“Last week felt like those days you longed for in high school, whether you were cutting class or waiting for the bell to ring so you could get to the beach. The water is warmer right now than it was in July. I’m a happy camper and grateful for all current circumstances.”

That’s how my friend Torr Cohen wrapped up the last run of swell, and he put it perfectly. I think when that six-day nor’easter hit over a month ago, most of us, including Torr and myself, feared it would bring an abrupt halt to…