106th Surfman Award: Church Parade

Today we had the opportunity to view a beautiful procession by our local parish. Volunteers were out early this morning laying down the dyed wood chips w/i these elaborate wooden frames that they removed afterwards. The parade participants than walked over the wood chips. I am not sure what the significance of this was, but it was enjoyable to watch none the less.

This second picture is of the wood chips, that was placed all along the road. I quite like the inclusion of my photographer shadow in the picture.

Everybody loves a tuba!

105th Surfman Award: I HAVE A SON !!!!!!

This will be the most important post I have written to date. My wife and I welcomed into the world our beautiful sweet little guy named Finch. He was almost 9 pounds and was born in our home with 2 midwives. It was the most incredible thing I have ever witnessed. I told the midwives that I could live to be a thousand years old and I would never do anything as special or courageous as what my wife went through to bring our son into this world. I am a very lucky man.

Our family and neighbours have been so supportive by dropping off clothes, food and supplies, as well as giving us time to bond with our newest family member. The above bounty was left on our back porch by our neighbour Naomi, who is really amazing. Thank you all so much!