We’re here because you read what we post – and we’re getting more readers everyday.  So we’re spicing up the site a little as a “thank you” to our readers.  Yes, we’ve given up on our trusty “Feed a Pigeon, Lose a Finger” sign and decided to brand ourselves.  As we grow our logo is becoming more important, so we’ve opened up the gates and are accepting submissions.  We know the Nike logo was designed for $35 in 1971.  So adjusting for inflation gets us to around $200 (seriously…incredible isn’t it?).  So we’re hosting an official contest for the $200 at a website specifically for such things. Our new logo will be announced and in place January 10th.   Contest began today and submissions are already being posted.  VIEW ENTRIES

The Mavericks Surf Contest in Half Moon Bay, California has become the most watched surf contest in the world.  Covered now by NBC Sports, the purse is impressive – and it should be for riding 50 foot waves.  Surfers around the world get 24 hour notice to be at the wave at the first horn.  Invite only for contestants, but the Official Mavericks Surf Company does send out two boats and sells tickets.  If you’re not on the boat you’re stuck two miles back on shore.  Photo above was taken from the boat with no zoom lens.  See this the right way and do it at least once.  Well worth the $300 ticket.  $300 BUY