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No worries. Sharks are our friends. See slide show.

http://photos.msn.com/slideshow/foxsports/swimming-with-sharks/230mzx0c#39

If you're in the VB area this weekend, you might want to check out the annual Steel Pier Classic at the Oceanfront (1st Street Jetty). Too bad the surf forecast doesn't look very promising.
See...

Good eye. Thanks for pointing it out. I sure didn't catch it.
Still, there was some good discussion generated on the topic. And the spammer, who just joined the Forum, got banned.

Great story. Thanks for sharing. I had similar experiences with my kids when they were younger, but it involved fishing, shooting, and baseball.

There have been many threads on this topic - one as recently as yesterday. Use the Search Thread function above.

Take care of your gear, and it will take care of you.
In cold weather/water surfing, the wetsuit is more important than the board.

A foul-smelling, grodey-ass, bacteria-infested suit can be a...

For years, I used to hit the gym and weights 3-4 times a week with running 3-6 miles on the other days. Since I added swimming and now surfing, I get to the gym maybe once a week. I'd rather be...

Agreed.
Google Laird Hamilton workouts for his cross-fit routines.

On the water, in the water, and under the water, one should have a buddy.
It's the safe and smart thing to do.
Still, we out by ourselves. A buddy isn't often available. Most of my sessions are...

Emass:
My 2 centavos.
From your statement "...got a lot of catching up to do to you vets. Need to log those hours...", it sounds like you're on an urgent quest to make up for lost time and cram in...

I've been out Tues-Fri this week off Dam Neck, including an hour yesterday a.m. before work. Didn't have the luck you did. But even Dam Neck can vary a bit in spots. It was nice though. The water...

Here's a recipe for shrimp and grits dressing, y'all. They're goo-ood! But I'm not waitin' for Thanksgiving. You nawthun boys familiah with grits?
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I was about to ask the same two questions.
Not sure how this discussion turned to Thanksgiving dinner, but it's a nice change. Oyster dressing, grouper, crab, and all that other good stuff.

Thanks, I'll keep an eye out. I was out off Dam Neck around noon today. Saw some By the Wind Sailor jellies.

A few pointers from an experienced, well-intentioned surfer while you're both out on the water can work wonders in getting a beginner out of a slump (i.e., can't seem to do anything right) or...

And they have some particularly thought-provoking threads:
"Do you want this turd in your neighborhood"
"Pit bulls are nice"
"Gore sure to receive Devil's Pineapple up the A$$ Award"
"Trash Truck...

At the end of the day, after checking the forecast and prior to hitting the rack, I'll often watch a few surf videos. They're generally much better than what's on television nowadays. Below is the...

Sharks have a week dedicated to him.

This may sound trite, cheesy or whatever, but being able to get out on the water on my board makes a day special. Even when things suck at work. I've only been at this for 8 months. At times this...

Hindus sounds better. Made me chuckle.
Now the thread will go after you about that.

Throw on some Tito & Tarantula:
"Angry Cockroaches" and
"Motorcycle Girl"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2w66N8tU398

Blue Sting Rays, Atomic Mosquitoes, Black Sabbath - depending on my mood and the waves.

Politics and religion. The riot in the movie Police Academy reminded me of the manner in which some forum threads can quickly get personal and out of control. I apologize for the French version;...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfHOQAT0-Mk

In my younger days, coming out of the water in the summertime, it was ICE COLD BEER. Three beautiful words. It was usually Coors, but it didn't really matter. Now I'm older, its orange soda in the...