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Some Buzzy Trent Tales via Malcolm Gault-Williams' Legendary Surfers

On September 19, 1947 Bob Simmons and Buzzy Trent rode "up the coast in [Simmons'] old Model A flatbed...Trent needs to relieve himself in a major way, but Simmons as usual is in a hurry.  The ever-innovative Buzzy climbs out on the wooden flatbed, squats over a convenient hole in the platform and begins to answer nature's call.  Other motorists are taken aback at this graphic spectacle.  Bob is outraged... 'Trent, you stupid bastard, quit shitting through that hole.'  Trent's well-measured reply was one that could only come from a person in that state of satisfied quietude and relief, 'OK Simmons, what do you want me to do, shit in your front seat?'  End of discussion."

- Craig Stecyk

"The surf was 'bitchin' and I watched Buzzy ride a fast Malibu wave right into the rusted wire fence that separated the Adamson Estate from the public beach.  Buzzy walked up the dirt path... He spotted my new board, showed interest.  I asked Buzzy if he'd like to surf the balsa.  He nodded in the affirmative, yanked the balsa from the back of the Zephyr and ran for the water.  Buzzy didn't waste words. Buzzy was fantastic.  The board that I had lovingly shaped seemed to come alive under his agile maneuvering.  After a twenty minute display of his muscular, wave riding talent, Buzzy paddled in and returned the board.  This time he spoke.  'Worst board I ever surfed.  Thanks, kid.'"

- Ricky Grigg