Inspired by Troy....

Cool

Pete

Getting back on the longboard is probably a little safer for us old farts as opposed to a skateboard. 

Good on you, Jim!

Just don't get conked on the head, okay? At your age you need all your remaining brain cells...

Awesome

When I read the topic I thought you had bought another Speedster to fix up & find a home for........or you were planning a trip to Hawaii.   I guess after you get your surfing chops back THEN you can do the Hawaii part!

Great images Jim. I hope you quickly get back to having all the fun you used to have on the long board. Once a waterman always a waterman. -- Syl

Wish I lived closer to the beach, I'd be out there with you Jim.

Very Nice Jim!!! 

A board and your speedster; such a nice way to travel! Reminds me of when my wife and I would drive down to the inlaws place on the beach with kayaks tied to the roll bar of her cabriolet (you remember; life before kids)...Al

I got a staph infection that could have only come from the 10,000 gallons of sewage a day that drains into the water their at Doho. After three rounds of very serious antibiotics that nearly killed me I somehow lost that urge to paddle out and be one with the ocean!

As of late the urge seems to be returning. I just might take a day and head down their myself. Tower 12!

You guys are killing this body surfer now living in central Illinois! The only reason I'd move back to SoCal would be for the beach...and a chance to cruise with you guys!

It is literally 99 degrees here and with any luck it will warm up. We have a pool but the water is so warm you don't cool off much by jumpin' in. Our H2O options are limited to pools, a few streams and the Illinois River which is muddy and plagued with 20 lb. jumping carp.

I'm heading for the shower...

Yeseree Bob we got it made out here in SoCal! For those of you unfamiliar with the surf scene here in SoCal San Onofre is a world renowned surf spot with a disabled nuclear power plant above that uses ocean water to cool it's reactor core. It's been disabled because the Edison Company doesn't want to spend the $$$ to fix it. But what's nice is that in winter time the water at San Onofre is nice and warm! Also the fishing their and nearby is tremendous as the nuclear waste has caused the fish to morph into much larger creatures far surpassing the 20lb carp Bob is talking about and that have been known to rip large chunks out of the side of boats passing by... but only on occasion.

10,000 gallons of sewage a day at Doheny or nuclear waste at San Onofre. Out West we have choices!

Alright I'm just kidding about all of that. Just having a little fun. Oh there may be a little sewage and a little nuclear waste but the California Coastal Commission assures us that the parts per million isn't enough to have a negative impact on the human body. So come on out and enjoy sunny Southern California while it lasts!

Sun Fun Stay Play! Oh Boy!

... Sorry Jim I had to have a little fun with this.

awesome Jim.  you can't live that close to the beach without dong this!

Board in the Speedster look rocks and probably functions as a spoiler over 100

Hang 10 Musbjim !

JIMMY U SHOULD TRY THE PADDLE BOARD

Great responses! 

@Gerd - paddle boards are too sedate for me.

@Rusty - I initially went to SanO. After such a loooooong layoff from surfing, I was so out of condition that by the time I paddled to the outside set, my arms were useless. So I flopped round a while before heading back to shore. Paddled by a couple of small sand sharks (<2ft) and they swam away. Guess they figured I had the 'right-of-tonnage'! 

But whose tonnage was more gross?  Wait, don't answer that . . .

holly smokes

runnnnnnnnnnnnnn

Jim, don't give up!

I took 14 yrs off and am so glad to back on the board...

Great pic, Bill! I'm only good for head-high and glassy. For my goofy-foot skill set, anything other than that might as well be Mavericks on a big day! 

Goofy Footers rule!

^  

Jim, I was down at SanO and this gal was asking about the guy in the Silver Speedster. She said he was Mucho Guapo. I told her that she had a nice rack.......

BWAAAAAAAA HAAAAAAAA! 

You guys are awesome! I don't have surf here, but mountain bike heaven is all around. Been toying with the idea of putting a bike rack over the passenger seat for a while. Great way to combine two loves, Jim!

Jim, I find driving through Santiago Canyon heading towards Laguna Canyon and turning either left or right at the beach watching the setting sun is a dream very close to happening. I've been through the canyon several times and finally found a good route for an extended Sunday drive. By the way, where did you get your driving lights and headlite grill. Thanx 

Bluespeed - The lights are typical Pep Boys stock, nothing special. The stone guards I bought from an SOC friend. They are also available on CIP or Pelican. Probably around $115.

Let me know next time you want to cruise the OC canyons. I can show you some cool side roads to add to your afternoon cruise. 

thanx musbjim. I'll watch the weather and let you know in advance. Also, thanx on the light & guard leads.

Jimbo, lets set something up for a Sunday morning ride in O.C. or Carbon Canyon and then Flo's for some breakfast... The weather should be awesome this weekend!

Speedster "D' jonesin for a ride!

Hey Jim - How's your hang ten come back doing?

Hey Warren! Good to see you on here! Hope all is well!

Its a process getting back into surf condition. My arms & shoulders still ache after even a short session on the water. Plus, I don't exactly pop-up on the board anymore. More of a two step process, get up on one knee (the one without arthritis), then up on my feet! 

You still racing around the tar-mac?

Yep. Won in Santa Maria and Marina

Jim

I just left LAX yesterday after spending two weeks there. Weather was fantastic.

We were in LV at SEMA then spent a few days in Pomona at the NHRA racing.

But the guys I travelled with were team owners and I was a little limited to tourist sight visiting!

I did make contact with one Speedster in the car park at Hollywood and Highland.

It made my day.

i have Posted a Thread on the car. It was cream with a black clothe top. Small driving lights etc. I have the tag/plate number that started with 6DMS...

I will send you a message with the full plate/tag number.

And enjoy the surfing, hope you don't bury a rail to often..

Hi Bernie!

Hope you had a great visit State-side! I wasn't able to make it to SEMA this year but I'm sure its just as much sensory over-load as ever. Maybe next year.

Also glad the weather was cooperative with your trip (clear skies 92 - 93 degrees)! Hope our paths cross sometime in the near future. Keep in touch!

P.S. - my rails are buried just by me sitting my fat ass on the board! 

Jim,

By next April you will be dropping big re entries into 360's..

Bernie