"Happy Birthday John John Florence!"
But who on this green earth does not love John John Florence? The one-time child prodigy done good, and two-time World Surf League champion, certainly tops most “favorite surfer” lists and for very good reason. The Hawaii-born Florence has a smooth approach to the scariest waves, a progressive air repertoire and an adventuring spirit.
All very wonderful.
And while he is a very big draw on the aforementioned World Surf League’s Championship Tour, there have been many rumblings of late that the still-youngish man is thinking about leaving it behind. His brother, Nathan, considered by most to be the smartest professional surfer alive, and not on tour, is actively petitioning his elder to leave the grind behind, and the League, itself, is not presenting in the best life, virtually guaranteeing at least three more consecutive Filipe Toledo championships by hosting Finals Day on the cobbled stone of Lower Trestles.
Conventional wisdom has Florence sailing into the sunset after the 2024 Paris Olympics which will be held at Teahupo’o.
The World Surf League, however, knows that Florence is loved and is making serious overtures to win his heart and keep his name on a singlet by wishing him happy birthday on Facebook.
Will it work? Will the just-30-year-old be moved enough to stay?
Looking to the stars, possible not. How Stuff Works declares:
Libras born on October 18 are dynamic, spirited, and energetic. They refuse to sugarcoat their opinions to please others. They are ambitious, even a little aggressive, but they wear it well. October 18 people are not afraid to display their confidence. They are self-starters who believe in taking control of their lives.
“Self-starters who believe in taking control of their lives” has a very ominous ring, as it relates to Florence remaining on tour.
No?
More, certainly, as the story develops.