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6.12.11
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Rob Gilley As the sting of his recent SURFER firing begins to fade, Rob Gilley now turns his blog attention towards memories and stories garnered from his long lackluster career. It was hard to believe: A surprise west swell had snuck in overnight, and now I had a peak to myself at Black’s. For being [...]
6.5.11
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Rob Gilley As the sting of his recent SURFER firing begins to fade, Rob Gilley now turns his blog attention towards memories and stories garnered from his long lackluster career. I just couldn’t claim it. The title of this blog was supposed to be, “Ode to the Mini-Van,” but I couldn’t do it. I haired [...]
5.29.11
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Rob Gilley As the sting of his recent SURFER firing begins to fade, Rob Gilley now turns his blog attention towards memories and stories garnered from his long lackluster career. “Magic Carpet Ride” is the actual name of the sculpture that stands at the juncture of Chesterfield Avenue and the Coast Highway in Cardiff, California. [...]
5.12.11
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Rob Gilley As the sting of his recent SURFER firing begins to fade, Rob Gilley now turns his blog attention towards memories and stories garnered from his long lackluster career. Ever wonder where the word “softcock” went? Or “wanker?” Or “seppo,” for that matter? You don’t really hear those terms much anymore, and I’ve got [...]
5.8.11
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Rob Gilley As the sting of his recent SURFER firing begins to fade, Rob Gilley now turns his blog attention towards memories and stories garnered from his long lackluster career. Steve Barilotti’s name is not an entry in Matt Warshaw’s The Encyclopedia of Surfing. This, in my opinion, is a glaring oversight. For the last [...]
5.1.11
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Rob Gilley As the sting of his recent SURFER firing begins to fade, Rob Gilley now turns his blog attention towards memories and stories garnered from his long lackluster career. This is a photo of Giorgos Papandreou. He is a hardcore local. In Greece. With as much daily dedication as any surf locals anywhere, Giorgos [...]
4.24.11
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Rob Gilley recalls the outrageous realities of surf culture in the '70s and '80s.
4.17.11
Blogs
The Young and Not-So-Brilliant
Young people don’t always make good decisions. In fact, let’s face it: They usually make bad decisions.
4.10.11
Blogs
Rob Gilley Recently cut from the Surfer photography staff, Rob Gilley is now applying a surprising new talent for embittered, sardonic prose to the blogosphere. It’s not often that one word can change your life. But I have to admit that’s the case with the term, “Souther.” I was introduced to the word over 10 [...]
