I've never been surfing, other than bodyboarding and then didn't do it much. But the shear force and power of this amazes me! 

Ah, to be able to get that much joy from soapy water again. 

Isn't this the coolest picture? This is my niece Emily. Maybe you'll see her in Beijing in 2008. Recently saw this quote on her e-mail signature line: "?Happiness is like peeing in your pants?everyone can see it, but only you can feel the warmth?
 

Ah, yeah! It's almost that time again! Let the season kick-off! 

I think I'll be riding this again real soon!