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ASK A SURFER… Longboards SUPER STOKED VS. Shortboards n the ocean, all is not fair. There are even . So longboarders, keep this in mind people of all different levels and abili- and do not use it to your advantage by hogging ties riding all different types and sizes of every wave that comes your way, or competing apparatuses.I In attempt to make some sort of peace for every wave that someone else is potentially in of this potential madness, an understanding must a better spot for. Wave knowledge is what should be reached. determine your decision. If you are in the right First, let us start off with a reality check: We place at the right time, go for it! all want to get waves, but if you want respect out Third, shortboarding is still a desired way to there, you need to earn it. This is something you ride a wave. Some individuals still want to turn can NOT demand. Know and acknowledge when and perform on a shorty. With this, if you are a you are wrong and if you did not know you were longboarder, keep in mind that short boards in the wrong, try and be sympathetic to someone paddle slower as you are more in the water as who may tell you about it even if they have a bit opposed to on top of it. The window is much of anger in their voice. Remember, certain situa- smaller, as you need the wave and its face to tions are seriously dangerous and this we need to have enough steepness to allow you to catch it. understand when someone is teaching us a verbal With this, positioning is much more critical. lesson. Longboarders: you know when you are in the right Second, play fair and respect those around spot and more importantly, when you are not. You you. Reality check #2: A big board means you also know when you are over paddling your big have an advantage. One, you can paddle out board into a wave and using it as a crutch to get into My name is Melissa. We met in the water a like to place an ad in the paper. quicker on the small days. Two, while looking for a wave that probably should no longer be yours. few months ago on Sheila’s bday. I’m her train- Thank you very much, Melissa :-) the next wave, your range and ability to position If there is a shortboarder sitting in the ideal spot, er and surfer friend. I’m also in last issue of Our Wave as an unidentifi ed at Bolsa. Thanks for joining in, Melissa. yourself to a wave that is coming is much larger. even though you can muscle in, let them have it. PHOTO: Eddy Raposa Three, your window for catching a wave is much Yet, if you are a sole pelican ready for fl ight, by Thanks, super stoked :-) Check out Melissa's ad on page 12 bigger. A larger planing area allows you to reach all means, take it. But this means you have done Any ways, I am a personal trainer and would planing speed more easily hence your window for your homework fi rst, you looked ahead and then catching is less critical. Some people ride boards you looked left, then right and it is clear to go. cultures, short and long. It should be all about part, could all ride what we wanted and get along. that are designed to capitalize on this fact alone or Finally, if you just caught one from the last set, as the ride, not about what the crowd dictates. But Just imagine… GOT A GRIPE? Ask Just a simply because their paddling abilities or endur- the next one is coming, do not swing around and with continuous learning and verbal education in Signed, Surfer to write about your ances are limited. If this was everyone’s goal we go on someone that was waiting. the water or through our column (hint hint), the Just a Surfer complaints or respond to this would all be riding jet skis, huge 12 foot boards, or In conclusion; awareness is the key for both crowds can become so cool that we, for the most one. Go to page 15 for info.

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Last year alone, Wright made top 10 in the Naturally, the pecking order that day was U.S. Surf Team, inked a sponsorship deal with present despite a very packed lineup. On top of Wave Rebel bodyboards and trekked to the Philip- that list was Chad Barba. The guru of pines for a Boogie Nation video shoot. , as intimidating as ever, was in Prior to this interview, he won First Place full-on patrol mode that morning, barking, Pro Open at Imperial Beach. A hefty three by two dominating, and absolutely killing every wave he paycheck from yesterday’s victory sits proudly on fought for. Of course, anyone who has ever had a his green comforter cover. “I’m 21 now, and they run-in with Barba can tell you, his presence in the said I was a late bloomer. They told me that when water can best be described as pit-bull tactics. Cut I started at 15 and was winning, “ Wright remem- off Barba? Prepare thyself for the wrath. On this bers. “It’s cool because I’m like that kid that came particularly crowded morning, we were all out of nowhere. The titles I won in such a short witness to just that. Some barney, who had been amount of time have been sweet.” back-peddling everyone in the lineup, decided Not bad for a kid who started bodyboarding to snake Barba near the side-wave section. As end of high school freshman year and advanced to they both washed up near the end section near pro in 2006 when he won the California Tour. Cylinders, I watched as Barba immediately went These days, Wright lives out of a suitcase into that intimidation mode that has become eight months out of the year, traveling to Puerto, very familiar at The Wedge. , and various other surf Its something I’ve grown accustomed to destinations. He is most determined to win seeing. Barba almost looks like a barracuda Hawaii’s Pipeline, and has been training towards his prey after an incident vigorously. “That’s pretty much where careers are in the water and in this case, I know the kook made or ended,” he reveals. “I spent months there who snaked him is in for a heap of trouble. just trying to get used to the waves. My motivation Barba, a dominating fi gure both fi guratively and is to be very fi t.” He has recently taken up Yoga physically, towers over the guy, says some choice for increased fl exibility and is in the process of words and proceeds to throw the dude’s board signing up for acrobatics to better maneuver the down the beach. Barba then gets right back in the foam pits with 360s, reverses and double back water, laying down that threatening stink-eye in fl ips. Wright also surfs fi ve hours a day, eight the offenders direction, laying a warning that the hours if the swells are good. In addition, he cross barney’s day is through in the water. However, trains, plays tennis and avidly rides his bicycle. the kook, obviously oblivious to Barba’s threats, “I don’t really go out. I take bodyboarding doesn’t care and proceeds to head in the direction pretty seriously,” he says. Wright is constantly of the jetty to get back in the lineup. pushing the boundaries and is always on a quest Barba then paddles at lightning speed to further to ride bigger waves, no matter how dangerous. let this guy know that he is not welcome back. “I’ve put myself into some scary situations, “ he The guy fi nally gets the message and fi nally heads recalls. “Two years ago, I blacked out. The wave out on the walk of shame. just pounded me. The coral reefs are like cement, Barba is a legend in the sport. His skills and are and I almost died twice now. One of my friends some of the best ever seen in bodyboarding. Had last week just broke his neck in . he still been visible in the pro scene today, I have But I have this drive in me, like, ‘I’ve got to get a no doubts that he’d be a Mike Stewart type of bigger wave!’” ambassador here in California. But somewhere Wright’s aspiration is to lead a career in the breakdown of bodyboarding as a viable similar to Australia’s top bodyboarder Damien commercial product in the ‘90’s, Barba became a King, who has garnered book deal, produced recluse and an unknown quantity in person. documentary DVDs and was offered a one Stories of Barba vary, but those who know million dollar contract. Furthermore, he looks up to him best will tell you that you may run into a mentor/renowned bodyboarder Giovanni Greco, temperamental Barba, a religious Barba, or a quiet former World Tour champion Jeff Hubbard and and soft-spoke Barba. Sometimes all at once. Tony Dungy, the fi rst African American head win these events,“ he confi dently says. “I wanna The next day, I hoped to score another good coach to win the Superbowl when the Indianapolis be the fi rst California bodyboarder ever. In session at Wedge. However, from the moment I hit the Colts defeated the Chicago Bears in 2007. California, they’ve had guys do well, but no one’s Balboa peninsula, I knew it was going to be a tough outing. However, Wright’s main infl uence is the won the World Tour, World Title, Pipe Title or The fog was thick at 40th street, and I knew it was going to positivity he fi nds in the teachings of Jesus Christ. anything. I want to make it huge.” be just as bad at Wedge. Sure enough the fog was really heavy “I want to be a good witness, with the way I win Who better to put bodyboarding on the to the point where you couldn't see the lineup. So much for or lose. So many guys at the beach just punch map than someone who lives and breathes it? shooting today. their board,“ he says with a laugh. “They blame “That’s all I do 24/7,” he says, with a smile. I decided to hang back with the boys at the jetty and it on their board! Like, how old are you? 10? If “It’s addicting.” enjoy the waves for a change. My friend Ron Ziebell, owner I win or lose, I wanna be amped cause I’m at the Jeremy Wright is sponsored by Wave Rebel of Alternative Surf Shop, showed up at about 7:30am and beach. How cool is that? I also make sure I don’t bodyboards, Alternative Surf, Viper Fins, Cobian was all smiles. I’ll never forget watching as he paddled out get pissed. Sometimes it’s hard, but I have to tell Sandals, Kreed , Bullys Accessories, that morning and dominated on every wave he got. You could myself, ‘It’s all good! I did my best.’” Embrace Apparel, and Zinka Sunscreen. just tell he was in great form that morning. Hitting backdoor Wright is also active with charity, recently sections, getting tubed and even barking a bit in the lineup. giving free bodyboarding lessons to 70 kids at an For more information visit Jeremy Wright’s Classic Rondog. He was great even in less than perfect event organized by The , and offi cial website at www.4JeremyWright.com. conditions. many of his trophies are donated to local schools. Nearing the end of the session, Ron’s fi nal wave that day Though bodyboarding isn’t quite as main- was seemingly unexceptional. The wave he went on seemed stream as surfi ng, Wright is looking forward to Ron Ziebell like any other head high set. continued on page 6 introducing the sport to a wider audience.” I wanna

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legs! I cant feel my legs!” Sheer terror hits me. kept Ron from further injury as he carried him shake his hand and thank him again and give him I see someone already calling 911 and I scream to shore. a quick update on Ron’s condition. He seemed RON DOG out to them, “Tell them its a paralysis injury!” and After Ron was ambulatory, it was a mad rush genuinely sincere when he stated that he needed continued from page 3 sprint forward. to contact his wife and get to the hospital. a moment to soak that in. I don't think he, until Meanwhile in the water, this mysterious From there, it was a long and hard day as we that moment, had realized his actions were some- He went lefts, just a bit beyond the pit and person is struggling to hold onto Ron and keep tried our best to support Ron’s family and thing that a hero does. As I walked away, I could side-wave on a dropknee section. Barba was him from drowning. By sheer luck, there just replayed the events of the morning. As the day tell, that he really was stunned. I felt better and behind him on the wave when suddenly, the wave happened to be some sticks out at Cylinders that went on, the news seemed to get worse. First walked away, knowing that even if I never talk sectioned out faster and more shallow than usual, morning. They immediately give one of their came the news that Ron’s back was crushed and to him again, that for a brief moment, I was able sending Ron fl ying forward. The remaining wave boards to the guys in the water to stabilize Ron that he would have to undergo surgery. Then to see beyond who Chad Barba, omnipresent wall crashed into Ron made him pearl forward and so that they can carry him onto the berm above came the devastating news that the doctors intimidator of the Wedge is, and see a person who eventually land on his tailbone where the wave Cylinders, and carefully set him down. The mystery believed that Ron would never walk again. was that day. A hero. folded him over. It crushed his vertebrae near the person continues hovering up high near Ron’s Upon hearing that news, I needed to take The days after Ron’s accident were fi lled middle of his back and incapacitated his entire head, making sure to keep him stable. We all some time out, so I drove back to the Wedge. As I with much better news. Ron’s spine, although lower body. What happened next was a mix of watched in horror as Ron screams in agony say- pulled up, I saw Barba getting out of his truck. He being damaged, is on the mend after a successful chaos and heroic actions that helped save Ron’s ing that he cant feel his legs. I continue to observe was still that same intimidating, omnipresent man surgery. His spinal cord had no apparent life. intently as everyone circles Ron, praying for any to me as I walked by him, but I knew I had to say damage to the surface and he is slowing starting to Immediately after Ron bobbed up out of the movement from his legs. Nothing. My heart sinks. something to him. So I turned around and for the feel movement in both legs. He will have a long water, I watched as he seemingly fl ailed around Meanwhile, we hear the ambulance coming. I fi rst time in the many years that I’ve been shooting recovery ahead of him but hopefully in time he looking distracted. From my perspective, it looked glance across the surreal scene as all my friends and hanging around at the Wedge, I formally talk will be able to walk and surf again. And maybe like he was about to get into an argument with have come out of the water, some still leaving to Chad Barba for the fi rst time. get into a barking match with the kooks for old somebody near him. their boards and gear in the water, caring more “Thank you for saving my good friend Ron’s times sake. Immediately my friends and I stood up and for Ron. At that moment, I’m fi nding myself star- life, you are a hero in my eyes and I’ll always Mahalo, watch as this person who Ron is yelling at, begins ing at this mysterious person whom I thought was remember your actions today.” I proceeded to -Pez madly paddling to Ron’s vicinity. Before we knew initially fi ghting Ron it, we could see everyone in the lineup start mak- in the water. It fi nally ing their way over to the area just before Cylinders dawned on me. It was to get a closer look. As I continue walking up, I Barba. I watch Barba as see that this person is dunking and holding onto he protects Ron’s Ron in the water. Or at least that’s what it seems. head, gently stabilizing Well, my only thought was of anger. Whoever this Ron’s neck and never person was, how dare they attack someone so well leaving his side until the respected at this spot. My mind went numb as I paramedics force him to start running towards the break. By now, nearly move to the side. everybody in the water is paddling over that way Watching Barba in too, at a furious pace. the distance, I know this What happened next rocked me, and I can still isn't the same man who see it in my mind clearly as ever. I was still half- has created the strong and way between the jetty and Cylinders at this point, dominating aura around and I was sure I was seeing Rondog getting a beat his persona over the years. down. My legs are moving on their own practi- This is a man, who behind cally as I race forward, when suddenly, I hear Ron that shell, was a real per- screaming in pain. From that moment on, it was son for the fi rst time to like slow-motion. It hadn’t even occurred to me me. Not some intimidat- until that very moment that others were running ing, hell bent on scaring that direction too and were all frantically grabbing everyone who even dares phones to call 911. And then, like a brick to my to talk to him type of mad- head, it hit me. Ron was seriously hurt and not be- man. Its at that moment, ing attacked. I realize, he is a true I went spiraling into a near panic state. I had hero on this day. He gone from rage to panic in a split second. “Oh my kept Ron from drown- God, what’s happened to Ron?” As my mind pro- ing. He is the one who cessed what I was seeing, still running forward, kept Ron stable and he I realize that he was yelling out, “I cant feel my is the one who probably Photo by Bryan Pezman Ron Ziebell at the Wedge

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Shane Jones Photos by Eddy Raposa Written by Nina Vafaie

hane Jones fi rst stood up on a surf- board at Seal Beach on a 5’ Midget Smith Twinzer at the young age of fi ve. ThatS was 1986. Since then, Shane has honed his surfi ng skills on waves along the California coast from Santa Barbara to San Diego, as well as Hawaii, Costa Rica and New Zealand. Perhaps surfi ng is encoded into his DNA. Shane’s dad, Tony Jones, owner of Coral Reef Wetsuits, is a solid surfer with a colorful surf history of his own. Moving to Santa Monica from Ireland in the late 50’s, Tony readily immersed himself in the of Southern California. As a kid, Tony was a regular at Malibu, borrowing boards from guys on the beach and learning under Tony Jones sewing together a the tutelage of suit for another happy costumer Mickey Dora and others. He continued to perfect his surfi ng skills while logging water time with the likes of Mickey Munoz and other infl uential surfers of the time. Because of Tony’s early connections with- in the surf community, Shane frequently rubbed elbows with some of surfi ng’s greats. However, when asked who was most infl uential to his surfi ng, Shane says it was surfi ng his home break of Bolsa Chica with his dad and the Coral Reef team riders, Mark Stewart, Tim Whalen and Guy Takayama, that had the biggest impact on him. He also admired the wave riding skills of Mike Guerrero and Brian (aka Loafer) Anderson. Drawing inspiration from each of these individuals, Shane has developed a unique style of his own. And although Shane has had opportunities to travel to other more exotic locales around the world, and his surfi ng repertoire expanded be- cause of these experiences, Bolsa Chica was an ideal haven that allowed Shane to perfect his surfi ng talent while helping his dad run his non-corporate business, Coral Reef Wetsuits. Start- ed in 1985, Coral Reef Wetsuits has been making custom wetsuits for over 20 years. Making quality wetsuits designed and fi tted to the individual was an idea started by Tony Jones and passed along to Shane, who in addition to being Manager of Coral Reef Wetsuits, designs, custom fi ts and alters, as well as markets, the wetsuits. As busy as he is at work, Shane also manages to surf a few times a week, one of the perks of having a surfer dad/boss who he can trade off morning shifts with. It is a pretty enviable life, but Shane doesn’t take any of it for granted. He’s had his obstacles too. After high school, a pre-existing intestinal condition worsened into a serious medical situation that required three blood transfusions over a course of three years. This also meant lots of time out of the water. Focusing on getting back into the water and back to what he loves is what got Shane through this diffi cult time. Growing up surfi ng and hanging out and working at his dad’s shop since he was fi ve years old, it is no wonder surfi ng is such an integral part of Shane’s life. Shane embodies the soul of a true surfer. His whole life revolves around surfi ng and every element of the culture. From his early start as a grom to being a talented surfer in his own right Shane has fully embraced the surfi ng life- style. He started a surf club at his high school, he travels the world to surf, he is an active mem- ber of the Long Beach Surf Team. Shane infuses surfi ng into every aspect of his life; it’s his recre- ation, it’s his career, it’s his peace of mind.

Editors note: I recently went in to get a suit made for me. After my 3rd $250+ suit off the rack that only lasted one season, I had to jump at some advice that I kept hearing over the last decade. I kept meeting people in these Coral Reef wetsuits that when I asked about their suit, they usually always say, “I’ve had this suit for many years and its still works great! My best suit purchase ever. You should go in and have one custom made for you.” I am more than stoked to keep passing on that same advice.

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Surfers Art Art On Board featured artist: Greg Landers

I enjoy not fi tting in, not being part of the mold, not riding plain white boards, not be- ing part of a certain crowd, and most impor- tantly, just having fun. used to Even though I’ve been tied up with school hang aroundI a bunch and work lately, somehow I’ve found the time to of guys in high school do what I prefer: shape a new board that surfed and I would for myself and one for my girl- always make fun of them because at the time I didn’t friend. I should have them off to the surf and all that mattered to me was ! glasser soon and covered in artwork shortly Years later I’m completely wrapped up in surfi ng, thereafter I’m bummed they didn’t make this like the rest of us, I’m always trying to fi nd time Photo by Rory Bauman article deadline, but that’s the price you pay to squeeze in another surf! I still ride and race for paying your dues while you're young! motocross, but surfi ng is something completely always been into art and drawing, it wasn’t Thanks for taking the time to read this and I different, it consumes you. until I read an article on Drew Brophy that I fell hope to see you in the line up soon! The fi rst few boards that I had were shaped by in love with the idea of my own boards. I Mike Dawson; and I think that because I was often started out using only Posca Markers but now I’ll Greg Landers contact information: able to hang out in his shaping room that it gave use darn near anything that won’t react with the Web: www.gLandArt.com me the bug to shape my own boards. I wouldn’t resin. Painting my own boards sparked an inter- Email: [email protected] call myself a true shaper, but I defi nitely enjoy est in just painting in general so I started painting riding my own equipment. Although I have canvases, skateboard decks, shoes, guitars, etc….

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RICH PAYNE Writen by Tony Alvarado

photo by Robert O'Toole Respect Respect is the one thing you can't buy. Respect must be earned through your peers, friends and family, and through everyday life. Respect takes time. It takes trust and it takes loyalty. In 'our' small surfi ng world, the fi rst person that comes to my mind when I think of respect is Richard Payne. RP's knowledge, passion and loyalty make RP one of the most respected surfers out there. He knows where to go and when to be there. I could be fi lming in P.V. and RP walks up saying how good Redondo Beach was. When Seal is fi ring, RP's on it. When I get up at 4:30 a.m. to surf River Jetties and it is still dark, foggy and misty, thinking I will be the fi rst one out, I see RP shooting out of a barrel as I am paddling out. He is just always where it is good and he is always barreled. If any barrel develops at Huntington Beach Pier, RP will most likely be the one to grab it. Richard has the respect from the young Huntington Beach rippers to the older core guys and will always be the man.

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Foam E-Z’s 15 Year Anniversary Party/Event understanding as well as support in taking the One of the highlights of the party was the fi nal (It was a celebration of building.) mystery out of surfboard making.” raffl e which included a free board donated by Bettis Giveaways were happening throughout the and Aloha Glassing. Many guests also purchased event. Many lucky winners received products such raffl e tickets, in order to win a hand shaped Stamps undreds of people turned out on the load of “seconds” (imperfect blanks) that they sold as entire surfboard building kits, surfboard blanks, surfboard. All of the proceeds were donated to the sunny Saturday afternoon of May for a fraction of the cost. Marko EPS blanks dis- fi n sets (provided by Future Fins and FCS), pads Surf Rider Foundation. Congratulations to Woody 31st to help Brad Nadell and the guys played some unusual Parabolic treats for people to and leashes (from Ocean Earth), even free board Woodruff the winner and proud new owner of the from HFoam E-Z commemorate their 15th year of inquire about. Future and FCS had tents and were building classes from Cerritos College! Stamps Bonzer business. Foam E-Z, a local small business, sells talking about their respective fi n systems. One of During the party, guests were invited into the In these strange times that the US surfboard all of the materials you need to build your own the more interesting tents was that of Nine Lights warehouse to observe live demonstrations of a Fu- industry is facing, it was refreshing to see so many surfboard. . Here one could fi nd a bevy of hand ture Fin Box install and a one hour glass job with people learning the craft, sharing their ideas and It was a surfboard building extravaganza. The built surfboards made of wood sandwiched around UV resin by Dave from Revchem Plastics. Eager experiences and enjoying themselves, Thanks event took place behind their shop in Westmin- an EPS core and glassed with epoxy resin. to learn people gathered around and were able to Foam E-Z for a great party. A good time was had ster, CA. Live music, food & drinks, giveaways, Also present were local shapers including the see and ask questions directly to the glasser of the by all. Here’s to the next fi fteen years of business. raffl es, board building demos were all happening. legendary Rich Harbour as well as Matt Bettis and board. In addition, local shapers and many of Foam E-Z’s Jack Sykes (Line Up Surfboards). They offered vendors were present to answer questions and chat their experienced knowledge of the craft to up and about surfboard building. coming shapers. Guests were treated to pizza and sandwich- Terry Price, chairman of the Composites es by Perry’s Pizza in Huntington Beach and Training Center at Cerritos College had this to MOBILE HOME FOR were able to enjoy live music by the infamous say, “We had so many individuals come by our SALE “Mc Murphy Music Factory”. display and thanked us for being there to help 2 BEDROOM, The scene included a variety of booths. Some them understand that if 13-year-old middle ONE BATH were vendors of Foam E-Z such as Sol Sunguard, school girl (Surfer Divas) could make a surf- passing out various free sunscreen products to board, that they certainly could take a stab at it. some lucky attendees. US Blanks brought a truck- We were also happy to help provide guidance and

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he Sandpiper Inn in Illustration by Playa Hermosa, Costa Mark Lugenbuehl Rica, greeted me with fun, sun andT adventure. For my fortieth birthday my wife told me I should go on a trip with my friends. That blew me away as the best gift EVER. I was so stoked that I could not plan my trip soon enough. Is 8 Photo by ML Photo by Jeff Lum Photo by Jeff Lum months in advance too much? Photo by ML The thing is, I didn’t want to plan too much, the hundreds who but I should have. I had ideas of what I wanted Photo by ML to do, but since I would be coordinating with 4 showed up to his memo- friends I have never traveled with, it seemed easier rial; and many more made to just let our adventure come to us. Go with the the fl ight to Costa Rica for fl ow, as it were. a paddle out memorial in We all had an idea about the waves there and front of where Davis had at spots near by, but since it was small we decided been working. Davis had to just hang out and enjoy relaxing for a couple of been in training to take days. over as chef for his father’s The Sandpiper Inn is run by local resident and hotel. business man, Greg Miller. Many Seal Beach resi- I felt so heart struck at Greg’s loss, I dents know about Greg’s business, the Sandpiper almost cancelled my stay at his hotel, but that felt Bike Shop on Seal Beach Blvd., or know Greg per- like it might be a mistake as well. I could only hope sonally. Many locals may also know about the trag- that, if in any way, I could help out if needed. ic loss of Greg’s son, Davis. An unexpected twist At the airport, Greg was gracious enough to of fate had taken Davis this past March. His death pick us up in his Mercedes shuttle bus. He zoomed was felt by many in this community as attested by us two hours back to the hotel with a quick stop to look at the monster While we were at the Sandpiper, the waves out front would occa- crocs hanging out un- sionally look just perfect long enough to get a good photo. I can der a bridge. I looked Photo by Jeff Lum just imagine this place when it all comes together. down and wondered if the crocs are ever thinking to themselves, duced us to his hotel manager, Aaron. The surf was shoulder on the waves out front. We headed straight “Come on, PLEASE! nothing to look at, so we took advantage of wait- to the shore and didn’t look back. As I surfed Out of the consistent ing for the tide to turn by fi guring out our room through a spectacular sunset on the best birthday stream of people com- arrangements, and grabbing our fi st true delicious I have ever had, in just one moment, I suddenly ing to see us, surely Costa Rican meal. The Sandpiper has a restaurant, felt a most unusual breath go out; it felt as if all one has GOT to fall in but as you can imagine, the hotel restaurant was in the stress of my life up to that moment suddenly sooner of later.” Just a transition. Greg once again stepped in, and he rushed quickly out in that one breathe. I had never then, I nearly dropped and Aaron pointed us in the right direction. Her- felt such a sudden release like that before. Total- my camera off the mosa has a nice 2-mile stretch of plenty of hotels ly relaxed, from then on, I felt like I just fl oated bridge. I’m sure a croc and restaurants to take care of you; plus a great through the rest of my trip. would have eaten my little store a few blocks away from the Sandpiper, I was going with the fl ow. I was amazed at the camera as an appetizer. perfect for all your other needs. beauty of Costa Rica, from its land and seascapes Arriving at the After a fantastic lunch that I was so kindly to the people living the “Pura Vida,” pure life. It hotel, we unloaded treated to by my friends in celebration of my birth- seemed that the breath I took earlier had slowed me massive amounts of day, we returned to sleep off the travel grime. We down to the point where I was able to really take in luggage. Greg showed woke up a couple hours later and were greeted all life has to offer. We relaxed, surfed, drank, ate, Photo by Jeff Lum us around and intro- with a better tide conditions and a little makeable and were more than merry. continued on p/14

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