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Saturn and Heavy Water.

It's funny how we all seem to love the ocean. Salt water. Once it gets in your veins, you are never the same. We all live here on the seacoast because of it's inner magnetic pull. We love watching waves. Big and small. Makes no difference. Watching the surf can be mesmerizing. And for some of us lucky few, we love riding them. Surfing these living liquid forms of immense energy. How lucky are we?

We love the ocean and it's magical powers.

Then, the seemingly never ending ocean storms, come marching up the coast, and the world seems to grind to a halt. These big winter storms that now have names attached to them become bigger than life. And to some extent they are. Especially to those who live on the coast.



We all have friends who live directly in the path of Mother Ocean. And we cringe when these ocean storms flex their mighty might and cause utter and complete chaos in our ocean communities. And these storms seem to come more frequent than they have in the past. And they seem bigger.



And far more reaching than ever before. I don't know, maybe there is some kind of massive shift in the earth's core. All I know is the 100 year storms seem to come more frequent. Like several each winter. Which really shoots a hole in that theory.



I saw the homes on Plum Island that were destroyed by this beast of a storm. We look at the footage on TV, and listen to the reporters who stand out there in the rain, sleet, and snow to bring us the minute by minute updates of someone's dream home slipping into the ocean.

We can't turn away. Why is that? Why is that part of human nature? To sit in the safety of our homes and watch others suffer. And I am not one of those who cast judgment on the choices these individuals make by purchasing or building homes in the Atlantic's front yard.

I would love to have an ocean front home. But I would not want the ocean in my living room or bedroom.

During this storm there were several fires on the seacoast as well. Nature knows no boundaries. Fire and water. Both essential to our survival, yet they can also take away from us. Destroy people's lives. The yin and yang of living here on the seacoast.

So if you are one of those who have suffered and lost during this last storm whether it was water damage or by fire be strong. Tomorrow is going to be a better day.

We are getting closer to the benefit for Rick Sav. Keep in mind if anyone wants to donate can do so by mailing checks to Rick's sister Barbara. Just click on the poster to see where and how.
Rick's family and his friends are truly humbled by the response to his plight. If you want to help it would be greatly appreciated.




Click on the poster above to see a larger version. And we hope that as a community we can make a difference in another friend, surfer, brother's life. Hope to See you all on the 23rd of March.






 

 

 

 

 

 

 




This is a print by Lenny Nichols that he will be raffling off at Rick's Benefit at the Legion on Saturday March 23, 2013.
Title "Kai says", Dad, there's gotta be big bass in there"!
Click on the image to see a larger version. The night will also feature a handful of local musicians and artists. There will be food and drink and we are asking everyone who attends to make a donation. Whatever you can afford will be greatly appreciated by Rick's family and friends. Thank you.

Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances:

OK so while the Gun Control issue has been on the back burner as of late, I did find this image that I thought might or might not be appropriate. What do you think? Too far?



I do think this image depicts good gun control.


And so now we have a new diplomat who has bordered on the edge of the absurd for decades. Ladies and gentlemen can we give it up for our latest celebrity ambassador Mr Dennis Rodman! OK so Dennis and his superior intellect has visited with, and now become friends with Kim Jong from North Korea. Kim is the son of the late lunatic dictator Kim Yong Ill who passed away last year leaving junior in control of the poor people of North Korea.



This is a touching photo of Dennis and Kim together at a Harlem Globe Trotters game in North Korea last week. If you can please watch the video clip I posted of the JIMMY KIMMEL bit on his translation to Dennis Rodman's trip to North Korea. It is hilarious and pathetic. It is in the video clip of the week section

Meanwhile down in GITMO Khalid Sheik Mohummed (KSM) was able to fantasize about hanging out with the absurd again this weekend. But judging by his miserable look, he just can't seem to have fun. *By the way, for those who can't figure out who KSM is...he was the mastermind behind the attacks on September 11th, 2001. He was responsible for the deaths of 3,000 innocent Americans. These weekly photoshop series is just my way of keeping him miserable.



*Note to self: Must pick up the "do it yourself nose piercing's"
book by Dennis Rodman at Home Depot!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Elliott Anderson March 9th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Amy Kane March 12, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joe Hurley Sr March 13, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Harry J. Link Jr March 14, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kenny Sakurai March 15, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Dave Cain March 15, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Shane Taylor March 16, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lynn Jackson March 16, 2013!

Get Well soon Rick Savastano! Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones. *NOTE we are having a Fundraiser on Saturday March 23rd, 2013 at the AMERICAN LEGION to help pay for Ricks medical bills.
*** More details to follow.

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Yesterday- The "Olas De Sexo" tour summer of 1983.
Somewhere in Central America.
(Below) I guess I have always been Capn Ralph when it comes to kids all over the world. My band VINNY was touring through South/Central America during the summer of 1983. We were promoting our LP "Olas De Sexo". I always seemed to find the kids in the villages and hang out with them. From Vietnam to Central America, to Surf Family Robinson. Photo by Juan Carlos LeCompte



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TODAY ... all the photos below were taken this week, unless otherwise noted.

Today- The Swells of Saturn. March 9th, 2013.
Photos by Ed O'Connell



(Above) This photo is spectacular. Saturn's beautiful fury. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) Unknown in the murky brown. Saturn's swell. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


(Above) Saturn's stay in Hampton was beautiful. March 9, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


Today- Heavy Water- Saturn's Swells. March 9th, 2013.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Solid bottom-solid wave. March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.






(Above) Johnny Meehan. Saturn turn. March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) The boys were all watching and waiting. Then Peter Stokes went out. And that opened the flood gates for the whole crew. March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.






(Above) Check out this Solid set behind Lenny Nichols. March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.

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(Above) Top to bottom thunder. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) Heavy water means heavy beatings. March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





SATURN SEQUENCE. MVF looking a bit like Occy on this deep gouge.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Mackey jamming a deep cutty as Martha Lardent shoots the action.
Check out Tyler McGill on the shoulder. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


SATURDAY MARCH 9th, 2013. Photos By MARTHA LARDENT



(Above) Occy? Nope Mackey. Saturn's fury brought out the best in the local crew.
Saturday, March 9, 2013. Photo by Martha Lardent
*Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





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(Above) Lenny Nichols out on the late afternoon sesh. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by Martha Lardent *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) Johnny Meehan on the cleanest wave of the day. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by Martha Lardent *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) Tyler McGill dropping into Saturn. Saturday, March 9, 2013.
Photo by Martha Lardent *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


Today- Heavy Water- Saturn's Snow Swells. March 8th, 2013.
Photos by RALPH






(Above) Paddle hard my friend. Friday, March 8, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


Great NEW EP from local surfer/musician
Nick Checo download it for free by clicking on image above.




(Above) Worth paddling hard for. Friday, March 8, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Kyle Linseman taking a big bite out of Saturn. Friday, March 8, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) The unstoppable Stevie O'Hara. Friday, March 8, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


AND NOW FOR SOMETHING A TAD WARMER...but certainly not easier. The NORTH SHORE of Hawaii. Photos by BERNIE BAKER



(Above) There is no place like the North Shore. Friday, March 8, 2013.
Photo by Bernie Baker *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



 

 



We welcome all Surf Related pics from our Readers. Just make sure they are at least 900 pixels wide. If you have any OLD photos of local New England surfers and or of local New England surfing, we would love to see them and share them with our readers.

We can scan them for you. And we get them back to you undamaged. Trust me.We can do this...people love the older stuff. So if you have any, please send 'em along. If you have prints/slides we can scan them for you.

And we don't care if you shoot pics with with your cellphones. I mean it. Most of the images you see on the news and on the Internet were shot with them Smart Ass Phones. Shoot and ask questions later.











(Above) New Hampshire Friday March 8, 2013.
Photo Brett Zola
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(Above) Casey Lockwood fresh back from PR hitting the reef on Friday March 8. 2013. Photo by Brett Zola
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(Above) Ryan McGill above and brother Tyler (below) in Africa.
Photos courtesy of the McGill Bros.



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Local comic Jimmy Dunn has a great NEW book out called...BOAT HACK. Jimmy is a local surfer who also happens to be a National Comic and author...check it out.


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(Above) All Rise: 10th Street District Court of Surf Justice is now in session, the
Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. CASE 204 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK-
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Secret Crowds from raven lundy on Vimeo.


Some of you have purchased the popular GO PRO cameras. I have one myself. Most of you stick the thing on the nose of your board and let that record everything. My buddy Raven Lundy knows how to use that fun little camera to get the best results. This is using the Go Pro to it's best features. Watch and learn kids....

 




Please watch this. It is hilarious and absurd. JIMMY KIMMEL translates Dennis Rodman's take on his trip to North Korea last week. Trust me it is worth the watch, unless you are one of those who think Dennis Rodman actually knows what he's talking about. In which case you NEED to watch this.












 








Where the hell is Crackie? has anybody seen him? I swear if he does not show up next week I am gonna fire his bony white ass.
Don't forget if you have a question no matter how
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More Phantom adventures.




Recorded in 1978. Click on VINNY CD
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Phantom returns with more goods. COMING NEXT WEEK!


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