Big Hangover, clean little fast ones on the reef.

Nice wee surf on the local reef. I had a stinking hangover but getting in is getting in right, and it was hopefully the end of a long flat summer. Actually picked off some nice fast rides, ultra clean, and was in the slot for the largest to come through. Ultra low tides meant that it was gone very quickly and a ballsache getting in through the rocks. Memorable surf due to an excellent turn off the lip, for a moment I felt like a real surfer.

Monday went for a ride to check access to a potential point break near me and took this.

My parking...

..seems to be getting worse!

Kids at the beach

Jess had a her second surf today at little pease. Waves were tiny but the underlying swell meant they were running for a long while. In fact they were just big enough to scare her when a chest high (for her) set came through when I was paddling her back out. 

She declined to stand today ("I only stand when surfing Gullane" (wtf!) ) but no need to push, she was naturally arching her back to trim and having a good time. Even caught a tiny one myself :)

Need to find her a soft top board.

There's not much better than watch your kids catch waves!

Cheap BRITISH beef

Bought for a couple of grand by my mil's fella, Fsh and 50k. Runs perfect.

Saw this beastie in Poland

Might not stand up too well in accident

 

Life at the Limit - Graham Hill

First Edition Autobiography from Graham Hill, 1969. Found in a Berwick bookshop for £3.50.
Difficult to value with the sleeve in poor condition but could be £50 ish. Shame its not signed as would be about £200. It is a good read so far so am happy to have added it to my collection.

June Swell

Sat outside, surprisingly decent swell has turned up. Not long period but the waves are rolling in overhead and I had to paddle out by the rocks to get out. Caught a couple of waves already and find myself all alone in the line up scouting about looking for the next wave. Here comes a lump, feel a bit deep but I turn and go – quick paddle – its pitching – might be in trouble – nope - up and flying backhand down the line, bring it off the bottom, then off the top…happy days.