Introduction

Discussion in 'All Discussions' started by Barry Cuda, Dec 22, 2014.

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  1. Dec 22, 2014 #1
    Barry Cuda

    Barry Cuda Guest

    For those that need an introduction, I am new to the forum, I live in New England, and have been surfing for a very long time. Started in 1961, living in Puerto Rico for the first 18 years of my life. I just recently retired after working 35 years for a major pharma company, but I consistently have surfed for 53 years and also raced sailboats for many years as well.
    My wife and I just returned from PR last week; first 2 days waves were shoulder high, then on Wednesday Dec 10, swell jumped and Marias was breaking at 20ft + faces, Tres Palmas began to break as well, and I did have the chance to get out at Tres after the swell calmed down to 12-14 ft on Thursday. At age 63, 25+ is no longer desirable. I return there every year to surf, visit friends and see the old stomping grounds. If any of you need info about PR, I will be glad to share what I know. The place has developed and changed a lot in the last 40 years since my family moved back to the mainland, but the waves are still there.
    Now, back to 45 degree water and a 5/4 wetsuit, I suppose. But I actually like cold water surfing, perhaps because I got used to it??
    Have a great day and xmas as well!
     
    Barry Cuda, Dec 22, 2014
    Barry Cuda, Dec 22, 2014
  3. Dec 22, 2014 #2
    metard

    metard Well-Known Member

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    welcome to the forums dog
     
    metard, Dec 22, 2014
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  5. Dec 22, 2014 #3
    rcarter

    rcarter Well-Known Member

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    Send Metard pics of your chix
     
    rcarter, Dec 22, 2014
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  6. Dec 22, 2014 #4
    worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

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    how bout a quick PR OMG HOW COULD THAT HAVE HAPPENED story?
    come on; just one....
    and we already covered the murder at cofresi...
     
    worsey, Dec 22, 2014
    worsey, Dec 22, 2014
  7. Dec 22, 2014 #5
    Scobeyville

    Scobeyville Well-Known Member

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    At age 29, 25+ Faces will never be desirable.
     
    Scobeyville, Dec 22, 2014
    Scobeyville, Dec 22, 2014
  8. Dec 22, 2014 #6
    nynj

    nynj Well-Known Member

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    Welcome sir... Congrats on the retirement.
     
    nynj, Dec 22, 2014
    nynj, Dec 22, 2014
  9. Dec 22, 2014 #7
    worsey

    worsey Well-Known Member

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    david balzerak rips!
     
    worsey, Dec 22, 2014
    worsey, Dec 22, 2014
  10. Dec 22, 2014 #8
    bubs

    bubs Well-Known Member

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    Hi nice to meet you. You seem like a genuinely good guy.
     
    bubs, Dec 22, 2014
    bubs, Dec 22, 2014
  11. Dec 22, 2014 #9
    Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor

    Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor Well-Known Member

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    do you play music in key west, too?
     
    Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor, Dec 22, 2014
    Riley Martin's Disgruntled Neighbor, Dec 22, 2014
  12. Dec 22, 2014 #10
    seldom seen

    seldom seen Well-Known Member

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    Weclome aboard Mr. Cuda
     
    seldom seen, Dec 22, 2014
    seldom seen, Dec 22, 2014
  13. Dec 22, 2014 #11
    Zeroevol

    Zeroevol Well-Known Member

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    Welcome aboard
     
    Zeroevol, Dec 22, 2014
    Zeroevol, Dec 22, 2014
  14. Dec 22, 2014 #12
    CaptJAQ

    CaptJAQ Well-Known Member

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    Love the handle Mr. Cuda! Nice to have another "vintage" surfer in the lineup. You've got a decade and change on me (just tripped 51 myself). Sometimes you have to paddle through some pretty crappy shorebreak around here to get to the good stuff outside, but overall, it's a good time.

    oh yeah... Welcome.
     
    CaptJAQ, Dec 22, 2014
    CaptJAQ, Dec 22, 2014
  15. Dec 22, 2014 #13
    Tlokein

    Tlokein Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to our happy lil dysfunctional family. Avoid windowless vans with Florida plates and barns in Maine and you'll do just fine.

    Vintage pics of PR hotties is perfectly acceptable as well.
     
    Tlokein, Dec 22, 2014
    Tlokein, Dec 22, 2014
  16. Dec 22, 2014 #14
    sisurfdogg

    sisurfdogg Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! Got any good BBQ recipes?
     
    sisurfdogg, Dec 22, 2014
    sisurfdogg, Dec 22, 2014
  17. Dec 22, 2014 #15
    3rdperson

    3rdperson Well-Known Member

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    wow man, your time in the clink really changed you...huh? You find god or something?
     
    3rdperson, Dec 22, 2014
    3rdperson, Dec 22, 2014
  18. Dec 22, 2014 #16
    metard

    metard Well-Known Member

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    guy who started the thread seems legit

    plus i'm on parole
     
    metard, Dec 22, 2014
    metard, Dec 22, 2014
  19. Dec 22, 2014 #17
    NJ glide

    NJ glide Well-Known Member

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    Dude I am uneasy about this. I've been watching your posts since you've been back and I know others have their doubts too. I feel like you might still be banished and someone at SI is just fooling us so we don't orchestrate a mass uprising. Please do something that doesn't involve a facial cock slap or something like it to prove its you.

    OK now that thats out of the way good to meet you Barry, nice to see someone new at least seem legit.
     
    NJ glide, Dec 22, 2014
    NJ glide, Dec 22, 2014
  20. Dec 22, 2014 #18
    3rdperson

    3rdperson Well-Known Member

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    You got the anklet and everything?
     
    3rdperson, Dec 22, 2014
    3rdperson, Dec 22, 2014
  21. Dec 22, 2014 #19
    bubs

    bubs Well-Known Member

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    metard is good.

    first it was we want metard back now its we dont like what he is posting.

    Cant have it both ways people.



    He is always a great addition to the forum as are the rest of you but I had to get that off my chest.
     
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  22. Dec 22, 2014 #20
    3rdperson

    3rdperson Well-Known Member

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    Pull the e brake on that one bro. Never said I didn't like what he was posting, or, that there was anything wrong with his posts. I noticed a difference and inquired. Might have been sarcastic... but tard gets sarcasm
     
    3rdperson, Dec 22, 2014
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