The "Wyndham" - "WIN-Duhh" - "Winnydaham" BB "Hired Gun" & Newest Challenge Youngest PIT Sales Associate

Ok....Lets just say this: We don't ever ...Ever...NEVER EVER hire people under the age of 20-23 because of their inexperience in life and their lack of work ethic's etc these days..... BUT we recently Hired this little BB Gun that impressed us on her application. She truly is an "electric" personality...JUST remind her to SMILE if she seems too Focused or Unfocused for that matter. She lacks nothing in the confidence department and has those sharp shooter eyes that are required to function in BB Gun status here at the PIT. She will need it, when just shooting the BB gun. We'll have to see if she can relate to every one of YOU that walk in the door and not just who she thinks she should at the time. I'm sure she will do just fine as long as her managers don't have to "fire" at her to too much (She is outgunned) BUT.....she is certainly bright enough, smart enough & more than capable to talk about surf & skate for a girl her age. BEWARE....."She thinks" that she is or will be a .45 Semi Auto Kimber. We'll have to see if her actions speak as loud as her wordzzzz.....Welcome to the PIT Crew Miss Wyndham. We all here at the PIT "Hope" you make it to "Red Ryder BB Gun" status by the end of the month & we'll see what "caliber" of a person you are at the end of summer...We Hope & pray for you NOT to get fired at by the AA-12, Old Henry or whatever the owners gun is that day. Probably "Gatlin Gun" mode soooo "find some cover" in teaming up with your Managers & other sales associates!!

On a side note: PLEASE let us know if you ever experience stink eye in our shop because that is NOT what the PIT is about.

Wyndham: You may want to use this tactic to keep the guys at bay...I plan on teaching my baby girl Ella to handle guys this way when situation permits...enoy the video, at least your NOT an airsoft bb gun!

Elly Larkin AKA: The .22 Caliber Target Pistal Revolver

This Red Headed Brooklyn skater Girl PIT .22 Caliber "Hired Gun" is a Sharp...Sharp Shooter for sure! Elly has been with us almost 2 years now and survived a summer at the PIT when I was not really sure what we had hired until after the summer was over. She is one of the most responsible, hard working & intelligent individuals that I've come across in conversation for some time. She juggles 3 jobs as well as Flagler College and her responsibilities to her family. This Hired Gun likes to reach out and touch you as well on a lot of different levels but the one she is most naturally talented at is the ability to Market the PIT through Social Media and throughout her strong Network of friends. You know this type of person well.....She is the Girl that everybody loves because of the "HEART" she willingly displays when around any person! No matter what that person is like or how long she has known then, Elly is truly friend to all & enemy of few, if not none. To understand her better, watch the video below on her type of gun & you will see why the PIT is lucky to have this young lady and her talents. She truly is turning into that .32 Caliber pretty fast SO watch out, Elly is seasoned in life at a very young age with what she has experienced.

The "Old Henry Rifle" Hired Gun Floor Manager of The PIT Surf Shop...Mr. Bodie Walker

Mr. Bodie Walker (AKA: Bike rider) is truly the classic old Henry rifle that is the best hired gun for long shots and accuracy. Bodie has lived a life of surf & skate that really can't be matched by many in this industry and HE KNOWS HIS STUFF!! I dream of having a memory like Bodies and enjoy surfing & hanging with this great friend and "Floor Manager" of the PIT. I get more compliments on Bodie than any other employee that I've hired over the years. BEWARE: If he feels you are insulting his knowledge or questioning his experience of the sports we love then he is sure to put down the Old Henry and break out the colt six shooter on you in the nicest way you have ever been taught....He Will take you to school at times & you not even know it until you have left and can't say enough GREAT things about that Gnarly looking guy at the PIT that HELPED you with every little want, need or deserve you had. HE truly is a unique, engraved and experienced old Henry Rifle that delivers when ask. The old Henry Carry's many rounds and can reach out and touch you from a far.I've know Bodie for about 8-9 years as a customer and friend before recently Hiring him 1 1/2 years ago. The shop has only gone in the right direction since & it has something to do with Mr. Walker FOR SURE! Watch the video below and Metaphorically YOU will know more about this great individual.

THE PIT Hired Gun "PIT MANAGER" The AA-12 SHOTGUN of the PIT surf shop

This would be no other than Mr. Rhys Slaughter (The PIT's MANAGER) & Hired Gun: The "AA-12 Shot Gun". Only the Video can describe what this individual is capable of but I will try here & now: He knows how to "Slaughter", Execute and efficiently run a business with out stress or wearing out. His ability in the Online Internet World-Wide-Web and warfare that is currently going on in the surfing industry with some suppliers trying to sell out the Core shops is impressive. Those companies online should be very careful what A PIT surf shop is "packing" as well as any other Core surf shop out there that is NOT masquerading as a clothing shop with no Surfboards or skate for that matter. He is a VERY professional and calculated individual that is seasoned from many different sources before he rolled up on the PIT scene on 1-11-11. Yes, that's right: January 1st 2011, Mr. Slaughter came in the shop and interviewed with Clint. beware, He sometimes likes to shoot a 9mm.....& Clint really finds all of this interesting and kind of laughable at how GOD always takes care of The PIT and his situation by always putting the right people in place at the right time. It is and always will be HIS "Perfect Intense Timing" when one knows HIM and lives a live in HIM....

Lets talk about the 5 "Hired Guns" at the PIT over the next 5 days....

Over the next 5 days: A PIT Employee "Hired Guns" will be featured so that everyone knows who they are dealing with when they come into the PIT and what that person is like. More than likely, we will also dumb it down for those who don't understand the Gun analogies/Metaphors and we will also describe these individuals as a collection of "Surfboard's" in the following weeks....Please keep in mind that we're just blogging away and just trying to expand your mind to understand the PIT(Don't take things too serious. WITH THAT SAID: We are very lucky at the PIT to have such a high "Caliber" of people working and they love helping YOU with whatever it may be. Get to know these people and you won't be disappointed. Treat them with love & respect.....THEY CERTAINLY deserve it!! (In most cases). ummmm, should we start with the bb gun, .22 revolver, Old Henry Rifle or the A-12 Shotgun? To be fare......to these guys, I will start with the owner and then make sure they are cool with being featured this week. I Guess the Owner of the PIT is like a "Collection of guns" as one of the sales associates once said BUT I would have to say that "lately" he has been in "Taser Gun" Mode. From getting broken into & tracking down the people involved, as well as "shocking" all types of people from Reps, Family, friends, customers & colleagues at how well a business can operate even after it loses it's Manager of 4 years to a Supplier. However, Mr. Richardson needs to quit drinking those Monster Energy drinks and just pick up a "piece" of bamboo and just start planting it. A well planted seedling, always grows......sorry if you can't understand these messages, just study a little harder

And Then Came Ella Grace Richardson.....born June, 14th 2010

Ella Grace Richardson was born on June 14th 2010 about 2 years after we got married. The news was announced to her daddy when her mommy & I were on a getaway trip to the Country of Panama. We Named here Ella Grace for several reasons that relate back to our families but Ella means "From A Foreign Land". I knew that this little one would be something special because GOD "graced" us and answered our prayers!! If you're kind like Forest Gump or Gomer Pile and can't see GOD's work all around you in nature then just look at any little new born baby and you will most certainly see that this can only happen from GOD!! In HIM, We give thanks for Ella Grace Richardson.

The 10 Guage did NOT miss it's target but in Business.....Volcom & Rainbow surely did!!

This use to be a "Volcom Dart Board" & rainbow sandals before I realized 10 years in business how much NEITHER one of these companies really help the sport of surfing soooooo why should the PIT even want to carry this kind of CRAP.....These two companies are what's wrong with surfing, They support and encourage the wrong Behavior of the youth and adults for that matter. Enjoy the photo below, I Enjoyed putting it to sleep!!

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The Richardson Honeymoon.....video

8-8-08 Clint & Danielles Wedding Day Video!

This pretty much explains what is going on at the Gas pumps! WATCH IT!

"A bull by the balls" or is it....."A Bull that has balls in his hand"

Mr. Chandler brownlee Featured above is the Winner of the 1st ASP pro Event this year on the PIT Fantasy surfer Private Clubhouse. For more info on how to join in on the fun..... Email : fantasysurfer@hotmail.com

The guy on the left is just 3rd place at the moment....He's Crazy but I would not count him out in the Teahpoo event, b/c he won last years Teahpoo event. Then there is "Eroc" that took the entire season PIT Fantasy Surfer lasy year but he lives in the Jungles of Orlando now & May be too busy......Then there is "ccru" the crucifier of the clubhouse that is expolsive at any given time. How about that newcomer in 2nd: "Kinsly"...I guess we will have to do a little more research on that guy. The 2nd ASP World Tour event starts on April 19th at Bells Beach Australia...."Don't count the Aussies out riding all the JS & DHD's

They Finally Found His Birth Certificate....funny funny

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Found the Shirt in Mexico of All Places....I'd Rather be a Judge

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"What's Wrong With America"

The Land Of The Free has now become the Land Of The LAZY! If you are one of thoose people who would rather sit around and collect your check rather than get up & get after it like the pioneers of this country...PLEASE MOVE TO TO JAPAN or CHINA so that they can work circles around you rather than us PAY YOU for your LAZY efforts here. Your either one of three people in this world: 1. Thoose who wonder what happened 2. Thoose who watch it happen...or 3. One who MAKES things happen! Put your hand back in your pockets and get off your LAZY butt & FIND a JOB!!

This is unreal but Sooo Real it hurts to understand the situation in Japan right now

Funny Funny.....Mr. R.J. Larizza is working on you now Jason Paul Heiland

Hey Jason Paul Heiland!!

Have fun dealing with the State Attorney R.J. Larizza...seems like he is going to be a "Nightmare" for you much like the picture featured to the left.

ARE YOU HEAD OF YOUR HOUSEHOLD?

IT SURE DOES SEEM LIKE THE WORLD IS GETTING MORE HARSH, DANGEROUS & LEAD IN THE WRONG DIRECTION......TO SAY THE LEAST! Soooooooo here's a thought, If you are reading this today, this morning or afternoon & you are the head of your household.....TAKE YOUR FAMILY TO CHURCH & GET AROUND GOOD PEOPLE..... LEARN SOMETHING ABOUT WHO MADE YOU.....If you are local to Saint Augustine or just here visiting, feel free to come join us at Turning Point at Calvary off SR 16 just west of I95 and the outlet malls on the right hand side. For more Info Click:
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Looks Like Osama Has Been Iradicated By Mr. Eastwood Or Was It Mr. Richardson?

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Looks like a great day to go practice For The Africa Trip...

If any one knows how to get hold of Clint Eastwood (The Actor) PLEASE let me know, I would like to get a hat of mine signed by him one day before he passes....email me at pitsurfshop@hotmail.com & there will be something in it for you for sure!

The PIT's Summer is looking realy good. "The Right Hired Guns" are in place/

Come meet a few of the new and old school "Hired Guns" at the PIT this summer....Some of the best people I have ever worked with Hands Down!

Christian Surfer Morning Devotional

EVER WONDER WHY YOUR LIFE FEELS OUT OF BALANCE?? Read Below:

As Christian Surfers, sometimes we are guilty of proclaiming our faith without backing it up with our actions.

This past summer at Christian Surfers Prep School I was reminded once again of what it really means to be a Christian. The studies allowed us to reflect on how to be a true friend in Christ to the surfers that are in "our world". We were challenged to remember that when we "see a need, meet it". Each step that we were taken through invited us to take action. To be a true friend, one must know the other-not just know their name or know their favorite surf spot. To truly know another, a relationship must be formed. Sometimes the only way to meet a persons spiritual needs is by meeting their relational needs first. Among the list of ways to do this is by prayer and service.


We must pray for our friend, interceding on their behalf with our creator. It's surprising how much closer I feel to my friends when I pray for them. It allows my heart to experience empathy for their current situation and it also helps me engage in conversation with my friend by asking them for updates on what's going on in their life.


Service is what helps make our faith complete. Without service, our faith is dead. Let's not just say, "God bless you." Let us bless them by our service to their needs. If you see someone struggling to get their boards strapped on their car, why not help them out? If your friend is really anxious and stressed, let's give of our time and pray with them. Don't just watch someone struggle with carrying groceries... help! Just as I was challenged this summer to see a need and meet it, I encourage you to do the same. Let's not just say what we believe, let's live it.

-Sara Peevyhouse

James 2:14-17
What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don't show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone? Suppose you see a brother or sister who has no food or clothing, and you say, "Good-bye and have a good day; stay warm and eat well' -but then you don't give that person any food or clothing. What good does that do? So you see, faith by itself isn't enough. Unless it produces good deeds, it is dead and useless.

A Few nice shots of Chuck Lanham "localizing"...is that a word

Who Is That in The Green Room At The Biltmore....

My Mom is a Winner and I Feel Like One Too!

As some of you already know, my mother has had some heart problems over the last year and just a few days ago in Orlando while playing with Mickey & Minnie, She took a bad fall and dislocated 2 fingers and broke one. This in turn led to a heart attack & blood clot in her main "LED" artery if I stand correct. She has had 34....YES 34 Catherization operations and has beat this genetic disease that seems to "try" and frustrate her in her ability to enjoy life, serve God and be the best she can be..... BUT my moms a "Richardson" and is a fighter!! I ask all of you who know HIM to pray to HIM (God) YES...GOD and ask him to be with my mother as she recovers from this experience. Life seems to throw a lot us sometimes & it's not our place to question why, but rather deal with it and grow from it. MY MOM's A WINNER!!! Love You MOM. Your son CLINT

Matt Meola Wins "Innersection"!!!

Watch the Video!!! and if you have not seen the entire DVD then I question your love of Surfing!!! The best video ever produced in my NOT humble BUT VERY Accurate Opinion. I did Pick Matt Meola to win....You can always tell who's serious about winning by the look in their eye. Enjoy the Video Section of Mr. Meola(I can't Believe I voted for a Hawaiian

Matt Meola - $100,000 Innersection edit from ACL Digital Cinema on Vimeo.

The World Of Competitive surfing....Aussie explained

You generally go surfing to avoid numbers. You generally go surfing to avoid almost everything. But pro surfing, bless its socks, is essentially all about turning surfing into numbers. This is how they plan to do it at Snapper Rocks. The basic premise is that 36 surfers enter, but only one bloke leaves with the giant novelty cheque, the trophy and the number one rating on the ASP ladder. When examining how this game works there are two things to consider; the contest format and the judging criteria.

The format. The contest starts with 12 three-man heats where nobody is eliminated. From there it's two man-on-man rounds, the losers being consigned to Coolangatta airport or the Coolangatta Sands Hotel. But it's once it gets down to the last 12 surfers that it gets really interesting. Last year the ASP introduced an experimental round – four three-man heats – designed to free things up a little. The brains behind the new format – ASP judge Pritamo Ahrendt – describes what it's all about. "It's created a round where you're going to have three major players in a heat, all in a position where they get a big advantage if they win – they go directly to the quarters – but they don't get eliminated if they lose. There's a big incentive to win the heat, but no punishment if you lose because you're not eliminated. It will allow the 12 best guys in the contest to go for broke." From that point it's back to man-on-man until one bloke walks away with $50,000.

Okay, now the criteria. They'll give you the official line, there'll be words used like "flow" and "combinations" and it's all a bit cryptic. Basically, they just want to see guys light it up, take chances, and produce exciting shiz. The judging criteria was tweaked last year to encourage innovative surfing, while still recognising the kind of classic turns that have always been regarded as good surfing. Halfway through last year's tour, ASP Head Judge Richie Porta summed up the impact the new criteria was having. "If you look close at the big scores and how they're getting them, that combination of major manoeuvres is the big driver. When guys can link three big turns together, three different turns without missing a beat, they're the guys getting the big scores. We've tightened up at the top end of the scale, and we've tightened up on nice surfing. Nice surfing just doesn't cut it anymore. The wow factor is what's scoring, whether it's Kelly's alley-oop, Jordy's Superman, Dane's big carving hack at Snapper or Taj's combinations. We'd rather see guys putting their whole body and soul into their surfing, rather than cruising along, doing a few turns and trying to bluff us by waving their arms around a bit. Those days are well and truly gone."

But of course the criteria is all relative to where you're surfing, and the judges look for different things at different breaks. In all likelihood the Quiksilver Pro will be held at Snapper, and Snapper gives you a bit of everything. The judges will be looking for throaty barrels behind the rock, followed by a combination of rail turns and airs on the wallier inside section. If you really wanna see what floats the judges' boat, track down a clip of Dane and Parko's quarterfinal from Snapper last year. That kind of says it all, really.

1st Annual Richardsons House Party "Winners"

Thanks for all who came out to celebrate our home in Christ Yesterday. It looked like all 200 or so of you had a really great time and we hope to see everyone next year at the 2nd Annual event. Now.....Lets announce 'The Winners": Red Ryder BB Gun Shootout: Mr. Wesley Wells posted a 30 after tagging the orange can 6 out of 8 times!!! ($80 PIT Store Credit) HORSESHOES: Mr. Wayne Hefferman posted a score of 14 after 20 throws!!($50 PIT store Credit)...RING TOSS: Mr. Eric Larson (PIT T-Shirt) As for Cards, Risk & Monopoly......I'll Take that as a win for the Richardson's & we don't have to pay out since Everyone was too focused in the backyard shooting & Throwing stuff...LOL......SEE you next year guys. Nobody wanted any of me in pool after 10 pm....hummmm, Maybe next time. Whatever it is, will be GOD's Timing.

It's Game Day At The Richardson's....Are you Really a Winner Or a Whiner

The Warming of the House Starts at 2pm and the games all kick off between 3 & 4pm except Horseshoes and Red Ryder BB Gun Challenge, they will start at 2pm and go until dark unless you can shoot & Throw in the dark.....BRING A SMILE, LEAVE WITH A SMILE. 3 Simple rules: No Alcohol, No Cursing, No smoking.....Bonus Rule: Keep your kids in line like "duckies"

Leftovers....from CS

As a surfer, I've never been all that concerned with what people think. I've walked into conferences with wet hair and sandy feet. I've even gone to church barefoot, but I can't imagine inviting special friends over for dinner and then throwing a few leftovers into the microwave to serve up to them. If I were to do that, it would speak volumes about how I really feel about them.



Giving God the leftovers of our lives speaks volumes about His true worth to us. When God asked Abraham to give Isaac back to Him as an act of worship, Genesis 22:1 calls it a test. A test to see if there was anything in his life that he treasured more than God.



It's no different for us. There are times when God requires something really important to get His work done. He'll ask us to give up our natural instincts of seeking revenge so that we can communicate His forgiving love by forgiving our enemies. He may call us to sacrifice portions of our time or money or comforts to advance His cause. The way we respond to what He requires says volumes about how we really feel about Him.



What will you serve up this month? This week? Today? Right now? Anyone can offer the leftovers. Only those who love God more than anything else will serve up the very best for Him.

Is Africa Ready For Mr. Richardson?? Enjoy This Mr. HighLand

The Guy Who Robbed The PIT...Jason Highland

Any Information as to the where abouts of the individual JASON HIGHLAND featured in our Little video clip of "many we have", please email pitsurfshop@hotmail.com for a nice REWARD. This is the Mr. Gomer Pile that thought he could dodge our cameras while Robbing our little PIT of a place....There is a Warrant out for his arrest....ready or not "Jason" Here "They" come. I'll see you soon in court and behind bars. I'm almost sure YOU will learn from this because I've prayed about it. JASON: "at least you put your cig in the right place" The only smart thing you did!

Mr. Eastwood or Mr. Richardson......"Forgiven"

It sure is a stormy night out....The guy in the Photo sure does looked prepared for the rain. He is "forgiven" no doubt. Unlike the movie "Unforgiven".......none the less, just A.R.T.

Genesis 9:2 (Can't Wait To Go To Africa in May)