I was terribly optimistic at the time of last posting. I figured I had a new job "in the bag" and I was counting chickens. Well, that one didn't pan out, nor did the next one of similar description. I have continued to apply for jobs but I have gone through a drought of responses. Who knows, maybe they will all reply at once.
In the meantime, I've been able to surf a bit. I've had some pretty good sessions at OB, and even SC. I spent a few days down in SC mid-week and took advantage of new sand at a normally crowded surf spot. The new sand and the bit of swell combined to make a new wave with far fewer people than normal. I rode the GeeBee to get a feel for the hull style. With a very flexy fin it bogged on turns, which was fun in a way. With the proper fin in the center of the box it ran just fine. With that same fin at the front of the box, WOW! The thing surfed more like it was a round disk than a surfboard. It certainly opened my eyes to what can be done with fin movement. I think it's especially sensitive because the overall board length is so short at around 6'. And then last week I caught the rising of a swell with the dropping of the tide and had some good lefts at OB. The wind was offshore which helped make the waves hollow.
And to continue the drought theme, California is in a serious drought. It's our first year to have a vegetable garden at our home and I feel conflicted about watering the plants. Besides the vegetables we're trying to grow, the rest of our yards are low water needs. Not fully succulents, but mostly tolerant plants. I am still moving forward with planting food, just with a twang of reluctance.
