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OCEAN BEACH, CA. Despite its cancellation due to high surf, the 2009 Clean Water Paddle sponsored by the Surfrider Foundation still attracted many folks. And some of them went surfing. Our good friend and local photag captured these (click on the headline to see the rest of the pics):
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Randi Coulthard on Next District 2 Candidate Forum at Liberty Station — April 27: “All the candidates should be asked if they will commit to serving the full 4 year term on the City…” Apr 26, 15:47
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Frank Gormlie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “I’m afraid we’re looking at May for a party. Never forget Layla — how can I? She was so great.…” Apr 25, 15:36
Dickie on Let’s Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Very First Election of the Ocean Beach Planning Board: “Wow, how excited I am to see a picture of Layla, my dog, celebrated on this important occasion.And since I…” Apr 25, 15:27
Chris on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Interestingly I know a lot of veterans these days who actually miss participating in war (recent wars) and say they’d…” Apr 25, 11:16
Frances O'Neill Zimmerman on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “University of Arizona’s Ring of Honor has two wonderful human beings well as great basketball players in Ernie McCray and…” Apr 24, 20:48
jay coffman on An 88-Year-old’s Concern About the Draft: “Wonderfully said – If you don’t mind I’d like to send it to an 87 year old friend of mine…” Apr 24, 18:21
Lisa Mortensen on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “This article by Kathryn Rhodes and all the posts here are very powerful, well-reasoned and well-sourced but Weber-Pierson has continued…” Apr 24, 17:14
StephPL on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “The letter you received was word for word the letter I received from them today.” Apr 24, 16:06
GARY WONACOTT on Interview With OB Rag Poet Ernie McCray — Survivor of Jim Crow, a College BB Legend and San Diego Educator: “Ernie McCray has a wonderful outlook on life. He has added much to this City. His voice—full of hope, humor,…” Apr 24, 14:19
Ann White on Newest Coffee Bar in Ocean Beach Promotes Rare Species: “This venture is so exciting for everyone involved. Good luck and enjoy your own coffee. Ann n Bobby in NY” Apr 24, 14:15
cindi l on ‘My Analysis of Senate Bill 958 as a Registered Civil Engineer’: “The proposed Bill’s language that states one of the provisions for approval: “(1) The use and density of the project…” Apr 24, 13:10
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Top 3 pictures are of Mike Grover. Look at thet smile!
That’s because he knew there would be waves in the ocean. He was prepared.
Seriously some of the best surf here in OB of the season!!! Glad it waited until after Labor Day.
Whenever I think about buying a board my friends who do/have surfed tell me that the locals would kick my ass for paddling out and not being a pro my first time in the water. Lame, but I doubt a mere surfboard could keep my fat ass afloat…