Why!!! Why is it so damn expensive there? I've been there before, I don't like it, I don't understand the appeal! Of course I am born and raised in the Central Valley, so that may give you some idea.

Prior to moving...

Santa Clarita CA (30 min north of Downtown LA)

701sq ft - 1 Bedroom/1 Bath

Here is another, this is from Blowsion Surf Slam 2013. Check it out!

VanBeeks!! Gotta love this place man!

Here is a shot from the IJSBA World Finals last year in Havasu. Great event and an amazing sport!

Gotta love what Ross Champion is doing!!

Living in Visalia, we used to make daily runs up to the Sequoia National Park Gateway on our bikes. I was looking forward to planning my first overnight backpacking weekend trip up there. Unfortunately I just got the news that the torn patellar tendon in my left knee will require surgery soon. Here's hoping I can…

I am extremely bummed to see that Mars Life by Ben Bova didn't make it. I absolutely loved that book! It basically revolves around a mission to mars to uncover the remnants of a past civilization (think cave paintings and the like) and the theological ramifications of such a discovery. It's AMAZING!

Just an observation, have you ever looked at the General Rate Case every year for a utility? Most major utilities make absolutely no money off the customers. Honestly, they don't. They are required to take the money paid by customers and invest it back into the infrastructure and maintenance. Most of the money made…

Ok, thanks Wes. On my end, Rafflecopter doesn't show a winner, it only shows that entries are no longer being accepted. I appreciate the raffle opportunity though!

Was this drawing completed?

Have the drawings been completed for these?

Man, I am jealous. I have read a lot of the comments regarding people being put under for their wisdom teeth.... I was wide awake for 5 hours for that shit, wtf.... I just got the shots in the mouth, and 3 separate times it had to be re-applied. The dude just kept saying "Let me know when it starts to hurt and we'll…

OMG I laughed so hard at the one that lost his head over the mortar.

I cannot be the only one that laughed watching Pyro mannequins light each other on fire.... really?

"I'm just gonna wave while you hold a sparkler to my stomach! It's cool, I'm sure I'll be fine!"

The violence took place as she began resisting arrest. What's he supposed to do? Just let her go when she fights the cuffs and say MULLIGAN! Let's try this again!

I hate to nitpick, but you say 54" rims.... well... the WHEELS look like they might be 16" but the TIRES may be 54". Sorry... I hate being that guy but holy shit, 54" rims, HE BE BALLIN!!!!

I have a friend that moved there last year from Central California. He agree's, the Internet very clearly labels this a bad idea, but he say's it's beautiful. We're planning a trip now :).

Hey Wes, I wasn't sure how to get in touch with you. I have a suggestion for an article if you're interested. How do I send it to you?

Fair enough :)