I met Brandon a few years back surfing in Venice. Since Venice is my home surf break, I know who the usual suspects are surfing. One day, I saw a guy surfing who I haven't seen before in the water. I usually watch new people so that I know to stay away from them if they're a beginner surfer, don't want them crashing into me and dinging up my board. Anyhow, this guy was a goofy footed surfer and s…