On December 11th, photographer Bill began taking more shots of the local colour around Blackies.

Stan & Gina watch Ashley set up for a noseride

Hey, check it out! Stan goes for a mini tube...
After a few days off, and a bit more practice with the cam, Bill got some interesting shots on the 14th.Editor's side note: How many guys named 'Bill' surf at Blackies anyway?

Here is Bill L.'s daughter setting up
Then, later on, dad & daughter eye a...WHAT?!

oh, just a dolphin's fin—

Check out how smooth Cathy's parallel stance is

Hmmm...does Chasen resemble someone else at Blackies? Gary, perhaps?

Fred; always relaxed and casual...

Hans dances on through—

Keith, Stan, and Chris chat on the wall and watch the surf

Who always get the most from a wave? Jason, of course!

Cross-stepping to the tip—it's all skill and timing

Just casually cruisin' along is Rick

Alright, Shelly! Keep those eyes peering straight ahead; but wait!

Ooo-la-la! Is that a new type of boa?
Wow, Shelly, you're stylin' out there!

Susan trims in the soup

Yay, Wendy! Greenwater, backside...
December 15th brought about more surf. Life is tough in SoCal, isn't it?
Bart crouches for a mini tube

James glides backside

Jim noses up

Attacking the lip is Judy

There's Karin—always rippin'

Peter checks the nose
On December 16th a pod of dolphins played in the surf.
The 'real' locals observe the action

Jeff is stylish on any size wave

Stepping for the nose is John (of JDub Singles)

The original Three Musketeers?

Movin' forward is Matt...

Nice cutback, Dino!

Paul walks the desert, back from the upper streets

The end of the day's 'tale'