north shore 08

SFKneelo · Post by **SFKneelo** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:13 am

Classic, Fred!

randiego · Post by **randiego** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:24 am

Between the stories and Steen's photos, it seems like this year's trip was pretty special - keep 'em coming

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:39 am

i think all of Steens (and everyones else's) photos from Oahu this Feb. should get it's own folder in the contests and gatherings section.
North Shore Gathering 08..........?????

mutiny · Post by **mutiny** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 3:30 pm

sounds like you guys all had some challenging surf and good times
really cool that steen was there to capture some wonderful moments
did you get in the surf steen?

barry · Post by **barry** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 7:42 pm

Smokin Rock you forgot the best part of that story of your shopping experience with Bill........the part where Bill said he felt like the girl shopping and you were waiting for him...and the return trip...good times! It was good to meet you sorry you weren't feeling so good.
Aloha,
Jodie

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:20 pm

i was trying to be nice to Bill since it was ummmmm...pretty funny.

we went to Patagonia store which Bill said is outrageously expensive but that he really wanted to buy something there anyway. he looked and looked and i got tired and waited outside the store. he found a jacket he really liked but could'nt bring himself to buy it. he had to walk away and "see if the jacket spoke to him" as Jodie put it.

Bill and i went to Puena Point and looked at the sick pits at Haleiwa lefts once again and i guess the jacket lured him back so back to the store we went and he did indeed buy the jacket. i have a photo on my cel phone of Bill and his cute little Patagonia bag.
i always have the best shopping adventures on the North Shore. last time it was Red, Japan Mike and i who ventured to the Mililani Wal-Mart for a day of fun.
it was great to meet you as well. congratulations again and hopefully we'll see you guys on the Big Isle one of these days.
aloha,
mike

Post by **joe** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:27 pm

Smokin Rock wrote:i think all of Steens (and everyones else's) photos from Oahu this Feb. should get it's own folder in the contests and gatherings section.
North Shore Gathering 08..........?????

Here it is: 2008 North Shore Gathering Photo Album

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:29 pm

thanks Joe

a lot of quality work Steen!

ScottMac · Post by **ScottMac** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:30 pm

Smokin Rock · Post by **Smokin Rock** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:33 pm

perhaps he was slumming a bit being the North Shore and all

Mike Fernandez · Post by **Mike Fernandez** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 8:47 pm

You guys shop for fun?

:shock:

barry · Post by **barry** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 10:18 pm

S.R. i thought you were gonna say that
"you were being nice to Bill since it was your first date "
glad you didnt go there mate

patagonia now thats like high society goods

you fellas werent holdin back

and M.F. how long did all those smilies take

what is there no surf in pennsylvania right now

I wonder whos posting what next,
barry

jdc · Post by **jdc** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:00 pm

barry wrote:

helps to keep us humble,

Peace,

barry

Sometimes the keyboard is mightier than the camera

relevance to kneelos...at out age the above ideas get lost all too often in the conservative nature of our age group

Scott · Post by **Scott** » Thu Feb 21, 2008 11:12 pm

Very memorable day yesterday! Checked in to a small flat next to Buddy's for two days; sure beats driving from Honolulu each day and makes Pam more part of the days. Looking out from Bud's house onto Backyards I meet Pat Holzman and his lovely wife (tough Hawaiian first name to remember, unfortunately). Pat had just come in from a short session there and I paddled out pretty quick. 4-8' faces and a light crowd. What could go wrong? Well, first wave I get a nice wall ending in a maybe-yes, maybe-no tube. Turned out to be maybe-no with a strong closeout section. While swirling around underwater in the ensuing wipout, I take a fin to the top of my head. Some blood right away, so that was the end of my surfing for the day, and on my first wave! Not quite deep enough for stitches, but pretty close. I sat on the beach and talked story with Pat (trying to get him and his nephew to come to a the next Santa Cruz contest!) and watched his evening session as the wind died down some. Got a few pics I will post later.

So today I wore the Gath helmet I brought along for both sessions at Sunset. The morning session was with Paul and we both got plenty waves despite the seasoned crew of 20 or so guys, some riding 11' boards and getting the best sets. In fact, the whole pack that sits outside all ride very long boards, even though the waves didn't merit having such equipment (HH - DOH +). Before coming in I paddled up to Backyards for a few: breaking very hard. Had two pretty vicious wipeouts in the tricky end sections. Amazing how violent you can get bent underwater at this place and the reef is always your eager companion. But my body and board this time escaped unscathed.

Did the boogie boarding thing at inside Haleiwa with Pam this afternoon. This evening it was back to Sunset for me. A bit onshore but a lighter crowd and still lots of fun. The long, long drops at Sunset and the sensation of speed coming off the bottom is really addicting! Every kneelo should experience it at least once in their life!!

One more morning of surf before moving back to Honolulu for the last few days. Swell is still holding good size...

alfredo zavala · Post by **alfredo zavala** » Fri Feb 22, 2008 9:33 am

My sister in law calls it PATAGUCCI!!

Classic!

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