I've been more of a lurker than a poster for the past several months.  To break this (perhaps appreciated) silence, here are some impressions of this years GuidoPalooza held at Outer Banks, NC. The bottom line is that this was the fourth year of the GP (my third go at it) and once again it rocked. Props to RodNDtube for taking the lead this year in organizing the event.

KC

Day 1

0630
Departed home in Pasadena MD.
20 miles from home I discovered that I forgot bodyboard and fins that wife Sveta wanted to use.
 No worries, I knew there would be plenty of extra gear to borrow.

I did remember to get health food breakfast from Hardee's.
Kept on rolling for the Outer Banks.

1100
Stopped for health food lunch at Burger King south of Norfolk, VA.
Discovered potato sack wrapped around rear axle of the surf truck.
Ate delicious burger.

1400
Arrived at GP2K2 headquarters in Avon, NC.
Rod and many of the Guidos were already there and we waiting in the driveway.

Rod and I went to get the keys to the house, unlocked it, then we all unpacked our meager belongings.
Present: Rod, Kirk, Robb, Mike, Myron, Neal, Sveta, and yours truly. We all drank beer.

1630
My first session (second session for several of the aforementioned Guidos.).
Waist-chest high, but with persistent south sideshore breeze that made it disorganized and shifty.
I caught a few, but got out when dehydration-induced cramps in calf muscle reduced the fun factor.

1800
Rinsed off in the outdoor showers at the house.
DeeDee arrived and presented all with real flower leis.

More health food - Nachos by Sveta washed down with beer.
The beverages flowed freely. Sacked out by 2300