Then. You waved at anyone with a windsurfer on the roof.
Now. You cant see the driver because of the 5 boards, 6 sails, masts, booms etc etc.
Then. You went outside and looked at the water and wind.
Now. You spend 3 hours comparing electronic devices & still aren't convinced its windy enough to sail.
Then. Chucked your one board, sail and boom on the roof and up, up & away.
Now. Speed sailing, wave sailing, foiling, free riding, B & J, etc etc. Wheres the giant van?
Then. You just went to the nearest lake, beach, harbour happy as.
Now. Another hour trying to decided where to go in what wind direction.
Then. Rigged straight away with excitement.
Now. Cant decide between 136, 121 or 114 board with 8.6, 7.8, 7.0 sail. 44, 40 or 36cm fin or equalivent weedy.
Then. Hoped there would be someone else to sail with.
Now. Pray there are no more than 15 guys all in the one spot at your local so you don't get run over.
Then. Fall in, crash, plane, hoot with happiness, laugh your head off and smile smile smile!!!
Now. Couldn't crack 30 today. Didn't get a good Nm, Alpha etc. Jump wasn't cool enough. Not enough guys telling you, you were flying.
Then. Come off the water with a grin a mile wide and bask in the after glow of a fun time being part of it all.
Now. Worried you didn't go fast enough or didn't beat everyone!!!!

Just a light hearted look at the difference between "the good old days" and todays different world. According to me, that's all.
Please don't get offended or paranoid. Have a giggle at your memories.
Cheers.