If you’re planning to go to Oahu, visit Chart House in Honolulu! The restaurant is amazing. It’s been the best food we’ve had on the island so far. They were great about working with dietary needs. Their bartender made an amazing grasshopper!
#MileMinded #ChartHouse #oahu
On their next day off, they packed Matt’s old, red VW bus with their boards and bags, then headed south in the early morning hours for the beaches of Baja.
On their next day off, they packed Matt’s old, red VW bus with their boards and bags, then headed south in the early morning hours for the beaches of Baja.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
“That’s where I’ve always caught the most barrels.”
“That’s where I’ve always caught the most barrels.”
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
During a particularly flat stretch of nonexistent waves, Matt suggested they go south across the border to Baja.
During a particularly flat stretch of nonexistent waves, Matt suggested they go south across the border to Baja.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
They both lived in OB, had the surfing bug, and usually had the same days off.
They both lived in OB, had the surfing bug, and usually had the same days off.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
Matt was a coworker who became his closest surf buddy.
Matt was a coworker who became his closest surf buddy.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
Jimmy rode some great waves with the Chart House crew, surfing bigger, stronger waves, holding his courage close against the fear of a drowning wipeout.
Jimmy rode some great waves with the Chart House crew, surfing bigger, stronger waves, holding his courage close against the fear of a drowning wipeout.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
Trestles, Windansea, Oceanside—it didn’t matter how far north or south.
A great surf session was like dying and going to heaven.
Trestles, Windansea, Oceanside—it didn’t matter how far north or south. A great surf session was like dying and going to heaven.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
They would drive from one surf spot to the next checking for a break that was raging.
They would drive from one surf spot to the next checking for a break that was raging.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
Jimmy began to hang with some of his coworkers.
Jimmy began to hang with some of his coworkers.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #windansea #charthouse #surfsession #oceanbeach #baja
Jimmy knew he wanted nothing but to chase that wave and ride it.
He had to catch the perfect wave.
Jimmy knew he wanted nothing but to chase that wave and ride it. He had to catch the perfect wave.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #surfsession #charthouse #bonfire
Catching a surf spot with the right conditions for a barrel ride was rare in So-Cal.
Catching a surf spot with the right conditions for a barrel ride was rare in So-Cal.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #surfsession #charthouse #bonfire
Or rather, a few spoke from experience, the rest in hopeful somedays.
Or rather, a few spoke from experience, the rest in hopeful somedays.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #surfsession #charthouse #bonfire
And they all spoke of the perfect moments when they found themselves surfing inside a barrel.
And they all spoke of the perfect moments when they found themselves surfing inside a barrel.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #surfsession #charthouse #bonfire
They told bonfire stories about this surf session and that surf trip.
Their voices were filled with reverence for the beauty of the ocean.
They told bonfire stories about this surf session and that surf trip. Their voices were filled with reverence for the beauty of the ocean.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #surfsession #charthouse #bonfire
In SD, it seemed everyone surfed.
His Chart House coworkers talked of contest trophies and possible sponsorships.
In SD, it seemed everyone surfed. His Chart House coworkers talked of contest trophies and possible sponsorships.
#writersofbluesky #jswelch #shortstory #storycycle #flashfiction #theprospectorsdreams #chasingtheperfectwave #sandiego #surfsession #charthouse #bonfire
A shot of the tide coming into the beach at night with spotlights on it
Late dinner at #ChartHouse #RedondoBeach…
High tide around here is pretty active
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Date night! Life of Pi. A beautiful show about faith, survival, and reality. The Chart-House on the river was very tasty 😋. #AronoffCenter #ChartHouse #LifeofPie #cincinnati
Rainy Christmas, but it was warm at the Chart House for brunch.
#rainy #Christmas #brunch #Portland #charthouse #blackendmahi #Oregon
Gorgeous cakes & view @hobokenfamily fundraiser to @rebuildhoboken. #charthouse #weehawken #hoboken
Getting ready to attend @hobokenfamily fundraiser at #ChartHouse. #Hoboken #Weehawken @rebuildhoboken
Looking forward to @hobokenfamily luncheon to @rebuildhoboken – great food/incredible views at #ChartHouse.
