Job(s)/Career Talk...

[rgnsup]

With so many negative threads and posts... let's talk about something off topic...

What is your current job or jobs or career? How do you find time to surf? I'll start...

I just started doing Document Control for a Mechanical Construction company that is building the new casino, The Revel, in A.C. I work Mon-Fri. 7:30-4pm. Surf after work and a weekend warrior!!

GO.....

[Lindz]

just a full time student.
drive down every weekend.

[capesurfer]

currently searching for a job.

double major in earth and atmospheric sciences and philosophy. any ideas?

[avisorider]

i own a company so i can either stop woking when i feel like it or just make other people work harder and take all day off

[Swellinfo]

currently searching for a job.

double major in earth and atmospheric sciences and philosophy. any ideas?

excellent. hard to find meteorology jobs around the beach though. There are a bunch of NOAA jobs in DC area. If you are into forecasting, you can an occasionally find some scattered private business offering forecasting jobs scattered about.

I run Swellinfo. I surf when my boss (my inner consciousness) tells me I can take off. We get into fights frequently on the subject.

[onlyepicdays]

I been a plane, train, automobile/truck mechanic, HVAC mechanic, and now I'm in Health Care. Husband, father of four children, Pop Pop to two others. Theres just always been time for surf ! May not make every session now, (those were the days) but get it when I can !!! Seems like the older you get, the less time there is for the really really good stuff. Therefore I'm in the water on........(fill in my user ID here).

PS: Nice pics of Hanna!! See you at States Ave.

[OBlove]

I teach. Sometimes a quick session b4 school. Always after. All weekends surf hard and vacations I GO AWAY. All summer I do whatever I want. Well...I think I picked the right job!

[old_boy]

Medical student. School takes up a lot of time, but fortunately I also get weird hours off mid-day sometimes during the week which is great for a drive to the beach. Still usually manage to get in the water a few times a week when it's good. The long-term goal is to be an ER doc in a beachtown somewhere, working varied hours so I can get in the water as much as possible when the crowds are down. But I still have to finish med school and residency, so it'll be a while.

[DavidOlya]

Went to a culinary school in philly and was a chef for awhile, philly, honolulu, then finally back at home at the DE beaches.(Don't ask why I left HI, cause I have no f###ing clue) I have a family now so I gave up working in a restaurant. Working at nights gave me no time with my family, but I am considering returning because my current job is so slow right now. I'm now doing all types of countertops (templating, fabricating, installing), but specializing in granite. I am not very happy with my job right now because like I said, it is very slow.Hey swellinfo, I'd love to get a job there, don't you need some help? Anyway, as far as finding time to surf, I keep an eye on swellinfo and just make time to go when it is going to be good.Nights and Weekends.

[rgnsup]

excellent. hard to find meteorology jobs around the beach though. There are a bunch of NOAA jobs in DC area. If you are into forecasting, you can an occasionally find some scattered private business offering forecasting jobs scattered about.

I run Swellinfo. I surf when my boss (my inner consciousness) tells me I can take off. We get into fights frequently on the subject.

HAHA...I was waiting for you to chime in... I'm pretty jealous! Wish I could fight my boss (if it was my inner consciousness) on when I can take off! :D

[rgnsup]

I been a plane, train, automobile/truck mechanic, HVAC mechanic, and now I'm in Health Care. Husband, father of four children, Pop Pop to two others. Theres just always been time for surf ! May not make every session now, (those were the days) but get it when I can !!! Seems like the older you get, the less time there is for the really really good stuff. Therefore I'm in the water on........(fill in my user ID here).

PS: Nice pics of Hanna!! See you at States Ave.

HAHa... yeah, once you get those things called kids... it's over. (from what I hear).

And if you were talking to me about the pics, thanks! and I'll most definitely be out in AC all winter long.

[surferboi0911]

work in the Security Operations Center for the UMD police department. i'm only part time for now, scheduled for 20 hours a week, and pick up extra hours around my surfing agenda :D. amazing flexibility. i'm about to be a full-time supervisor tho, so we'll see how long that lasts. however, i can pick up all the midnight shifts (we run a 24/7/365 operation) and have all days and weekends off for surfing whenever.

life's not too shabby

[Yamaha racer 686]

full time student studing for a bs in computer aided product design. only time i get to surf is on the weekends. i wont be able to get down because of my father having to have hip surgery. so ill be back in oc in october till my wet suit isnt cutting the cold like it should. enjoy this weekend boys

[bbnj]

Looking now to apply to colleges. i am looking to go in as a declared atmospheric science major, but i'm having a difficult time finding a decent school outside of Vermont that offers that major. I have also apllied to Hawaii Pacific univesity as an oceanography major. If anyone can help me out with any good schools for atmospheric science that would be great.

[old_boy]

however, i can pick up all the midnight shifts (we run a 24/7/365 operation) and have all days and weekends off for surfing whenever.
Although it gets old after a while, working nights is great for the surf schedule. And 20hrs we week! ...so jealous. Well done sir. Of course you must not have kids to support that lifestyle...

[surferboi0911]

Although it gets old after a while, working nights is great for the surf schedule. And 20hrs we week! ...so jealous. Well done sir. Of course you must not have kids to support that lifestyle...

haha yes sir it is pretty convenient for surfing. right now im at 20 hrs, but i'll be at 40 when i go full-time. but again, the hours would be overnight so there's no interference.

and correct, there are no children in my life lol. not for a long time

[rtftfwd]

Product Marketing Manager for a communications company…while a corporate gig, complete with my own cubicle, job allows me to ‘telecommute’ from my home office a couple of days each week...needless to say I plan those days with an eye on the forecast. Ever been out after a fall/winter nor’easter, mid day, mid week? Don’t see too many of you! :D

[surferboi0911]

Ever been out after a fall/winter nor’easter, mid day, mid week? Don’t see too many of you! :D


.......yes :D

[fallingsky]

I am an environmental specialist with a civil engineering company 2 blocks off the beach in Rehoboth. My bosses are boaters and fishing folk so they understand the conditions and water call. They are flexable. We have a shower at work so I can get wet in the morning, afterwork, 1/2 day Fridays and can get out if it is really good. I try and hold that some thought.

[surfista]

I'm a Spanish teacher and swim coach outside of greater Philly, beach patrol in the summer, travel during winter break. The Spanish comes in handy during those trips to Spain, Costa and Puerto. Teaching allows me long breaks, but they are fixed around holidays, when travel is expensive... I am a fan of Assateague and mostly surf Delmarva and occasionally Jersey shore.

By the way, good idea posting something positive.

[Swellinfo]

Looking now to apply to colleges. i am looking to go in as a declared atmospheric science major, but i'm having a difficult time finding a decent school outside of Vermont that offers that major. I have also apllied to Hawaii Pacific univesity as an oceanography major. If anyone can help me out with any good schools for atmospheric science that would be great.

University of Delaware has a great Environmental Science track with an atmospheric focus. I am an alumni. You have a nice 1.5 hour drive to the beach, but that will take you anywhere from Sandy Hook, NJ to Ocean City, MD in under 2 hours.

I believe Rutgers has a good atmospheric program. Your close to central NJ breaks there and close to NYC as well.

Private message me if you want more info on UD.

[Db2k5]

Interior Designer for a Custom Millshop. Light structual design work for a Contractor. I work an hour from the beach, but I surf when it is good. Bosses are pretty cool and understanding. I have found myself working many 16 hour days so I can surf early the next morning and come into work late though

[delsurfer88]

I did work at a seafood restaraunt then i got fired cause days i went surfing instead of working

[StuckinVA]

I'm an ITSEC consultant. My firm has offices in Costa Rica, San Diego, Hawaii, Australia, Florida, etc. and I'm stuck here in Northern Virginia. I surf on the weekends. Most of my Friday evenings are spent driving 6 hours south to Hatteras. Occasionally I'll go to DE for a day trip but haven't this year. Due to the fact that I live in this cesspool, every vacation are trips based around surfing.

[Darealm]

I work for a very large corporation in information technology. Currently I am working on a project for implementing a multi-million dollar manufacturing system. Starting November I take another assignment that involves building interactive web marketing applications for my company's marketing department. I work about an hour from the beach and don't get time to surf during the week except in the summer. Weekend warrior I am, but I will find a way to move closer to the waves eventually.

Good to see a positive thread. I enjoyed reading all the posts.

[surferboi0911]

what's awesome about this thread is that ppl can realize that surfers come from all walks of life.

[bricks]

I am a dual major in meteorology and physical oceanography at Millersville University (PA). Unfortunately, I have to drive 3 hours to my parents house in OCNJ to surf on weekends. The drive blows and I spend all my money on gas but in the end its all worth it.

[Soulsboarder]

i work two ems jobs. one in long branch nj and one for somerset medical center

[Aguaholic]

I work for the NOC at an ISP in Manasquan. I basically work with Cisco devices. I really do nothing all day till a T-1 goes down or DSL line. I do some web hosting stuff and some email stuff once in a while. Only thing that sucks is that I''m on call 24hrs. That's why I'm on here so much. BORED!!!! Hey I make decent money to do nothing tho.

My boss is really cool....If it's firing he will let me go surf for a few.
Other then that I surf whenever I can. Mostly when it's good.

[bricks]

Looking now to apply to colleges. i am looking to go in as a declared atmospheric science major, but i'm having a difficult time finding a decent school outside of Vermont that offers that major. I have also apllied to Hawaii Pacific univesity as an oceanography major. If anyone can help me out with any good schools for atmospheric science that would be great.


Millersville University (PA) has one of the best reputations in the US for it meteorology program. They also have a physical oceanography program that is up and coming. I'm doing the due degree program of both meteorology and physical oceanography and even though the beach is around 2.5-3 hours away, the programs quality is worth the drive. My friend and I have actually started a club that gathers surfers and other ocean lover alike. With some funding through the school, we take trips to the beach as often as possible. You should give us a look.

[wesman944]

i am a auto collision repair tech, i work 8-5 and make a good living doing what i like to do, i work about 15 minutes inland so i get to the beach pretty quick, also helps with my shapeing skills, just got into shaping and glassing surfboards, makes surfing even more enjoyeable when riding one of ur own hand shaped boards.:D

[bbnj]

Millersville University (PA) has one of the best reputations in the US for it meteorology program. They also have a physical oceanography program that is up and coming. I'm doing the due degree program of both meteorology and physical oceanography and even though the beach is around 2.5-3 hours away, the programs quality is worth the drive. My friend and I have actually started a club that gathers surfers and other ocean lover alike. With some funding through the school, we take trips to the beach as often as possible. You should give us a look.

that is great to hear. i cant believe someone else found a program doing axactly what i want to do. physical oceanography and atmospheric science. thank you. my guidance counselor couldnt help me more.

[jay cagney]

going to school for photography... hope that works out

[fatoldguy]

I am an attorney in Towson, MD.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

[jvvst3]

I work at GAO in DC studying high-speed trains. Wish there was one going out to the coast. I drive to OC/Assateague on the weekends to surf.

[brek]

I am a musician in the Baltimore/DC area. I write music for tv, radio, film , and games. I have a pretty sweet job -- its full time with benefits (very important cause i'm also type 1 diabetic).
Of course, the drawback is that I have to be near baltimore/DC so I can only get to the beach on weekends, which isn't nearly as often as I'd like cause I also play gigs on weekends. What usually ends up happening is I have to plan far in advance when I'll go to the beach and just hope the waves cooperate.

[Carson]

I am an attorney in Towson, MD.

Not that there's anything wrong with that.

We may know each other. I live up Dulaney Valley. :)

IT Manger for a medium sized family owned business. I have pretty much retired from surfing. I just don't have the time. My kids are 10 and 12 and heavily involved in sports. I'd rather go watch them play than surf.

[oipaul]

Patent Examiner at the US Patent & Trademark Office (the PTO, which my gf says must stand for Paid Time Off). Work in VA, surf MD/DE weekends but flexible during week. Between annual leave and comp time get about 5 weeks paid TO a year to travel. Moving to telecommuting full time in the next few years and can live basically anywhere in the US. Its a pretty sweet gig.

[tbing]

I'm a student at a little college in Mass, WNEC. Far from the beach and I'm real busy with it. For jobs, well I work at the beach in the summer, and do other odd jobs. Like right now I'm grading for a teacher I had last year which is really easy cause I had a 100 in the class. Other than that I don't really have any free time cause the rest is spent working on my car...

[snowbird]

Thank god someone else admitted to being an attorney - me too. (Everyone hates attorneys until you need one.) Monmouth County, Jerz. Hit early DP sessions. Throw the board in the car and check waves on my way back from court and do some surf lunches. Like everyone, squeeze it in when you can.

[NewJerseyNick]

University of Delaware has a great Environmental Science track with an atmospheric focus. I am an alumni. You have a nice 1.5 hour drive to the beach, but that will take you anywhere from Sandy Hook, NJ to Ocean City, MD in under 2 hours.

I believe Rutgers has a good atmospheric program. Your close to central NJ breaks there and close to NYC as well.

Private message me if you want more info on UD.

Idk about there courses but i live like 40 mins from Rutgers, and 25-30 minutes to Central Jersey Beach: Belmar, Manasquan, Longbranch(where i m usually at)

[rgnsup]

I work for the NOC at an ISP in Manasquan. I basically work with Cisco devices. I really do nothing all day till a T-1 goes down or DSL line. I do some web hosting stuff and some email stuff once in a while. Only thing that sucks is that I''m on call 24hrs. That's why I'm on here so much. BORED!!!! Hey I make decent money to do nothing tho.

My boss is really cool....If it's firing he will let me go surf for a few.
Other then that I surf whenever I can. Mostly when it's good.

Hhaha.. I worked for Spencer's Headquarters and I was under DSL Support. Those days were good, just hang out configuring routers and setting them up with GMS settings and assisting all the Spencer stores in the malls.

Glad to see this thread so long... enjoyed reading everyone's post. My boss's are cool but I just started about 2 months ago so I have to give it some time before I start asking for favors.

[rcav]

im a penniless bum that mooches off everyone i know. :D:D:D:D:D i surf whenever i want to surf

i graduated biz school a few months ago and cant seem to give up my current life-stlye.

[Zansurf]

currently searching for a job.

double major in earth and atmospheric sciences and philosophy. any ideas?

Yea i need some ideas too im a political science/philosophy double major and i don't know what to do with either degree. If i get ambitious and my grades stay the way they are i kinda wanna get into a really good law school but not sure if thats the way i wanna go. It kinda contradicts my inner surf bum

[aka pumpmaster]

Gotta grow up sometime.

[Deuce]

Graduated in May with an English major/journalism minor. Spent most of summer traveling around Europe and the Middle East, and now I'm back in NJ completely broke, unemployed, and living at home. :eek:

I guess my full-time job is looking for a job.

[rgnsup]

Gotta grow up sometime.

Pretty much true. Fortunately but unfortunately I did that within 3 months of graduating college.

[aka pumpmaster]

Yeah, I put it off for much of my 20s until i met my wife. I found out quickly that most women don't want to take care of a surf bum. Now I'm a consultant for surgical software which has tons of flexibility so I get to surf almost when I want to.

[rgnsup]

That is awesome! I wish I had it like that... Like I said, having a decent job has its perks and has its downfalls.

I mean, I did just buy a 2006 Subaru WRX STI!!! :D :D :D

[Subluna]

Cool thread. I work for a publisher in NYC but consider the OCNJ breaks my home since I have a place there, essentially grew up there - so I hit it on the weekends mostly - though I've been known to hit it during the week if it is warm and good. I surf year round with the exception of the dark, dead of winter (sooo depressing)...

I haven't actually surfed much in NY or Northern NJ but want branch out for late fall/early winter DP's and weekend sessions in LI or Sandy Hook, NJ to cut down on travel time. If there are an NYC dawn patrol crews lurking on these boards send me a note.

[tbing]

I haven't actually surfed much in NY or Northern NJ but want branch out for late fall/early winter DP's and weekend sessions in LI or Sandy Hook, NJ to cut down on travel time. If there are an NYC dawn patrol crews lurking on these boards send me a note.

Best thing you can do, instead of going to surf one weekend, take a trip along the breaks of Long Island, or the coast of NJ. You'll find what breaks are firing on that swell and gauge accordingly. I know in Monmouth County, there are enough breaks that will fire... when its almost any swell with a good size to it.

[mikedub]

I'm a full time student now and I also work at BestBuy (which is a horrible corporation who only wants to take your money) and during the summer I work at K-Coast. I also try and do photography on the side, but you really don't make to much with that.

[StuckinVA]

I also work at BestBuy (which is a horrible corporation who only wants to take your money)

This made me laugh. How many of those stupid bestbuy insurance plans are you forced to sell? haha.

Don't worry, once you get out of school you'll work for a company that will want money from tax payers (gov't contractors), shmucks (attorney office, car dealerships), insurance companies (hospitals, gas stations), yourself and your community (teachers, police, etc.). gotta love economics....

[mikedub]

Dude you have no idea... It kills me on the inside having to sell all these BS services to customers who know nothing about computers. We have to hit certain numbers and stuff or they come over and sit you down and tell you have your hurting the company as a whole and blah blah blah. Using scare tactics and pressuring people to close a sale which we don't even make commission on is just not a fun time for either party involved. I'm going to school for business admin. and I hope in my career I don't work for a company like that.

[channel 4 news team]

Lead Anchor, Channel 4 news...

Had to say it,


Graduated from college and made an attempt at being a teacher for 2years with no luck, then moved and started running a lacrosse store in PA. Dont have to open til noon so you will catch me in for dawn patrol atleast one day a week through the winters...

[YankeeSpy]

Finishing up my last year of school and will get commissioned as an officer in the Marines in May. With major bases in S.NC and CA my surf prospects look decent. On the other hand, I hear the surf in Iraq isnt all that great......

[aczaplicki]

Full time student and i need to stop missing classes to surf. its killing me.

[beaner]

sales engineer for a networking company. i get to work from home when i'm not with clients so if there are waves during the week i can usually swing a DP.

[Surfin' Elvis]

Currently the Director of Planning and Zoning for a small town near the beach. Always lived and worked within 20 minutes of surf. After work, sometimes before, every weekend year 'round.
No other hobbies to interfere with surfing. Pick your favorite thing to do and dedicate your spare time to enjoying it all you can. Some people have too many interests and never get to fully enjoy any of them.
I am, however, expecting a major change of career once this Publishers Clearing House thing works out for me!

[ddougherty]

Just graduated with a degree in finance.:rolleyes: Just in time for financial markets to implode. On the plus side I have all the time I want to go surfing. Live it up while ya can

[MDSurfer]

. . . just waiting for the latest swell to clean up, and of course the monthly check via direct deposit. Nothing beats it. :cool:

[darippah]

i just graduated hs and im working as a full time cust service rep. 55 hour weeks but i get the dp sessions every day theres surf :D

[IsurfwhenIcan]

full time freshman student-athlete at the pennsylvania state university...if i can find time to make it to the beach (5 hour drive) on a sunday then i can surf. but that would mean leavin saturday, and if you know anything about college football, you know penn state football is the **** especially if youre a student (#1 student section in the country), so i would have to leave late saturday after the game and return sunday night. plus that would mean missin partying saturday night as well...


hail to the lion

[steelwave42]

going to school for photography... hope that works out

Awesome. Good luck and stick with it.

Cool idea for a thread, it's interesting to see how diverse we are. Lot of students. My advice to you all is to stick with it because it's a constant struggle without a college degree, or a solid trade that you commit to. I'm speaking from experience, I'm really starting to have regrets (I'm 27). Be grateful and take full advantage because once you get into the work world, and the way our economy is going, it becomes all about getting by. Which sucks.

As far as I go, I work whatever job will pay my next month of rent & bills. Only thing I could really call myself is a cook, which ironically I'm not doing now. I catered and cooked in Baltimore in my late teens and early twenties and made nice money, but I've found that noone is really willing to pay you around here (ocmd) for hard work. Cooks are a dime a dozen in this town, and with the influx of foreigners that are willing to work for minimum wage (or less), well, it doesn't leave much of a reason to pay for hard work when you can get it for damn near free.

I'm lucky enough to have found a cheap place to live oceanside in ocmd. The glory of taking your coffee mug out to the dawn surf check is priceless...

[Going Going Gone Green]

I have my own business, recession proof, not tied into wall street and all the other B.S. I am a Plan "B" consultant. I am also a wellness coach, and help people Go Green!

I am a father of 1, planning on more, and I surf when ever I can, dp's seem to be the best for me it is a great way to start off the day. I make my own schedule and plan my day around my business, my family, and waves.

http://www.happy2beworkingfromhome.com

http://www.goinggoinggonegreen.org

http://www.happymomsworkingfromhome.com

[rgnsup]

full time freshman student-athlete at the pennsylvania state university...if i can find time to make it to the beach (5 hour drive) on a sunday then i can surf. but that would mean leavin saturday, and if you know anything about college football, you know penn state football is the **** especially if youre a student (#1 student section in the country), so i would have to leave late saturday after the game and return sunday night. plus that would mean missin partying saturday night as well...


hail to the lion

Hahhaha... My good friend goes to Penn-State, and I just got done chatting with him earlier this morning about how he is stuck there and I got to enjoy these last 3 awesome swells!!!

(on a scale) Football vs. Surfing ... hmmmm, I wonder which side will tip... :D

[rgnsup]

I have my own business, recession proof, not tied into wall street and all the other B.S. I am a Plan "B" consultant. I am also a wellness coach, and help people Go Green!

I am a father of 1, planning on more, and I surf when ever I can, dp's seem to be the best for me it is a great way to start off the day. I make my own schedule and plan my day around my business, my family, and waves.

http://www.happy2beworkingfromhome.com

http://www.goinggoinggonegreen.org

http://www.happymomsworkingfromhome.com

Very Interesting... I want to take a look further in this when I get a chance. I take it that you're pretty well off being that you're a father of 1 and plan on more? Congrats...

[aka pumpmaster]

Hate to be a kill joy but in this economy as things get worse the last thing most people are going to be worried about is going green.

[Going Going Gone Green]

Very Interesting... I want to take a look further in this when I get a chance. I take it that you're pretty well off being that you're a father of 1 and plan on more? Congrats...
Thanks a lot! This is the best opportunity I have ever found.

[Going Going Gone Green]

Hate to be a kill joy but in this economy as things get worse the last thing most people are going to be worried about is going green.
Hah you are wrong there my friend knowledge is everything, Would you ever think that going green could save you money? Going green can save you money in places you would least expect it, all the while protecting your health and our fragile environment. I don't like surfing dirty waves, Do you?

[Bad Bug Surfing]

I'm a Custom Cabinet Maker, That's my Real job. And my second Job is restoring classic VW's to their 60's and 70's luster, gotta say I'd rather be doing that instead of cabinet making, soooooo. If anybody knows people with classic VW's send them my way :)

[freewax]

got your own shop or work for somebody else. cabinets

[Bad Bug Surfing]

I work with somebody else, under his business name.

[live2surf]

Did archaeology for 4 years out of school with no money and little time to surf. Moved into technology about 8 years ago and am now the Chief technology officer for a medium sized law firm in DC. Have six year old twins, 6 weeks of vacation and a wife that knows my ONLY mistress is the Ocean! Only time i take the wedding ring off!
Great thread!

[donson]

carpenter here. where the hell the rest of you!!! fortunately i am college educated, but i enjoy doing what i do.

[rgnsup]

Did archaeology for 4 years out of school with no money and little time to surf. Moved into technology about 8 years ago and am now the Chief technology officer for a medium sized law firm in DC. Have six year old twins, 6 weeks of vacation and a wife that knows my ONLY mistress is the Ocean! Only time i take the wedding ring off!
Great thread!

Damn, sounds like you moved yourself into a nice gig! and 6 weeks vacation?!?!? LUCKY YOU!! That's so sick.

[EJsurfnfish]

I'm an industrial hygiene technician. Basically I run air samples at different places for different contaminants, asbestos, lead, heavy metals, etc. I work on a lot of asbestos projects doing inspections, making sure companies are going by the law. I have a B.S. in Environmental Science from UD. I worked in restaurants for many years, it took me like 8 years to get my degree. I lived it up, moved out to San Diego and worked in restaurants out there and surfed more than i worked. My advice to young people is put off the real world as long as possible, get that surfing in!!!!

[BonerSurfs]

I surfed just about every day for as long as i can remember. Then last year i started college in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. You can say it cuts into my surfing life a little. I get to snowboard everyday, but nothing compares to a good day of surf. Take it from me, if you are thinking of going somewhere far from the ocean, you better have another passion, cause if i didn't have snowboarding or skating or DJing to occupy my time i would go insane. I can't even watch surf video's. I just freak out and start looking up ticket prices to Cali, which are to expensive. Oh well, after this year its gonna be a life of surf for me, I'm moving somwhere with good consistant surf. Snowboarding good snow everyday is one thing, but surfing good waves all the time is about a thousand times better in my opinion. Every time i look at the swell charts and see the outer banks firing i wonder what the hell i am doing with my life, being literally thousands of miles away from any form of breaking wave. But all good things come with time i guess.