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Random / 500px
« on: October 17, 2018, 06:48:42 PM »
I found 500px awhile ago...I go on there sometimes just to marvel at some of the amazing photography....but this guys landscapes stand out.

https://500px.com/dyne999

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Random / GRIN
« on: October 15, 2018, 08:16:26 PM »
Great Images of Nasa
A NASA library of high res NASA pics on Flickr.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/nasacommons

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Random / Surfing Cormorants
« on: October 14, 2018, 06:47:36 AM »
Who knew.....I was just on the Northeast surfing Newport Cam, nice HD cam, and the only thing in the water is a cormorant...some little knee high waves coming in. Thought it was cool that you could see the bird so well but I was surprised when he suddenly swam into a swell and rode it for 20-30'.....never saw them do that before....I've seen videos of ducks and swans riding waves but he was down in the water with just his neck exposed like they normally are and he rode it like a foil....it wasn't breaking yet when he caught it. I wonder if he opens his wings. Anyone ever see this before?

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Random / Van camping...
« on: October 04, 2018, 02:24:09 PM »
Secret Spots....sssshhhhh

https://vansecrets.com/

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Random / Examples of extreme skill
« on: October 02, 2018, 10:13:53 PM »
Came across this and thought it would make an interesting random topic....share some examples of extreme skills.

Chainsaw art...….

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Random / Thinking about a tattoo
« on: October 02, 2018, 08:13:22 PM »
My wife still whispers in my left ear 15 years after losing my hearing on that side....saw this today.

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Random / Seriouseats
« on: October 01, 2018, 06:38:26 PM »
Since I'm now responsible for the domestic duties at home I've decided to up my cooking skills. I've always been able to do the basics and some not so basics...I don't have my brothers skills but I can cook a little. Made Mom's apple pie tonight...:)

I've been looking at cooking websites and I found one that I really like...recipes are great and they great info on techniques, gear, gadgets, etc..
Flaming Saganaki with some crusty bread and a bottle of wine sounds pretty good....not a fan of anise however so going with Brandy instead of Ouzo.....:)

https://www.seriouseats.com/2018/09/how-to-make-saganaki.html

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Random / Kinda cool, kinda creepy
« on: September 30, 2018, 09:50:00 PM »
This websites algorithms scan social media and other data sources for signs of illness. Displays it on a map

https://www.sickweather.com/live-map.php


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Sessions / Pace Yourself
« on: September 30, 2018, 03:51:12 PM »
That's what I've been saying to myself Sat and Sun.

Great day Sat. except for some dumb forgetfulness and a real stupid rookie mistake that could have cost me...got lucky.

I got a later start Sat than I originally wanted but when I pulled into Nantasket 1st thing I saw was a long head high peeling right....:). Warm, sunny, smooth glass....get the board untied and pull out my leash....where the %$#@ is my leash...OH yeah in the bag on the garage floor with the fins I want to put in.....:( Quick trip to the surf shop for a leash...almost bought fins too but pretty sure the boss would filet me considering I have a bag full so I resisted.

Got back, unfortunately now high tide was 1/2 hour away...big rebound coming off the seawall, waves washing up the stairs. I watched it for awhile and thought I saw a very fun way to get on the water. I waited for a good one to wash up the stairs and jumped in from there...1st time ever doing that...rode the backwash and jumped up on the fly and met the next one coming in and got absolutely launched up and over...full on airborne on the backside and I fucking landed it! I love getting over waves and work at it often. I knew going in I was going to need the paddle coming down and I timed the down stroke perfectly. I was already moving forward as I compressed to take the landing and I was still on the backwash. The last one was the start of the lull and I just about shot out into the lineup. Thinks were looking fortuitous.....:) Not too bad considering my head is feeling a bit light.

Only a couple of SUPs and shortboarders out, crowds down further but open there. I was watching for a bit and wave choice was going to be critical. Lot's of closeouts just dumping but some were coming in with a bit more angle and those were sweet. Caught a few smaller waves inside to get my sea legs then paddled out. I backed off of a couple of big waves that I didn't like and I must have looked like a tentative noob because I was given some advice to get forward a bit...:) Told him I appreciated it but told him I was just looking for a good one. We started talking and he mentioned he has some issues from a brain tumor....say what?......I started to laugh and I think at 1st he was thinking what a dick and I said me too.....another 1st. He was pretty good, caught some nice waves while I was watching. I saw a big set coming and paddled out. Glassy, slightly overhead, awesome clean drop that feeling of your stomach coming up, compress hard in the bottom, looking down the line and up off the lip and drop again screaming like a kid...do it again.....:)

Bunch a fun rides but it was getting too high and close to the wall so I rode one in near the ramp. Here's where the rookie mistake comes in. I maneuver to the ramp, timing my exit...18" drop washed out at the base of the concrete ramp...I get up on it grab the tail and I'm golden...being careful not to scrape the nose I turn and try and pull it up over the small wave coming in...catches the nose, pivots the board across my ankles. I knew instantly I was going down...tuck roll over the board and onto the ramp..board washes off the ramp onto the rocks. I managed to get it quickly and got the hell off the ramp. Bruised, scraped and bleeding a bit but no major damage to me or the board.

Took a break for a couple hours and then went back out further down the beach....

More later about a fun weekend ,,,boss wants my help with some stuff. Looks like a week of surf coming up....gotta both pace myself and make sure she's happy so my pass is good.

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Gear Talk / Blue - small compressor system for snorkeling...anyone?
« on: September 28, 2018, 05:47:00 PM »
Anyone seen or used one of these? Thinking it could be fun with the kids. I can't dive (can't equalize) but at least I can get to 10' with this.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uQ1-BUqEmWo

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Sessions / Nantasket in the morning?
« on: September 28, 2018, 05:18:43 PM »
Or someplace up north anyway. I have a small window of opportunity tomorrow so staying somewhat local. I'm going to start driving north in the morning and stop as soon as I see the waves looking good enough. Nantasket is the last but most likely destination...anyone else going south shore in the morning?

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SUP General / The K15
« on: September 28, 2018, 12:44:39 PM »
LOL...I found this picture on FB from 2010. The K15 was very possibly the fastest board on the water back then but I think you can see why it wouldn't work for me....:)

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Except that I'm on the fence and my wife is too....so what the hell....

The outdoor shower in the towel thread is getting a gate....it's all built, stained, sanded (as much as it's getting) and oiled but I have a detail i'm considering....some stained plexi ports across the front up top. I've drawn a mockup. The wood it is drawn on will be cut out as a frame and then the plexi sandwiched between the two. I plan on leaving the frame light, no stain just oil. The ports will depict a breaking wave. I've done this design before, pyrography on an Alaia I built for my bud Brownie. I'm not sure if it's going too far, if I should leave it as is...solid, do the plexi/stain, or maybe just plexi frosted? The rest of the shower will be greys and browns and I thought this small bit of color would be good.....Thoughts?

I made this from a cedar fence panel that I disassembled. The cedar is knotty but it's straight and light so easy to make a durable gate....$70 in materials. if i oil it every year or two it will last a long, long time.

edit....now that I'm looking at the pictures I think i'll do the frame dark as well if I do the plexi.

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Sessions / Small fun Friday
« on: September 23, 2018, 07:35:26 PM »
After a 2 hour workout in thigh high chop on Thursday in grey and chilly wind (wetsuit in Sept... >:( ) Friday was a beautiful early fall day. Knee high little peelers coming over the bar...bumping to thigh high occasionally. Great day just to be out there....all alone...couple of ladies sunning on the beach and a couple of horses riding through. I also took a few pics on my way out...I love this place.

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Random / Just a Penny Please
« on: September 20, 2018, 10:45:07 AM »
An old friend of the family is doing an extraordinary thing for a great cause. Mike Capozzoli (Capi) started his walk across the country over 200 days ago. He's walking to raise funds to create shelters for children that are fleeing domestic abuse that are also pet friendly. If you're an animal lover imagine a kid having to flee from that horror and being forced to leave the pet you love behind.

I'm going in to Boston Monday to meet him along with who knows how many others. Meeting under the Citgo sign at 11:00 AM and walking the last leg to Fenway Park.

Just a Penny Please
https://justapennyplease.org/

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