Hi Julie :)

> ***Body surfing is fantastic! I remember
> clearly the first time I was
> "tubed" while body surfing...it
> was electrifying! Now I am contemplating
> going to surf diva school next summer. My
> friend,Carol, and I think it would be
> hilarious.....

I think you should, if you have the opportunity.... It would probably be a LOT of fun! :)

I thought it's quite interesting seeing the growth of women in surfing the past couple decades.... Women surfers used to be a kind of unusual adjunct to what seemed to be a "men's" sport, but nowadays, women surfers are pretty common. I guess we men couldn't keep it our own secret for too long! ;)

> Once I had been sick for two weeks and went
> to visit my parents who lived at the ocean
> at that time. One evening I went and sat on
> a bench overlooking a jetty and the
> breakwaters with the spray just washing over
> me very lightly, very gently.....I was well
> by the next morning.

> Nothing, absolutely nothing like the ocean.

I agree with you! To me, the ocean is kind of magical.... It's wonderful to know that there are kindred spirits who feel the same way as I do! :)

> *sigh* meanwhile in Bakersfield it is 112
> today.

Wow, sounds like a real heatwave! It's winter here in Melbourne (Australia) now, and we're getting maximums of around 54 degrees F (12 degrees C).... It's a bit too cold for body surfing, but when the sun is out and shining, it's not too bad.... :)

- Dien