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Byron Bay Community Issues & News Friday, June 16, 2006 Byron Bay Surf Diary - The Pass makes me sick 14/06/06 Early morning symptoms of a flu-like stomach bug had me wishing I was wrapped up under a doona at home, but I was a work: my mind vacant, my head hot, and my stomach simmering like 5 day-old stew. I couldn't face eating, and could barely swallow water. But, when an 'old bull' stated that The Pass was working wonderfully, I just had to give it a go. Working? It certainly was: 4ft off the take off, and a few of the rides working their full length. However, it was busy alright: groms-a-plenty. Personally, I like having groms in the line-up. I appreciated the fun they have, the messing about, holloring "SICK!" at each other - it's a great way to spend your childhood, and a good relief to the stuck-up attitude of a lot of their elders. The first paddle-out taught me the value of admitting your ill. A cough, a wretch, a cough, and vomit. Too ashamed to see who noticed, I quickly splashed around my bile & chunks until the whitewater managed to hide it. The idea of others duck-diving through my regurgitated food & stomach acid gave me small comfort as I waited..... and waited... and waited for an empty wave. I managed to get a couple before my time ran out; the inside section seemingly working much better than the take-off. As I left, cameras were being set up on the shore line: a movie camera & a stills (with the largest telephoto I've seen). Up on the hill, a huge Billabong bus had pulled up, and was emptying out board bag after board bag. I had got out in time before it got really busy: groms, bulls, and pros.... all surfing in my.... Now THAT'S sick. posted by Glider @ 10:43 AM