This is the MOST Shameful front cover to ever be printed on the dying BOSTON HERALD. It is without question a slap in the face to the man, and really the entire organization that has brought this region SIX SUPER BOWL Titles. The writer and the paper should hang their heads in shame. Disgusting.
I understand you are trying to sell newspapers in an industry that is drying up week after week, but to stoop this low? I'm sorry, but you guys crossed a line. You can't take this one back. One can only hope that the lunkheads who subscribe to this piece of shit rag don't have young Patriots fans at home. Can you imagine some kid wearing a number 12 jersey seeing "Daddy's paper" with this shit on the cover? Good luck explaining that to junior.
So here's what I'm going to do. The Next Boston Herald that I buy will be the one announcing the CLOSING of their plant. I would suggest any of you readers who get this poor excuse for a newspaper to do the same. Write to the editor. Write to the owner. Write to the reporter who wrote this garbage.
You all know what's going to happen now right?
I think Tom Brady comes back to the Patriots next year and the Krafts and Coach Belichick beef up that O-line, get some great receivers, and a couple of thundering running backs, and fine tunes the defense so that TB 12 not only returns, but goes on to win SUPER BOWL Title number 7. And if the Boston Herald is still in business that cover should read PLEASE FORGIVE US TOM. WE'RE SO SORRY WE DOUBTED YOU. WE'RE ASSHOLES.
And as bad as Patriots Nation felt last week losing to the TITANS in the Wild card weekend, it can't even begin to feel as bad as the RAVENS feel this morning. Lamar Jackson (pictured below) was the hands down league MVF this year. With a best ever record for the team 14-2 and being the number one seed in the NFL playing the number six seed TITANS.
Jackson was the New QB in the NFL. His wizardry on the field in both passing and rushing was second to none. I mean, nobody was/is doing what he does.
So just what the hell happened?
Well, all the experts are still trying to figure that out. But it was basically because of one locomotive running back by the name of Derrick Henry or as I was calling him last week OH HENRY! The man rushed for 186 yards against the Patriots last week and he rushed for 195 yards against the Ravens last night. He's a beast on the field who can run like a deer.
This is a sight that looks all to familiar with Patriots fans. And now it will be a nightmarish memory for the would be Kings The Baltimore Ravens. And it will be a longtime before they forget this night. A very long time.
OH
HENRY is the real deal.
I think the Titan's QB only threw for something ridiculous like 88 yards. The Titans were 10 point underdogs. And I'm sure the entire NFL is in shock this morning. Nobody and I mean nobody saw this coming. Except the Titans.
And not for nothing but, you would have thought that the Ravens coach John Harbaugh would have studied the Titans Patriots game last week. Because if he had he would have known what was coming. OH HENRY!
TITANS coach ex-Patriot Mike Vrabel is in the drivers seat.
And if I were Andy Reid (Kansas City coach) I'd be paying attention. CLOSE attention to OH HENRY. Because if the Chiefs beat the Texans today, the Titans are coming to your house next weekend. And vice versa. If the Texans win the Titans are coming to your house. Just like they came to the Patriots house and the Ravens house. And they are NOT afraid. But you should be.
I guess I'm rooting for the Titans now. GO TITANS!
OK so last week on the Big Global stage I blogged about the killing of
IRAN'S Maj. Gen. Qassim Suleimani last week ordered by our 45th president. The world held it's collective breath as we all waited for Iran's promised response. Well, it came in the form of Short range Ballistic Missiles. They fired on two US bases in IRAQ. I believe they launched a total of 22 missiles. They all fell harmlessly to the ground. Nobody was killed. Nobody was wounded.
There was very little damage. It was almost like IRAN was giving 45 a gift.
They promised their people there would be a harsh response. They promised that they would avenge Suleimani's death. Uh well, I guess blowing up a few million dollars worth of missiles is kind of a harsh response, but harsh on who?
And a few hours after the "Missile Attack" a Boeing 737 carrying 176 people took off from Teheran's International Airport and crashed after two minutes in the air. Of course everyone thought the worse. That somehow the IRANIAN'S shot that civilian airliner down. Some moron with is finger on the button of some Rocket Launcher may have thought that they were being attacked by Americans flying a Boeing 737. "Aiieee! The Great Satans are attacking us!
Quickly shoot them down! Quickly shoot the plane! Allah Ark-bar!
"
You freaking idiots! You Stupid sons of bitches! Of course IRAN denied all of those reports. No surprise there.
In fact, IRAN boasted to it's people that dozens of Americans were killed in the Missile attacks with hundreds more wounded. Of course none of that was true. Can you imagine living under those kinds of circumstances?
The next day 45 stepped out from his tanning booth and spoke to the world.
(Seriously if you saw the way he made his entrance it looked like he was stepping out of this brightly lit tanning booth. It was very dramatic.)
Now it's no secret how I feel about 45. But...I have to say, on this day, he read every word from his teleprompter without ad-libbing. And in my eyes actually sounded presidential. He had a few hiccups with some mispronunciations, but for the most part, he got through it. I don't think I was alone when I said I held my breath. But IRAN had already claimed that they were done attacking, and basically pleaded with 45 NOT to retaliate. And much to the world's surprise, he accepted the IRAN request. Whew! 45 and the US came away smelling like Roses.
I mean
Who'd a thunk it?
45 leveled a few more sanctions and other threats, but for the most part it was over. He ordered the killing of Qassim Suleimani (Good riddance) and lost nothing in return. The Iranians on the other hand lost 56 people trampled to death during Suleimani's funeral, and then FINALLY admitted to shooting down the UKRAINE Airliner where 176 lives were lost.
I'm sorry, but IRAN is a state run by idiots. I know there are hundreds of thousands of good people living there, and I do feel for them. I wish they could leave or have a better life in Iran. But the leaders of that country are complete idiots. And until there is a Regime change (for the better) nothing will change.
The people live in constant fear from the Supreme leaders and his henchmen.
Those poor souls. May they rest in peace.
So now what?
There were 65 Canadians on board, a handful of Brits and Germans too. And the worse of all, there were 15 children. Those poor kids. Someone has to pay for this horrible event. The blame is far reaching. They should have NEVER let any airline fly that night. They should have all been grounded. I mean that's common sense. Those poor people died because of some incompetent fools. ALL FLIGHTS SHOULD HAVE BEEN GROUNDED!
I swear, this kind of stuff is so upsetting.
I did an interview on a radio station this week. The interviewer asked me if I ever get any negative
feedback because of some the comments I make. I told her the truth. Yes I do. They are few and far between the positive comments. But I get a few. I know that I've upset a few of my GOP friends as well as my Liberal friends. I used to be both a Democrat and a Republican. It's true.
Today,
I am neither. So I made this meme to clarify things for you.
The Bottom Line is I seek the truth. I see wrong and always try to right it.
I don't care about Party lines. I care about what's best and most truthful.
So that's how I will Vote when the elections come up. The Truth.
This just came in. Neil Peart, drummer for the iconic three piece rock band RUSH has passed away from brain cancer, He was 67 years old. Neil Peart was considered a drummer's drummer. He was clearly one of the TOP Five Drummers of all time. I was fortunate enough to see them live in concert about 10 years ago when Dave Cropper invited me to see them. Although I wasn't a huge Rush fan I was clearly impressed with this show and their songs over the years. They were monsters all three of them. Rest In Peace Neil.
"Surfing, Football, Love, and the TRUTH Heals All Wounds."
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This is a perfect winter scene from 2010. Click on this image to see the larger version. We do have perfect waves. We just have to deal with some extreme conditions. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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Now for Some Local, National and International News
I'm sure by now you've heard the news about Harry and Meghan deciding to step back away from the Royalty business. The Queen is upset over the decision. I mean this is big news over in London (But for me? I could care less). This image below WAS the Madame Tussards wax figures.
But since the split this is the new look. See below.
They took Harry and Meghan out of the display! Now that's not right! Who made that call? Damn you Royalty Snobs!
ESM (Eastern Surf Magazine) using a READY MAG format did the Best of Ralph's Pic. And while they couldn't possibly use everything thing I've ever done, they did manage to put up some 50 pics of mine, plus two videos. And I was truly humbled by their intro. Mez said some nice things about me. CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THE WHOLE Spread.
COMING FATHER'S DAY 2020.
Before the Fathers and Sons movie I'm planning on another release. This too will be unique.
I'm calling it "FOR LOVE AND WAVES."
The story of couples who surf. Married couples. Single couples. Gay couples.
Lovers who surf together. From SURF FREE OR DIE and RALPH'S PIC OF THE WEEK.
Posting on Valentines Day February 14th, 2020.
And speaking of hearts...there's no bigger heart in Hampton
than this woman.
Kim Grondin's Birthday is on Monday January 13th, 2020. If you know her or see her somewhere wish her a Happy Birthday. Or if you're friends on facebook send here a Birthday greeting. She's
a true Hampton treasure. Happy Birthday Kim!
The DVD's are available at all the local surf shops. Or by
sending me an email. ralph@adlantic.com or send a check for $20.00 made out to ADLANTIC and send it here:
ADLANTIC
c/o OC Studio Suites
703 Ocean Blvd Suite C-4
Hampton, NH 03842
Or RENT or BUY it Online. You have spoken and I have listened. You don't have a DVD player so I made it available Online. Watch it on your Smart TV, your computer, or your cellphone! I can't make this any easier my friends.
GRANITE GIRLS and The RIVER WOMEN from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.
NOW AVAILABLE on VIMEO ON DEMAND.
KSM Photoshop of the Week
This was a submission from KSM doing time in GITMO. Perhaps they would consider having Ole Khaliddy take Harry and Meghans place in this Royal wax setting? Maybe...maybe not EVER.
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 Candle wax
at Home Depot this week.
Each winter I run these promos form our friends in the mountains. LOON, CRANMORE, and PAT'S PEAK. Just click on these logos below to see what's happening up north.
New England's Most Accessible Resort
EXIT 32 off of 1-93
North Conway's Family Mountain
Located in North Conway, NH
Voted # 1 Ski Town in the country by USA Today
Southern New Hampshire's Family Friendly Mountain
Close To Home!
Congrats to Julia Nichols on the birth of baby girl number 2 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jerry, Dad, Grampy, January 9th, 2020!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kim Grondin January 13th, 2020!
REST IN PEACE Neil Peart RUSH Drummer.
PLEASE Keep longtime NH Surfer Greg Smith in your Prayers.
Lenny Nichols & Colin Madden
Co-Directors, NNE District
Eastern Surfing Association
www.esa-nne.org
@esa.nne.surf
Please
Support ALL The photographers who contribute to
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** BUY a HIGH RES Photo
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Remember
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Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surf For Fun.
Ralph
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(Above) There were plenty of hollow sections to play with.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) It was kind of the Ian Dreher show out there that day.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Ian Dreher bouncing off the end bowl section.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Rocking and rolling.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Jake Davidson working his way in and around those tricky sections.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is a cool perspective of Jake Davidson
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) It's a frame from the video. You really should check out the video.
Jake Davidson
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Artie Seaman leaning into a nice bottom turn.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Explosive and creative are but two ways to describe Mike Stanek's surfing.
Tuesday December 31st, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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