took the short drive to the cove this morning.... small and crappy, but at least protected from the S winds blowing with gusts 25+ today. Supposed to turn to NW later this afternoon.... am, W 3-4ft @ 9-11 sec's, but supposed to pick up to W 7ft later.... cove might get blown out later, so this side of the head might be better.... Wed. looks like it will pick up to W8ft with NW winds.... again, this side of the head..... Thurs. drops a bit to 6ft with N winds..... then Friday and Sat. the swell turns from the SW to 5ft, with light NW winds..... setting up to be a fun weekend.... Sorry to say, I missed wishing Dennis Varde in Hawaii a happy birthday last weekend..... one of us good old classic surfers.... even though he is doing that stand up thing...... Did get to spend some time at the cove this morning getting caught up with the old guys over there...Sandy, Larry , John etc..... good to be with old guys like yourself from time to time...... not saying that I don't enjoy surfing with "my kids", but, some things can only be understood by us old folks..... I enjoyed it! Good laughs!! IMG_6099.JPG IMG_6108.JPG IMG_6112.JPG IMG_6117.JPG