Ten Commandments of Surfing, my version

General Discussion
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  1. Surfing is sacred, behave that way.

  2. Surfing needs only a wave and a human being, don’t get confused about what’s important.

  3. Surf every day and every way you can.

  4. Honor and respect the ocean.

  5. No violence over waves - more are on the way.

  6. Don’t injure anyone with your surfboard, hang onto it or get out of the way.

  7. Do not covet your neighbor’s wave.

  8. Help those that need help; teach those that need teaching.

  9. Seek truth and wisdom through surfing.

  10. Show respect and aloha.

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waves are sacrement

wave to everybody

someday they might be your friend

a friend is better than a leash

a friend will get your lost board

and can hoot when you dont fall off

blessed are the meek

for they get the inside waves

and get out of the way

…ambrose…

preamble to the declaration of interdependence

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I can dig it.

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And don’t forget…No surfboards, no surfing. Hug your shaper (and glasser).

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Surf completely alone sometimes and reflect how cool what you are doing really is.

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  1. Catch a wave. (Actually catch as many waves as you can!)

  2. Ride every wave like it will be your last.

  3. Learn about yourself from riding a wave.

  4. Learn about your board from riding a wave.

  5. Learn about the wave from riding a wave.

  6. Learn from watching others catch and ride a wave.

  7. Be happy that you’ve ridden a wave.

  8. Be happy that others have ridden a wave.

  9. Catch another wave.

  10. Don’t look back. (of course!!!)

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I really appreciate this thread.

Pure stoke with a a lot of aloha is what surfing is all about.

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#11. Thank the Lord GOD who makes the waves.

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That’s not my number 11, but whatever turns you on.

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Hey Keith- My son says you must not surf Cowell’s. I personally, I loved it. Thanks

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OK. I don’t get it but – tell your son I promise not to surf Cowell’s.

I always liked Sewers better anyway… ha ha

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spirituality is not based in feudalism

DOG drol

eleven,the perfect couple 1 - 1 =2

El even- every body must get a wave

or the spirit of the session is depleated.

ambrose…

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  1. … [get] ‘out there’ !!

Also numbers 1-11, " I’m so sure ! …TOTALLY !! "

ben

[with thanks to : ‘Moon Station Zappa’]

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I’m with you aquafiend, except that I would put that at #1. Numbers 2 through whatever all fall into place for me after that one…

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Thou shalt not drop in on thy neighbor’s wave.

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Entrepreneur’s refrain from bringing van loads of clients to Rincon