CRAP DAY

[el_timmo]

I went surfing at Boscombe Pier today, and I had one of the best rides I've ever had. It was a long ride, and I was able to do a few bottom turns and cutbacks, and it just felt really good. I'm sure it wasn't the best I've looked on the water, but I still had loadsa fun on that wave. After that ride, I just couldn't get my sh*t together and couldn't get any good rides. I was becoming increasingly annoyed at myself for not being able to get any good rides after that, and although I had a few OK rides, nothing compared to that one ride I had at the beginning of the session. I kept beating myself up about it, but I realised something. When I first started surfing I couldn't even stand up on a board. Now, I'm writing something on a thread about doing bottom turns, etc. Even if I didn't get any rides at all after that good one, it was worth the trip to the beach. This is what it's all about I guess. Sometimes you have crap days, and they can really shake your confidence (esp me cause I know I'm not a good surfer anyway) but so what. Even though I didn't realise it at the time, I really did enjoy myself today. I even spoke to someone else in the water today (and almost crashed into her twice) and my mate was out there enjoying himself just as much as I did. All in all it was a great day. So what if I didn't get many good rides. If I persevere, I'll get better and I'll then be able to get even better rides, and have even more fun.

[el_timmo]

whoa that was longer than I expected!

[surferdude_scarborough]

its all about that one good ride

[drowningbitbybit]

One good ride, all you need to make the day worthwhile

[tomcat360]

well if you can't shake it, go get some lunch, or go for a walk or something. at least for me, this makes me get back in the water, pumped right back up.

I guess the lack of surf I get, it just kills me to see the ocean without me in it.

[el_timmo]

I would normally take a break, but I didn't have much time, so I wanted to maximize my time on water. I think I'll try that next time though.... just take a 5 minute break or something. Oh and I'll have a proper breakfast and lunch before I go out too!

[drowningbitbybit]

Oh and I'll have a proper breakfast and lunch before I go out too!

I cant surf after lunch... every time.... Have a fantastic morning, stop for a bit, eat some lunch, go back out.... Can't surf

I think Im weighed down by all the pies

[el_timmo]

hahahaha I only ever eat a very light lunch when I'm surfing anyway. In fact if I'm surfing all day, I have a light breakfast, light lunch and very heavy dinner, then I get wasted.

[drowningbitbybit]

Are you going to make it to the south coast this weekend? Lookin' good!

[el_timmo]

well it looks like I'm going to Boscombe tomorrow afternoon, but my mate is busy this weekend, so I don't have a ride (hint hint people... if you live in or around fareham and need someone to surf with!)