Garage sale 101. While a notable Byrne Thruster by the hands of Terry Cooper even with a Tom Carrol inspired ‘double’ signature sash this wouldn’t get many excited in its current condition except for maybe the price. But when @ctrlvsurfart needed a canvas for our mutually favorite charity The Board Meeting with guest stars ✨Tom Carroll, Ros Clarke Jones, Cheyne Horan and Gary Elkerton giving their time for the annual lunch fundraiser this old girl had another ‘surfing’ part to play. From memory going for approx $1000 as a special donation to a very special charity, on an epic day.
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