![]() ![]() Bessells Surfboards custom makes boards up from 5 to 12ft long.īoards are constantly changes shape and design, just like automobiles. The avid surfers want the high performance short and light boards. A blank slate of polyurethane foam can be shape by cutting and sanding. I stopped by a surfboard shop in La Jolla to learn about shaping boards and how surfing grew even more than it has in the past. I'm not much of an ocean person, but when you look at those waves crashing and the high cliffs with hanging palm trees, you want to soak it in. I was born and raised in California, so it's not until I leave and then come back, do I notice the appeal. It's arguably the best weather in the country with stunning sunrises and beaches. I had a chance to custom make one for my daughter.Ĭoming over the desert mountains into the green valley of oak trees and hills, you'll notice that there's not another spot to develop. A clapperboard has evolved over the years, and Robert created the color boards. I didn't think this would be as fascinating as it was, but that's what I love about the element of surprise and learning. I had just come from skid row in DTLA to make Hollywood Clapperboards with an incredibly knowledgeable industry buff, Robert. They had bikes to borrow and it was an easy ride. I stayed at the Ambrose, about 20 blocks from the beach. I did appreciate seeing the city in a new light, but there's one place that always captures your attention, Santa Monica. Although growing up in California and attending college at USC, I never took the time to hike the Hollywood sign or strolling Rodeo Drive, but this time I made sure to catch all the spots, even in DTLA. Taking the time to explore this city like a tourist. People really appreciate this area because it's the authentic Vegas with lots of history before the Strip existed. I stayed at the Freemont Hotel and Casino, which is considered downtown. These talented artists even create a 3D effect, so the sign pops. ![]() Some shapes have so many twists you can't believe it's possible. I would heat the rod for 30 seconds until it would feel like rubber, than you would blow the glass so the tube doesn't change shape as you're bending. Bending glass tubes was one of the more fascinating crafts. I had a chance to learn how to make a sign at Hartlauer Signs. The museum obtains these signs because of foreclosures in rebrands. I stopped in the Neon Sign Museum to learn about the history of signs and the businesses that have come and gone. Businesses come and go here, and is as competitive as any place to make it. Everytime I visit, there's a new building or attraction. The ever changing Vegas, developing new concepts to attract people again and again. I don't know if there's a rating system high enough to capture it. It will take a few weeks to receive the paperwork as a memento of San Jose. This city claims to be the epicenter of innovation, so I decided to contact the Patents and Trademarks office to file my motto, Living the Map. San Jose has some good hiking trails, airport, and everyone seems to like Santana Row, which is a Los Angeles influenced shopping district. Each suburb has a downtown and they're all very different. We would just stay in the suburbs because that's what makes the Bay Area unique. Growing up, going into downtown SJ was not a thing. You could probably say that I know it well, but it's not a destination. I was born in this city and lived most of my life within 15 miles of San Jose. Hotel Zeppelin was super fun and surprisingly quiet. I stayed in Union Square, known for its high-end shopping and tourist central. Bay Area college professors comes up with the fortunes you see inside the cookie. The factory was very busy with observers and shoppers. I spent most of my time in Chinatown since I made fortune cookies inside a factory. You'll get overwhelmed with how much there is to see. The mission district to Fisherman's Wharf, Nob Hill and Chinatown. San Francisco is filled with neighborhoods, all unique and authentic. Plus, when it's not foggy, you have consistently good weather. I'd say this is the most picturesque city because of the hilly streets, views of the bay and the iconic bridges. Credit to the people that know where they're going. No matter how many times I've been to SF, I'd get lost as if I'm in West Virginia. Driving the Columbia River Gorge near Portland ![]() ![]() Walking the glass floor of the Space Needle in Seattle Exploring Temple Square in Salt Lake City Running the Cherry Creek Trail in Denver Staying at the Garden of the Gods Resort in Colorado Springs Painting pottery with an Acoma lady in Albuquerque Sunday night stroll on Route 66 in downtown Albuquerque Walking the shoreline trail in San Diego Bending glass in to make a neon sign in Las Vegas Walking through Chinatown in San Francisco ![]()
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