Getting Wet

I haven't surfed in years. Last weekend I found a nearly new board at a garage sale for a price I couldn't refuse:

I was talking to a friend about it and he reminded me how easy it is to get wet before work.

All day yesterday it was growing on my mind, so this morning I got up at 4:30.

Once it got light enough, I suited up and paddled out past the break.

Just to give you an idea how long it's been since I've hit the water: the first wave that slapped me in the face made me realize that I was still sporting my eye glasses...

Colorful language insued. Here's a shot from the car as I'm pulling out of the parking lot: