When I was growing up in San Francisco, our family car was a 1951 Ford Woodie that my dad used for his furniture business and family outings. We also used to take our junk to the city dumps where my dad helped me score several old metal push cars, including a woodie. My love of cars has been lifelong and …

The following is a great article which appeared in the Sacramento Bee about Floyd Smith and his hand crafted surfboards. "The Sierra foothills seem an unlikely place to find a surf legend. But an "Endless Summer" vibe fills the Rescue workshops of Floyd Smith. Four converted sheds built in a El Dorado County hillside pasture – one for foam, one for wood, two for finishing – serve as Smith's artistic studios. As he's done most of his life, Smith transforms large, plain "blanks" of foam or balsa wood into wave-riding art."

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WOW 2012 started off Friday morning with a paddle out at 38th Ave. I think it was Spicolli that said it best, “Just give me some tasty waves and a cool Bud.” In this case it was Mimosas. Jim and Patty Ferdinand hosted a great brunch with the featured dish, biscuits and gravy by Joan from Hawaii. Then it was …

Each year, on the first Saturday in December, the city of Santa Cruz holds their annual Christmas parade. The tradition started many years ago, with Santa joining the procession. The Santa Cruz Woodie Club has been a participant, along with many local groups and interesting floats, taking part in this festive event. The morning started out on the chilly side, …