Blacks Gathering & BBQ - Dec. 31, 2004

barry · Post by **barry** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 2:27 pm

The bouys by Blacks are @6'
I will be suiting up at 6am and surfing until 8:30
I have to be back home and to work by 11am
see you there

southpeakbrad · Post by **southpeakbrad** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 5:04 pm

Hope everyone has a great time. I'll have to miss this one due to work

See you all at the Surfer Bowl in Feb!!

WayneK · Post by **WayneK** » Thu Dec 30, 2004 7:52 pm

Tom, Ler, and Wayne will BE THERE, regardless!!!! HB Crew

WayneK · Post by **WayneK** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 9:14 am

A brief Black's Gathering Report:

Inspite of a storm front moving through with rain, a south wind, and a modest swell....WE SCORED. With our local Huntington Beach blown to trashy slop, Blacks was offshore and 3-5' faces drawn out punchy peaks. There was even the occasional 6'plus set. While not epic Blacks we felt lucky to surf waves that good considering the weather.
There were about 15-18 kneelos who gambled and won! A good time. Maybe next year we can see the true Blacks in "full bloom". This is truly a great surfspot.
Thanks to: Jack Beresford for organising the event
"Wino" for the use of his beautiful home and deluxe BBQ and hosting the post surf munchies. Of course there was a "NOW and THEN" viewing.
Joel for photos....there could be some good ones as there were some "rippers" in the water
A personal Shout Out to Bill Learner for the post surf spinal exam and adjustment. I feel so much better!
To a PEACEFUL, Happy, and Prosperous New Year To You ALL

Wayne

Jimbo · Post by **Jimbo** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 7:10 am

Sounds like a great time. Was unable to make it at the last minute. Did Matt C leave my board with someone? Let me know and I will try to get my you know what together to pick it up!! Thanks Jim

Ler · Post by **Ler** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 11:08 am

Thanks to the Blacks Crew for hosting a great gathering. I had a really good time seeing everybody again and some fun surf. Thanks for the dogs at Dave's house. Take care and Happy New Year.

Ler

Jack Beresford · Post by **Jack Beresford** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 12:03 pm

Glad everyone had a good time - great way to end the year!

Jack

yogisurf · Post by **yogisurf** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:01 pm

That was one fun session. Some of the boys were ripping, alright. Hey Jack, are you going to post Joel's pics?

Jack Beresford · Post by **Jack Beresford** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 2:50 pm

Yogi,

Joel has the film. You may want to give him a call - I'm guessing they still need to be developed. I'd be glad to contribute.

Jack

matt cunningham · Post by **matt cunningham** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 12:38 pm

Hey folks

Just talked to Joel Mayer the kneeboarder and photographer. He took pictures at both the Santa Cruz and Blacks gatherings. He says thanks to his anonymous benefactor for the money for developing pics. However he's still $50 bucks in the hole.

He is a good photographer and if you know him hands out pictures to you for free at the Oceanside parking lot.

He's a great guy and trying to get his business going and would appreciate any donations for developing costs.

Just to show how altruistic I am I wasn't there at Santa Cruz and got out of the water at the Black's gathering at nine as he was setting up because I had to take care of the midgets (my children, not the circus variety, although come to think of it the circus wouldn't be bad for either son or daughter for a year or two...).

So anyhooooo

Here's his adress and phone number if you want to donate or call:
Joel Mayer
3620 Sierra Morena
Carlsbad California
92008

1-760-434-5166

Saturday caught some cholera-laced rainwater offshore A frames at Scripps in the AM-a little wild but fun.
More of the same manana?

Until
Matt the Rat

yogisurf · Post by **yogisurf** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 1:01 pm

I'll send $10.

eqKneelo · Post by **eqKneelo** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 6:45 pm

I've got $20.... just so Sprocket will quit whinning.
"Nobody ever takes pictures of Meeeeeeeeeee..."

DarcyM · Post by **DarcyM** » Sat Jan 08, 2005 9:48 pm

Sprocket got a ton of pics at Santa Cruz, so quit yer whining!

Matt - saw some nice waves coming in at south mission jetty this afternoon around low tide, almost off shore there. only about 25% close outs. Didn't go out, but it was the only spot I saw today that might be worth the risk ...

we'll see how conditions go for tomorrow ...

mutiny · Post by **mutiny** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:48 pm

Gracias JOEL for the pics, I've posted a bunch of them in the photo gallery there are a few of individuals that I cannot identify, I'll post more later. Joel if you read this pm me and let me know what to do with the negs and cd.
thanks to the san diego crew for a fun day.
tom b.

Jack Beresford · Post by **Jack Beresford** » Fri Jan 21, 2005 10:01 am

Tom - thanks again for posting the pics.

Check out Dogman getting a nice one at Blacks yesterday (scroll down about half way)...

http://www.sickshots.lunarpages.net/Gal ... index9.htm

Today was a little smaller but still fun.

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