Independence Day weekend started Friday afternoon as many surfers took to the water to take advantage of a decent south swell mixed with a north wind swell that produced consistent lines striping the sandbar. The usual suspects showed up at their favorite nose-riding bar while oodles of weekenders also frolicked in the continuously foamy surf.
"A bad day surfing is better than just about anything else," proclaimed one visitor with a big, salty grin.
Santa Cruz County has posted signs near beaches warning of triple fines for anyone caught shooting off fireworks. It is against the law here. Possesion of fireworks carries a fine of more than $1,300. It's pretty darned difficult to catch the noise-happy scofflaws since they far out number the enforcers. I will be taking extraordinary measures to protect my dog who is freaked out by explosions as the weekend builds toward the Fourth.
There is not a fireworks show in Santa Cruz, except for the illegal kind that have become, in some instances, rather impressive. Still, not a good holiday for our pets. Surf should be good and the water crowded. BBQ's will be noted.
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