Distrustful Thursday Surf & Culture Report



Lost Boys & Co...
"Distrust of authority should be our first civic duty."
Norman Douglas

One of the original "Lost Boys" was Mark "SeaWolf" Hall.  He was on some of the early treks to Saladitas and the Ranch.  Here he is with his bride to be Melissa (#1).  They're going to tie the knot in Troncones and try to get some surf in between the nuptials!  Saladitas in February sounds great!

Partly cloudy this morning with 15 miles visibility.  Winds were variable onshore 4 to 6kts and the sea surface was tacked up.  The air was 68.3º and the water is holding at 73.0º.  One high tide today at 1:13pm +4.8'.  It's that same SSW swell out of 194º at 2.3' and it was about that...

Elder abuse is a little talked about problem and only hits home when it's someone you know.  We received this missive this morning (#2) and were shocked and slightly amused.  If you have seen this man, please don't hesitate to lead him back to Hermosa.  Crossing the city limits would be fine, but to be sure he is okay, take him to Brother's Burritos.  He is on numerous medications and alcohol only exacerbates the problem.  We're unreasonably confident that he will be returned unscathed by the whole experience, but you never can be sure...
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"When the surf breaks, we'll fix it"
The Professor!!
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