Archive for December, 2008

A funny look back at Santa vacationing in SLO County

Friday, December 26th, 2008

Well, all that rest and relaxation on the Central Coast helped Santa pull off another amazing run on Christmas Eve.
Now that I’ve had time to look back and reflect on the week that was in SLO County, I thought I’d put together a funny bloopers highlight video of my time there.
So here’s my final present [...]

Santa enjoyed his stay but has to be on his way

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Thanks to everyone who followed my trip around SLO County.
I’ll be posting a bloopers video from the trip in the next couple of days.
Until then, have a happy holiday!
Santa

Santa visits Bubble Gum Alley

Tuesday, December 23rd, 2008

It wouldn’t be a trip to San Luis Obispo without a stop at Bubble Gum Alley. Santa also fly fished on the Central Coast this week, making a quick stop at Laguna Lake on his way out of town (nobody told me there were no fish in that lake!).
Tribune photos by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com).
Well, my [...]

VIDEO: Surfing Santa surfs at Pismo Pier

Monday, December 22nd, 2008

Surfing Santa surfs at Pismo Pier on the Central Coast of California.
Tribune photos by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com)

As I mentioned in my initial post, 2008 has been a tough year for Santa.

And whenever I’m having a tough day at the office, I like to head out to my favorite surf spot and burn off a little [...]

FORE! Golfing Santa tees off at Dairy Creek

Sunday, December 21st, 2008

Golfing Santa puts on a show at the Dairy Creek Golf Course driving range.Tribune photos by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com)
Christmas week is officially here, and it’s time for Santa to start taking it easy.
No more rock climbing, skateboarding or mountain biking for St. Nick. I need to keep myself out of harm’s way and make sure [...]

Santa tries his hand at rock climbing

Saturday, December 20th, 2008

Santa tries rock climbing to the peak at Cerro Cabrillo.
Tribune photo by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com)
After failing to mountain bike my way to the top of Cerro Cabrillo yesterday, I decided to try rocking climbing to the peak this afternoon.
Yeah, bad idea. Santa’s boots weren’t made for climbing.
In fact, I didn’t even make it halfway before [...]

Santa goes mountain biking in Morro Bay

Friday, December 19th, 2008

On his trusty mountain bike, Santa climbs the trail to Cerro Cabrillo.
Tribune photo by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com)
Well, Santa’s still a little black and blue from yesterday’s adventure at the Los Osos skatepark, so I’m taking it easy today.
I did some sightseeing in Morro Bay and got an up-close look at “The Rock,” which made me [...]

Skateboarding Santa face plants at skatepark

Thursday, December 18th, 2008

Skateboarding Santa prepares to drop into the bowl at Los Osos skatepark. Tribune photo by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com)

I like to think of myself as a well-rounded fella (thanks in part to Mrs. Claus’ famous gingerbread cookies).
But if there’s one thing I don’t get to do a whole lot of in the North Pole, it’s skateboard.
Snowboarding, [...]

Santa Claus is coming to town!

Wednesday, December 17th, 2008

Santa cruises the SLO County coast in his favorite VW bus. Tribune photo by Joe Johnston (SanLuisObispo.com)
It’s safe to say 2008 has been a rough year for all of us, including Santa.
In the last two quarters alone, I’ve had to lay off 30 percent of my elves and three reindeer.
Global warming has cost me much [...]