July 19 rough

It’s not rough for us but just as Hermosa has wealth and fame there’s no hiding the other stuff either. You take a right hand turn from our house and you’ve got a view straight down to the ocean that is oh so CaliforniaA 400m walk has you waist deep in the Pacific. Turn your back and walk 200 m the opposite direction and you’ve got a collection of ramshackle factories that house some old school surfing shapers and other assorted industries .This area is small and has been surrounded with apartments ,as every square inch of land is gold for your developer .This is fascinating as your old school has hung tough and remained viable , supplying the cashed up locals with their needs . But for how long will this valuable realestate stay out of the hands of developers. Anyway I’m drawn to this area just as much as I am to the other side . There’s rich history and some fascinating characters .Take me old mate Keonie ,who lives in his small factory or shed I’d call it. This bloke reminds me of Iggpop and I reckon he’s done more drugs . Still , he’s very welcoming and he’s got a face that tells you he’s seen a few things .Keonie never wears anything but a pair of jeans and nearly always has a beer in his hand .Parents bring their kids boards in and he’s happy to do an A grade job for a c grade price .Still ,you know he lives rough and this is common place over here .As I’ve said theirs a story to unlock as hell tells me he was living up near the Griffith Obrevatory ( this is where every tourist goes to see the Hollywood sign) in a friends place . This is an exclusive area looking over Hollywood and Beverly Hills . Unusual for there’s a million guys like Keonie but he’s still loved enough to be kept from the gutter . …….    Not like this poor blokeYep,it’s rough for some . After you’ve checked this little blog out have a look at Howies hard hitting interview with Keonie . I’ l go back and talk to him again and try and draw some more shit out .