tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-67958920908528674432023-11-16T03:58:11.861-08:00olas creativeart. design. vision.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.comBlogger1594125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-46159268481466652632019-05-12T17:21:00.000-07:002019-05-12T17:21:12.240-07:00:: Had a ton of fun at the Over the Hill Gang Car Show.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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San Diego, CAreefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-51626506342239444422019-05-03T20:20:00.001-07:002019-05-03T20:20:38.322-07:00Greg, Becky and some dude.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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How many people have you known for 40 years and you still get together and rip it up? These two are on my list. Thanks for hanging’ guys!reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-87847254011249287032019-04-30T22:21:00.001-07:002019-04-30T22:21:30.284-07:00:: Why do I feel like they’re posing with old Uj?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Always good times with these two!reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-39375010694411542472019-04-21T20:01:00.003-07:002019-04-21T20:01:58.095-07:00:: Ten Ten Tennessee.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another year, another fun visit with these two. Campfires, Breweries, Grillin’, and a thousand laughs. Thanks Jimmy & Carol!reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-29838110835276716532019-04-17T21:52:00.002-07:002019-04-17T22:07:25.744-07:00:: With a tip of my hat to Grant Wood's American Gothic.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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You know the easy feeling that it’s just like old times when you hang with a good friend? That’s this guy, every time we get together. 33 years now. Thanks for a great visit Dave. Thanks Nancy for the awesome hospitality and putting up with this photo shoot. See ya next time guys!reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-15718668066457512462019-04-16T13:46:00.003-07:002019-04-16T13:46:54.953-07:00:: The fantastic graffiti in the River Arts District, Asheville.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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A creative space.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-31045126285210215962019-04-13T18:09:00.002-07:002019-04-13T18:09:52.879-07:00:: 2019 drifter tour day 17, mile 3014.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Tucked in at Mama Gertie’s Hideaway Campground outside of Asheville for a couple of days. Tomorrow will be my first zero mile.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-1683681813170361592019-04-12T21:07:00.001-07:002019-04-12T21:07:46.729-07:00:: bbq, beer & beards. A good day in Asheville!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hangin’ in Asheville, NC, another one of my favorite towns. Met Asheville local, Tom, at New Belgium Brewery. A cool, interesting guy, thanks for the beer Tom!reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-15848981251492649582019-04-12T21:06:00.002-07:002019-04-12T21:06:09.370-07:00:: Studio_1 hidin’ out in Texas Hill Country.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Texas State Parks are wonderful. Lakes, streams, waterfalls and multi-use trails everywhere.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-22989257832784868802019-04-06T21:40:00.002-07:002019-04-06T21:40:37.731-07:00:: Legendary Continental Club, Austin, TX.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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60 years of music cool.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-91834566363033475862019-04-03T15:51:00.002-07:002019-04-03T15:51:34.613-07:00:: The Royal Mansion, El Cosmico. Marfa, TX<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Cool compound. They had no events scheduled for the week. I drove on.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-81942372145400032672019-04-02T14:58:00.002-07:002019-04-02T14:58:33.635-07:00:: Yee Haw, Texas y’all.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Speed limit = 80mph. Gas = $2.29/gal.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-29654459514906749252019-04-01T18:23:00.004-07:002019-04-01T18:23:45.524-07:00:: Sharky in Ajo, AZ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Stopped by to see a lot lizard / surfing buddy from Barneyland, Sharky!<br />
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Sharky’s family has a long history in the Artsy town of Ajo dating back to the ’30s. We walked downtown to checked out the historic town square and a cool mural alley. Had awesome cheeseburgers from a coffee house / cafe / market coop. Drove to the local Mts. to checkout the hiking / biking trails and the free BLM land camping.<br />
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Had a few beers and a fire in his backyard firepit and swapped stories for hours. Another great visit, thanks Sharky!reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-41209259672306607852019-03-22T21:17:00.003-07:002019-03-22T21:17:17.187-07:00:: Wake the kids, tell the neighbors!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The 2019 drifter tour kicks off next week. Here’s a list of states I’ll be cruisin’ through: CA, AZ, TX, OK, AK, TN, NC, KY, Il, IA, NE, CO. If you would like to show me your town, yuck it up and buy me a beer, let me know where you’re at, we’ll make it happen…reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-55759599440377155462019-03-21T23:51:00.002-07:002019-03-21T23:51:20.276-07:00:: spring. sprang. sprung.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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:: yes indeed (a nod to john diggins)reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-76347810563008027992019-03-07T19:55:00.001-08:002019-03-07T19:55:37.438-08:00:: The power struggle continues… aka, I need cold beer.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Today I took the van into a small RV Shop in San Diego to have the generator serviced, it’s part of the power supply that runs my RV. I was quoted $130/hr. when I made the appointment. I’m thinking 2 hours max, $260 to get the thing working properly. It’s only a year old, and was working fine until a month ago.<br />
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It’s a small shop, so I could hear when they fired the generator up, I know it's sound. I’m listening and watching the clock, after a 1/2 hour, I hear it running smoothly. I’m thinking all is well, I’m out of here for $130.<br />
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Another 1/2 hour goes by and the service advisor tells me they need to “drop it down and look inside” it’s not pulling a full power load. Ok, what is the new estimate for that I ask. Well, 2 hrs of labor and then it might need a new voltage regulator. Minimum $260, could be $600 with parts, depending on what they find.<br />
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I live in a RV and have a part-time design gig.<br />
(I’m currently accepting freelance projects!)<br />
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I told them to button it up, and let me go.<br />
I know some peeps that I’m sure can help me out during my upcoming 2019 eastern walkabout.<br />
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As I type this, the generator has been running smoothly for 1 1/2 hours, powering the fridge.<br />
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I have cold beer.<br />
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Oh, and I’m selling these limited edition Olas Creative Vanlife stickers, only 10 printed for $130 each. :)reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-60353960390630422752019-03-06T17:38:00.003-08:002019-03-06T17:38:50.125-08:00:: Salty: portrait series - Circa 2012.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Last week Sammy mentioned the “faces” series I shot a few years ago. He wanted to know where he could to view them, here they are buddy. I love everyone's level of stoke, all shot post surf.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-3486899486862723722019-03-02T19:14:00.004-08:002019-03-02T19:15:48.807-08:00:: Livin’ the dream. Day #2347.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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RV’s have multiple systems that make them livable full-time.<br />
Mine has a 30 AMP electric plug, 2 Coach batteries, a generator, a solar panel, a propane tank, a fresh water tank, and black and grey water holding tanks.<br />
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Many of these systems work together to operate the various onboard amenities. In my case, the heater, air conditioner, stove, microwave, TV, stereo, fridge, toilet and shower.<br />
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Last September I spent 7 days off grid at a music festival. No 30 Amp electric plug-in or generator to run the RV, only Solar power to get the job done. It was cloudy and rained for a 1 1/2 days during the festival and at the end, my 2 Coach batteries were drained. They have never been back at 100%.<br />
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I’ve been doing the system shuffle for the last 5 months. Last week my generator stopped working - can’t charge the batteries. It’s been raining every few days for weeks - Solar can’t charge the batteries. I haven’t been driving any long distance to charge the batteries.<br />
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Today, I’m keeping it simple. Livin’ like it’s 1919.<br />
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I have an ICEBOX! Yes, a block of ice in my fridge.<br />
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The generator gets serviced on Thursday and maybe the sun will shine… Vanlife, livin’ the dream!<br />
<br />reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-18508305792291165922019-02-28T19:06:00.001-08:002019-02-28T19:06:19.192-08:00:: TBT - vango, circa 2011. Loved cruising up and down the CA coast camping in my 1st van. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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#eurovan #weekenderreefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-7483420290052862922019-02-27T19:00:00.004-08:002019-02-27T19:00:51.588-08:00:: Current freerange design. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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#adventure16reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-10463333380861547552019-02-24T16:55:00.001-08:002019-02-24T16:55:49.562-08:00:: Met a talented artist today. Harry Holiday. He creates wonderful Illustrations of the surf scene.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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::reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-34329678045778023872019-02-15T22:20:00.001-08:002019-02-15T22:20:15.731-08:00:: portraits • events • lifestyle<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I’m available for freelance photography gigs. I have a wide variety of experience and will deliver great images. Music gigs, sure. Pets, why not. Kids, ok. Sports, you bet. You and your ride, yes. You and your hairless cat, definitely! I’m currently in the San Diego area. Contact me for details.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-90969224735523198432019-02-13T18:42:00.000-08:002019-02-13T18:42:15.280-08:00:: Today's creative fun.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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photo & design: olas creativereefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-39032545248207705322019-02-10T21:26:00.002-08:002019-02-10T21:26:21.998-08:00:: Roadside gold.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On Highway 1 near the Cayucos Pier, the historic Borradori Garage. Originally built in 1932.reefhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00191825271926489633noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6795892090852867443.post-49100413893869308652019-02-09T22:47:00.001-08:002019-02-09T22:47:14.224-08:00:: I’ve been splitting my time this Winter between my 2 favorite CA towns. Last week I got rained out of Ventura and moved 165 miles South to Encinitas. The water is warmer here.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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