Sept. 11, 2001

Only be careful, and watch yourselves closely so that you do not forget the things your eyes have seen or let them slip from your heart as long as you live.
Deuteronomy 4:9

 

Did you know that both the RI State Flag and State Seal have an "Anchor" and the word "Hope" in them?  These two items come from the Holy Bible in the Book of Hebrews, chapter 6, verse 19 where it says "We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." The "hope" and "anchor" are one and the same:  The Lord Jesus Christ.

Surf Photos - Boards3
   Wednesday afternoon had been a very windy and rain driven March day, especially in the afternoon.  I had seen Ted out at a local break and had gotten in the water a short time after he got out.  "How was it? I asked.  "Nasty" he replied. He sure had the description right as I later found out.  Wind driven bullets of rain and the basic swell was tough to negotiate because of the wind. Must have caught 3 waves before giving up.  Some times it just isn't worth getting dressed but you sometimes don't know that until you're wet.

   The next morning dawned clear and sunny and the wind was gone.  I took my time droving to a local break because the tide wasn't favorable.  When I got there the parking lot was crowded so I knew something was up.  The place started going off all over and we were into a multi-hour session.  Caught some solid waves and rides.  Generally the waves were jacking up on takeoff and average size down the line.  After I was out a short time the swell started to pick up with sets going overhead.  Had to be selective with a few of them! Eventually got out of the water when things diminished somewhat.