wally world

Some people think that owning the surf camp is all fun, and although it is, it is also a ton of work. I have never put as much energy into a single thing in my life as I have with WRSC, and I'm sure a lot of other people could say that too. Even though the way we've got things set up is great, being able to work in Costa Rica and then come to San Diego and chill with my family, I'm waiting for baby Happy to get just a little bit older so that I feel more comfortable taking on any more life plans. In the meanwhile I'll be spending my time in SD with my family and good friends, and then working my ass off in Costa Rica (and of course getting some waves while I'm at it). Happy just turned one month old today. Here I am with my boys this morning before breakfast-
Its been nice being up here and doing the dad thing for the week. We've done a ton, from going to the museums in Balboa Park to the OB Street Fair to the San Diego Zoo, chilling out at Kate Sessions park with our dog Gus, flying a kite and drinking a couple Tecate 24 ozs. Everything short of going to Wally World. Every day we've been cruising around and doing things. We have this ridiculous 2-child stroller, its one in front of the other, like a big battering ram. I feel pretty funny pushing it around, especially when its packed to the brim. Now I'm looking out for any triple-strollers, just so I can feel better about our situation. Otis is killing me, he has such the sense of humor these days. Check him out making a face like the llama he's riding at the street fair.
The surf in Tamarindo the last couple of days has been pretty freaking good, you should check out the last surf reports. I've been watching it through the web cam to get my fix while I'm away for the week, and I must say, there are a couple of you website visitors that are always scanning the beach for chicks with that thing. You can use the web cam as you want, but please don't just perve out for hours while you're at work. There are a couple of guys in particular that could ease off on the surf porn, or at least use that time to write a column on what they're seeing on Tamarindo Beach daily . Or I could just get one of those fixed web cams, but they suck compared to this one. I'm very interested in hosting a Tamarindo surf contest that is viewed over the internet via our webcam. Viewers log in and then vote on every heat to decide the winners. The event would be hosted by WRSC and we would control the video feed for the duration of the event. Its going to happen this summer for sure, we just need to have a good swell and have done some planning... I'm happy to say that the Zephyr Eco Project office has just opened it's door. It is located street-side at Witch's Rock Surf Camp and you'll find Larry McKinney there daily. Please feel free to come in if you have any interest in sustainable building. We have a showcase of native plants growing on the WRSC property, as well as a couple of sustainable development projects of our own (a water treatment facility and an earthbag construction). We are offering building services such as traditional Costa Rican rancho constructions, simple structures built from earthbags, and nursery products from our nursery in Alemania. We are also getting ready to start an organic farm in Alemania. Contact Larry for more info. I'm looking to coming back down after the weekend... either Monday or Tuesday... hasta la pasta- joe