Git Sum', session notes from the Rogue.

"It's a way for us to reconnect with nature, it's a way for us to stay healthy, and it's also a great equalizer.
There's something really important about how the ocean humbles everybody." -Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii)
Bottom turn in the Castles moat, 6/6/2019.

   About time. Finally able to get some waves under my belt. Not many. Certainly not enough, even if there had been more. But a couple solid take-offs. The rest required more water-time to improve. Too bad, the approximate waist high rollers were fairly clean...only a light bump. Still haven't done any early mornings since returning from out West. 'Cept for work. Surf is now in the upper 60's (68F is damn cold, even with a spring suit). Next surf it should be in the 70s. I will have shed more rubber. Definitely improves the mobility. Time to let go of the hesitation. Time to git sum' more.

Fast movers, means fast driving. Castles and 38th, 6/6/2019.

   'Round here you need a disturbance to churn up the surf. Whether it's twisted in from the north or blown in from the south. Tropical disturbances, storms, and hurricanes that keep their distance bring some clean swell more often than not. Outta the north, the bad ass Nor'easter. Big, dark, knotted; it'll spit you out fast (if you can hold on), or drive you down hard. Mispillion River Brewing Nor'easter. A New England Rye IPA brewed to a fierce 7.5% ABV. A few of these knocked back will most definitely drive ya down. Poured a cloudy, deep, reddish-orange with a less than finger, eggshell head. Intense aromas of citrus with a hint of mango. The flavors were a little more ruthless...the rye. With pine, resin, and strong grapefruit. Got a sixer and took my time with 'em. Northeasters are notorious backsides for me, so they've been known to blindside me a few times. Knocked me around a few times. What can I say? My back's to 'em. Rated this one an A-.

"I never trust a man that doesn't drink."

-John Wayne, actor