Sept. 12 - Would you like a flag sticker with that?

Today I surfed at the Hook.

Before that I walked up and down west cliff. Saw a circus at steamer lane and went back to my car headed southward. I saw Getchell though… Maybe should’ve stayed.

I went to the hook and paddled right into the 1st peak.

What did I expect for a Saturday? Actually, a bunch of Locals holding it down I guess.
Shitty Rules dictate that you can’t just paddle out and get waves.
One time I paddled into but didn’t get a wave, and this local kid gives me stink eye about it, “really?” Like he practices that look of disgust.

The crew there didn’t seem too concerned when they competed with one another, it was all love.
But the vibe was shitty, and they didn't hesitate to drop in on you if they didn't know you.

Whatever, I got the workout and practiced a few things and got some paddling.
And actually had a conscious decision moment where I could do a better move than what I did.

Later met with Greg and Fam at Capitola Art and Wine. I was chilling down here with Greg. Exactly like ten years ago when I split with Andrea for the second time.
Errr, something like that, but totally different. Today was much better.

At this place, all the women get blitzed on local wines. Good people watching.

In closing, I heard someone say that in the line-up today. “Surfing is good people watching.”