Florida is where we went as kids to get away from Michigan. I have fond memories of Disney, Epcot, SeaWorld and Busch Gardens adventures. The surf shops of Daytona Beach were glimpses into the “sideways sports” cultures. Surf shops with skate stickers. And being on a vacation trip, Dad was liberal with the trip loot and bought me a bunch of fluorescent Maui & Sons, T&C and Life’s A Beach surf lifestyle stickers for my skateboard. My entry into it all. Thanks, Florida.

Nowadays, when I mention my love for Florida, it’s met with rolled eyes by Portland’s hippest of the hip. The “F Word” can generate that cynical kneejerk response of “That place sucks, dude…” from whatever mouthbreather I’m yapping to about the Sunshine State. Sorry fucker, I like the place. Hell, just saying “Cocoa Beach” gives me a jolt. I don’t care much for ocean, but do love orange juice, crocodiles in the highway median and that Haunted House ride at Disneyworld. Plus, all those launching Space Shuttles!!!

And hell, don’t even get me going on those Epcot logos from the ’80s.! Brilliant. Holy fuck. Just the goddamned best.

So here’s the deal: We made a shirt to hawk at our recent Jacksonville speaking fiasco. The talk went great and I sold a shitwhack of shirts. What didn’t move from the print run, we dragged back to Portland and are offering them here at “priced to move” prices. Make it happen, Florida!

01. A little lighter than our normal torso covers. Comfy!
02. “Ocean Foam Turquoise, Fresh-Squeezed Orange and Relentless Sunrays Yelow” on “Cool, Crisp White.”
03. Think ink on durable fibers.
04. Proudly printed in in Portland by Nic at O.S.I.!
05. All the sizes that you need: S, M, L and XL!
06. Very, very limited run of these bad boys.
07. That white t-shirt won’t soak up those rays. This is crucial.
08. Spanish Conquerers, Crocs and Oranges. What else is there?
09. Great for ALL ages. Even those golden oldies. Buy one for Grandma!
Sold Out. Thanks from all of us at the DDC. We love Florida!

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