In case you didn’t make it to the Miss Pacific Beach Contest last Wednesday held at PB Bar & Grill, here’s what went down. Huge crowd on hand, we knew the crowd was going to be big by the reaction and comments on the PB Reality Facebook page, but there were lots and lots of people that showed up.

The first thing you would have noticed while walking into PB Bar & Grill, was the fact that some of the girls in the crowd looked a lot like the contestants photos that had been posted on the PB Reality Facebook page. Yep, the contestants were out on the floor, they weren’t huddled in the back waiting to take the stage before the contest, as one would expect, they were dressed in evening dresses cruising around the crowd.

The man announcing the event for the evening was MC Marty Lubin and the crowd going off. Along the way I had the chance to talk to a few of the contestants and it was apparent that some were a little more comfortable then others, but they all looked incredibly beautiful.

The first round of judging got underway as 24 contestants took the stage wearing bikinis…wow! Talk about a hard time trying to judge so many beautiful women! Out of the first 24 contestants, 12 were eliminated, leaving the next round of 12 wearing cocktail dresses. From this round of 12, 6 were eliminated, leaving just 6 for the next round and then down to the final 3.

Oh, one note worth mentioning is that the judges were given all the votes from the PB Reality Facebook page prior to the contest, so these could be used in the judging process. Many people liked the fact that they were able to vote for their favorite contestants using the Facebook “Like” button and be able to check back later on the PB Reality fan page to see who was ahead in voting. The format proved to be so successful with fans that PB Reality plans to do the same thing next year and perhaps get the fans even more involved somehow.

Before the winner was announced, the PB Millionaire (aka Jim Lawlor) presented PhotoCharity.org with a check for $3,000.00. Photo Charity is a non profit organization that helps homeless teenagers in San Diego. Photo Charity also receives all proceeds from the sale of  the calendar “The Girls of the PB Reality Show”.

Drum roll…as Charity Hodges was crowned Miss Pacific Beach 2012 and presented with a check for $3,000.00. Tiffany Keller came in second place and Rachel Swanson came in third. Thanks to all the people who made this happen and a special thanks to all the PB Reality Facebook fans that showed up.

Charity Hodges - Miss Pacific Beach 2012

Save the Date! Wednesday September 14^th will be the first annual Miss Pacific Beach Contest. PB Reality will crown the first ever Miss Pacific Beach! The contest will be help at PB Bar & Grill and starts at 8pm. The judging rounds will start at about 9pm and last till the contest is over. At this point were not sure how many people will show up, but we are expecting a full house and will possibly have to turn some people away, so get there early!

Vote for your favorite contestant by visiting the PB Reality Facebook page and clicking “Like” next to the photo you’re voting for. You can vote for as many photos as you want and each “Like” will represent a vote.

Why vote if judges will pick the winner the night of the event? We want to get our Facebook fans involved in the contest and this is the best way to do it. All Facebook votes will be tallied up and given to the judging panel on the night of the event to be used in the judging criteria. So, while the Facebook votes will not decide the winner, they will play a heavy role in deciding who will be crowned Miss Pacific Beach.

This is going to go off! So many people and fans have already contacted us, asking us how they can get into the contest and lots of phone calls about event sponsorship. Due to they tremendous response, we are expecting a huge crowd. There will be giveaways in between judging rounds and lots of people watching! So, save the date for Wednesday September 14^th at PB Bar & Grill and we’ll see you there.

Miss Pacific Beach Contest

The “Girls Of PB” Calendar – A Part Of the PB (Pacific Beach) Reality Show To Hold Bikini Contest To Promote Good Causes

As part of the ongoing search for the most beautiful women of Pacific Beach, the “Girls of PB Calendar” will give $1000 to the first place winner of a bikini contest to be held at Typhoon’s Saloon on August 12th.  The calendar is part of the PB Reality Show, produced by Jim Lawlor, known locally as the “PB Millionaire”.  It’s just one aspect of the reality show but “an important aspect”, says Lawlor, “it draws attention to the show and creates a lot of drama” which brings attention to his good causes.  He has a website dedicated to his giving back to the community at: http://www.pbmillionairechairities.com

Lawlor, a self-made millionaire, who gained his fortune through inventions, is now inventing a new type of reality show.  The “formula” is the millionaire lifestyle, his beautiful assistants called “Angels”, the legendary parties at the PB Castle (his home), and the constant influx of gorgeous women who are vying to be in his calendar and ultimately win the $5000 Grand Prize as Miss Pacific Beach.  Last but not least, the show includes his philanthropic work especially with the homeless of San Diego.

Homeless himself for awhile when he first moved to San Diego some 18 years ago, he painted houses to support himself as he worked on his invention – a type of safety goggles used for spray painting.  He slept in his car and eventually a tiny office where his bed was a futon.  He put all his time and energy into his goggle invention which ultimately made him a millionaire.

Lawlor spends most of his time now working on the PB Reality Show (http://www.pbreality.com) and uses his wealth for good causes especially helping the homeless of San Diego.  During the past year Lawlor and his “Angels” have also helped a less fortunate mom with three small children at Christmas, handed out Easter baskets with cash filled Easter eggs for the homeless, and always focus on a particular charity with each party.

The bikini contest will be at 7:00PM on Thursday, August 12th at the Typhoon’s Saloon, 1165 Garnet Ave., San Diego, CA. This event will be filmed and be a part of the first episode to air this September.

The San Diego Icon “PB Millionaire” – Producer And Star Of the Upcoming PB (Pacific Beach) Reality Show, Which Highlights His Lifestyle Of Living In A Castle, Used To Be Homeless

Growing up in Iowa in a large family with a struggling single mom making little income, Lawlor decided to make his move to San Diego to live out his dream of someday becoming wealthy.  Working at various odd jobs in Iowa, including painting houses to support his college tuition, he graduated from St. Ambrose University in Davenport with a degree in Business Administration.

FIrst visiting San Diego in the late eighties on a peace project he initiated and became famous for, Lawlor met up with some San Diego investors that were intrigued by his goggles for spray painters invention which he conceived when painting a house one day.   A few months later, in February 1991, he moved to San Diego to encourage them to invest in his idea.

However, the first few years in San Diego were tough for Lawlor.  On several nights he slept in his car until he found a small office in Pacific Beach for only $200/month.  The landlord had no idea that he had planned to sleep there as well.  The tiny office provided a roof over his head as well as a place he could begin working on his new company.  He hid his clothes in the drop ceiling and showered at the nearby fitness club.  He was careful not to park his car near the office at night and keep the lights low as to not draw any attention to himself living there.  For more than 2 years he got away with it and was eventually able to find an apartment that he could finally afford a few blocks away.

He continued to paint houses as he worked on improving the invention and eventually obtained a patent.  At that point the investors saw the light and gave him his initial starting capital. By 2005 his company’s annual sales was over a million dollars.  In 2006, he bought a house in PB and a year and a half later converted it into a castle – better known as the “PB Castle”.

Although he still owns his goggle business he spends most of his time working on his newest brain child “The PB Reality Show”.  He attributes his success to his daily meditations which he has been doing since he was a teenager.  He says in meditation he can contact “the field of all possibilities” and “gain support of nature”.

Since becoming a millionaire he puts his wealth to use with the PB Millionaire Charity (pbmillioniarecharity.com) which donates to various well-known charities.  However, he says his favorite charity is helping the homeless of San Diego.  “With most charities you write a check and never see the money go to work.  With the homeless you get to see their faces light up with gratitude when you give.  It’s a much more rewarding”, Lawlor says.

He has developed a personal relationship with some of the local homeless people.  He knows their street corners where they hang out and when they’re going to be there.  He likes to surprise them by just showing up with a “care package” or some cash.  He is developing a “homeless survival kit” that he wants to mass produce and distribute nationwide.  He has even recruited his staff of assistants he calls “Angels” to help.

But the things Lawlor is most famous for in San Diego are his legendary parties and millionaire lifestyle.  A self-described “bachelor for life” he enjoys giving his guest a “total experience that they will never forget”.

He says “it’s all about giving whether it be to a homeless person or a guest at my party”.

After much coaxing by his friends and assistants who told him that his lifestyle would make a great reality show, he decided to go ahead and start filming it all, his lifestyle, the parties, the “Girls of PB ” swimsuit calendar – all the ensuing drama – including his work with the homeless.  After more than a year of filming, “The PB Reality Show” will air this September.