Trunked it again on Sunday and caught a cold. The water temp had dropped and more wet suits than not were seen. Disappointing had it not been for my best wave of the summer.
Thursday, September 6, 2012
Summer's Swell
Labor Day has come and went, and with it goes the summer. I had a great late night session with my son last Thursday. The water was like bath water, or as close as the Pacific gets. Surfed until dark, no "Green Flash", but then what do you expect from something that does not exist?
Trunked it again on Sunday and caught a cold. The water temp had dropped and more wet suits than not were seen. Disappointing had it not been for my best wave of the summer.
I am told fall brings bigger waves and smaller crowds. It sounds like the perfect match. Time will tell.
Trunked it again on Sunday and caught a cold. The water temp had dropped and more wet suits than not were seen. Disappointing had it not been for my best wave of the summer.
Tuesday, July 24, 2012
Warm Water and Small Waves
The dog days of summer are upon on us, and unfortunately for my pooch, dog beach requires a leash until Labor Day. Tough to romp through the sand with a 6 foot leash trailing after you.
The water has warmed up, and more and more surfers are trunking it. I'm staying with my summer wet suit, but the waves have been so small as of late it does really matter.
More people on the beach and the water. The summer vacation rentals are a bit loud, but I force myself to remember if I were on vacation I would be drinking and staying up late as well.
Biggest bummer to date is the loss of several surf boards and wetsuits to thieves. Someone flipped over a garbage can and used it to climb up to my second story balcony and stole my surf gear. That sucks.
Heading out for a couple of weeks and will be returning mid August to work on my surfing in earnest. Getting tubed is on my bucket list, and when better to do that than A Year Near the Water?
The water has warmed up, and more and more surfers are trunking it. I'm staying with my summer wet suit, but the waves have been so small as of late it does really matter.
More people on the beach and the water. The summer vacation rentals are a bit loud, but I force myself to remember if I were on vacation I would be drinking and staying up late as well.
Biggest bummer to date is the loss of several surf boards and wetsuits to thieves. Someone flipped over a garbage can and used it to climb up to my second story balcony and stole my surf gear. That sucks.
Heading out for a couple of weeks and will be returning mid August to work on my surfing in earnest. Getting tubed is on my bucket list, and when better to do that than A Year Near the Water?
Friday, May 18, 2012
No Bad Days
It used to irritate me to see the bumper stickers with the palm trees and the words, "No Bad Days". However, after over a month by the water I have to admit there have been very few bad days.
There is just something magical about walking into the kitchen for your morning coffee and seeing the pacific rolling ashore. Granted the weather has been overcast, but the pelicans still fly and the dolphins still surface.
All in all I am more relaxed and generally in a better place than I have been in sometime. Maybe a change in setting really does make a difference?
There is just something magical about walking into the kitchen for your morning coffee and seeing the pacific rolling ashore. Granted the weather has been overcast, but the pelicans still fly and the dolphins still surface.
All in all I am more relaxed and generally in a better place than I have been in sometime. Maybe a change in setting really does make a difference?
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
Writing for Free
Who knew writing freelance could actually mean writing for free? LOL
Oh well. Here's the latest must read. http://voices.yahoo.com/article/9521322/the-5-best-reasons-visit-central-america-11306602.html?cat=16
Oh well. Here's the latest must read. http://voices.yahoo.com/article/9521322/the-5-best-reasons-visit-central-america-11306602.html?cat=16
Tuesday, May 8, 2012
Surfing with seals
Finally got in the ocean this weekend and hit some waves. Nothing great, but as a reminder that the sea is always a good place to be a harbor seal surfaced a few feet away from us and lounged around for a few minutes.
Does make you wonder a bit what else lurks below. LOL
Dolphins have been back, and seem to hang out just west of the kelp beds. The diving birds alert us to their where abouts, as there is much activity when they are around.
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My dog has decided she no longer needs to go outside to relieve herself. My damage deposit is all but gone. If she doesn't change her ways, she may very well be too.
Does make you wonder a bit what else lurks below. LOL
Dolphins have been back, and seem to hang out just west of the kelp beds. The diving birds alert us to their where abouts, as there is much activity when they are around.
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012
Dolphin Sightings
May Gray is officially here. The coast has been socked in for the past few days, but the sunsets still manage to peek through.
A further highlight to offset the gloomy weather was the sighting of a pod of dolphins swimming by outside the window. Not something you see in East County.
All in all I have settled in and beginning to find a rhythm. The dog continues to have accidents, but that could be as much acting out as anything. Still trying to get to the root of that problem.
Only surfed once since I have been here, but plan on changing that soon. The La Jolla 1/2 marathon is behind me know, so I can just look forward to less running and more fun time.
A further highlight to offset the gloomy weather was the sighting of a pod of dolphins swimming by outside the window. Not something you see in East County.
All in all I have settled in and beginning to find a rhythm. The dog continues to have accidents, but that could be as much acting out as anything. Still trying to get to the root of that problem.
Only surfed once since I have been here, but plan on changing that soon. The La Jolla 1/2 marathon is behind me know, so I can just look forward to less running and more fun time.
Monday, April 9, 2012
Moved In
Well I picked up the keys on Saturday night and enjoyed my first sun set. Sat on the patio with a bottle of Cab and my best girl. No "Green Flash", but it was beautiful.
Easter Sunday was a moving day, but did manage to open the doors to celebrate with a Mexican Dinner for a few friends. Everyone seemed happy, including myself.
Day two to date has been a bit more challenging. My dog peed on the carpet, and my son got reported to the Sheriff' department for climbing over the balcony as opposed to using a key.
Hakuna Matata, take the good with the bad.
Easter Sunday was a moving day, but did manage to open the doors to celebrate with a Mexican Dinner for a few friends. Everyone seemed happy, including myself.
Day two to date has been a bit more challenging. My dog peed on the carpet, and my son got reported to the Sheriff' department for climbing over the balcony as opposed to using a key.
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