Arrived in Boulder, Colorado in 1978. Perceived everyone as a drug dealer or realtor. In Boulder, I experienced a different way of life. It was in my loneliness and longing for the surf style and beach atmosphere that I opened my own surf shop. It was located on the corner of 13th and College, adjacent to the University of Colorado campus. The shop carried surf boards, sex wax, board shorts, surfer magazines, and other surfing gear. "NO SHIRT, NO SHOES, NO PROBLEM" was our motto. The shop was a huge success. We were very instrumental in sport promotion including, sponsoring teams for skateboarding and BMX trick riding, as well as a variety of other activities.