by Travis Hill

It’s impossible for most of us to correctly pronounce “Erin Go Bragh.” Fortunately, everyone can bask in the knowledge of how to pour a proper Black and Tan.

This is an essential skill for St. Patrick’s Day that can be enjoyed all year long.

By Kelsey May

The sun throws a sucker punch to your aching eyelids, letting you know morning has come. No matter what time it is, it’s too early. Your stomach feels like it just suffered the Tilt-O-Whirl seven times in a row. Your mouth tastes like old people smell. As you squint to steady the shaky room, you’re relieved to find that, yes, you are in your own bed and devoid of the alcohol-enhanced cutie you flirted with all night. So, let the blame-stricken whining to anyone within earshot begin. Why did you let me drink so much? Like a bed-ridden hospital patient, you cry out to your housemates. Water, someone please, waaater.

Locals will forever be outnumbered in a town whose major export is being “old.” Tourism in St. Augustine means that the historic district will be swarmed with sightseers and the streets congested with out-of-town traffic. This is not a question for Ripley’s to believe or not, but a fact.

It’s almost impossible to avoid 1,783,500 visitors in a county of just 123,135 residents. According to St. Johns County Tourism Facts, a study done in 2003, that number represents only tourists who stopped by for the day. The number of tourists increases to 4,088,600 when they decide to spend the night. All of these extra guests can be a blessing for the economy, but an annoyance in everyday life.

Scored a sweet tee at a thrift shop that just happened to be five sizes too big? We can help you make it fit. Promise.

First, a disclaimer: This is the slacker way to sew. You could go to a tailor, but that costs money you probably don’t have if you’re scrounging through thrift stores. Kristin Adamczyk is the creator of the Honeywell clothing line. Maybe you bought some of her stuff. Maybe you think her designs are lame. Either way, she’s bestowing upon us some sewing knowledge.

By Nick McGregor

Whether you’re a salt-encrusted veteran or a shaky newbie, one thing will inevitably happen during your surfing career: you will ding your board. But not every crack in the fiberglass has to be devastating. With a little time, patience, and effort, anyone — experienced or green — can conquer a ding. Get your hands on the right materials, follow the steps listed below, and you’ll be back in the water in no time.

1. Take a minute to survey the damage. Determine whether you simply have an area of cracked fiberglass, or whether the foam has been crushed and needs to be replaced.

By Shannon McAleenan

The Cuban embargo may be in full effect, but it hasn’t stopped Americans from sipping one distinctly Cuban drink: mojitos. At bars everywhere, fresh mint shimmies up among liquor bottles, and Bacardi ads beckon with attractive young women sipping the cool, clear concoction. If you don’t already know how to make a mojito, we’ll have you up to speed in no time.