Karma Patrol- find a traveller in need and lend a hand.

As hurricane Alma began to make her way towards Costa Rica's Pacific Coast we decided that we needed one more trip to the beach to rest our landlocked souls. Passing through San Isidro we saw a VW bus being worked on by what appeared to be Gringos with British Colombia plates.


Enter Moreno and Ashley. These two are on their way from BC through South America and had not stopped to rest for the majority of their trip. With the weather coming and their van in questionable condition we decided that it would be best to offer our drive way at the finca as a resting spot for them. Under one condition, feed the animals.





Two days later the two showed up drenched to the bone but with a running van. Apparently they had not recieved the news that a tropical storm was in full affect. Assuming that this sort of torrential downpour was normal, Moreno worked on the van lying in a river of run off while the city closed down and 28 houses fell into the river.





With cultural immersion on the agenda, Ashley and Moreno made it to the finca just in time for some serious finca fun.

Ross' Birthday Extravaganza

On March 15th we drove from Bear Valley to Woodland to celebrate Ross' 26th Birthday. And what a party it was, thanks to event planner and Ross' girlfriend Colleen. She had so much good food and refreshments for dayz! Of course no party is a party without shooting guns in Woodland. Ross' buddies, which I like to call, "The good ol boys", did not let me down, each showed up with a shotgun, bullets, clay pigeons, and a twelver. It was going to be an exciting day indeed.

It was a great turnout, the boys went out to the country to shoot clay pigeons and the ladies were kind enough to prepare all the food back at the house. 5 hours later we returned and my dad barbecued the best drumsticks I have ever had. They were so good and went so fast that no one used a plate; it was a grab, eat, grab another before they are all gone party.

Happy Birthday Ross! And thanks for the great food Colleen!

Just another day!

If your in the Pacific Palisades keep your eyes out for local rippers Sigourney and Qumani. If they aren't at Paliskates, you can bet they are skating a local spot with friends. Keep shredding!