What a pleasure to ask for help, 2000 miles away and have a friend go out of his way to help with a mundane task like a ding repair on a board sitting under a tree in Hawaii. Or, looking to hook up with a board to ride while traveling. Or, camp out with old friends you have never met in person.
Thanks Kokua, Ambrose, Handshaper, LeeV (newbalony), KeithM (shaper extraordinaire), all of the guys and gals at Willow Creek. I only wish to pass on the good vibes and generosity.
Sways = 411 and/or 911
pics…???..
good vibes & generosity, I agree - seems like Sways (at its best anyway) is an internet aloha commune, one very big extended family…
Howzit Keith, I feel that is one of the best aspects of being part of the Swaylocks community. I will always help a fellow Sway brother when possible. Aloha,Kokua
I had to go re read the honeymooners
page that kokua comment made me think of the coon skin hats gleason an carney would wear when attending brootherhood of the buffalo meetings ,i just wanted to remember the name of their lodge .
then it came to me’‘’ The Mystic Knights of tHe Sea Lodge hall ‘’’
but that was amos and andy…
whadda cool deal
mystic knights well aint we products of our up bringing
who woould a ever thought that amos and andy might be responsible for our eventual sensibilities…
who wants to play king fish
the tubesteak role is already taken
tube steak is already tube steak.
wished I was there except for the cold water.
I do feel like I mssed somthing important.
the whole last two weeks has been kona winds and hot and glassy.
aloha from waipouli
…ambrose…
someday we will all surf together…
International Order of Friendly Sons of the Raccoons
…old friends you have never met…
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That says it all Skip!
http://www.phoenixmasonry.org/masonicmuseum/fraternalism/images/kingfish_jewel.jpg
king fish’s medal Masonic references on radio
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Amos 'n Andy.
The “Mystic Knights of the Sea” as depicted in the pre-1943 serial version of “Amos ‘n’ Andy” were clearly intended as a masonic parody. Charles J. Correll and Freeman F. Gosden were both Freemasons and Shriners, and consciously patterned the administrative structure of the Mystic Knights of the Sea after that of Freemasonry: Great Supreme Kingfish = Grand Master, Kingfish = Worshipful Master, Whale = Senior Warden, Mackerel = Junior Warden, Shad = Secretary/Treasurer, Jellyfish = Deacon, Swordfish = Tyler.
The initiation ceremonies of the Mystic Knights of the Sea, as detailed in episode 65 (6/29/28), required the candidate to be blindfolded and led through the lodge room to receive instruction from the officers. Other rituals are occasionally referred to, under the specifically masonic term “degree work.” Other masonic terms, including references to “demitting” or “taking a demit” from the lodge occasionally occur during the early years of the program’s run. These references were all dropped by the time the series converted to a situation comedy format.
now lets see,initiation ceremony aside
there should be a fez tassle for every event attended.
or something…hmmmmmmm
…ambrose…
Hey Skip,
Steve still ticked at me about my post(taco vs BMW)?
A good time for sure. Sorry about that one wave, Skip. Mike
Amen Brother,
Sway’s is awesome! What a resource. Downright good folk sharing what they got.
I’ve surfed for years, fixed a ding here and there, and then I had to tackle an 11 ft. monster with 4 delams, a fin puncture, and a couple other problems. In the process I found Sway’s and have been hooked ever since. The 11 footer is now sea worthy and nickname Monstro after the whale in Pinocchio. Since then I’ve fixed a couple broken boards and am on the verge of building my first complete board. I’ve also met some cool people too.
Swaylock’s Inspired indeed.
What a pleasure to ask for help, 2000 miles away and have a friend go out of his way to help with a mundane task like a ding repair on a board sitting under a tree in Hawaii. Or, looking to hook up with a board to ride while traveling. Or, camp out with old friends you have never met in person.
Thanks Kokua, Ambrose, Handshaper, LeeV (newbalony), KeithM (shaper extraordinaire), all of the guys and gals at Willow Creek. I only wish to pass on the good vibes and generosity.
Sways = 411 and/or 911
LeeV, Keith M, and Stingray(Ray) came to visit me in the hospital. Mahalo nui loa! How cool is that. I harldy know these guys yet they took time to visit and chat for a while, I am so amazed of the great spirit and generosity of most everyone I have met through Swaylocks.
Cheers!
Ben
Ben,
I wish and pray the best for you.
I look at myself a year ago…two years ago…what a different person we can be.
I’m just now getting back into the swing…getting sleep…finding out late in life that what I knew as a youngster was true.
…the simple things in life are what really counts.
Aloha Wildog - I have to say thanks for being such a friend to have gone out of your way to help me. My wifes board was probably a goner but was saved. Mark Angell really went the extra mile to bring a dead horse back to life. Even so, he charged me little.
You all on Kauai' live life well. Thanks for letting me look around.
Mahalo nui loa
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my brother calls this place “a brotherhood” , and I think that is probably true !
…oh …and , a “sisterhood” , too ! [My apologies to you Raaaach , and TheBoardLady , and any other unknown female lurkers out there …‘Psycho’, since you were previously Cecil ‘Stubs’ Stubley, and are now ‘Peta’ , I’m not sure quite WHERE you fit in to the scheme of things ? hahahhaaa ]
cheers !
ben
’ B.O.B ’ … Brotherhood Of Boardbuilders [that’s one for you , Robbo !]
’ B.O.B ’ … Brotherhood Of Boardbuilders [that’s one for you , Robbo !]
ha ha! thanks DUDE!!! (and that ones for YOU Chipper!!!, I know how you love being called that!!!)
yep there certainly is a generosity that can be felt when browsing this site, it’s so good to see.
Howzit Skip, So Mark finished the board before you left? I know he spent quite a bit of time on it due to extensive damage so I hope it came out nice. Actually got in the water yesterday for a few waves at Pine Trees. First time back in the water in a couple of years, guess it’s time to make a new board for myself. Aloha,Kokua