No Surf No Surf Win Windy

When all else fails we think we have it all it goes flat. We live the life and now it is time to say goodbye. CJ is leaving town for a better life and now it the time to do what needs to be done. Life is short live large and love life and go for it. Make sense if not no worries.
Just think good thoughts and live large

Man it has been windy and small

It was time I put something into my blog it has been a while. I have had some cool trips on a boat in the Santa Barbara Channel but nothing to write home about. This time of year the conditions will leave you frustrated and bummed due to lack of good surfing conditions. This is the time of year to hit the road south and make sure u get in on the Southern Hemi's.

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Hit and Miss Surf

The waves have been a combination of wind swell and some minor ground swell but nothing of size or consistency. I broke down and purchased some 1.5 m gloves because I did not want to deal with the frozen hand syndrome every time I surfed. When I first got into the water with the gloves on I rejected them. They felt heavy and it was not the smooth balance I was used too. But after awhile it was like running with ankle weights on and I got into it and will use them when the cold windy days of spring and summer here on the Central Coast. Not much else to write about enough has been said about the Shark attack in Southern Ca. The individual knew the risk and went out doing what he loved I think it is a noble way to go better than a car eh?
Take care and keep the faith and say a prayer for Crazy Joe who took a fall and cracked his face a little....
Peace with one individual at a time. Give a child a chance to get to know some of our favorite animals.

Cold Water Blues

Sorry for those of you who actually enjoy my Blog but I have not been getting any good surf and when I do it has been cold I mean cold... no more wining
When you are feeling cheap here is a old trailer park favorite!
Courtesy of Crazy Joe's SurfLounge.com
This is a good time to think about going to Mexico and then doing it

*THE TRAILER TRAMP* from “Neko”
--One 12-oz can of RC Cola, chilled OR warm depending on how fast you need a buzz (a worthy substitute is Sam's Cola, a fine product which may be purchased at your local Wal-Mart, or any good cheap generic cola)
--Two shots of really cheap vodka
--One shot of cheap triple sec
(You're going for cheapness here, so save the Grey Goose or Stoli for another time. RC is the official hillbilly cola choice of Neko, but Sam's does well in a pinch and besides, RC isn't available every place. Forget about ice. Ice wastes valuable space in the can which could otherwise be taken up by liquor.)

MIXING: Empty out about 3 oz. (one medium-sized swallow) of cola from the can so's you can get the booze in, then add the vodka & triple sec and give it a good stir with the handle of a fork or something. Drink it straight out of the can. You can add more booze as the level gets low in the can. You can use a funnel if you're really serious about measuring with a shot glass, but it's best to just pour your liquor straight from the bottle to the can and guesstimate how much you put in. Measuring with a shot glass wastes valuable drinking time. Besides, it's not too difficult: when the can's totally full, then you have enough liquor in it. The important thing is to drink it straight from the can because that is what makes a Trailer Tramp really special and also, you can walk around in the morning with one and everybody can pretend that you're not drinking yet.

Last Chance Romance

This is the beginning of the end of winter. Spring has sprung and it is so cold I estimate the water temp was 48 and the wind chill was down there. I drove up to the parking lot and my friend was pulling out with his wet suit on saying" I was only in there 30 minutes and its too cold for only a few waves". This is not a good sign, but there was a swell and it was the last swell we were going to see for a while so I went for it.

When my hands first hit the water I could not believe how cold it was. I have been surfing these waters for 30 years and it was as cold as I have ever experienced it. It was a matter of mind over water and I kept telling myself to stay busy and not sit for to long. I managed to get a ton of waves and it was a great day. Once I started getting waves the cold did not seem to matter as much. I was in the water for about 90 minutes and had a great time.

When times get tough make sure you have plenty of beer on hand...

Things Can Change Overnight

Life can be like a roller coaster and the swell just pushes it along.. What I am trying to say is as long as I can surf it makes the roller coaster ride more bearable. It is amazing how blessed we are living in California. I must say that with the state of the world today surfing again is paying off like a slot machine. Sometimes it hard for people to understand the life blood that flows thru a surfers veins. The excitement of harmonizing with nature is what it is all about. Weather conditions and physical conditions develop a map in your brain that keeps you on the hunt for more. It can be dangerous for your physical and also your mental and emotional well being. If you live the dream there is no alternative that will meet the need if you surf long enough. It becomes an addition that pushes you to continue to be a part of something you have no control over. The surfers life is one of rolling with the punches or seeking it out in various places around the world.

If you have a dream make sure you are healthy enough to enjoy it. I see to many people who put their dreams on the shelf and don't take a chance because they are afraid of failing or making a fool of themselves in front of friends and family. They fall out of shape because their jobs dictate how they live and what they do. Take a chance and learn from your own mistakes and don't make the same ones twice and you will be better because of the experience.

The last two surf sessions were off the jetty at dawn one day was epic and the next crap the roller coaster just keeps moving on.

Set yourself apart from the crowd by doing something and expect nothing in return today...
Peace

Two sessions no blog

I have been in one of those funks that keep you from doing what you like. For some reason we do not treat ourselves like we should. In my case it has been one thing after another. The last two sessions have been spread apart and not so good. Last Saturday I went out at a low tide spot on high tide which means I did not get many waves but I did get a good work out and no one in the water. The down side is it was in a remote area that had lots of rocks and when you surf it on high tide there is a good chance you can wind up on those rocks if your not extra careful. I got the killer workout and it was all good.
Yesterday I did a local go out near my house. The wind was calm and the tide was good enough so my friend and I went out and had some shoulder to head high sets. It was a short session but I managed to meet my wave quota and get two really good ones. It always amazes me how the ocean always manages to produce fun waves even in less than conditions. In other words it is always a good go out as long as you get out there!

It is now Spring and time to plant the garden and grow your own greens....
Be good to yourself by helping others.