Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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We are having a huge heat spell, air and water, along the Eastern Seaboard. Anything like that happening along the West Coast? I might bring along a 3/2 with the 4/3. But, I do like to stay warm!

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Today's water temp for that area was 54 degrees (out at the bouy 10+ miles offshore). It will probably be warmer in a couple of weeks. For me a 3/2 would work just fine. But I have is a 4/3, because the water up here is colder. I am very warm in 54 degrees. But yoy might used to warmer water.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I'm in a 4/3 year round because really what's the difference nowadays? Suits are way stretchier and more comfortable than the old days.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Have wetsuit, will travel.

Got a Cypher 4/3 for 30% off. These new fangled wetsuits are really stretchy and have unusual closure mechanisms. Seems really warm - especially after wrestling with it in the dressing room. (The salesgirl had to unzip me as I was too tired after trying on four suits.)

Anybody need a ride from Orange County?
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I would love to go but I will be in Sac town on the 4th...dont know if I can swing it. Lotta drivin' as Im in Ventura and that is 6 hours south of Sac. Im hopin' to hook up with some paipo-ists at some point. Ima try to shoot for the fest.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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Campsites are booked out for Friday and Saturday nights; Sunday night has availability.
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I think the limit is two cars eight people per site so I am pretty sure we can fit a few more in reserved sites. Actually, Rod and I have one site booked, has anybody else actually reserved a spot?
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kage wrote:I think the limit is two cars eight people per site so I am pretty sure we can fit a few more in reserved sites. Actually, Rod and I have one site booked, has anybody else actually reserved a spot?
Believe there is "overflow" parking that you could leave the car at Ted.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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What's up guys. Anyone cruising down to San Simeon from the Oakland/EastBay area or points north; and would you have space for a passenger & some ply paipos?? Will throw in gas money, beer (or beverage of your choice), and maybe even a ply paipo if you do. Let me know.
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I have passenger/board room from Orange County. I would welcome someone to share the driving.
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Rod, What campsite number will you be at? I am at one of the walkin sites I think. I won't know my number until I get there. I am going to get there Friday around 1 pm.

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jbw4600 wrote:Rod, What campsite number will you be at? I am at one of the walkin sites I think. I won't know my number until I get there. I am going to get there Friday around 1 pm.

James
Kim (kage) has our campsite info -- expect we will arrive around the same time but he will give a more accurate answer. I am a "visitor" to this area!
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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We are in the san simeon "loop" but I don't think they give us a actual spot until we get there. Look for the white vw squareback and paipos laying around.
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I will be riding in by bicycle with a surf mat and fins on Friday. If I can't get in on a hike/bike site, maybe I can piggyback with someone?

Thanks!
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John Mellor wrote:I will be riding in by bicycle with a surf mat and fins on Friday. If I can't get in on a hike/bike site, maybe I can piggyback with someone?

Thanks!
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I'm gonna meet Ron in Ventura for some paipo riding. I don't think my sore back will tolerate the drive all the way to San Simeon.
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Ahh, Ted, San Simeon is a nice drive from Ventura! Beautiful country up in that area as well. Hope your back suddenly improves, too!
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Just got back from Pilates. My trainer worked me over good. She hurt me bad - I mean good.

I'm gonna head up to Ron's before dawn Friday.

There may be surf from SSW. Perhaps you guys should make the bee-yootiful drive down here. Just as scenic with the ocean on the right. (Especially the section of 405 from LAX to Long Beach.)
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Ted wrote:Just got back from Pilates. My trainer worked me over good. She hurt me bad - I mean good.

I'm gonna head up to Ron's before dawn Friday.

There may be surf from SSW. Perhaps you guys should make the bee-yootiful drive down here. Just as scenic with the ocean on the right.
Less crowded up north, more scenic. Coooommmmeeeee onnnnnnnn upppppppppppppp!!!
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Re: Paipo Gathering in San Simeon Aug 3-5, 2012

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I surfed with Ron and his son Sam this morning in Ventura. We had some fun size waves and good wind conditions from 8 to 11 am. Ron's 50" x 20" x 1.25" paulownia paipo with knife edges and rolled bottom is fun to ride: easy paddling and takeoffs; very good down the line speed; and good turning. Ron's board has parallel rails, unlike Josh's usual Malama Kai model.

Was just the three of us surfing, so crowds not a problem.
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