As will happen when you have been surf pirating for several years you hit a slump; not just bad conditions but a lack of desire to even go hunting. Last year was a lot like that for me and I rarely got out except to do retrievals for people who had lost rings and asked me to find them. (I managed 2 successful wedding ring returns last year)
After Xmas there was no denying that I was getting fat because one of my main forms of exercise (Surf Pirating) had been put on the back burner, so I started working the wet sand again with marginal results. Eventually, the hunger to get back into the briney returned and I got the wetsuit on again. (more or less because it doesn't fit completely anymore because of the extra 40lbs. I am carrying atm)
The last 4 days I have hunted everyday and had good results and every muscle is now aching from constant hunting but I feel great about it and I'm heading back out right after this post. It's been pretty rough out in the surf lately but I think I am shedding some of those unwanted pounds I put on last year.
My take for the last 4 days of looting are as follows:
1 - Sweet Plat/18k gold men's band with Celtic design
2 - Comfort Fit 14k men's gold bands
1 - 14k men's pinky ring with 9 small diamonds
1 - 10k ladie's band
1 - 14k girl's friendship band
1 - 14k claddaugh band
1 - 14k ladie's heart ring
1 - Lord of the Rings junker ring that I thought was fun
Plus the obligatory clad and silver earrings.
I dropped my waterproof camera on the pavers the other day so I can't provide pics for all the tickets but I have to say that it feels good to be back.
After Xmas there was no denying that I was getting fat because one of my main forms of exercise (Surf Pirating) had been put on the back burner, so I started working the wet sand again with marginal results. Eventually, the hunger to get back into the briney returned and I got the wetsuit on again. (more or less because it doesn't fit completely anymore because of the extra 40lbs. I am carrying atm)
The last 4 days I have hunted everyday and had good results and every muscle is now aching from constant hunting but I feel great about it and I'm heading back out right after this post. It's been pretty rough out in the surf lately but I think I am shedding some of those unwanted pounds I put on last year.
My take for the last 4 days of looting are as follows:
1 - Sweet Plat/18k gold men's band with Celtic design
2 - Comfort Fit 14k men's gold bands
1 - 14k men's pinky ring with 9 small diamonds
1 - 10k ladie's band
1 - 14k girl's friendship band
1 - 14k claddaugh band
1 - 14k ladie's heart ring
1 - Lord of the Rings junker ring that I thought was fun
Plus the obligatory clad and silver earrings.
I dropped my waterproof camera on the pavers the other day so I can't provide pics for all the tickets but I have to say that it feels good to be back.
