So I decided to kick the fin of my surfboard...and by 'decided' I mean 'totally didn't see that little &#*# laying there in wait for me'. Now I have my own mini Diamond Head on the top of my left foot to keep me company.
I'd already paid for my rental so I went out which was OK since you don't use the top of your foot anyways and I figured the ocean water would help reduce swelling. Funny how surfers like to commiserate - rental guy had mentioned the incident to his buds while I was out and when I came back in some of the guys at the rental place and a few random dudes just hanging out started showing their war wounds. Mostly due to the fins cutting their legs when getting rolled by a big wave although all had known the pleasure of hitting the fin with their foot. These were not novice surfers; local guys who were raised on boards.
Recommended I see the lifeguard so I hobbled on over. First question, is it broken? Toes can wiggle = safe. Guys working at a nearby snack shop gave me a bag of ice - gave 'em a chance to show off their scars.
There is comfort in certainty. There _is_ a price to pay. I am _going_ to get my ass handed to me by my surfboard, fin, or reef.
I feel better.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
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Envy is one of the seven deadly; but I do. Three months in Hawaii 'finding yourself' - must be nice brother.
Look up an old Army friend of mine if you have time - he's probably still living down there...that's where he's from.
Dont go relaxen two much!
Surfboard: 1
Surfer dude in training: 0
I will be keeping tabs.
Jianing
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