The mission: Get Lilly down to the Huntington Beach pier every day for a week by 8:30AM for Surf Camp. Lilly's responsibility: Learn to surf! Me: Sit in a chair, sip coffee, enjoy the ocean breeze and wonderful views, and watch Lilly learn to surf. I'll take this assignment anytime!
This sky kind of sums up the weather for the entire week: Cloudy, with the sun trying to break through the clouds (usually unsuccessfully), with temperatures in the high 60's to low 70's. It's lovely beach weather. Very comfortable, not much chance of a sunburn. The kids had to carry their own boards a considerable distance, which I thought was a good rule. You wanna surf, you darn well should be able to carry your own board! The buddy system seemed to work best. Instructions begin! Step 1: Practice going from a lying position to a standing position without falling of your board. It's harder than you might think! That's Lilly in the middle. Junior lifeguard practice was going on at the same time. Huntington Beach Pier is a very busy place in the summer!  |
| Seagull under the pier. |
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She's getting the hang of it!! Thanks for stopping by! Hope you are enjoying your summer.
It seems to be flying by!
I wouldn't even be able to complete step 1. Sad, isn't it. Your granddaughter is getting the hang of it. Such a nice smile in next to last picture. Enjoy your mild weather!
ReplyDeleteDearest Peter,
ReplyDeleteNo doubt, you proudly took Lilly for that week–long surfing practice!
The results look very promising.
Hugs,
Mariette
...what a fun week for Lilly!
ReplyDeleteGreat assignment you have and awesome photos ~ Lily looks like a 'natural.' ~ wow!
ReplyDeleteShe is growing up fast ~
Wishing you good health, laughter and love in your days,
carol l mckenna
A ShutterBug Explores,
aka (A Creative Harbor)
Body surfing on the Outer Banks is as close as I've ever gotten to real surfing.
ReplyDeleteOh wow! Am always in awe of the surfers!
ReplyDeleteGreat documentary photos of Lilly and her quick learning! I love that view under the pier, which creates great depth in the composition.
ReplyDeleteAs someone who crouched down to take a photo yesterday and had trouble getting backup to my feet I can only admire such confidence and athleticism! You must be a proud granddad indeed.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the sea! Wanna learn surfing too!
ReplyDelete#5 is a wonderful photo.
Have a nice weekend
Looks like Lilly's a natural! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteThat is something I would loved to have done when I was Lillys age but not somthing you could do living inland where I do. When I did go to the west coast of Cornwall in the 1960's the only surf boards were plywood belly boards which you could not stand on. The real ones were available to hire but few people could surf unless you lived there. I wish her well
ReplyDeleteGreat beach shots.
ReplyDeleteFrom the desert to the ocean. I am sure she had a time of it.
ReplyDeleteGreat minds think alike (posting about beaches this week on Skywatch)! I love SoCal beaches too - Carlsbad, Laguna Beach, Santa Monica and even Venice Beach. Just need to spend more time there.
ReplyDeleteLilly is lucky to have a grandfather who loves the outdoors. Surfing is a perfect sport for a SoCal girl. Have fun!
Love the beach shots. Such interesting pictures. It looks like Lilly is getting the hang of it.
ReplyDeleteGrowing up and living in Iowa, this is like seeing people on Mars.
ReplyDeleteOh you poor thing. But I guess it's a burden you carry and had to endure a few relaxing days on the beach watching the surf. What a great time for both you and Lilly!
ReplyDeleteGreat photos of Lilly learning to surf, she looks like is she certainly getting used to it and you managed to get some great photos. Love the little seagull! :-D
ReplyDeletewow amazing, Great clicks, Greetings
ReplyDeleteGo Lilly! You will have much fun knowing how to surf.
ReplyDeleteSitting on the beach watching sounds great (the days of me out in the waves is long gone).
The seagull really adds something to that classic under-pier photo :)
Oh, I can get sunburned in overcast conditions. But a little gray has been nice with how hot it's been elsewhere. Lilly looks like she's enjoying herself.
ReplyDeleteSeems like a perfect way to spend the week. A very special pastime watching your Granddaughter learn to surf. I wonder if you too, were a surfer?
ReplyDeleteGoofy foot in the last picture.
ReplyDeleteShe's growing up! The worst sunburns I ever got were on cloudy days-- once at the beach in Santa Cruz. Laura was a surfer in her younger days. She loved it.
ReplyDeleteOh, that looks like a great assignment, to take her to surf class. Reminds me of my three hour vacation way way back in HB, when I delivered a cat there. I got to see that pier.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I've been trying it about 30 years ago, but it wasn't a succes.
ReplyDeleteGreat shots, good for Lily to learn how to surf, she'll love it when she's done with the lessons. Have a nice weekend.
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The joy of movement.
ReplyDeleteLucky YOU! What a sweet entry. This holds some memories you will hold forever, that is for sure. Love your photography always, but these will but tops when you get OLDER!
ReplyDeleteTHANKS for sharing some family, makes me smile......
Wow, she's doing very well. I can't imagine how hard that is. Since I'm just up the road and watching surfers for the past few days, I can relate to your description of the weather. But, the sun has come out mostly around noon. However, I'm looking out the window right now (at 9:20) and sun is shining.
ReplyDeleteI've always preferred watching from the beach rather than getting in/on the water... ;-)
ReplyDeletewhat an activity! for both of you. well done.
ReplyDeleteLilly looks like she's having an amazing time at Surf Camp! It's so great to see her learning and enjoying the beach. The weather sounds perfect for these activities. Love the action shots—she's really getting the hang of it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing and hope you enjoy the rest of your summer!
I´d rather join you, but way, great job from both of you!
ReplyDeleteWow! That's a whole LOT of surfers!
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