Locked In

This kitten won't lose his mittens. They are so warm. One benefit of a longboard is that you can ride in more conditions (even when the waves are small).

While waiting for an e-bay auction, I re-read parts of "The Book of Surfing." It was helpful 'cause there are things I forgot or maybe didn't fully understand when I first read it. I caught a lot of good rides and I was locked into trim on four waves (thanks to the book).

So this is what I got on e-bay. It's going above my couch. How sweet is that?

Mittens & Indo

Picked up some 7 mil mittens (my gloves are 5 mil). Had to go to 4 shops. The first three were closed. You can't trust those surfers (they march to their own beat). Also picked up an Indo Board. Last time I tried one of these things I nearly killed myself.

People can do some sick stuff on these Indo Boards. Check out some you tube videos.

F-Bomb

That's what I have for gloves...Rip Curl F-Bomb. Well they're not cutting it. I'd still be out there but my fingers are NUMB. Next stop--surf shop for some winter gloves.

Went out an hour and a half earlier than planned. I saw a surfer out there so I wonder to myself, (Do they know something I don't?) And without reason out I go.

Hit my steepest wave yet. Not biggest, but steepest. What they say is true. The steeper the wave, the quicker the pop-up. I pick up these tidbits online 'cause the surfer certainly won't give you this advice.

That's Right

I take my showers in the Atlantic. You wanna play games with me WWOOF? That's alright. I've got waves right here!

I could tell last night that there were gonna be good waves today. Where are all my critics/photographers when I am nailing it??? Been practicing my turn in my living room. It's a very subtle move. Hips and Shoulders.

I don't know if I've ever told you guys what an incredible feeling surfing is!!!!!

If your hands are cold 'cause you got water in your gloves and you've been out for 3 hours--do not, I repeat do not take your gloves off when you get out of the water in the dead of winter. Big Mistake.

Redux

So I'm at 7-11 and John, the owner, asks, "How's Business?" I tell him business is great! He then asks, "What are you doing?" I tell him, "Nothing." We both started laughing. I think he finally gets it.

"Swallowing colors of the sound I hear. Am I just a crazy guy? You bet."

Maze

You should see the maze that Fran, my neighbor, has concocted to get around the snow bank and access the beach. I'm spent by the time I get through that thing.

Had a spectacular view of Wood Island Lighthouse out on my board. It's a workout when you haven't been surfing in a while. Had a few good rides. Had some better wipeouts!!!

Eugene must have read the blog 'cause he was all apologetic and did two repairs(he found another ding) for $30. Usually one repair is $65.

Alright, let's see if I can navigate my way back through this maze.

$#@%

Mean waves today and no word from Eugene. I dropped my board off last Thursday and told him I needed it for today. I called him yesterday. What the $#@%? The same thing happened last time (blog entry "Try Take Me For A Ride" Sept 18,2010).