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John and Lacrissa | 09.13.08

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davis_wedding_0357_7007184davis_wedding_0428davis_wedding_0984So, I’ve been to a lot of weddings this year, but John and Lacrissa’s has probably been the best so far. John and Lacrissa flooded the Refugio State Beach with family and friends from all around the country. One of my personal fav’s was the folks from Georgia, who subconsciously caused me to put a Georgian twang in my speech by the end of the weekend. Moreover, only a man from Georgia would try and pay off the State Ranger to keep the party rolling, only to realize what he had just done, and then decide to run from the law!! John and Lacrissa…..you guys didn’t miss a detail. Great food, great people, cool tent, campout, campfire, Chris on the mic, Alan running from the law. Loved it all.

Check out the web gallery: www.jonclaxton.com/weddings/Davis

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Keith A. Dunlop Photography - I remember visiting family in Texas one year and within about a day I started slipping into a natural southern drawl and it sort of scared me how easily it came. Words like “yeeall” (i.e. you all) dripped out of my mouth as if I had lived in the south all my life. Thankfully after returning to California and paddling out at C-Street a couple times my more natural lexicon of “dude’ and “stoked” returned!

Great shots! Superb work as always.

Surfing, Fishing, and Drinking in Yakutat, Alaska…..heaven.

yakutat_aug_2008_0253yakutat_aug_2008_0514yakutat_aug_2008_0195One should never go on a fishing/surfing trip with expectations, but in fact, I have to admit that I did have some lurking in back of my mind before heading to Yakutat. Expectations like: catching the biggest fish of my life, a solid swell at an Alaskan point break, a boat load (literally) of halibut, and of course, getting a close encounter with a grizzly bear (I think 15 yards is close enough, don’t you?). Anyway, not to disappoint, Alaska stepped up and gave me all of these things and more. After it was all said and done, I couldn’t believe that trips like these work out so magically. It almost seemed like someone scripted some of the scenes. Remember that evening session at Point Carrew, Pat?

Check out the following link for more photos: www.jonclaxton.com/travel/Yakutat

Looking for a great ocean fishing guide? Ask for John… (http://www.yakutatlodging.com/) Waves? (www.icywaves.com) Drinking? (You’re on your own)

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Rooster and Sweetie Pie - I’m so glad you guys had a great time and made it back safely. I love the pictures Jon. Love ya your big sis

Pat - oh….I remember that evening at Pt. Carrew real well…..and I’m pretty sure I’ll never forget it!