Mr. R.P. and Steve with “take one and take two,” as a special 7’6″ Pendoflex round pin gun for larger swells is added to the equation. We’re looking forward to hearing about Rob’s Central American adventures. Aloha, and Cowa-flexit!
This morning’s ocean views
Hi, there. We enjoyed a sunrise drive and a brisk walk before work today. The large mixed swell was beautiful to behold in the early morning light. We hope that you have a great day!
Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
In honor of J.J. the baby gray whale and other happenings
Hello, there. This morning began with calm overcast skies and dark clouds looming on the horizon, as a slow moving storm was approaching. Today we’re working in the studio and the shaping room, staying warm and cozy on this blustery, rainy day.
On Sunday May 15th we were honored to participate in a benefit for the educational exhibits at Kellogg’s Park in La Jolla Shores, organized by Friends of La Jolla Shores. Steve built a beautiful 5’10” Pendoflex quad fish and I painted J.J. the baby whale on the deck. The benefit was held at the Birch Aquarium and in the live auction our board was won by a very nice La Jolla Shores family. We are very happy to meet them and look forward to spending some water time with them. One of the presentations showed the rescue of J.J. the baby gray whale in Marina Del Rey and the miracle of how she was nursed back to health by the caring marine physicians and assistants at Seaworld in San Diego and then released back to her home to swim free in the open sea. The evening was a great time and it was wonderful to see good friends.
Have a great day and remember to love. Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
This morning about 5:30 AM, looking west
Flowering native California buckwheat on our morning walk
Here's Steve and the J.J. Pendoflex with the lifesize J.J. bronze sculpture created by Lynn Reeves
View from Birch Aquarium deck
The J.J. Pendoflex quad fish
Pendoflexes in the window of SurfIndian this morning. Check out this nice shop and gallery in Pacific Beach. Thanks, Chris, Masa and crew.
Salute to the Fish, sharing stoke and Aloha!
Hey, there! This is the weekend of the 2011 FishFry NY. We are sending stoke across the miles and pulled together a few photos to celebrate the Fish. We were blessed to visit for the 2010 NY Fish Fry and met many wonderful folks and renewed friendships. We thank you all for your friendship and gracious hospitality.
The whole concept of the Fish Fry . . . a loose gathering to share waves and stoke about the Fish . . . began in San Diego in September 2003. The first Fish Fry was organized by Bird Huffman, Joe Roper and friends. RK was stoked and designed a great shirt for the event. Skip Frye had made new Fishes for the Roper family and everyone wanted to share the stoke for riding Fish as well as Joe’s tasty fish tacos. Some of the folks who participated were the Huffman family, the Roper family, Skip Frye, Reno Abilera, Richard Kenvin, Josh Hall, Jeff McCallum, the Callaways, the Pendarvis family and other friends. Since then, the concept of the Fish Fry has gone around the world. To follow up on the Fish Fry NY, you can visit the blog here.
Aloha, Cowa-flexit!
The 2010 Fish Fry NY
Steve with the Pendoflex Ducky at the 2010 Fish Fry NY, photo courtesy Mike Machemer
Here are some of our personal Pendoflex quiver that we brought to the 1st Fish Fry. The green keel fin Fish is a Stevie Lis and Steve Pendarvis collaboration made in the 80s.
The tee-shirt for the 1st Fish Fry, designed by RK. A favorite shirt, for sure!
Apricot Lis Fish in God's Garden, Azure Vista where the Fish was born. Stevie built Apricot in its entirety himself and she still goes well.
New Pendoflex roundtail for Mr. R.P.
Hey, there! Steve built a beautiful 6’5″ x 20-3/8″ Pendoflex round tail for Rob to take on his adventure to Central America. We’re looking forward to the tales of adventure. Aloha, and Cowa-flexit!
Pendoflex round tail for Rob
Sweet Pendo mini-longboard
Hi, there! Steve shaped a beautiful 7’4″ Pendo mini-longboard for ????. The sweet board is a surprise from loved ones for a very special young surfer. Here are photos of the shaped and painted blank. Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
Day Date!
Hey, there! We hope that you are having a great day. Yesterday Steve came home around lunchtime and I was working on an art project. He proposed that we take a break and go on a “Day Date,” pick up our favorite sandwiches at Poma’s Deli in Ocean Beach and have a picnic. So stoked! The weather has been warm and beautiful these last few days and it’s nice to get out and enjoy it. After picking up our lunch, we drove to our favorite picnic perch on the hill in Azure Vista. At noon it was about 85° and sunny with just a light breeze, so pleasant!
Today is another gorgeous day. This morning I went for a paddle on “L.T.” the 7’7″ Fish Simmons from dear Skipper, and caught a few fun small waves. The kelp is growing vigorous and strong again and I spotted a few kelp bass and a Garribadi in the clear water. Many pelicans were cruising and fishing, and as they swooped low on a fly by, I could hear the breeze whispering through the feathers on their wings. What a gift!
We are thankful for each day. Take good care and remember the Love.
Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
Poma's Italian Deli in Ocean Beach
Steve's capicola and provolone warm from Poma's, wow!
Poma's turkey and swiss, warm. . . mmm!
Grateful for the beautiful, warm day
Beautiful textures and blooms
Poppies & Pricklies
Slender sunflowers
Picnic view
May flowers and the sea
Blue magazine cover stoke
Hi, there. A thoughtful friend sent us this older issue of Blue that we had not seen yet. We’re stoked to see Steve’s Pendoflex fish and boards made by fine friends on its beautiful cover. Sharing the stoke!
We are keeping good thoughts and prayers for our brothers and sisters in Japan. Take good care and keep love in heart and mind. Aloha, and Cowa-flexit!
The Glycogen auction for relief in Japan
Please support the Glycogen auction for Japan relief. Many caring people have donated gifts to be auctioned off to help with the disaster in Northern Japan.
We are very honored to help, and donated a special portrait of Skip Frye with his blessings to help the benefit. We chose this portrait photograph because it is personal and Skip likes it very much. The portrait is a 12 x 12 inch black-and-white medium format silver halide print and Skip graciously signed it to share his Aloha. From here in San Diego, we all send love and prayers to our brothers and sisters in Japan.
Here is the link to the photograph of Skip.
Thank you for visiting, we hope you have a beautiful day! Aloha.
Sweet 6’2″ Pendoflex high aspect fish
Hi there. Here’s the beautiful Pendoflex high aspect fish that Steve shaped for Mr. G.L. After shaping, Steve painted Greg’s board with cheerful, warm yellows and oranges, with hints of the ocean. This morning the gorgeous color in the clouds at sunrise was a blessing to behold. We hope that you have a beautiful day. Aloha and Cowa-flexit!
The paint is dry, time to pull the tape!
Steve with the new Pendoflex high aspect twin fish
Look up to where our Hope comes from
Sunrise clouds and shore mist, looking north
