As a SUP Bozo, I was greatly entertained a few years ago when Bill Barber showed up with his "no SUP Bozo" sticker pictured (above left.) Bill is amusing in his grumpiness (aren't we all?) and besides, it's a funny sticker! And Bill went on to explain that SUPing does not automatically a bozo make (you must behave badly on the water.) The best part of the entire episode was when people went ballistic following a blog post about the sticker in the Puffin, so when Bill showed up with his latest bit-o' SUP-mocking art, I immediately snapped some photos.
Blame Laird!
I always think I am using in my grumpiness too, but sadly not everyone shares my sense of humor.
Posted by: Tillerman | December 04, 2012 at 08:11 AM
And this grumpy old geezer typed "using" when he meant "amusing."
Posted by: Tillerman | December 04, 2012 at 09:07 AM
He (Laird Hamilton) was selling stuff with "Blame Laird" on his website a while back, not sure if it's still there. He's in on the joke and is OK with being part of the SUP explosion.
Don't be a SUP bozo. It's OK to sweep, but you'd better know how to surf, know the rules and don't make-a.
-RH
Posted by: rotorhead | December 06, 2012 at 01:25 PM
Can't we all just get a longboard?
Posted by: Jeff Schultz | December 08, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Jeff has the line of the week!
Can't we all just get along....board! Woo Hoo...
Posted by: Michael | December 09, 2012 at 02:35 PM
At least it wasn't a janitor.
Posted by: Joe | December 20, 2012 at 06:31 PM
He y Mike,glad I could provide more fodder for da blog.Jeff had da right perspective.It's about poking fun and enjoying OMO.Just had 12 consecutive days sailin[5.3waveboard]and kiting[9.5],waves 3-8ft-82water-85air, I've gota big grin goin'while working on the house-so let the hating of bill barber begin for the 2012-2013 season!Feliz Navidad to da Puffin nation and all windchimps!
Posted by: bill barber | December 22, 2012 at 01:18 PM