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Cha

(296,770 posts)
6. Gorgeous Tribute to President Obama's 52nd Birthday, She~
Sun Aug 4, 2013, 12:32 AM
Aug 2013
We're doubling up on one pic because it's so intricate to his story.



[font size=21pt] [font color=blue]HAPPY BIRTHDAY, PRESIDENT OBAMA! [/font] [/font]




MJ Approved: Adventure

Laird Hamilton's Bodysurfing 101




"How to bodysurf"

The Superman approach of riding with both arms outstretched is how most novices wash ashore. But if you're trying to actually ride the wave – to go across the wave and not just barrel straight ahead – you want to ride on your side. Extend one arm out in front – right arm to go right or left arm to go left – and press off that hand. Your body will roll over on its side, increasing your edge in the water and allowing you to cut across the wave better. Then, stretch your other arm behind you and press your palm towards the water as a means to control your arch – as with a surfboard, you want your body to have a little curve. And the more rigid you are, the faster you go. Fins definitely help, but it's nice to go natural. It's a more intimate way to be in the surf.

"All you have to do is look at President Obama. He has great form. He's an exceptional bodysurfer. When people in Hawaii see a picture of Obama bodysurfing they're like, "Oh, yeah!" It's not like he just went there and pretended he's doing it. Especially with his front hand up. That's style points right there. Let's just say he's the best bodysurfing president that we've ever had."

– Laird Hamilton

http://www.mensjournal.com/adventure/watersports/laird-hamiltons-bodysurfing-101-20130731

Yep, that's our Prez.. born in Hawai'i.. has bodysurfing in his blood from when he was just a wee creature of the sea~

Mahalo, she.. beautiful Happy Birthday pics(Bo..lol) and cake with candles!

Recommended. (nt) NYC_SKP Aug 2013 #1
Thanks, NYC_SKP! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #3
Great OP! Thanks for the invite to the BOG party! Happy Birthday, Obama! freshwest Aug 2013 #2
Kitteh plays Happy Birthday~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #7
Oooh! *steals* freshwest Aug 2013 #9
LOL, go for it! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #11
We can, sheshe2 Aug 2013 #26
Yes! Let me second that! Kath1 Aug 2013 #4
Cheers Kath! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #13
Recc giftedgirl77 Aug 2013 #5
"...screw the haters." Kath1 Aug 2013 #12
Well said. I agree. Aristus Aug 2013 #19
Hey Aristus! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #23
Wouldn't miss it! Aristus Aug 2013 #24
Aristus~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #25
For the Women, Kath! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #21
LOL! Kath1 Aug 2013 #40
He did, part of it anyway, giftedgirl. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #14
Gorgeous Tribute to President Obama's 52nd Birthday, She~ Cha Aug 2013 #6
I love Laird Hamilton's description on body surfing! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #10
Precisely, she.. he's not just pretending.. he's doing it. Cha Aug 2013 #15
Ah, so this is Laird, sweet! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #18
Yes, on our bellies! Cha Aug 2013 #28
Beautiful pictures at your link Cha~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #32
Cha~ from my sig. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #27
Yes, it's a beautiful expression from Cha Aug 2013 #30
Cool I have seen that photo many times treestar Aug 2013 #65
Yeah, I never thought about it, either, treestar, until Cha Aug 2013 #66
And many many more to come! bhikkhu Aug 2013 #8
Thanks, bhikkhu! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #20
Well its only a little after 10:00 p.m. Iliyah Aug 2013 #16
Thank you Iliyad. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #29
Head pops up.. Cha Aug 2013 #31
And MORE good PHOTOs on the link below too... Tx4obama Aug 2013 #17
Happy Birthday to Stinky! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #22
Thanks! I love that cupcake photo :) n/t Tx4obama Aug 2013 #34
Happy Birthday to your Cha Aug 2013 #33
Thanks. No cupcakes here, but we're going to make him BBQ ribs on the grill to celebrate :) Tx4obama Aug 2013 #35
That's a gift any doggie would Cha Aug 2013 #36
You're the greatest. Happy Birthday Mr. applegrove Aug 2013 #37
When I think of where he started on Jan. 20, 2009 bearssoapbox Aug 2013 #38
that's sweet, bearssopabox.. Cha Aug 2013 #39
Horoscope~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #42
Funny, she.. Cha Aug 2013 #49
Thanks, bearsoapbox. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #53
Happy, happy birthday, President Obama!!! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #41
Yes! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #43
And it's a beautiful day in Chicago! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #44
And, coinincidently enough.. it's a Beautiful Day in Cha Aug 2013 #47
Aren't they usually beautiful in Hawaii? greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #48
Yeah, there's that.. Usually, not always.. Cha Aug 2013 #50
It rained -- briefly -- once overnight. greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #51
Happy Birthday to President Obama. Major Hogwash Aug 2013 #45
Thanks Major! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #62
Blast from a past birthday, Aug 4, 2009! :) Cha Aug 2013 #46
Aloha, she.. I'm cross posting this link Cha Aug 2013 #52
LOL, I was just on that link. sheshe2 Aug 2013 #54
Cool, she.. I see you Cha Aug 2013 #55
Love these pictures, Cha! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #58
I saw that! GMTA! Cha Aug 2013 #59
I saw that Cha~ sheshe2 Aug 2013 #60
Happy Birthday, Mr. President politicasista Aug 2013 #56
Love that birthday hula! SunSeeker Aug 2013 #57
Hi SunSeeker~ I just loved that hula! sheshe2 Aug 2013 #63
hippo birdy, mr. president! ellenfl Aug 2013 #61
I once got a card... Sheepshank Aug 2013 #68
That little white cap is so cute! treestar Aug 2013 #64
Happy birthday Mr. President! Tseko Aug 2013 #67
I must say, it's been very exciting having Barack Obama as President Sheepshank Aug 2013 #69
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