Off-Ramp for July 25, 2009

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DooDah Surf -- Part 1

We dig into the Off-Ramp archives for our trip to DooDah Surf in 2007, an annual event that strives to put the Aloha back in surfing. It's hard to take yourself seriously if you're surfing in a Fred Flintstone costume. We start the show with a chat with Michael Uhlenkott, one of the organizers. He's going to be dressed as ... (MORE INSIDE)
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DooDah Surf -- Part 2

More foolishness with a purpose from Sunset Beach. Meet a Zoot Suiter in a hot pink bustier, see Smokey's 1970's tight tight tennis outfit, and come inside the judges' tent for deliberations.
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DooDah Surf -- Part 3

Learn who wins the 2007 Costume Contest ... and who had the worst costume.
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Dandelion Wine Rewound

KPCC's Molly Peterson, assigned to test Kindle, rediscovers a classic of summer.
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New Movie About Tomatoes

Rabe channeled tomato frustration and garden envy into Windows Movie Maker. Thanks to Diana and Kevin, and the LA Public Library photo archive .
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