker groupie rewards.

Photo: some blossom from a wednesday night

Turned up to a 21st the other night:

Ok so everyone loves rubbing in just how many mates 21st's ive missed which just so happens to be only 1. Yeh pretty dog thing to do to my good mate jack dobo several years ago, shit like that is gonna happen though with the hour and a half traveling distance between us. Anyway Russ, Shawno and I made it to Morgan Hives 21st at the "killa" on thursday night - nice and early due to some serious stressing by Mr Hives - "I said 7.30 at the illawara, man the line is gonna get that big 8pm and you'll be blowing it". Rocked inside greeted with a few hugs and high fives, some celebratory ales and due to the early nature of our arrival decided a game of pool was in order. Morgs bailed on me shortly after breaking due to girl troubles, which he proceeded on doing most of the night. Was sweet seeing all the wollo dudes again. Notable mentions go out to Anthony Showman for staying out past 9pm, Georgie Parker - for taking photos of some chicks spew, Harriet Spark - and her backless dress, and Jack Dobinson's amazing re-enactment of James Dixon Teaching a Year 6 class - absolutely no come back - cut to shreads.

Career:

My good mate Timmy Hamilton from hawaii always loved throwing around the call "career" say if someone pulled an amazing babe or did some incredibly deco big aerial, man he was a funny dude. Anyway im talking a career of a different kind as on friday i finished my last ever day of prac meaning im pretty much a full sero-ball neo mod Teacher and yer im feeling pretty Teachy. No longer can i throw caution to the wind as a free spirit "uni-student". Im now out in the big wide sphere they call earth. Long gone are my days of the "Van Wilder esque uni career party lifestyle", hello $300 a day casual work.

Salt city:

All the fellas have been heavily drenched in the salt as of late - expect me as i have like 2 days left of my uni career. Russ "Benson" Quinn has recorded sweet days at the banzaii, Jack "Crazy" DOb reckons some pumping acids and his amazing secro natio park waves "i swear there that good", Doug Smith also has claimed some all time k wedge "Did russ get my spin in the pit the other day?". Footage is starting to pile up - looks like another pipe fest movie.. ill apologise now - i fucking need to get outta here and get some other dreamy footage. Photos some wild photog Big Time Sime shooting me doing twirls and Russ Quinn at his other local - Cracky when hes visiting his sweet valentine Neppy Sui

Yeah Yeah Yeah dude soo cajsh..

So pumped, Russ shawno and I recently purchased some Yeah Yeah Yeahs tix - hopefully it will be a well spent $75 and a babe filled night. if i come home empty handed FML. PHoto is from the most cajsh of gigs.. dude it was that cajsh - just some rad hangz i was so content with at Something With Numbers last year - Perry, Shawno, Benson, Me and Dicko

Myspace Memoirs:

Schwing: This week we have the wonderful schwing - devoted myspace-ee always up during the 2am sessions due to a so called sleep deficiency, swear she was just razzin dudes up the whole time though. She became a myspace hit during the days of the oldschool Russ Quinn wollongong "smash pad". Not gonna mention any names or stories way too many to tell but im pretty sure this is where Anthony Showmans love for the "rack" begun.

Shameless self promotion:

No this isn't talk of another Matt Young Premiere bus tour. Im actually talking a little self promo of myself - "pretty gay thing to do, but thats what you do when your young" (quote - courtesy of Jono Bruce - visions 2). Anyone that knows me relatively well knows im pretty much the exact opposite of some arrogant self professed Ben Player bodyboard shreder.. im a humble, modest fella and this is by no means a "look at me" declaration - this is just a little clip Jack Sarin (massive North Shore ledge) made from a morning sesh about 3 weeks ago. Small fun pipe, glassy conditions - Ben Player in the lineup plus a few other dudes equal to around 10 humans. Anyway despite this clip being me im pretty impressed with young jacks editing and so on - the musics probs not indy enough for me but still seems to go ha. Watch it - dont watch it i dont really care - im just a dude riding some boogie.

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As smart as a FAUX:

The Faux Hawk - pretty sure David beckham made this cut famous back in his shralp fest Manchester United days. One of my mates luke simpson has pretty much been rocking one since those days too, until recent times. Anyway here's a shot of local - self confessed lady killer Mitchell Hazelton and his own take on the beckham Faux Hawk. Its pretty rad how hes just throwing down some different style amongst all the wannabe neo esshay's going around Old Erowal Bay - Lewis Stephen im talking about you. Mitch is a cool guy and ill leave you with one of his own pickup lines used on the local female species - "shh baby girl... noone has to know".. im sure this one would always work on any chick.. on ya mitch.

The original 21st dog:

OK so im always getting razzed up for missing 21st's but this time Morgan Hives i have a completely legitimate reason...

Mest are like the funnest, super most cajsh pop punk band yever.. they remind me of the old Tension days and bodyboarding when the likes of Beau Day and Idris "come back tour" Wais were on the foam. So im fairly spewin im gonna miss not only my best mates 21st but this super wicked band playing at the uni bar tommorow night. Prac teaching for 5 weeks straight, non paid, has singlehandedly ruined my night life aspirations - hence why i have had no choice but to detox for the last 4 weeks one more cant hurt. Anyway morgan im sorry and im frikin that cut on what should be a bullshit night - happy birth fest bruzza - get some babe loving for me. FUCK MY LIFE.

The life and times of Russ Quinn

Russ Quinn - humble boyfriend of nepppy the nep soid aka ness aka Vanessa Jade rippo folk artist, stumbled into work this morning to find out he is actually on two weeks of holidays. The young fella came home pretty well stoked and in the process texted every amatuer-upcoming bodyboarder to do a trip with. Hopefully i will have more to report on him in a few days other than he is venturing up to the central coast for some romantic movie/walk the dog dates.

Photo: Great angle of a pissed azz Russ a few chips up in a high stakes $5 buy in poker game.

Summer means soccer:

Summer soccer has begun - yes the so called beautiful game, except we have to travel to the incestual, bogan, hole town that is sussex inlet. Its a mixed competition which is always interesting, im pretty content with defending against some petite, pretty female humans.

So yeah the Shoestrings are back with soccer fever and we established this with a 10-4 drubbing last night against the opposing typical sussex jokes - the Top Guns. Definitly nothing top about their guns last night as shawny, ian, and I ran loops around their defence in the second half. The Top Guns were clearly tired and deteriorating in the second half and we took full advantage. Shout outs go to big baldy who somehow learnt my name and continnued to yell out "ads" every 5 minutes during the second half. First win to the shoeys - my plan is to actually have everyone on the team doing actual shoeys with some goon or passion pop whilst changing subs - would be pretty sweet, either that or to celebrate a victory.

We all have Dirty Secrets...

Ben tillman's attempt to re-instate the Grand Hotel as a glorious night club destinations have just quietly failed pretty miserably i believe - however its good to hear he's getting a fun time deco lineup this saturday night. Indie dream boys the Dirty Secrets (west oz) will be playing which definitly gets me excited. Last year i was able to catch these guys and they were pretty sweet. If someone razz's up a babe for me ill definitly go as im all dried up at the moment. Maybe i should throw a few lines around "Hey Bloss" - (shortened version of "Blossom").

Texts from last night:

James "show pony" dixon got me onto this site. You know when you get all texty late at night after a decent amount of drinks and so on - well this site is dedicated to those texts. Its soo good and i think i love it even more because i know i have been capable of texts that are equally as bad and funny when ive been on the amber liquid (approximately 3 beers according to Jack dobinson and Morgan Hives) for a few hours. Ok so heres an example.

"he used the word "rubber" i just couldn't do it after that." - short, sweet, simple.

Pic: Ian Osterloh and that chik from last night - ps not really ha.

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Ok so you've spotted some dreamy "delish" chick circulating the dancefloor at upstairs glassy.. now what. Forget those childish american sitcom pickup lines and go straight in with some sort of catchy pet name. Lately ive been using pet names of the flower variety: so im talking daisy, rose. But the winner in my books is "Blossom", so original. Straight up to any babe - "Hey blossom" and begin your conversation, chicks will love your originality, confidence and cuteness of using the word "blossom". Boom.
For this segment im just going to attach shamefull photos of myself used on myspace to pick up chicks - everyone knows i have plenty. Today's one fridge 2 frige 05 and yes i have bleached blonde hair.

Keep forgetting this blog is about bodyboarding:

Went out pipe this arvo. its so sweet to have a few little one foot cresters to yourself that actually barrel. Totes lifts your spirits after a day in the classroom. These pics are from a recent sesh with me and jack mac who has been a bit of a shralp face lately.

Yeahhhhhh right.

Yeah Yeah Yeahs the cute indie trio are officially coming to sydney. Pretty sure im that keen to enjoy their musical talent and all the wannabe Karen O look-a-like Dream babes that will come with it.

Full Legit Hellman Modsquad Muso:

Always on the lookout for tunes for the new vid.. here are some bands i have my eye on - decision pending.

Surfer Blood: Im so keen for the revival of "surfie pop" its so fun loving and moral boosting - it also puts that amazing idea into your brain that summer is just around the corner. This Florida band definitly have some decent tunes and with a fully sweet name like Surfer Blood you'd def one hope so. Didnt think they could be any cooler until i heard the name of their new album "Astro Coast" and saw the cover art - bullshit.

WAVVVES: Ok so you have probably heard of these dudes before (they've been getting a bit of hype), but im still gonna rep them anyway. I love everything about them - music, surfing and their love for smoking all things natural.

Wolf Gang: Uk band - love their sound - i can definitly feel a grom section to their dunes - possibly - maybe.

Doug Smith:

Rippo when riding the liquid.. soooo pissssssssssed when drinking the liquid.

Myspace Memoirs:

Remember Myspace????
Yer the one and original social networking site. Anyway this is another new segment im adding to the blog basically re-living those lovely myspace people and memories of old.

Lauren Jennifer: Everyone use to go wild with calls on LJ. Jack Dob and Anthony Showman in particular. Definitly a good myspace memoir, and we were even more impressed when she released Lauren Jennifer designs - her fashion label.

Pic: Ullzy party circa 05 Me, Eli Beach, Jeremy Wright, some dude and Lauren Jennifer.

Beached azz bru:

It's funny just how quickly a day can change from twiddling thumbs to jam packed activities. and i do love my activities. Yesterday started out with me sitting on the net searching youtube videos contemplating what i was going to do for the next 48 hours until i was back directing 5 year olds as to how to tie shoelaces. Thirty minutes later i find myself trecking down to the aptly named "squiral bank" for some solace tows and a few shacks. Jack Mac, Russ, Chapple, Korrey and myself made the treck. I love this beach, you could definitly say its one of my fav places. Im always in awe of the serene tranquility possesed by the desolate beach which is encapsulated by cliffs and mountains.

Such a fun day even the long walk back didnt deter us from entering vincentia primary school's Food fair. Topped off an eventful day of footage, food, female spotting and fun. One bevvy down though and i was ready for bed. Pics above: Steamers crew: Korrey, Me, Chap, Jack Mac and Russ shooting. Korrey throwing some heat in the H2o

SoooooOOooo Cylindrical: "Marrrrrnnnnnn that shits impossible"

Wow i love watching teahuppo footage, even if it is of laird hamilton racing the shit out of one of the most perfect barrels ever captured on film. Check out the commentary as well so sik "a freak of Hyrdro-dynamics"!!

Golf fever:

Flat day fun in vincentia. Nothing more pure than golf, we are all so into it now im talking like 8 or 9 people strong with clubs and bags. Anyway heres an amazing shot from some "fuzzy" dude, i love golf.

Teeny bopper pop/punk cult tv shows:

ok so we all have one or two or maybe five of these shows that we truly adore. Im talking Neighbours, Locky leonard, Home and away etc. All this talk on facebook surrounding The OC today just got my excited so i thought id shed some light on some bangin shows of old and recent viewing.

The OC - Fuck, like was totally amazing and groundbreaking for its time. As teenagers we all use to adore the thin, tanned ladies and admire the fighting spirit of Ryan and his ghetto child upbringing. It reminded me of a talented and exciting version of Dawson's Creek with amazing music.

Blue Water High: ok so by luck this afternoon i switched on ABC to find the return of some second or third season of this "surfie culture" ozzie teen drama. James Dixon and i are always on the same wavelength, and definitly love a lengy discussion on the babes of this show. Bonus i use to go to school with the brunette shread head Ash Cheadle.

Skins - Unfortunatly season 3 has just finished on SBS but nontheless this show rox - yes with an "x" like some WWE wrestlemania character. Season 3 introduced new characters which were amazing/gorgeous/talented including dream babe "Effie". With the addition of an awesome soundtrack, defo cant wait for season 4.

The waves today were sooooo "DANK"

I love urbandictionary.com the other day i came across the word "Dank" which just so happens to be my good friend Jordan's last name. here is the description:

Dank
October 26 6566 up, 2557 down

an expression frequently used by stoners and hippies for something of high quality.
That borritos was dank, man.
or... That borritos was the dankness.

so sik. Above is a photo of Jordo doing some "dank" as stand up riding and me throwing props on the shoulder on a olden day session down bendy.

Full Legit Hellman Modsquad Muso:

Another new little segment im introducing to depict the type of tunes im appreciating at the current point in time. Love/hate/criticise my taste in tunes i dont really care, for what is a blog anyway but an insight into a dudes head.

Mos Def: - Massive ledge whom i idolised in my teenage years as he progressed from his group "Urban Thermo Dynamics" too "Black Star" with fellow Rap rippo Talib Kweli. As a 14 year old corcasion high schooler i loved nothing more than rebelling against my parents with my sharp stereo on mega bass listening too Black Star, Nas and Jurassic 5 (for the more happier times). His new tune i absolutely love "Auditorium".

Mumford and Sons: - Like any new age fella i get emotional at times and theres nothing more satisfying that continuing those spirals with some classic neg tunes. Mumford and Sons push my buttons.

Thursdays the new Wednesday

Ok so im sure most of you are all aware that thursday nights in wollongong frikin shread head all over wednesday night. But yer i was kind of just looking for an excuse to publish this photo. Long gone are the days of glassy (monumental night club Glasshouse tavern). Thursdays nights are soo sweet - Retro night at the Illa. i love it, and i cant wait for this dam prac to be over to get back there. Yessss. Pictured is the infamous wall every man and his dog received profile shots of for their myspace. i love this shot.. old school glassy, profile wall in frame, showman, super young ivan and the googles. The other pic is the oldest glassy pic i could find. check out russ "real men wear pink" quinn's shirt.
SOOoooo pUre.

Melbourne Cup

While most of you were out consuming alcohol and contemplating which race horse to throw excessively large amounts on, i was stuck at Tomerong Public in 40 degree heat controlling 5 year olds. The latter, is no easy feat either. Anyway the above photo is the bets placed by Russ Quinn, Shawn McCauley, Ian Osterloh and My dad. 100 x $3 trifecta bets with 100 different combinations. So elaborate. The fellas thought they had the game sussed and russ believed a big pay cheque was within a close grasp. With the trifecta win of the eventual combination being $8000 which means the possibility of $24,000 to split between the 4. Instant neg spiral, all 100 tickets a failure, $75 down the drain and me laughing with my one and only winning ticket on Shocking. Spewin boyos.

Dress Up theme Parties:

Our crew's dedication to dress up parties is yet to be rivelled. It is often marvelled at by the wollongong fellas. I often get probed and questioned "Oh you guys love dress ups hey?". Why wouldn't i? Crazy outfits, perfect distractions, smokin hot chicks.. what better opportunity to go and approach your dream babe - "oh hey chick look at me im where's Wally"

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New segment i thought i would introduce to the blog.

When hitting the beach on a particularly lovely hot afternoon, dont neglect your pup - take he/she for a walk. I usually try to recall a few facts about my mutt as well including age/species kind of similar to how everyone use to ask A/S/L on those old chat sites before myspace and facebook were invented - but this is more heavily involved as its usually you one on one with a delish babe talking about mutts. Definitly love taking our pup for a walk, she is quite the little cutie mc cute pie and attracts some female attention. the perfect crime.

"It's like the camping or fishing expo.. but for sex"

Quote by good mate - Kimberly Zammit. Zam is a good friend, as loyal as a border collie, great drinking partner and all round nice bloke. However saying he has a slight infatuation with our species' reproductive tendencies and the parts that go with it would be an understatement. Last week during a particularly fun arvo pipe sesh with all the useshhhh peeps present he questioned everyone as to if they would attend Sexpo in sydney with him, including 2x World Champ Ben player who just so happened to be "Doogie Shralpin" on this one afternoon. That being said noone took him up on his offer, and proceeded to do the solo mission. Cant wait to see the showbags he brough back.

Episode 1: What's in a Name?

Searching or developing a name for a so called flick is always hard. In the beginning i adored the idea of "I Wouldnt Normally Produce a Film" (our first film, for those of you playing at home) it was cute, tacky and straight to the point. After a while it annoyed me though - too many syllables, way too long for a clever accronym, alas we had to stick to our guns.

Shack City - the new film. Again this is another attempt to play on those old surfie dude sayings. One particular conversation springs to mind. Late one afternoon Russ and I jumped out of the car at pipe carpark to be greeted by local Kneeboarder Adam Williams - your typical old school surf rat rebel/story teller/full of claims/crazy philosophies and old school phrases. I frikin dig the old phrases - and use a variety when describing the last wave i took off on to the crew on the peak - "Smokin", "Cracker", "Tube town", "Glory hole", "Green Room". However this particular day when i questioned him as to how the surf was he replied quote - "Get the hell out there boys its Shack City out there". Needless to say we loved it. Maybe because the idea of Shack City itself humours me whenever i say it but i just love the idea of a place ful of these so called "shacks".

Here is what i believe is an adequate description of "SHACK CITY" - A place where the amount of tubes is in equal proportion to the number of humans who live in a city at any one time.