Update

It took me a few trys at the password tonight. Maybe it's a sign I need to update my blog more often. I'll give that a go! Internet is running out tomorrow but I'll go searching for some more! Then come some pics.


What's new. Melbourne Cup on Tuesday. So we are going to a concerte Sunday night. Yes, they take 2 days off for a horse race. Good times. I'll probably work because horse racing does not interest me. Take (2)two days off for a NFL Super Bowl. That would be my style. Watched ESPN today for the first time in about 3 months. Seriously, 3(three) months. That's a long time. Brett Favre. Vikings 2-4. Most coverage a NFL team with that record gets that much coverage. Anyways, life goes on. I've been jamming on the guitar, snagging surf, chillin, and just enjoying a bit of the ride downunder thus far! Good times.

Pete and I (Pete's the guy taking the epic dive on the video on my facebook page) are heading to an Irish Pub for a hearty meal and a few Guiness draft. Rain predicted for the next few days. Sitting on a low pressure system so the surf is below average and weather crappy-calls for something chill. Winds will hopefully go offshore again for a short period on Sunday! Might be neat.

More photos in a few!

Adios
Saeth

Geelong

It's not LA, it's not Melbourne (Melbs would be epic if you could surf the beaches) but its home for now! I prefer a bigger city with a few more entertainment options (ski, surf, skate, hike, bike, nightlife, restaurants) but I'm slowly adjusting!

I just finished up a 3 week project in the CBD (downtown) of Geelong for a friend of mine and took Friday off to snag some surf and sun! It was 27 degrees here with a light offshore wind. Perfect conditions if the swell was a bit more consistent but fun none the less! What else is new....At the house we have a quiver of about 12 surfboards (single fins, fishes, performance, etc) and I've been riding a few old school boards lately but still enjoy the Rusty for its consistency and familiarity! I can ride 2 footers or 6 footers and it's good! A new swell is coming through tomorrow and hopefully the wind stays relatively calm for the evening! I've spent a few nights cruising the hills around town on the long board. It's nice in the evenings to be out in shorts and a t-shirt with minimal traffic!

I miss my family and friends and hopefully will be able to catch up with all of you soon! Did I also mention that I'm an Uncle!?!? Anna Rebecca Kolell is awesome and enjoying the many pics my sister and brother from another mother post. Keep 'em coming!

Adios

Uncle Saeth

Some pics of the Geelong waterfront...

UNCLE SAETH!!!!!

Anna Rebecca Kolell! So begins lots of Skype-ing and pictures from my sister! STOKED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I've moved to Geelong last week as well. Closer to the surf, friends, and good times. I live in a cool house thats old and a bit run down but my room is clean and the company is awesome! We have already had some epic times and looking forward to plenty more!

Uncle Saeth

Project complete!

Here are a few phots of the completed bench and enclosure around the palm tree! The whole thing is spot on level and square to within 10mm. I was happy with the outcome!!

Enjoy

Current Project (continued...updated...)

Here are a few updated pics of the massive bench/pot I'm building around the palm tree. I know it's not the most exciting thing to look at but it's the most exciting thing I've done this week! haha. Had a good weekend with a bunch of guys I surf with and have started to hang out more. Good times. Caught a few waves, sunny spring weather, about 22 degrees and now back to highs of 12-17 all week! Oh and lets add some wind, rain and clouds to the mix. Yes, spring is starting to finally appear here it just does it 1 out of every 10 days!

Pics...
Posts secured and yes that level is level! :)










The first part of the bench in place

Current Project

The means to an end. That's what it's about when you have a need to surf! Yes, surfing is free but the gas to get there isn't. This isn't Venice Beach where I can hop on my longboard and 10 minutes later be in the water surfing average waves (VB isn't that great...haha)

Here are a few pics of the current project I'm working on at the moment and also one I finished up a couple weeks ago.

Falling apart...the date palm tree is outgrowing its pot.





Prepped for the new border...completed pics to come in a few days..


This is a bathroom where I tore the wallpaper off, sanded, fixed a bunch of holes and also painted the window trim...before...



Finished product!

The weather is finally warming up here and should be close to 20 here on Sunday (almost 70) and it's nice to have a break from the wind, rain, and generally crappy Victorian winter weather. Let's hope the waves stick around.

Spring?

Everyone keeps saying spring is around the corner. It's 10 degree's Celsius and the water temp is an ice cream headache induced 13 degrees. Spring lives around the corner in another state. It was nice enough last night to get out on the long board and try out the new bearings around town. I snapped a few photos of the city from the Docklands. I live about 2 blocks from the river and the beginning of the Docklands. It was nice to get out on the board and cruise. I get a few weird looks from the city folk. It’s not your typical California city.

Some old ship that is litteraly a building away from my apartment. No idea it was there....Family Guy episode...Peter steals a parrot...Declares himself a pirate...

Sunset from the bridge looking down the Yarra into the Docklands

The apartment on the right is the one I live in.





The bridge I skateboarded up and down for an hour




6-10 Foot surf this weekend on the surf coast. The swells have been drilling the coast lately and there were some epic waves this past weekend as well! The single fin board is ripping and might get out this weekend after the 8-10 foot days pass by!!