GRATEFUL: The best day of the year? Last Thursday was forecast to have waves of 2 to 3 feet. They were overhead and firing. Surfers have been giving thanks for these excellent conditions all week. (Photo by Ally Jordan)

There are about three or four columns a year that I love to write. Inevitably, Labor Day is a good one – after the long summer of work and general overdose of humanity, the Island comes back under unofficial local jurisdiction and the surf starts pumping to usher in Locals Summer. Then there’s the “that was epic” column usually in August, late September or early October, where we run down an incredible week of waves and warm water. I admit I enjoy writing the Memorial Day column, too.