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Mowing lawns and metaphors, while remembering
June 6th, 1944 the invasion of D-Day, 70 years later.

I don't know about you guys, but one of my best forms of therapy
over the years has been mowing the lawn. Something about the droning of that lawn mower's engine and the monotony of cutting
a lawn has been therapeutic for me since I was a kid.



Seems that next to surfing, this simple act of cutting the lawn
has helped me sort through my cluttered mind and help me
make sense of the issues that surround my world.
Plus it's good exercise.



It's a good work out because the self propelled mechanism on my mower does not work and I have refused to get it fixed. I don't mind pushing up hill on a hot sunny day. Pain is good. Sweat is weakness leaving the body. I always feel like I have accomplished something after cutting the lawn. Same with snowblowing.

But my lawn cutting experience wasn't always fun. Hell no.

When I was a kid we had a lawnmower that you had to push. It was metal and there was no gas involved. Just man power and some oil. I still have that lawnmower to remind me of what it was like to really have to mow a lawn. Check out these pics below.



Bet not many of you ever had to cut a lawn with something
like this?



It took a lot of will power to cut the grass with this beast. Lots.

We were the last family in my old neighborhood to get a gas operated lawnmower. My dad was so old school. "We don't need a gas mower! This mower cuts just fine! " he'd yell. Ahhh no it didn't dad. Not even close. My brother Johnny and I had to cut the lawn with that thing for years before we upgraded to the modern world.

I'm glad I kept it. I smile when I look over at it in the corner of my garage. I once made my son Max cut the lawn with it. You know, just to give him a taste of what it was like for me at his age.

But I have to say, that while cutting the lawn this year, I began to see large bare spots and patches where my once perfect lawn was. This didn't happen over night. It was a gradual decay. Much like my own body. My lawn is starting to look more and more like me.

Beat, rundown, out of shape, bare spots, patches missing, weird
and strange weeds growing in places on my lawn and my body that were never there before. Like the hair that has cultivated from my ears and my back. I swear I am turning into some kind of BIG FOOT Sasquatch hairy beast. My hair is retreating from my head and regrouping on my back and ears. What is up with that?

Clearly, the hands of time wait for no man.

And I suppose I could get some lawn care and doctor it up a bit just like I could do the same with my old tired ass. I could make the effort to cosmetically fix both my lawn and myself. But I won't. I'll allow nature to take it's course. I don't care if I turn into a wrinkled old man and I don't really care if my lawn turns into a desert.

Besides if I squint my eyes on certain sections of my lawn after I cut it, I can still see remnants of what it used to look like. Same with my face and body. If I squint, I can still see shades of Lil Ralphie. Not as much as I could say, 10 years ago, but I know he still lives here.

"Cutting Lawns Heals All Wounds"


My latest movie is due for a early July showing. And I think I'll end
up showing it at the Legion (next to Flatbread) for an old school premiere. Portions of the proceeds will go to the WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT. So Stay tuned.




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Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances

On June 6th, 2014 our nation will be remembering the sacrifices of so many Americans and our allies as the 70th anniversary of D-DAY at Normandy France. Rare is the chance that you may actually meet or know anyone who was there. You may family members who remember that day, but not many who were there on the beaches or in the hedgerows.
If you are fortunate enough to meet one of these D-Day vets take the time and talk with them. Record their stories. They are living and walking pieces of history.



Seven decades ago. The invasion that turned the war in our favor and was the beginning of the end, for Hitler and his henchmen. Over 2,000 Americans died on that beach.



Try and imagine what these young soldiers were feeling when this photo was taken. Just try for a moment.

Yesterday US ARMY Sgt Bergdahl was released by the TALIBAN for 5 detainees at GITMO. Bergdal was held captive for 5 years in Afghanistan.



I'm happy for his family and friends. *But there is some serious rumblings that this so called POW actually deserted his unit. If that's the case, there must be an investigation. And I suppose we can KILL those TALIBAN POWs quick enough once they are back out in the caves trying to wreak havoc on US Forces still over there. You know, get them back out in the open and LEGALLY take them out if they choose to become enemy combatants against the US and coalition forces again.



So if you happened to see this loser on the right (Snowden) the other night being interviewed by Brian Williams you might feel the same way I do. Which is basically that this kid must be held accountable for what he did. You're a traitor to your country you smug freaking pompous geek. I love it that he misses home so much. Well, you best start adapting to Russia son, because that is as close as you'll get to home.

Of course you could try tapping your heels together and chant "There's no place like home " and see if that works. Otherwise, you ain't going anywhere. But hey, at least you're famous. Isn't it great? Oh Ye Little Whistle blower.



The difference between these two men are: The man on the right has integrity and honor, and is willing to admit his mistakes, and take the fall for something that was really not his fault. But because he was in charge, he had the courage and conviction to hand in his resignation. Unlike The fella on the left, and the woman who will be the next president.

They both lack integrity and honor.

This was another easy week for me with Ole nasty butt KSM. My weekly humiliation of Khalid Sheik Mohammed (KSM) the mastermind behind 9-11. Here we see KSM lined up with EVIL Dictators from WWII. Hitler, Stalin, and Mussolini. He fits right in with this gang and looks right at home. Though KSM's uniform is not as sharp as these guys.



So once again, let's all take a minute, and enjoy the weekly humiliation of the mastermind terrorist who killed 3,000 innocent civilians on September 11th, 2001.

* Note to self: Must pick up a case of Sour Kraut at Home Depot this week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Anne Marie Foley June 2nd, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marianne Metz Lipe June 4th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jeff Gersbach June 4th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Robert August June 6th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Bill Morrissey June 7th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jerri Roda June 7th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christos Valhouli June 8th, 2014!
REMEMBER THE FALLEN on the 70th Anniversary of D-Day
June 6th, 2014.
REST IN PEACE Dave Kelling. Another unsung hero.

Please continue to send positive thoughts and prayers to our dear friend Debra White and family. As well as John "JT" Taylor, Rick Savastano, and Ed O'Connell. Please add them all to your prayer list.

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Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surf For Fun.

Ralph


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(Above) Unknown off the top of a frisky early bird special. May 29th, 2014.
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(Above) Jon Kiskinis redirects while Longboard Larry exits the arena. May 29th, 2014.
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(Above) Terence playing with this early morning lip on Thursday May 29th, 2014.
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(Above) Jon Kiskinis who now goes by the name of Johnny Tsunami in a 5 shot sequence. Thursday May 29th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Max Fatello under the Lip on Monday May 26th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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Today- The "EMPTY WAVES" May 26th & 29th, 2014.
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(Above) An empty set unfolds on Monday Memorial Day May 26th, 2014.
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(Above) This is young Michael Kirby about to get "baptized" at the Wall. May 29th, 2014.
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(Above) An empty right reels off on May 29th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I loved this wave the moment I saw it. Nobody anywhere near it. May 29th, 2014.
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(Above) There was surf on Monday Memorial Day May 26th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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Today- Reflections of Memorial Day. May 26th, 2014.
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(Above) American Legion Post 35 conducts four services each Memorial Day. Starting with this one on the beach. Monday May 26th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) American Legion Post 35 member Jimmy Djerf in Hampton Falls Memorial Day. Starting with this one on the beach. Monday May 26th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The community comes together during this somber remembrance. As we honor
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(Above) It's amazing how many young children come out on this day to pay homage to those who never came home. Monday May 26th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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Today- "Prone To The Bone!" More West Coast
adventures from the Phantom. May 25th, 2014.
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(Above) This is the treasure that the Phantom and his band of merry-men seek. This
mission is all about lying PRONE. Well, it is for the most part, there is a SUP ride or two
and a Longboarder, but it's mostly about lying Prone. As in Belly Boards. As in FUN
May 25th, 2014. Photo by The PHANTOM
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(Above) When lying PRONE everything seems bigger and faster. Which equates to more FUN. Just ask the Captain here. May 25th, 2014. Photo by The PHANTOM
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(Above) OK I said there was a SUP or two here. And this man can RIDE anything on the planet and have more fun doing it in one session than most of us will get in a year's worth of stoke. Sam George. May 25th, 2014. Photo by The PHANTOM
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(Above) This is the view you get on the way to fun perfect surf where it's just you and the guys you brought in the boat with you. Sunday May 25th, 2014. Photo by The PHANTOM
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(Above) .All good surf sessions must come to an end. May 25th, 2014.
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(Above) This is from last Sunday. Dan Hanlon with his new Irish Long board.
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(Above) Dan Hanlon takes a walk . May 25th, 2014. Photo by Melissa Hanlon
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(Above) Doctor D and Captain Vince Memorial Day Monday May 26th, 2014.
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The LATEST Release from SURF FREE OR DIE due in late Spring 2014 is called THE COLD COAST. This trailer is a clip from the winter storms here in Northern New England. HERCULES, JANUS, NIKA, QUINTUS, PAX, REX, and all the rest.
The sea smoke and sunrise footage is worth the viewing alone. Not to mention the beautiful sunsets and the white snow covered seacoast.

The surfing in this particular clip is all local New Hampshire guys. Including: Jesse Gould, Weston Rogers, Johnny Meehan, Joel Feid, Ryan McGill, Lenny & Kai Nichols, Max Fatello, Johnny and Perry Reynolds, and Stevie O'hara.

The music in this clip is by my old friend Robin Trower .

THE COLD COAST....Coming Soon.


THE COLD COAST NEW Trailer April 15th, 2014

More clips from the winter/spring of 2014. Featuring: Stevie O'Hara, Jesse Gould, Mike Rosa, Jon Kiskinis, Kevin Grondin, Toby Parke, and Max Fatello. Shot with the Go Pro II and Canon G30 in NH. The music for this trailer is by QWILL. The full feature will be out in May of 2014. Really excited about this movie. Hope you like it.

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Published on May 25, 2014

I had been looking for months of a live version of this song "A Song For Joe". But I could not find a single copy of any audio cassette. Then I stumbled onto these old VHS tapes and lo and behold I found this. Ironically, it was at a VIETNAM VETERANS Concert. I screw up the lyrics while singing, but I am so happy to be able to share this with you. Especially you surfers, and those who knew Joe. Enjoy.

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