when i woke up this morning and checked the waves, i was surprised! pipeline/backdoor already? it’s only early october. i was reading an article last week on how the forecasters are expecting a big wave winter season in hawaii. they predict huge waves this year because of the warm water. that’s good news for us here in hawaii. more bigger, more better, and more barrels. i’m looking forward to standing up in some huge backdoor barrels!!!!

i just checked the forecast and guess what? huge north/west swell next week! 10-15′ and possibly bigger. i better go under my house and get my north shore guns ready.

had super fun surfing with the Kaneda-san newlywed couple. super positive, super cool, and a super good life ahead.

they got married on august 8. yes, 808. that’s hawaii’s area code. on purpose? yes. great planning!

it was so nice to see Yoko-chan the other day. we have so much to catch up and so little time to talk. a year went by and she has a lovely little daughter named Sara-cha. talking to Yoko-chan gives me power because she’s so positive, so happy, and so energetic. if there was a contest for most beautiful mother and baby in the world, this pair could win it all. check out Yoko Furuichi’s Official Go-Naminori Blog.

Thank you Akaura-san!

Tonkatsu for lunch!
Best in Hawaii and maybe better than Japan.
Oishikatta!!!!