First they kicked out the tourists. I did not leave. Then they kicked out the residents. I did not leave. Then they kicked out the police. I did not leave. Then there was no one left but me. …And it was awesome!
By now we all know Irene wasn’t the storm everyone thought it would be in Jersey. No 6 feet of water, no hundred mile an hour winds, no 15 inches of rain. But for all of what Irene wasn’t, she was one thing – awesome for the people who didn’t flee Ocean City. At 5pm, the police force seemingly closed up shop, all the cars had already gotten off the island, and aside from a few fire trucks and the rouge zombie walking around, the town was ours. Despite the urgings from all our parents and friends to ‘stay safe’, we weren’t going to let 12 hours of lawlessness go by without a lil insanity.
In the end, the waves were fun but nothing too insane. A few heavy barrels, a few face smashes, a broken board or two and a bunch of residual over hype. Luckily I did get a chance to swim and get a few photos at dark. Only two or three good ones, but plenty for the scrap heap here. Enjoy.
Scoping the police scene - none found. Go time.
Raging Hurricanes and Raging to Judas Priest
It did come down a little bit heavy at times
Backside Street tubes galore
Staying Safe for sure
Riding a dirtbike in 60 mph rain storm, check.
Look. At. That. Jaw.
Partying with the dudes from Deadliest Catch
Dirtbike on the beach, why not?
Brad Pastrana
Chalk one up for Lurch
Princess Jia doing some interior decorating with the new plywood walls
Kev noticing Rich's insane tagging skillz
Brad still can't believe Selena Gomez is dating Bieber. He's now trying to mack Joe Jonas.
Jamie slotted despite gale force offshores
Sight that brought a tear to my eye: AC residents caught in a sand tornado.
Hurricane Hunters on the prowl
The shot before this is actually kinda sick
Zack got a million barrels but every one we connected on was an almond
Andy Carter enjoying the day off from saving lives
Ian on the bomb of the night sesh
Alex claimed he would get a shot and stuck true
Damn chandeliers
One of the real evening caves
Jesse taking advantage of the casino lights
Broken board on my first session riding it - Karma for all the debauchery.
i’m glad i was prepared with a lifejacket. my only preparation.
uhhhh, doesn’t the plywood go OUT-side?
just asking…
haha!
great phlog, funny shit, only in jersey!
keep the spirit alive lads!
Well, life jacket and a solo cup
Glad you get a kick out of our shenanigans – feel like their up your ally! And yeah, my houses were plywooded from outside, Gesler decided to put the wood inside his house.