Ron Jon Triathlon

Sunday, April 22, 2012, 7am start
Swim 1/4 miles, Bike 12.5 miles, Run 3.1
Location: 5000 Tom Warriner Blvd.
Cocoa Beach, Fl. 32932 (adjacent to Cocoa Beach Golf Course)
Be sure to read the updated PARKING information.

Welcome to the Ron Jon Triathlon Cocoa Beach. Race is limited to 500 participants.This race is perfect for both novice and experienced triathletes. First time triathletes will be provided with information leading up to the event through email to help with USAT rules, common gear, Champion Chip timing device, and much more. Experienced triathletes will enjoy an organized event and focus on racing and having a good time.This event is expected to fill up quickly- REGISTER NOW to guarantee your spot.

Dog beach update

Visited dog beach (which is actually a large sandbox) yesterday. I hadn't realized, at first, how small an area it was...maybe more so because it was almost high tide...but if you stand on the steps of the crossover, you can see very clearly the words "No dogs allowed" on both signs posted on the sand, one to the north (by Canova) and the other to the south (before Raddison) . A football field is longer, I think. Although the people and dogs seemed content I couldn't help but think how much nicer it would be if the dogs could play. A 6 foot leash doesn't allow that...
Personally I think the gov't should allow dogs on stretches that are unused by PAFB. Folks bring their dogs anyway and there has never been a problem. Dogs need space. This small Canova experiment is just to placate people who have managed to legally back the county against a wall, while secretly hoping something happens and they have reason to take it all back after the year.

Order surfboards using your iPhone? Yes!!

14 March, 2012 : - - Surfboard shapers from around the world have taken a serious liking to the custom surfboard order feature found in the new iSurfboards App for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad created by Matt Jones. This new feature allows a surfer to create their own custom surfboard within the app and email it directly to their surfboard shaper.

Currently the shapers associated within the App are:
Adams Surfboards
Bradley Surfboards
Bush Rat Surfboards
Bessell Surfboards
Chaos Surfboards
Division Surfboards
DMS Surfboards
Duranbah Surfboards
Darcy Surfboards
Diverse Surfboards
Dennis Pang Surfboards
Dylan Surfboards
Eric Arakawa Surfboards
Flanagan Surfboards
Geraghty Surfboards
Hayden Surfboards
JR Surfboards
Joistik Surfboards
Kevin Olsen Shapes
Local Motion Surfboards
LSD Surfboards
Mt Woodgee Surfboards
Nexus Surfboards
Phipps Surfboards
Penn Surfboards
Pyzel Surfboards
Psillakis Surfboards
RMS Surfboards
Rusty Surfboards
Sauritch Surfboards
Will Webber Surfboards
Woody Jack Surfboards

More info? Go here.

Beach picker

Such fun to watch those that love the beach, enough to get up before sunrise and drive to it, but don't want to get messy at the beach. Shoes, socks and a stick so he can explore without actually touching anything - where is the fun in that!? To each their own but walking the beach, no matter how fast or how slow, sure beats a trip to the gym!!

Sandpiper unification

Yesterday morning - early - these sandpipers sat, as a group, moved as a group, never put their second foot down. They moved to the north, to the south, never raising their heads up if they were napping, and just hopped on one foot. Another first sighting for yours truly who has walked the beach for over 50 years.

Have to share!

A tree in Germany has been decorated by thousands of painted Easter eggs by a father and daughter. The untranslated video is in German, but you can see the tree covered with eggs. Many of the eggs have artwork that looks very detailed. Take a look! There were 9,800 eggs as of last year!

What a great family tradition and father-daughter project! Who says you can't have that in Florida?!!

Brevard Zoo event!!

Brevard Zoo Eco-Fair Day

3/17, 10 am- 3 pm

The Brevard Zoo will celebrate Mother Earth by encouraging families to help
support energy conservation, perserve backyard habitats for animals,
promote healthy living, organic made products and more....
Enjoy music, face painting, interactive displays, games, crafts and a
chance to talk to local conservation organizations.
Event is free with zoo admission.
More info here.

Student recycling contest

Creative/Reuse Recycling Contest held by Keep Brevard Beautiful and Waste Management. The idea is to re-purpose creatively. And there are 4 categories:
1) Clothing accessories (like the gown above)
2) Useful item (turn one item into another useful item)
3) Posters
4) Art work/decorations
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There are 4 grade levels:
K-3
4-6
7-8
9-12
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CA$H prizes! To find out how to enter and where to bring the creations, follow this link. And be sure to participate in next week's Trash Bash - great way to get your materials and teach kids about caring for the environment at the same time. Details about Trash Bash here!

Baby Spider Monkey Born February 25
Tika, one of the spider monkeys at Brevard Zoo, gave birth early Saturday morning. The new baby is the second for Tika and father Shooter. Mom and baby are currently on exhibit in the La Selva loop. If you look closely from the boardwalk or on Treetop Trek's Canopy Walk, you might be able to catch a glimpse of the newborn! Too cute!!