I can't believe my fortune upon arrival here in Australia. Not even 1hour off the plane and I was getting big barrels at kirra. So fun. Don't tell anyone but I even put my arms behind my back in one barrel. Got caught up in the moment.

The next morning duranbah looked like off the wall. Only problem was the crowd matched it's Hawaiian cousin.

Since then things have slowed down. Waves have been less than ideal. Surfed a heat. Lost. Blah blah blah.

You know what's crazy? Dane and Jordy It's as if we've become one entity. Attached by some appendage I can't see. Every press conference, awards ceremony, banquets . You can't hear one name without the other

following shortly after. I don't get it. I hope Jay Thompson wins rookie of the year. I think it's really funny that we both lost first round. Not like it matters but after this ridiculous amount of hype I thought it was great.

And don't get me wrong, I think Jordy's great, I just think this whole media shenanigan is crazy. Sure makes it hard not to feel the pressure when you're going out for a heat. And while Jordy seems to function well under this pressure, even shine, I buckle. Oh well.

Well watch my next heat if you'd like. Ricky Basnett. Sick. I'm a big fan of Ricky Basnett so it should be interesting. Heat #13 when they start the event again. Hopefully that comes soon but the forecast looks sorta dismal so keep checking.

dane