It feels like forever since we last were together…
So please enjoy this little poem and scroll down to check in with the Summertime family’s Spring 2017 photo gallery.
“A Deeply Tanned Soul”
by Shaun McGrath
Like many great families who live and who thrive,
The Summertime Crew extends far and wide.
Some go North and go South on great paths less traveled,
And some focus inward to unlock and unravel
The noble tests of meddle and of heart,
Growing families together, new ventures to start
But no matter the pinpoint where your good work is done,
There’s joy to be found in each and every one
Like the glory of conquest a most Stellar Storm
Where the strongest among us demonstrate rare form
Or the fresh tracks laid down across a brave foreign land
Marinating the soul with perspective and tan
For a deeply tanned soul is so hard to conceal
The truths that it knows are impossibly real
Now that Spring has arrived, let’s check in with the crew
And see what they’ve learned in the oceans of blue.
2017 Spring Family Photo Gallery
Gilly has been featured in Eastern Surfing Magazine this winter, with style like this, its no secret why.Gil took the time to visit Cranford Elementary for mentor day. Looks like he fit in just fine!Winter Storm Stella brought some magic moments to the Jersey Shore, giving Point Pleasant Beach Manager Brendan Tighe a chance to plant himself inside a few big tubes. In case you missed it: Brendan and Kerry made it official on the beach in Point. These two lovebirds met at Surf Camp proving that some waves can turn into more than a good catch.Jess & Casey have been traveling a fair bit this winter. Here's Casey in El Salvador...... and Jess unloading a big turn on a helpless righthander.Keaton met a perfect wave with a perfect bottom turn in Barbados.Donna enjoyed Barbados too, and is currently being featured in a documentary...more to come on that!Sarah J reminds us to leave nothing but footprints while on vacation. Good advice for home too!JD took on some coaching duties down in Barbados, but that didn't stop him from locking in plenty of tube time for himself. Way to lead by example Diesel! Cassidy found some peace in Rhode Island, there are no cracks in her zen state.Wofly opened his own business, High Tide Health Bar in Allenwood General Store. Stay frothy this winter and pay him a visit for a delicious bowl of superfruit!Speaking of super and froth, may we suggest you take a moment to prepare your eyeballs to froth out on supergrom Logan's pics from this winter's surf adventures. They are, well, amazing. (thats super minigrom Will taking notes)Logan looking comfortable at Puerto Rico's heaviest slab....and taking a page out of coach Buckley's book launching high above the lipBy the time he touched down, Logan was on the North Shore of Oahu.Visiting Uncle Shaun, and charging Pipeline like no local grom has charged before.Speaking of Uncle Shaun, looks like he's getting ready to be "daddy Shaun." Marilyn and Shaun are expecting a little McGrom! All that pre-baby anticipation could be a lot to handle, luckily Shaun has a healthy outlet to release some tension.Uncle Gilly jetted out to the North Shore as well.......where he stalled his pace and settled into a nice routine of R&D.That's when he was able to do some big things!Some of Gilly, Logan and Claw's frothy style must have rubbed off on ShaunClaw is known to set the bar pretty high, charging big sunset with reckless abandon....and packing tubes at Gas Chambers on his backhand with style.......and grace! (a new development)Claw and Morgan caught up on the North Shore too....Morgan graduated from University of Hawaii with honors a semester early, leaving him time to dig in and set his line for a great adventure!That took him from Hawaii, to west Oz, to Bali, to the holy grail of righthanders deep in Sumatra, Nias!Morgan, you are an inspiration!Speaking of inspiration, Erich did a great job inspiring Autism awareness by decorating his goalie mask this season. The story was published by USA today!Hockey is a great winter sport for when you aren't surfing, and Conor Murray is turning heads for Manasquan!Speaking of heads, Dave said hello to a head that hasn't needed sunscreen in quite a long time! Looking good Davey!These two lovebirds are also looking good. Check out Drew and Katya down at Flagler College in Florida. This winter has been pretty fun for them and the surf team down there. And Congratulations to Sam Osso on starting Grad School at Monmouth University! Smart, talented, and always a pleasure to get on the phone!Sandy has been on the teaching side of things, check out one of her yoga classes to get yourself aligned this spring!One man who has gotten himself 'in line' recently is everyone's favorite "Captain" Dylon! Congratulations on graduating from the Coast Guard Academy. We are lucky Americans to have someone of your character watching our seas.Speaking of straight lines, John O has been finding the perfect curves with Rozbern Surfboards this winter. There's still time to get your custom orders in time for Summer!One of Rozbern's team riders and Asbury Park lesson master, Jeyner, flying high at home in Nicaragua. The boards ride great, and can really take off when underfoot such a skilled surfer! Speaking of skills, did you know Bradley Manager Rob C could rule the rails like this? Yeah Rob!The snow can be a big part of the well-rounded surfer's lifestyle. Two people who know that more than most are Dennis and Sam S, seen here atop Mammoth Mountain in California. Higher you say? How about Alaska? Kat can attest that the Summertime beanie really keeps her warm on those cold Alaskan nights!Olivia is alway good for fashion inspiration in NYC.Perhaps a more permanent change in style is what you are after. If so check out Sydney at Studio 9 tattoos. Congrats on both getting your own table and giving your dad his first tattoo!A gentle soul with a few tatoos of his own recently posted a throwback photo from Surf Camp days. Aloha to one of the most talented and patient instructors around, our buddy Brett! This not so gentle looking guy recently became a big brother! Congrats to Todd, Lauren, and Bruce on the new addition!Stormy got her own Instagram.... Uncle Cmac made a celebrity appearance! Its great to celebrate new things, like Conor's new business for jewlery making. Check out Indiana_stonez to acquire one of these gems!Out the back in Puerto Rico, Abby waits for a gem of her own.......while brother Bailey cranks one hard off the bottom in classic form.There's some nice musical form going on here with Alex and friend..."sounds good to me" says Erin as she works on a new album in the recording studio.John Barret found a studio with a view recently.While Jason B found one with a little brighter lighting.Cali found that the view looked just fine from the top of Mount Tammany.And Foley liked what he saw outside the deck of his boat while fishing and reconsidered the day's activities.Kelly figured it was best to celebrate her best friend's birthday on the sand.While Luke punched the clock and headed towards the American Dream near Hoboken.Chris and Mikey K found dreamy conditions on spring break at Jackson Hole.Brighde took to some slopes closer to home- WOW! cross country skiing on the sand!It was a little warmer on the sand with Dan.And it can be downright hot at yoga class with Nikki!Lisa's yoga classes at Ohana_Rising Yoga studio tend to be set in a more relaxing temperature.......and Nicole's dance classes at Dfitness Studio really get the heart moving!Speaking of getting the heart moving. here's a drop from Rob F to excite the eyes!And a tube stall from Peter that's just as cold!Sammy found a barrel of her own in St. Louis with friends!While Vanessa snapped this shot of JC out in Cali! Brenner Hindz stayed a little closer to home to work on his backhand attack!Gilly too, was reminded of the moments of greatness in NJ winters.What about Tyler? Where's he been lately? Did anyone check deep in the tube during winter storm Stella?And so the sun sets on another off-season.
Just a couple weeks until the Summertime family unites to make 2017 the best summer yet!
See you soon!
PS, sorry to those we missed, reach out soon with an update so we can include you next time!
