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WasSUP!?

I’ve discovered a new passion…stand up paddling (SUP). My first attempt was about a year and a half ago. Clarke and I were at Ikuna Koa’s Menehune Camp and everyone was taking turns on the SUP boards. It was so … Continue reading

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On the Road to Recovery

I am two weeks post-surgery and doing well. I’ve been back at work and hula all week and am not much worse for wear. The surgery went well and now that it’s over I can truthfully say that I psyched … Continue reading

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Wanna Go Camping?

Ah summer…swimming, surfing, camping, wildfires. There was a wildfire in Goleta, about 15 minutes from where we had our camping reservations (El Captian State Beach). We made many phone calls and almost didn’t go, but as Karen pointed out, I … Continue reading

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Today’s Quote

I may not be a doctor, but I know there is no better cure for a sour face than a couple of boards and some choice waves. – David (Lilo & Stitch)

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New Mexico Fires

The first day of summer has come and gone. It sure is nice to be home for the summer. I’ve been surfing and hanging out at the beach and really enjoying my bike rides to work. The flowers are in … Continue reading

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Work, Winter, Baseball

Let’s see. So much chaos in the past few weeks. Chris put in his two-weeks notice the end of last month so Tina and I were subjected to an intensive two-week course on Chris’ job (Bioacoustic Technician. We’re not taking … Continue reading

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Paddle the Pier

8:30 am on Sunday, September 12 marks the time and date of a really really cool event…The Surfrider Annual Paddle Around the Pier. In addition to getting together for this fun time (even if you don’t intend to do the … Continue reading

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Ketchup

Ok. I’ve been home from camp just about a month now. I’ve managed to upload a few more pictures from the end of camp. Packing up camp was a bit more difficult this year due to the unforgiving rain. It … Continue reading

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April Fool’s!

No surprises today. Life has been pretty busy lately. Work has been a big part of that. Working on the first draft of our annual report for last year’s field season took a lot out of me. Long hours in … Continue reading

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