The Temptation of Panache : What should he do?

**ccga3359** · 18th October 09, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

Wetsuit Cons

Encourages me to do more boogie boarding and thereby increases risk of shark attack (why do I suddenly know how Grant is going to vote on this?)

Ahh Jamie, you think you know me so well... I say go for the sporran as Robert truly makes a beautiful leather product. As for protection from the frigid Pacific waters might I suggest you cover your body with chum and other assorted fishy bits? I understand sharks are repeled by such odiferous smells.

**JRB** · 19th October 09, 08:35 AM

I hope Jamie had fun hitting the tubes and running off the kooks. Locals only!!!

**Panache** · 19th October 09, 08:37 AM

Originally Posted by The F-H.C.A.G.

...So, without further ado, here is how Jamie looks in his wetsuit, complete with banana yellow boogie board.

Front view, complete with a lame "hang loose" hand gesture:

My dear lovely wife, I seem to recall that we discussed how these photos were NOT going on XMTS when I agreed to pose for them!

Originally Posted by GDub

Nice suit! (for warmer water) I'll be curious to hear how Jaime feels about it after a little time in the sub 60 degree NorCal Pacific. I know he's a native NorCal boy, but still, unless he's part seal...

GDub,

Even the half wetsuit made a huge difference. It was a bit cold, truth be told, but a lot more enjoyable than body surfing with just swim trunks. So there is something to be said for keeping your core warm. I was able to stay out in the water for a lot longer than before. I don't know if if was the cold or fighting the currents but boy was I tired when I got home!

Originally Posted by ccga3359

Ahh Jamie, you think you know me so well... I say go for the sporran as Robert truly makes a beautiful leather product. As for protection from the frigid Pacific waters might I suggest you cover your body with chum and other assorted fishy bits? I understand sharks are repeled by such odiferous smells.

Thanks Grant for the kindly offered advice. I will endeavor to repay this kindness appropriately at some future date.

Cheers

Jamie :ootd:

**GDub** · 19th October 09, 06:16 PM

Keeping the core warm is essential, but how much more was the suit with full arms and legs plus a pair of booties?

Not trying to be a pill, but surfing/belly boarding is so much more fun when one is not freezing one's appendages off.

Good on you though for getting out there and going for it. I'm such a wimp when it comes to cold ocean water--and I was a hard core SoCal surfer back in the day.

Originally Posted by Panache

GDub,

Even the half wetsuit made a huge difference. It was a bit cold, truth be told, but a lot more enjoyable than body surfing with just swim trunks. So there is something to be said for keeping your core warm. I was able to stay out in the water for a lot longer than before. I don't know if if was the cold or fighting the currents but boy was I tired when I got home!

**The F-H.C.A.G.** · 19th October 09, 06:26 PM

Originally Posted by Panache

My dear lovely wife, I seem to recall that we discussed how these photos were NOT going on XMTS when I agreed to pose for them!

...snip...

Jamie :ootd:

Wow, you are a bit gullible aren't you dear? What did you think I was asking you to pose for.

Duh!

Be well,

**Pleater** · 21st October 09, 02:56 AM

Even as you read, Bournemouth is being provided with an artificial reef to create a surfing beach - they get 'natural' surf only when the wind is in the right direction.

The large tubes filled with sand will be positioned so as to create surfing waves in most conditions of wind and tide, according to local government sources.

The town hopes to cream off the weekend surfers, tempting them with shorter drive times than the traditional spots in the West Country.

Anne the Pleater :ootd:

**Dirka Skene** · 21st October 09, 05:07 AM

An image of a man in a wetsuit with a kilt comes to mind. >:-) That would plaster the internet! Get the wetsuit. That's a good price for one and you may not be able to get one next time they go on sale.

**Dirka Skene** · 21st October 09, 05:10 AM

I should have read the other posts before posting. What a dummie I am.

**Alan H** · 27th October 09, 08:17 PM

A new hobby!

You're all set, except for gas bills, though. You can't spend a mint on boogie boarding, though if you get the urge to stand up, oooohhhh, yeah. Custom boards? major cash outlay.

**ccga3359** · 28th October 09, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Dirka Skene

I should have read the other posts before posting. What a dummie I am.

No not you unless you're strapping on a rubber suit and imitating a seal in shark infested waters. Brave man though it took me 20 years to go swimming in the Great Lakes for fear of shark attacks. Promblem is there 'aint no sharks in fresh water! I'm blame Spielberg