Gendered Symbiosis
Your options go through the roof.
Retire at 35.
Buy a house in Sea Cliff, on Kauai, on the Upper West side.
Trip to the Caribbean with your boys and ladies too.
Travel, write, eat, get a physical trainer.
Hang with your girl. Spoil her.
Take your pops golfing in Scotland.
Check out Thurso East.
Camping in the south of France.
See Zorn in Lucerne.
Charter a yacht.
Explore Socorro, Cabo Corrientes, Islas Tres Marias.
Back to Manhattan to write in your studio overlooking Central Park.
Leather couch, sick laptop, giant windows, sushi, dog.
Time for the gym, time to cook, time for friends, plenty of time.
Back to school for a few years. Masters in music theory.
Another chartered yacht.
This time Erikub, Narik, Kili and Jabwot in the Marshalls.
Score huge.
Nobody around.
Travel with a naturalist who discovers some new flora in Wotho.
Have a run-in with pirates.
Your crazy ex-navy seal friend luckily on board.
He sneaks onto the pirate boat and takes one of their crewmen hostage.
They agree to leave peacefully in exchange for the hostage.
Typhoons start brewing so you head to the Namonuito's.
Find shelter in an otherworldly lagoon on Pingelap
A perfect right reels along the outer reef.
Challenging, barrelling, hollow.
Palm trees waft and the volcano from a neighboring island bellows smoke into the stormy sky.
Earning the barrel
not Chopes
LAST POST!!!!!!
Posted by: THE END at April 11, 2006 10:02 AMCube-dwellers wake up!
Posted by: Kellys at April 11, 2006 10:14 AMe, i'm simply grooving on your posts lately. really good energy amongst a lot of negativity. beat it dowm with love amigo.
where's s.s. sharkbait with a crappy surf springtime dribble report?
Posted by: 3to5setsof7 at April 11, 2006 10:16 AMthanks 3to5.
I looked for sharkbait at A.P.E. but didn't see her. Sharkbait, you still out there?
Posted by: e at April 11, 2006 10:27 AMdon't whine ethan, it diminishes you as an adversary
Posted by: you reap what you sow at April 11, 2006 10:35 AMUh, hello.... it's opposite day.
Posted by: THE END at April 11, 2006 10:35 AMlove the haters.
Posted by: down is up at April 11, 2006 10:50 AMSaw sharkbait paddle out yesterday in semiridable conditions, as I discussed it with a neighbor. I had attended an appointment in a neighboring county so had missed my local opportunity (translations: I got skunked looking at a site more favourable to the local conditions and was now late for work).
We both agreed that Sharkbait and her companion had not chosen the ideal launch point.
Still, I bet they had more fun than me, and they wasted less gas.
Posted by: friend #1 at April 11, 2006 10:56 AM
Posted by: niceness meanness regulators at April 11, 2006 11:01 AMI don't get the interest with waves that ledge and keeps ledging, like Shipsterns. I think waves like that are crap compared to something like Chopes.
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 11:08 AMbut have you ever been in the pocket of a ledging wave like that? (smaller scale of course) its a big addicting rush. love the psycho ledges.
Posted by: psycho kilter at April 11, 2006 11:16 AM
Posted by: Internet Dogs at April 11, 2006 11:18 AMThat last photo looks fake because it is so glassy.
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 11:20 AMnothing on the internet is fake. stop hating.
Posted by: photoshop glee club at April 11, 2006 11:41 AMlooks real to me
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 11:47 AMso is this place about surfing? or surfers? Surf Conditions? OB? OB Locals? Trannies? just niceness? whats the angle here? Do any of you even know?
Posted by: category control freak at April 11, 2006 11:49 AMFriend #1 is correct. That is a dumbass place to paddle out. However it's closer to my favorite little random corner , and sometimes with a lot of zigzagging and luck, I've ended up right where I wanted to be instead of getting in a block n or s and. Or, like yesterday, one can be blindly optimistic and get stomped. Not as fun as taking the raffle fish out for the first time, FINALLY. Odd new feeling, not unlike paddling around on a giant dinner plate. Only stepped off the back, like, 100 times...but finagled a ride. Stoked. Great board. Shoutout to that shaper..I hope he knows its going to be paddled about maybe 1000 times this summer. To hell with this "work" thing.
No APE because I had nothing new to show and was too lazy to walk around. Oh, but e, there is some old stuff in a new Dark Horse anthology, so email if interested in that.
Maddeningly offshore yet junky out there this morning. No surf for me, but that's more work related than anything else. Farking dark and stormy looking.
Posted by: s.s. sharkbait at April 11, 2006 11:54 AMaa i was wondering if you were around ss. congrats on the dark horse anthology, sweet.
Posted by: bajel at April 11, 2006 12:04 PMWish I were somewhere warm, making Sand Castles at a deserted beach. Verrrrrry deserted!
Posted by: Surfseeker7 at April 11, 2006 12:29 PMjust get a dude, dude
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 12:33 PMIf you're trying to put niceness in a nutshell don't forget wiseass comments from us!
Posted by: The Peanut Gallery at April 11, 2006 12:40 PMwhat are those 3 guys DOING in the 3rd photo?!
the OTHER wave must be REALLY special, jeez.
Posted by: korewin at April 11, 2006 12:47 PMwhat are those 3 guys DOING in the 3rd photo?!
the OTHER wave must be REALLY special, jeez.
Posted by: korewin at April 11, 2006 12:47 PMRain filled day, a cup of cocoa, and some awesome tunes!
Posted by: I feel it! at April 11, 2006 01:01 PME,
I really enjoyed your semi-autobiographical fantasy musings on this mornings post. Good luck in making it happen. Save a spot for a first class raconteur and amateur chef who gets paid to sew up reef cuts and relocate dislocated shoulders but will gladly do it for free to be part of a wave searching sea adventure.....peace
Posted by: antman at April 11, 2006 01:25 PMOh yeah I'm going to Zihautenejo with my lady so its not a primary surf trip but I still am going to bring a board. Was there 6 years ago and stayed on the beach in rustic conditions in front a mellow consistent and suprisingly crowded well known left point north of town. Any other suggestions regarding surf food or lodging from anyone? With my jinx mojo my departure will bring sunny skies and offshore winds to norcal while a freak icestorm hits the Mexican riviera!
Antman-
Please don't make me quote Kenny Rogers.
Posted by: friend #1 at April 11, 2006 01:30 PMABBA Rules!
Posted by: John at April 11, 2006 01:33 PMmama mia
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 01:41 PMYo HB,
http://www.sky.fm/rootsreggae/
Posted by: The original NY massive at April 11, 2006 01:44 PMsharkbait, good on ya for paddling out-that's too funny that you stepped off the back of the fish. Will have to borrow it once to check that out- have never ridden a fish.
Posted by: welle at April 11, 2006 01:45 PMHad a similar experience in Baha-rode a 9' board for the first time in years, could not stop from digging the nose into the water at every takeoff. Finally gave up-better to sit on a small board and not catch any of the teensy waves than to swim while your board does the surfing after you somersaulted off.
Has it finally stopped raining?
It's pouring out, Welle.
When ya coming back to SF. We ever gonna have our date?
Posted by: Secret admirer at April 11, 2006 01:47 PM
Posted by: bitches! at April 11, 2006 01:48 PMe's Mo' Money dreamin'...all of us mo' wave schemin'....
Surf was decent enough yesterday afternoon, dropping tide, some OH sets. The sandbar forms aren't all that bad at "a beach" near "a city", surprisingly. A bit of churn&burn on the inside if you paddled out at the wrong time, saw some dudes getting hemmed in pretty good when the 4ft/17sec sets would roll in. The foam with rainbow-tinted bubbles, however, gave us some pause. Rainbow in sky = good; ducking thry rainbow-tinted poo bubbles = bad. Full biohazard scrub down apres-ses.
Ledgy, vert wave faces are sweet (like that photo e posted today). I feel a rush when staring down a long, tall wall, your commitment is decided in a millisecond and you start to track into the face even as you get to your feet. The kind of speed you generate on the ledgiest walls -- it's almost like flying. Especially when you get tossed over the falls on the late drops, hunting waves that are hunting youin return.
Posted by: Ancient Jetties at April 11, 2006 01:50 PM
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Posted by: Rain don't bother #4 at April 11, 2006 02:05 PM
Posted by: sactomex at April 11, 2006 02:08 PM
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Posted by: at April 11, 2006 02:11 PMimagine you think you're enjoying your favorite molluskite from behind only to have the person look over their shoulder and you discover it ms. ftvideo above.
Posted by: sexually disoriented at April 11, 2006 02:17 PM
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 02:25 PMThat video drop to barrel is so sick! Nice find and words e
Cool album if you like the latin, ska, punk, reggae, jazz thing
Just in case anyone cares
Posted by: artifact at April 11, 2006 02:30 PMhttp://www.mammothmountain.com/memorial/fundraiser/
Posted by: rainy day album at April 11, 2006 02:31 PMThat is one of the most interesting LFC albums. It has some very powerful songs and is quite different form all of their other stuff. They are quite an eclectic band and don't recieve the recognition they deserve.
Posted by: antman at April 11, 2006 02:37 PMchasing the lotus preview....
look at buttons....so damn skinny.
sorta like bonds when he played for the pirates...
now buttons is a HUGE dude....hmmm.
did buttons use balco?
Posted by: korewin at April 11, 2006 02:59 PMmy chick loves to phuck on rainy days.
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 03:00 PMyou must be pretty worn out lately.
Posted by: it puts the lotion on at April 11, 2006 03:04 PManon, she sure does!
Posted by: judahpeak at April 11, 2006 03:11 PM
Posted by: Kaiser at April 11, 2006 03:13 PM
Posted by: sactomex at April 11, 2006 03:14 PM
Posted by: sactomex at April 11, 2006 03:17 PMAnyone have pics of Andy Irons' chick from that last issue of Surfing? I guess she did a bikini spread and she is RICHTER, but I cant find them on the web.
Pro-Ho onions?
Posted by: Bob Kelso at April 11, 2006 03:18 PMisn't that her (lyndsey?) in the photo kaiser posted?
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 03:22 PMbad enought all you fanboys fawn over the pros, but you're all up teen-magazine style on their women too?
Posted by: Buy 12 issues and get an ASL for free? no. at April 11, 2006 03:24 PMhey man, some of us don't get any. What are we supposed to do?
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 03:26 PM
Posted by: sactomex at April 11, 2006 03:27 PMduh.....put down the magazines and go get some.
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 03:27 PMeasier said that done my friend. easier said than done.
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 03:32 PMtell them you're from niceness and watch them swoon.
all the KCLB girlfriends do.
Posted by: psycho kilter at April 11, 2006 03:36 PMmod squad in 3,2,1......
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 03:47 PMsactomex has raised kaiser like a 9!
kaiser let's see the cards........
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 04:00 PMBells!
Posted by: 3to5setsof7 at April 11, 2006 04:08 PMThey are certainly throwing the rookies to the lions straight away in round 1.
Slater vs DeSouza
AI vs. Bobby Martinez
the damn thing isn't even gonna start until our work day is over. the least the could do is turn the cameras on and talk about nothing for a while. let us watch the free surfing at winkipop or something.
Posted by: steamwand at April 11, 2006 04:37 PMthanks for that fanboy update.
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 04:37 PMI'm a fanboy of the guy who makes fun of fanboy
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 04:52 PMGo Bobby!
Posted by: dano at April 11, 2006 04:58 PMhappy to see a moto pic. nice change.
Posted by: sd rider at April 11, 2006 05:02 PMI'm not a fan of anon posts.
Posted by: 3to5setsof7 at April 11, 2006 05:36 PMHi, I am the Wise surf report lip smakcing guy. Not becasue I hit the lip on a wave but because I smack my lips when I give the report - like today's 3pm report. I always say it smaller than it really is too. Whether you agree or disagree with the way I call wave size, I'll be smacking my lips when I do it!
Posted by: The Wise Lip Smacking Guy at April 11, 2006 05:40 PM
Posted by: at April 11, 2006 06:08 PMenrique fernandez
FIRST POST!!!
Posted by: THE BEGINNING at April 11, 2006 06:19 PMScore
Posted by: Mexi at April 11, 2006 06:56 PMN or S mexi?
Posted by: too poor to score at April 11, 2006 07:08 PMDear Fanboy,
ASL.
Posted by: KIX on April 10, 2006 04:18 PM
Posted by: *cough* at April 11, 2006 07:44 PMGo to Scotland. Nice Place to hike and see the country side. Been to Thurso and Melvich, waves were ankle high except during storms. Totally blown out.
Posted by: Test at April 11, 2006 08:21 PMOhhhhhhh nice The orginal NY massive! Good reggae headin'!
Keep it irie, and goddamn E, you are writing amazing stories!!
Posted by: Hb at April 11, 2006 09:51 PMAI just threw that move i taught him, yep, got him a 10.
Posted by: coach roach at April 11, 2006 10:04 PM