Tweener Week

Christmas has come and gone.  The packages have been opened, the wrapping paper discarded and the tree has been removed.  All that is left is waiting for New Year's Eve. 

Trying to decide what New Year's Resolutions I should make.  So many years, and so many similar resolutions.  Should I change it up, or stick with the tried and true?  Instead of change I think I will work on improvement.  It may be the same, but sounds less extreme. 

I've had an eventful year, but am tired.  Its time for the flip of the calendar and the promise that comes with a fresh year and fresh beginning.

Watch out for the road blocks and have a safe and happy new year!

December Dreaming

December is here, and the Holidays are not far away.  What at one time was something to look forward to, is now something to try and get through.  Not trying to be a Scrooge, but can't say I really am feeling the season.

The days are shorter, colder and darker.  The water is colder and darker.  My mood is darker.

But as the song says, "There's just to much to see waiting in front of me, so I can't look backwards too long!"

Day Light Savings Time

Originally Day Light Savings time was designed to maximize daylight and cut back on energy use.  Perhaps its working, but all I know is when I get home its dark.   That means no watching sunsets, and no after work surf sessions.  All seems more bleak.  Day turns to night, but slows turning back to day.  I know it will pass as all seasons do, however my first experience of it on the water front is to date not one of adulation.

Softtop riding

I resisted and resisted, but finally gave in to trying an 8'0" Costco blue ride special.  Felt like quite the beginner paddling out, but found  the board to be light and very maneuverable.  It's certainly a different ride compared to my normal 9'6" long board. 

The water is getting cold, but does tend to cull the crowds.  Had most of the breaks to myself yesterday for about 45 minutes.

Lobster Run

Seems the lobster craze has ran its course.  Fewer and fewer individuals trying their hand.  We went out last weekend, but even though the sky was sunny, the water was turned up and murky.  Could literally not see your hand 2 feet away from your face.

I did manage to loose a swim fin.  Still beyond me how or when it came off.  Oh well, patience and good eye site helped retrieve it as the ocean tends to spit out the things she doesn't like.

Seaside restaurants and markets have purchased their share of the spiny crustaceans and for the right price you can still enjoy what the coast has to offer.

Lobster Season

Fall is upon the coast, and along with that comes lobster season.  Buoy floats identifying the traps dot the horizon around the kelp beds.

Yesterday I saw not less than 5 people snorkeling out to try their luck in grabbing the crustaceans by hand.  None appeared to be successful.  Although it could certainly be argued just being in the water is victory enough.

The Rescue?

The siren of the deep sings to us.  Pulling us towards the bliss of the sea.  Yet I wonder, is this calling to enlighten us, or to ensnare us?