As The Tide Turns

"Oh I've got a few stories to share as the tide turns, gather round," says the Firepit in a raspy voice.


If I ever write a soap opera it will be titled, "As The Tide Turns."

It would, of course, involve surfers, the ocean, promote environmental awareness, and illustrate proper surfing etiquette.

The drama could include:

Axe wielding vigilantes

Bat wielding retaliators

The trophy boulder that was thrown completely in one window and out the other of thieves car

Armed park rangers and sheriffs

Trespassing (to surf should NOT be illegal)

Colorful nicknames such as Chum, and BoBoHead

Confiscated and consequently smashed surfboards

Broken boards and broken bones

Capsized boats

People being saved at sea by surfers

Narking

People being thrown into fire pits

Gang-like territorial disputes

Camera confiscation followed by explosion

Heckling by sea life and humans, sharks and the like.

And the irony is I wouldn't have to make up any of the material. But I might exaggerate the truth, for humor's sake, though it probably wouldn't be necessary.