What's Big, Red and Beachin' ?

Dateline: Dec. 2, 2008

Attn: County Recurrents

Re: L.A. County Lifeguards New Custom Dive Team Truck

That's the answer to the question.

Check out this Big "Red" Bad Boy ! The specifications, briefly stated, are as follows:
Description: 2007 Ford F550 Crew Cab Lariet 4X4, power stroke diesel. It's Brand Spanking New ! Custom designed by our very own LACo Lifeguard Dive Team. It's taken since it's delivery to complete. In the photo above, it sits in its alpha parking spot at Central Section HQ, although it's tactical positioning is dependent on diving locations. Per Section Chief Scott Davey, it is also fully outfitted to meet the Department's dive team needs. Many thanks to Chief Davey for his comments. Last but not least, word has it that our Dive Team and Chiefs are very stoked and proud of this "Dive 1" Dive Team Truck.

Until next time,

"County Recurrent" News

Keeping you, the County Recurrent, in the loop !

Swim At Your Own Risk !

No Lifeguard on Duty !
The sun has set and the Lifeguard has gone home.
Friday, November 21, 2008, past sundown,
Waikiki, Oahu, Hawaii, Queen's Beach.
And yes, that is Diamond Head in the background.
(x-ref:
Diamond Head, Hawaii - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diamond_Head,_Hawaii

Diamond Head - Oahu
Coast of O'ahu at the end of Waikiki overlooking the Pacific Ocean. It was originally named Laeahi by the ancient Hawaiians).
www.hawaiiweb.com/html/diamond_head.html

Big Wave Surfing Legend Buzzy Kerbox !

For all those of you who would rather be Surfing.....

(x-ref: YouTube - Buzzy Kerbox - Big Wave Surfer Buzzy Kerbox is another guy who is GREAT at what he does. I ... 4 min 3 sec - www.youtube.com/watch?v=_x0YtFUYSvY)

A. Meet Buzzy Kerbox at PALISKATES on Friday, December 5, 2008 from 4 - 8 pm

if you would like to see Buzzy's Surf Photo and Lifestyle Collection Debut !


Photo source: Courtesy of www.Kerbox.com

When: Friday, Dec. 5, 2008 from 4 - 8 pm
Where: 1019 Swarthmore Ave., Pacific Palisades

(x-ref: Paliskates - Pacific Palisades, CA Feb 21, 2008 ... Read 1 Review of Paliskates in Pacific Palisades, CA. This is a posh store nestled in the heart of Pacific Palisades. http://www.insiderpages.com/b/3711659371)

*** "County Recurrent" hosted after-party will be held at "The Oak Room" Bar next door to Paliskates at 8 pm. BYO $. Bring your own tales of Big Wave Surf you have conquered. ***

(x-ref: The Oak Room - Pacific Palisades - Pacific Palisades, CA 90272, 5 Reviews on Yelp.com - "We were impressed with the service and food. I enjoyed the Mayor's burger. It was cooked just like I like it...medium rare. http://www.yelp.com/biz/the-oak-room-pacific-palisades)

"Disclaimer": If there is a "Dump Alert" from Mammoth Mountain between now and Dec. 4th, County Recurrent reserves the right to bail on the entire Buzzy Kerbox event and you are on your own.

B. Bonus Buzzy "Big Wave" Workout:

Join Buzzy for his All-Natural "Big Wave" Workout ! Saturday, Dec. 6th at 9 a.m. Meet at Palisades/Malibu YMCA, at 821 Via De La Paz, Pac. Pal., CA 90272.

(x-ref: http://www.ymcala.org/Branch/Default.aspx?ENT=63 )

To RSVP for "Buzzy's Beach Workout", call 310.600.4484

These Events are sponsored by Miramar Coastal Properties.

Happy Hour At Duke's

Dateline: Friday, Nov. 21, 2008
Duke's Restaurant, Waikiki
http://www.dukeswaikiki.com/

It was Five O'Clock.... (x-ref: Jimmy Buffet; www.youtube.com/watch?v=ib8nH4kHjxk) but all I had was the Half-Pound Chedder Cheeseburger and an Iced Tea, anyways ! Probably the Best Burger in Waikiki ! Far superior to that of "Cheeseburger in Paradise" just down the road, which has a soft doughy bun that can stick to the roof of your mouth..... which is a shame because the burger is tasty as are the fries but they are stuck on their cheap-ass bun.

At DUKE's, however, the experience is right on the money: ambience, food, service, decor, location. Just ask the guy at the end of the bar in the photo above who is obviously well "lit" !...

"County Recurrent" is polling its readership... and asking them to let us know if they have any recommendations for burgers in Hawaii. Inquiring County Recurrent appetites require this crucial information.

Please advise.

Mahalo,

Will Maguire
"County Recurrent" News
will.maguire@verizon.net

Meanwhile on the West Coast of the Big Island...

Readers will recall our earlier Blog Post regarding the recent "North Shore Storm Warning" previously posted on this Blog on 11.14.08... and we thought that you would like to know that while it was breaking loose on the North Shore of Oahu, here is what it looked like on the west coast of the Big Island in Kailua-Kona at the point break called KBS (aka "Kona By The Sea"), about a mile south of the village, where the "County Recurrent" newsdesk was situated to observe the forecasted swell.

So without further adieu, here are four shots of the clean 3 foot (maybe) right breaking waves being shredded by a couple of local bodyboarders on the afternoon of Nov. 13th, 2008.

Scotty, Beam Me Up !.....

This will do just fine:

Queen's Beach, aka, Duke's Statue,
Waikiki, Oahu, State of Hawaii, USA
November 21, 2008.

This is what a wet dream should look like:

ocean, lots of it
sand, lots of it
sunshine, lots of it
surfboards, bodyboards, swimsuits, bikinis.... and LOTS OF THEM !

Thank you and Good Nite !

(editor's note: note the board meeting in progress in lower left hand quadrant of photo above, showing a quorum of four, make that FIVE board members present...)

"I'm Sorry, But Mr. Fletcher Is Not Available"

Dateline: Thursday, Nov. 13, 2008 at approx. 8:30 a.m., UAL Gate #76 @ LAX.

I think to myself, gee that looks like John Fletcher and his wife that just sat down over there in the same gate area for the flight to Kona this morning..... hmm... I think I will call his office to see if he is in.... ? !......

"Good morning, Fletcher, White & Adair, may I help you ?"

- Yes, may I speak to Mr. Fletcher, it's Mr. Maguire returning his phone call.

"I'm sorry, but Mr. Fletcher is on another line. Can I have him return your call ?"

- Yes, certainly. He has my number. Thanks. Goodbye.

Just a short while later "in flight" said John Fletcher, Zuma Attorney-LACo Zuma OL was found reading a novel by George Orwell and otherwise napping across a row of seats on the not even half full flight.




And on arrival, Fletch is found to indeed be available as he waves to his
entourage of lei-greeting wahines and fans, his waiting limo and quiver of surfboards in anticipation of the aforementioned blogged about "North Shore Storm Warning" previously posted on this Blog on 11.14.08...




(editor's note: it's amazing who you see skipping town on a thursday morning in the middle of November bound for the Hawaiian islands...)