"POSITIVE FLOW"

"Why is it that all the sharks hang on the edge of the ledge?Such as reef sharks, bulls and black tip. We all have experiences which we bring to this discussion. Without others who have been there throughout this wonderful ride we call life, we would not be blogging today.We blog for the generations who like us love the aquatic environment and the thrill of the ride."

"Some of us will never again grace the ocean with our own set of skills, others remain fearless, and some still mourn the loss of loved ones. We promote SURFERS as for some of us it was our board or body which helped us get to shore on our date of survival. We are a unique set of divers or fishermen, sailors, swimmers, and surfers who belong to the so called CLUB and not the one we want to belong to either!"

WE are sending a SHOUT OUT to those who like us live on the edge of the ledge....and will continue with mission, skills and team!"

SURFER

"Our thanks to Al and others who have helped Mom realize positive flow!


the Sharkbait Foundation
team

SHARK

"Taylor Lautner while promoting his new film ABDUCTION in Australia went shark diving while there. Admitting to David Letterman he told the audience he was terrified of sharks. To relieve some of his fear he went diving at a local aquarium in Australia with sharks. It showed a reef shark 10 ft'r 6 inches from his face!"

"The shark world just found a new voice!"




- the Sharkbait Foundation

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!