Pablomago
Joined: Mar 23, 2017
Posts: 85
Fort Collins, CO/Moonstone Beach, CA
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Posted on Apr 24 2019 06:22 PM
I grew up in the SF Bay Area and went to college up in Eureka before I left for the Sonora Desert and points east before landing in Fort Collins, CO about 27 years ago. When I was in High School, our escape was the beaches along the Sam Mateo County coast, mostly Pescadero beach. No we didn't surf there, but we had the ocean in our souls.
Today I was doing some planning for a trip later in the summer to visit friends and family in Northern California. As I looked at the maps, it triggered lots of good memories and adventures with good friends.
Anyway I got a little home sick.
Do any of you live near the ocean? Do you surf? Do you wish you did or did you ever? It's hard for me to separate the music from the environment. Just curious about others.
— All opinions expressed by this poster are well thought out and based on actual experience and/or scientific experimentation, except for those which are knee-jerk reactions or good sounding fantasies.
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DannySnyder
Joined: Mar 02, 2006
Posts: 11079
Berkeley, CA
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Posted on Apr 24 2019 09:26 PM
Hi Pablomago,
I don't surf, but I wish I did. The logistics are just too hard in the Bay Area. I did go once down in SoCal with Whorehay and really enjoyed it. When you do come out, hit us up and we'll let you know of any surf music gigs happening. 
— Danny Snyder
"With great reverb comes great responsibility" - Uncle Leo
I am now playing trumpet with Prince Buster tribute band 'Balzac'
Playing keys and guitar with Combo Tezeta
Formerly a guitarist in The TomorrowMen and Meshugga Beach Party
Latest surf project - Now That's What I Call SURF
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remora1
Joined: Jan 04, 2008
Posts: 1280
San Pedro, CA
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Posted on Apr 25 2019 08:39 AM
My wife and I both grew up on the SoCal coast. Started surfing in my early teens and still go a few times a year. I never realized how much I took it for granted until we got married and bought a house about three miles inland. After a few years we both realized we needed to get back to where we could see the water! It took nine years until we managed to do it and I'm never moving again. The view and ocean breezes help keep me sane 
— Bill S._______
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RobbieReverb
Joined: Feb 28, 2006
Posts: 2403
San Jose, Ca.
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Posted on Apr 25 2019 11:33 PM
I lived 6 blocks from the beach in Santa Monica for about 20 years, and miss it a lot. I took a work transfer to San Jose in '95. I love the Bay Area, but I'd sure like to get close to the ocean. I'm hoping that maybe I can move to Santa Cruz, fairly soon.
— Bob
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mom_surfing
Joined: Feb 27, 2006
Posts: 5324
the outer banks of north carolina
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Posted on Apr 26 2019 06:50 AM
i grew up in cocoa beach, florida and moved to the outer banks of north carolina 42 years ago. i've never lived more than a mile from the beach. i do surf.
— www.surfintheeye.com
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