If you're talking summer, that is a busy season. Lot's of families visiting. The jobs are tourist related. Restaurant's, hotels, beach activities, etc. Also, downhill biking companies, surf shops, etc. Everyone ramps up for busy season.
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If you're talking summer, that is a busy season. Lot's of families visiting. The jobs are tourist related. Restaurant's, hotels, beach activities, etc. Also, downhill biking companies, surf shops, etc. Everyone ramps up for busy season.
Living in SLC/Oahu is my retirement plan. Ski in winter, and surf/photograph in summer/fall. My plan is never to be pro, just have fun and enjoy. Just gotta get the kids all grown up and out (not that I want that to happen too fast - I'm enjoying our time).
My recommendation would be to make some trips and friends over there, where ever the "there" is for you. If it's HI, Cabo or FL.
A friend of mine made some connections and worked at Matsumoto's for the summer. If you're a great person, people want you back. Matsumoto's as well as other local places would be a killer job with great young local connections, surf, parties, and fun. You can do the same with any local place, or if you're a college grad, make your way over there and work in the city (HNL) - start looking and making connections now, plan to visit and connect with those who accept your lifestyle and ethics.
I've made more than a few trips, and now know some of the best photogs over there on the North Shore personally or by Facebook. One favorite and friend of mine is Sean Davey. One time I was over on the North Shore I must have made 3-4 new friends who I could hang out with in one day by hitting the Farmer's Market in Haleiwa. There are a ton of great events to attend, and opportunity to serve (beach clean-ups), to be involved in the community, keep active, and make lifelong family.
Have fun and good luck!
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LOL at Mir having romance troubles.
Yeah, foam boards suck to carry around, but I got mine at the Oakland swap meet for $30!!!
Mir, if you are serious I can keep my eyes peeled for good deals for you. I guess just figure out what kind of board you want. I am on SF Bay craigslist like 20 times a day.
Either way DO IT. Actually warm weather does wonders for people like us who have done nothing but ski for years on end.
Quick little update for those that are curious. I'm spending the summer in Monterey, which is lovely. I have no wetsuit. The water is cold. If anybody from the area wants to get together for a drink, let me know. :)
As for Hawaii, it'll have to wait one more year I suppose. Turns out I have a friend that's a golf pro on Maui when I need to get a job over there.
Welcome :)
wetsuits are nice. there are a couple ripcurl outlets in Santa Cruz but you just missed the O'Neill sale. I'll stand you a drink if you are up this end of the bay or when I make it down south
Thank you! I would like that. :)Quote:
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I wonder if there are any other maggots in the area? Would like to meet, since I'm new and don't know anybody...
Have fun up in Monterey. If you come down to San Diego, pm me and you should party with the wife and I in Coronado and join the boys for the Friday morning surf session up at Swamis, although we will take you to Boneyards, so the regulars don't get grumpy with us. Do say hi if you come down this way.
Thanks! :D My folks are in San Diego, dunno if I'll get down there or not this summer though. Expecting them to come up here to visit this time around. My dad just broke his ankle, so we'll see.
Thanks for cool invites everybody, here and in PMs, but let me reiterate that I'm a novice at both surfing and golf, that's the appeal. I need some new challenges. Besides, skiing is played. ;)
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