Seems to be in a pattern of late where WA gets swell on a Friday!! Has to be the worst cycle there could be.

Mid week is ok to take off but Fridays are dodgy days to be absent from work!

Being a shift worker I surf mainly during the week. I cant wait for the kids to get back to school and the tourists to go home. I had a surf at Manly last week. I'm buggered if I know why you would bother with all those crowds. Good banks there though.

Yeh parking has been a pain of late around the super bank,waves and sun means good luck snagging a park,saying that I have a secret plan and works 90% of the time[}:)]

On the time limit,Noosa and Byron,you cant park for more than two hours at the Pass and the same at Noosa.

I could not imagine being a local and trying to spent the day at the beach with the family and all you would be doing is watching your clock,man that would suck.

I know the first point guy's have a way around this,but ****** stinks all the same.

You can cover about 3km in 20 minutes, on foot. My feet are my secret weapon at places like Tea Tree Bay....

I'm happy with free parking and Accomm up at Picture Point Crestent, which is at least 2.5km walk into Tea Tree. But a superb walk !!

Regarding "The Bower". Keep in mind that they need to chalk your tyres... Usually, at least 15mins to 1-2 hours will go past before you get chalked. Then, 2hrs & 10mins+ will go past before the ticket guy is back.

So, you have at least 2.5hrs up your sleeve. Realistically, 3hrs is a relatively safe margin in a 2hr zone... especially way out at The Bower.

Used to live in Manly for 5 years, but free parking up at The Bower back then.... and when it was on, I just wouldn't go to work.... rock in there at High Noon with an excuse maybe....

Here's your excuse plan;
1) Had to drop Brother/Relative/Friend/Mum at Airport, and I forgot until they rang me this morning
2) Dentist, sorry I forgot to put it in my diary / work diary / tell my boss, etc
3) In fact Dentist & Doctor is a brilliant excuse. I used to say my teeth are not very good, and I have to go a get a few more fillings. 6 monthly check ups, plus 2 separate filling follow ups.... That gives you a few mornings off... Use your local dentist, say maybe 20-45mins away from work.... earliest appointment 10am + 45mins appointment + 30mins drive.... Buys you till 11:30.....
4) Construction Industry.... had a site visit.... "Oh, didn't I put it in the day book?"
5) Had to meet up with my accountant.....
6) A big storm came through and I had to clean up.

Best of all, you'll come up with a few lame ones.... but it adds a touch of mystery to your scattered surfing persona !!

Simondo said...

You can cover about 3km in 20 minutes, on foot. My feet are my secret weapon at places like Tea Tree Bay....

I'm happy with free parking and Accomm up at Picture Point Crestent, which is at least 2.5km walk into Tea Tree. But a superb walk !!

Regarding "The Bower". Keep in mind that they need to chalk your tyres... Usually, at least 15mins to 1-2 hours will go past before you get chalked. Then, 2hrs & 10mins+ will go past before the ticket guy is back.

So, you have at least 2.5hrs up your sleeve. Realistically, 3hrs is a relatively safe margin in a 2hr zone... especially way out at The Bower.

Used to live in Manly for 5 years, but free parking up at The Bower back then.... and when it was on, I just wouldn't go to work.... rock in there at High Noon with an excuse maybe....

Here's your excuse plan;
1) Had to drop Brother/Relative/Friend/Mum at Airport, and I forgot until they rang me this morning
2) Dentist, sorry I forgot to put it in my diary / work diary / tell my boss, etc
3) In fact Dentist & Doctor is a brilliant excuse. I used to say my teeth are not very good, and I have to go a get a few more fillings. 6 monthly check ups, plus 2 separate filling follow ups.... That gives you a few mornings off... Use your local dentist, say maybe 20-45mins away from work.... earliest appointment 10am + 45mins appointment + 30mins drive.... Buys you till 11:30.....
4) Construction Industry.... had a site visit.... "Oh, didn't I put it in the day book?"
5) Had to meet up with my accountant.....
6) A big storm came through and I had to clean up.

Best of all, you'll come up with a few lame ones.... but it adds a touch of mystery to your scattered surfing persona !!

I guess that depends on what you're carrying in. I wouldnt like to have to carry my 10 footer that far.

My 10'6" is 24 1/4" wide and I often have to carry it on my head, I've made this terrific little strap for it from an old riggers harness webbing and an aluminium carry clip from a water bottle.

It makes it super easy to carry on one shoulder, you really only need to use your hand to steady it but on that day there was no where to hide it at the bay because it's all houses and no sand.

vanders1 said...

smh said...

I guess that depends on what you're carrying in. I wouldnt like to have to carry my 10 footer that far.

I'd agree, at 24" wide my 10'er is just hanging by fingertips.

Mine are lucky to be over 19 wide, I dont have that problem [}:)]

had some really nice long rides and f all crouds at present at LM/Greeny/Cooly.

I was going to reply with,but I got to work,then it clicks,nah its going to be way better somewhere ELSE,you dirty dog BB

Daneli said...

62mac said...

I was going to reply with,but I got to work,then it clicks,nah its going to be way better somewhere ELSE,you dirty dog BB

Mac. it's that secret spot on the Goldie again. You know the one we have all been waiting for BB to show us where it is.

Yes that's it,I cant believe BB let you down geez

asea said...

BB has got a secret spot but by all accounts he has an extra special spot for Doggie,take it which ever way you want.

Classic

BB you give us normal guys who like to share waves a bad name,you'll have to learn to chill out a bit more and let others onto your waves.Take a lesson from Mac as he has the right attitude in the water.Happy sharing waves.

Did this French dude have a smoken hot girlfriend waiting on the beach for him,if so I would have taken all the next five set waves,paddled in and started a conversation with her just to really p-ss him off

Then say,mate she matches your surfing, disgraceful, walk off and say ,have a nice day

Your right again BB,if they don't use the right equipment well stiff sh.. That was me yesterday struggling a little or laziness i could have caught 20 waves instead of 12 if i had the noserider but more fun oh the HP.

vanders1 said...


You guys are giving me the sh!ts, as per the topic heading YES I DO HATE GOOD WAVES WHEN I HAVE TO WORK, now piss off & stop distracting me I'm supposed to be working....

Remain calm and walk away quietly