http://www.nytimes.com/yr/mo/day/news/national/calif-surf.html Surfing Devotees Revel in Challenge of Unique Waves [...] ""The waves come in pulses," Washburn said. "Today was one of the days when you had to know what you're doing. I let 50 waves pass. Thanksgiving was amazing. I gave up Thanksgiving dinner to be here. I'd give up most anything."