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The 2000 Season Winds Up

     Reading through the mail this October 11th morning and came across an article called "The Season Winds Down".
   Down? It's winding UP, not down!
   In fact, it's often hard to get the firewood into the house because of the frequent surf. Just a few more water degrees downward and the last of the bathing suits, shorties and 3/2 podners will be back on the road heading for the ski slopes. Do I hear an amen? :-
   It's time to dust off that 7 mil gear, get the wheel bearing grease out for the face, get some antifreeze to add to the coffee and again get used to the idea that you won't get dropped in on while riding that wave when you're more than 2' off of the peak.
   October is, for me, an introspective time as we make the transition from looking for surf to actually surfing and from casually quickly jumping into the water to putting on all the gear to keep from freezing. The beach houses are closing down and local parking enforcement takes a break. The lights are green more often (less traffic during the surf week.) Bess Eaton becomes a favorite doughnut shop stop again (sometimes just to warm up). From my experience the water really feels cold once it gets to around 42 to 43 degrees (F). Once it gets there I really make a conscious effort to stay out of the impact zone! That includes trying to get a serious look at what is behind the current wave.
   I really miss the summer and I really like the winter surf. New England is not for the faint of heart that's for sure. Not much more to say here . . . just gettin' introspective . . .

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