December 7th, 2025 The RUN is 13 out of 13 Weeks.
CRITERIA: Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were chest high on 12-3-25
THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. January 13th, 2025 was 59 WEEKS! |
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NEXT BLOG December 21st, 2025.
All future Blogs will be posted on the 1st and 3rd week of every month (give or take a day or two). *Also in the event of any significant swell I will post the week of that swell. Although the blog is now bi-weekly, I'm certainly not gonna pass up a decent swell. So while it's basically going to be every other week, I left it open for some wiggle room.
NEW VIDEO FIRST DECEMBER SNOW. NEW GRANDCHILD REVEALED. NEW RALPH'S PIC CALENDAR COMING SOON!
REMEMBER PEARL HARBOR. MERRY MERRY HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
WE LOWER THE FLAG TO HALF MAST ON DECEMBER 7th, 2025.
AS OUR NATION REMEMBERS PEARL HARBOR 84 YEARS AGO.
I get flag etiquette alerts all year long. And today was the remembrance of one of the darkest days in US HISTORY. Here's a copy of FDR's (Franklin D. Roosevelt's speech on December 8th, 1941.
"YESTERDAY, December 7, 1941 a date which will live in infamy the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.
The United States was at peace with that Nation and, at the solicitation of Japan, was still in conversation with its Government and its Emperor looking toward the maintenance of peace in the Pacific. Indeed, one hour after Japanese air squadrons had commenced bombing in the American Island of Oahu, the Japanese Ambassador to the United States and his colleague delivered to our Secretary of State a formal reply to a recent American message. And while this reply stated that it seemed useless to continue the existing diplomatic negotiations, it contained no threat or hint of war or of armed attack.
It will be recorded that the distance of Hawaii from Japan makes it obvious that the attack was deliberately planned many days or even weeks ago. During the intervening time the Japanese Government has deliberately sought to deceive the United States by false statements and expressions of hope for continued peace.
The attack yesterday on the Hawaiian Islands has caused severe damage to American naval and military forces. I regret to tell you that very many American lives have been lost. In addition American ships have been reported torpedoed on the high seas between San Francisco and Honolulu.
125. The President Requests War Declaration
Yesterday the Japanese Government also launched an attack against Malaya. Last night Japanese forces attacked Hong Kong: Last night Japanese forces attacked Guam. Last night Japanese forces attacked the Philippine Islands. Last night the Japanese attacked Wake Island. And this morning the Japanese attacked Midway Island.
Japan has, therefore, undertaken a surprise offensive extending throughout the Pacific area. The facts of yesterday and today speak for themselves. The people of the United States have already formed their opinions and well understand the implications to the very life and safety of our Nation.
As Commander in Chief of the Army and Navy I have directed that all measures be taken for our defense.
But always will our whole Nation remember the character of the onslaught against us.
No matter how long it may take us to overcome this premeditated invasion, the American people in their righteous might will win through to absolute victory."
There's not many people around to day who remember this day. Especially those who fought in WWII. They are few and far between. So we owe the survivors our greatest dept of thankfulness and gratitude.
THE ANNUAL CHRISTMAS/HOLIDAY PARADE
Our local vets post marches in this parade each year. Thanks to Brian Nevins for this pic of POST 35 members including yours truly.
CLICK THIS PIC above to see more of the parade
DECEMBER 8th, 2025 is the 45th Anniversary of John Lennon's murder. The loss of losing John lennon is still felt today. A senseless, unspeakable crime, that literally changed the world. Each year on this sad date, I never mention the name of the monster who killed Lennon. He not only took the life of a husband, father, bandmate, but he took something from all of us who loved his music.
Even today, 45 years later, fans of his music still listen and love what he and his other three mates wrote and recorded. The BEATLES will always be the BEST Rock band in the history opf Rock and Roll. I hope and pray that John lennon is at peace. Because long after we are gone from this earth, his music will remain. REST IN PEACE John.
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Ed O'Connell was one of the most loved surf photographers in New England. A US ARMY Vietnam Veteran who saved the lives of so many ARMY Grunts in Nam in 68-69 as a Medic on board those Dust Off Hueys.
He was a close and dear friend of mine.
When he passed on July 1st, 2014 I swore I'd keep his memory and legacy alive by giving him this weekly corner. He loved surfing and he loved taking photos of all the surfers.
Not just those who could really stand out. He shot every one. As long as I shall live and breathe the salt air, there will be a corner dedicated to Ed.
ED'S CORNER December 7th, 2025
This is me and Jimmy Dunn after surfing the wall one cold
December day. It was just me and jimmy trading waves out there. And as usual, Ed was on the beach snapping away. At the time that day didn't seem so special. But looking back on it, I realize just how truly special it was. Thanks Jimmy for a fun session and thanks Ed for
capturing it all.
Photo c/o Ed O'Connell
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COMING LATE DECEMBER OF 2025
UPDATE: Fingers crossed. This is the NEW COVER and Back cover. CLICK ON THIS IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THE full cover. The book will be be available in late December. In fact, the week of Christmas you can pre-order the book. The Online version will have all the stories and images. The printed version will only have the stories that I feel will be the most entertaining.
Click on the image above to see the full cover and back cover art along with the endorsements on the back cover..
And this book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.
SID ABRUZZI'S AMAZING DOCUMENTARY IS NOW STREAMING ON AMAZON, APPLE TV, and iTUNES.
CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE WHERE YOU CAN WATCH THE MOVIE.
NEW RPOTW CALENDARS COMING!
What you didn't think I'd for get these did you? The best of the best from this last year in a jam packed calendar for next year's stoke factor.
Every New England surfer needs one of these calendars.
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OH PATCHY OH PATCHY WHY ARE YA CRYING! YOU SHOULD BE LAUGHING AND YOU SHOULD BE SMILING. OH PATCHY OH PATCHY WHY ARE YA CRYING.
This is PATCHY back in December of 2010. I miss this guy so much. And even though he's been gone almost a year now, I still get these daily reminders on One Drive and well, this one popped up the other day, and I just had to post it here. He sure was a cute little bugger.
Pulling up the Hannafords the other day I noticed a new sign closer to the entrance for Veterans. How about that? They have these at Home Depot as well. I suppose you would need a veterans plate to park here. Same with Home Depot. I am forever impressed with what businesses do for veterans these days. Thank you.
This is my back and buttocks from this last Saturday morning. I was running my dog Zorro out behind the house when I fell backwards out there and impaled myself on a sharp stick. It really hurt like hell and I had a feeling it was not gonna be good. I didn't think much of it but as I got closer to the house I felt "wet" back there. I mean we were out in the marsh. So I just assumed it was marsh water I was felling back there.
But when I had Cory take a look, it was obvious that it was blood. Lots of blood. So much blood that I really thought I really hurt myself bad.
The funny thing is, we were able to stop the bleeding and I actually marched in the Holiday parade shortly after this photo was taken.
Like I tell my friends, "You can't kill me."
"SURFING AND SERVING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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PLEASE KEEP THE PRAYERS COMING FOR SKY ROSA
THE NE PATRIOTS 11-2 vs THE BUFFALO BILLS 9-4 This is going to be a HUGE game. I mean this is going to be telling. The Patriots are currently in first place but the Bills, the Broncos, and a few other teams are starting to climb their way back into the fight. I think our team will do fine against the surging Bills. With our coach and QB and all the components that make up this team. I feel pretty confident. December 14th, 2025 at Gillette Stadium at 1:00PM GET READY!
So I'm sure most of you have seen the uncomfortable image of the President receiving the participation medal from FIFA. This silly ass medal is supposed to appease the spoiled little Richy Rich from have another meltdown. POTUS so badly wants the NOBEL PEACE Prize but it does not look good for him.
So the crooked folks at FIFA came up with this phony baloney medal to stroke the fragile ego of POTUS. The absolute ass kissing that has been going on with this administration is nothing short of nauseating. My God, it's like watching a cult documentary the way they kiss his ass and feet. Good lord people snap out of it.
Well, no surprise that Our boy Khaliddy was there, But even the Sheik can't shake the images of ass kissing going on and around this bowl of orange jello. Take your FIFA Peace Medal Dozing Donnie. Cause you ain't getting the NOBEL Peace prize.
Not today. Not tomorrow. Not ever. We don't reward convicts.
And so my friends, please take advantage of this weekly photo shop of the mastermind who planned 9-11 and resulted in the deaths of 3,000 innocent civilians by KSM (Khalid Sheik Mohammed). *Note to self -must pick up a case of FAKE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE MEDALS at Home Depot this week.
PLEASE KEEP SKY ROSA in your Thoughts and Prayers.
REST IN PEACE BILL ROBICHAU.
GET WELL SOON Kim Grondin!
GET WELL SOON Jon Gozzo!
GET WELL SOON GABBY LaBRECK!
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGEND Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."
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32 YEARS AGO. MAX VINCENT CATCHES HIS FIRST WAVE.
That's Leah on the left with her dad Kevin and me and Max on the right. I do believe these are the first images of the Fatello kids and the Grondin kids catching waves. With Max now becoming an expectant dad next May, I thought this would be a good time to bring this image out into the public eye. And I can't wait to see the kind of father Max will become. All my kids are great parents. Same with my two sons in laws. They are all exceptionally loving and caring parents.
Photos c/o RALPH
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I kept a daily Blog on my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY surf campaign, when I surfed every single day for 365 consecutive days. Click on the Banner above to read entries of my daily journey. There's some really interesting and true experiences
that happened during that year. Some of which are to this day, unexplainable. Some are just mind blowing. But all true.
I started on July 26th, 2010 and ended on July 26th, 2011.
Some rainy Sunday, pour yourself a cup or two and go through this year long journal.
Pay close attention to the month of May in 2011. Read that month and let me know what you think of that.
Be forewarned, it will change you forever.
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All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.
Today- FIRST DECEMBER SNOW
December 3rd, 2025
Photos by RALPH
(Above) Before the sun came up I was shooting these snow peaks. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And when the sun started to break through those clouds?
Man it was breathtaking. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There's nothing like clean waves and clean snow.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There's something special about snow and waves.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Why would I want to live anywhere else? December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
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(Above) My dog ZORRO is a German Shorthair Pointer. Here he is pointing waves. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And here he is with snow on his nose. Zorro follows his nose.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And this? This is snow in the foreground and a wave in the background. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Goofyfoot taking off on a clean left. December 3rd, 2025.
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(Above) Regular foot taking off on a clean right.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Ken Linseman sliding into the morning light.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I don't know who this is, but I shot a great wave of his in the video at the top of the page. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Sometimes the wave of the day slips by everyone.
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(Above) You've heard of COLD DUCK right? Well, these are COLD GEESE. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Look at the colors and the shape of these things.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) My neighbor Melinda descending down the snow band wave.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There were some fun moments throughout the day.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The more I look at this pic the more I want to blow it up and hang it on the wall. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And this is Ryan, he was wearing a 4/3 and had no gloves.
He lasted longer than I thought he could. December 3rd, 2025.
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(Above) The snow-coastline. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Dead center. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Six geese-a-flying. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) He who hesitates is lost. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Meanwhile around the corner was starting to work.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The White House. No not that white house.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- FIRST DECEMBER SNOW
December 3rd, 2025
Photos by Ed Moran
(Above) The White Light House. This is a pretty shot Ed.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by Ed Moran
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(Above) The rights were lining up nicely up there.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by Ed Moran
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(Above) This swell didn't last long but it was fun while it did.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by Ed Moran
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I love Erica's whimsical Gull art. So cool and unique.
SECRET SPOT IS NOW OPEN IN HAMPTON.
SECRET SPOT is back in operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
Jon Gozzo and family.
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Today- THE GENDER REVEAL December 3rd, 2025,
Photos by RALPH and others
(Above) Blue lights on the Japanese Maple. December 3rd, 2025.
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(Above) Cory and I are truly blessed. Max and Jacquie are expecting. December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The Blue lights at our home. December 3rd, 2025.
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(Above) The next morning, Zorro was pointing the blue dye.
December 3rd, 2025. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE ESM (EASTERN SURF MAGAZINE)
30 Reasons To Give Thanks For …
Photos by Mez and Dugan and others
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(Above) ESM Gallery Josh Goetz @jgoetzphotography
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(Above) ESM GalleryCole Deveney frontside grabbing for maximum apogee at Ocean County Line in Central New Jersey Photo Mike Voucolo @mikesshoreshots
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(Above) ESM thanksgiving2025-Brian Nevins
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(Above) ESM thanksgiving2025-JoJo and Jack Madden
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RALPH
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(Above) Kainalu Nichols is living the dream in Hawaii on on so many levels. He is not only surfing at much higher levels than when he was living here, but he's also filming his own rides like a pro. Damn Kai. I don't know a single surfer who wouldn't want to not only get a wave like this, but ten to actually film yourself riding it. Photo by Kainalu Nichols
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(Above) This is from local photographer Mindy Bocko.
Photo Mindy Bocko
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He's more than just a good photographer
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 809 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK. Click the image above to see the outcome of this Surf Crime and the verdict that was rendered.
Photo by RALPH
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This is what happens if you are found GUILTY. You become invisible.
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I see waves on Saturday December 13th, 2025....
I'm picking Sunday December 14th, 2025 as the best day of the
next two weeks.
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December 7th, 2025
"Damn that Photoshop and AI..."
(ABOVE) This is AI generated from the last Pats Giants game. If you saw the game you get the joke. If you didn't? Well, Google it.
Photo by GOOGLE
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