Since I moved to Hawaii, my life has been one huge surf show. I love taking on the waves and teaching newcomers about the sport. But there are times that I still miss the Big Apple. I know it’s the polar opposite of Hawaii, but I can’t help it.
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One of the things I miss most about New York City is going crazy for my favorite sports teams. These are the teams my dad and uncles would go bananas about while watching on the television.
I remember one time, it was the New York Knicks (and remember, these guys haven’t been successful for a while). They were against the Boston Celtics in the Garden. It was a playoff game, and our apartment was full. We were packed like sardines to watch Melo and the gang take on Garnett and Pierce. Great times. We lost the series though.
Another time, my Uncle Jeff and Uncle Lou visited us from Brooklyn, and they brought burgers and bratwursts and watched the Jets game with us. The three of them with dad all got drunk. It was the first time ever I was allowed to drink beer in the house. Mom wasn’t home, so it was all good.
Speaking of mom, surprisingly for a girl who grew up in Vermont, she really did love the Yankees. I guess that’s why she married a New Yorker. Yeah, I love the Yankees, too.
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Hi, I’m John Clemenza, a surfer from Hawaii. I’m training every day to prepare myself for the semi-pro scene. I’d also like to visit New York some time and maybe retire there. Visit my blog for similar updates.
