The Tommy Log

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One from yesterday morning, moments before unwrapping some presents from Mother Nature. I hope all of you are enjoying the holidays with your family and friends! ✌️🎉🎄| Photo by @nick_ventura_

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Can't wait to do this again sometime soon! | Photo by @julesrbt for @easternsurfmag | @rhythm @rhythm_usa | #offthewellwornpath #rhythmlivin #thesoundofchange

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Turn the heat up and grab a cup of coffee because winter is here! | Photo by @whatwouldincittido | @rhythm @rhythm_usa | #offthewellwornpath #rhythmlivin #thesoundofchange #bigredvw

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Surf checks with @rhythm @rhythm_usa. || Photo by @julesrbt || #bigredvw #rhythmlivin #offthewellwornpath #thesoundofchange

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Enjoy the day ✌️ || 📷 @julesrbt || #bigredvw #westfalia #vwbus

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Bus rides! || 📷 by @melissa_dilger || #bigredvw #westfalia #vanlife

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This fall was amazing but I am looking forward to winter. || 📷 by @whatwouldincittido for the latest issue of @easternsurfmag!

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Little waves today, testing out some new rubber from @isurus_wetsuits. Good thing I have a van to change in because it's freezing outside! || #compressionwetsuit #bigredvw #surfstronger

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Early mornings with @rhythm/@rhythm_usa || #offthewellwornpath #thesoundofchange #rhythmlivin #bigredvw

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"The Dreamcatcher" from @roberts_surfboards with 4 deep channels and quad fins! I can't wait to ride this thing again tomorrow morning! || #robertssurf #showusyourquiver #surfsomething

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Views from the backseat by @whatwouldincittido || #bigredvw #westfalia #vwbus

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Can't wait for more surf! November has been a slow month for waves but hopefully it ends on a good note! || @whatwouldincittido photo for @easternsurfmag || @rhythm x @rhythm_usa || #rhythmlivin #offthewellwornpath #thesoundofchange

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Air temperatures are dropping fast this year, very thankful to have heat in my bus! || 📷 @fionakatephoto || @rhythm @rhythm_usa || #offthewellwornpath #rhythmlivin #thesoundofchange #bigredvw

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I love warming my bus up in the dark for some early morning surf checks! || 📷 by @connorhalppin for @surfline || #bigredvw #vwbus #westfalia

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Fall foliage in second gear🍁 || 📷@whatwouldincittido || #bigredvw #vwbus #westfalia

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Pre-surf vibes! ✌️ || 📷 @fionakatephoto || #bigredvw #westfalia #vwbus

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My favorite place! || Photo by @connorhalppin for @surfer_magazine || #hurricanegonzalo #surferphotos #newjersey