FIN s

Happy Birthday Patty
Love Always,
the crew

OCEAN SAFETY and SURFERS

"With all of the shark survivors around the world we wanted to bring attention to those of us who after our experience came together after our survival. The shark world can be deadly as we have read usually taking place in Australia, Africa or Cali by Great White Sharks. But with only 13 lemon shark attacks in the world it was highly unusual for our friend Al Brenneka, diver and fellow survivor to be a shark attack victim by one while surfing." "

"John as seen here was taught about wearing life jackets when just a toddler. He loved to fish and surf like most of the girls and boys on any coast. Children experience their surroundings connecting in ways to their fathers or mothers or grandparents who take them to the shore.

KENYA ENVIRONMENTALIST DIES

WHO COULD EVER REPLACE this
Pioneering Spirit? Kenyan environmentalist Wangari Maathai, a founder of the Green Belt movement which pioneered the planting of trees in Africa.Winner of the Nobel Peace Prize, died Sunday of cancer at the age of 71. Her movement led to the planting of an estimated 45 million trees. BBC (9/26), CNN (9/26), The New York Time

"SURF and the Sharkbait Foundation are intertwined. And we hit the waves when possible every chance we get. Best surf we've ridden in a while was when Hurricane Irene came to town. Laren took the photos we posted when all of the Vilano Crew was busting air!"

MUSIC

"Coming from a large southern family sports (music) were always a favorite past time, after homework that is. Girls loved the chase (I mean running the ball) and it was all opening up for them.

"In our home we were allowed musical freedom but basics came from Papa Bill, swing played,Detroit,Jersey country played rocked played.Musicians are story tellers who put a beat to their lives on their streets spinning tales from their perspective. And we are here to say it all matters, the arts matter they help complete the soul.As Louis Armstrong played the horn, skilled, he blew his spirit into our very soul and all children know of him from the JUNGLE BOOK, a DISNEY film. In our family Billie Holiday played, show tunes and theatre were at their best.Open their eyes to that which now might be unreachable without these things. We have always been impressed with those who are talented.

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custom home built by Harold Coleman



"With the music evolution there was such a cultural revolution in which we could only be a cosmic part in its lightning speed forward. How wonderful that with these times extreme sports have stepped in to get everyone pumped with passion! Do they realize that sports medicine can help with illness? Such as aquatic therapy does with muscular dystrophy?. SHOUT OUT to the Shark Bait Boys in Australia you actually get to swim with the sharks which combines education and what must be a wonderful organization for these children in their most difficult lives. They will never be the ones who hustle after a ball but they are still loved and respected.. Doctors really can make all the difference and it shows with the Duchenne Foundation in Australia making things relevant, fun and therapeutic for these children! WONDERFUL!"

in dedication to Wilma Lee Cooper
and to NANA
you helped make it possible for
all of us ladies to have a voice
and a fun loving spirit thanks for
the swing!

SHARK-EDUCATION

"We provide shark education - sending a shout out to those who have helped along the way. Laird Hamilton has become a friend and we are getting love from California - Bahamas and places beyond. And of course Carolyn and family get a daily shout out from us too facing a difficult year ahead. We are turning this one into an assignment boys and girls - are you listening yet because you see there are so many ways we need you."

"When sharks come into your life it must be like you know you survived and wonder how why - and why are we all in here together?"

SURF

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