some content from down under!!!

david platt sent me the following via surfapig@live.com: " Hi Mike. I’ve had a couple of McDonagh pigs come in for some minor work over the last couple of weeks. Both of these boards are in great condition for their age. Greg McDonagh was one of the main players in Brookvale in the 60’s. He struck a deal with Joey Cabell while he was out here for the 64 world champs to add a Joey Cabell ‘Custom Special’ to the McDonagh range of models.

The Cabell measures in at 9'8 ¾” x 21 ½” x 3 ¼”. The wide point is 9 ½” behind centre. The nose is 15 ½”. The tail is 15 ½”. The pod is 5". The second board would have been built in 66/67. It measures in at 9'2 ½” x 22 ½” x 2 11/16”. The wide point is 14 ¾” behind centre, as is the thickness. The nose is 16 3/8”. The tail is 17 ¾”. The is pod 6". The rails are pinched. Enjoy. Regards, Platty."

nathan oldfield sent me the following via surfapig@live.com: "Hello mates. I just produced a new short for The Critical Slide Society:"

Hey Ho Let's Go Surfing from Nathan Oldfield on Vimeo.

Nathan Oldfiend's 9'6" piggery!

Nathan sent this to me via surfapig@live.com:

when i see the picture below, i'm wondering if he was saying to me...

"yea mate...it doesn't have a D fin or skeg or whatever you want to call it. but look at it! ... i made it, SO STOKED!!"
Yea Nathan!!!! Nathan made a few movies, and has a rad blog. check them out!!! I am so stoked to get photos of other peoples creations.

cobblestone slipperies // dane peterson

nathan oldfield sent me a link to this via surfapig@live.com:

i'd surf it!

platty!

nathan oldfield shot platty!

brethren!

Nathan Oldfield is out of Austraila. He is a teacher,enjoys the slide of the Pig and makes surf movies....a brother from another mother! Here is a interview Liquid Salt did with him. Here is a link to his movie Seaworthy. Nathan sent me this via surfapig@live.com today:

"gday mike. i enjoy following your blog, & look forward to checking out jazz the glass. we have a few things in common. i'm a school teacher, make surf films & like pigs too. here's a couple of logs my dad & i made for ourselves earlier this year. his is the yellow one & mine is the blue. we're in love with our boards, & are always frothing to ride them. thought you might appreciate a look. keep up the happy work. cheers mate, nathan. freefilms.com.au::::::::::lookandsea.blogspot.com"

...with that I say thank you for the support! and GOOD ON YA!!! looks like you got your shite put together RIGHT NICE!!!!