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March 19th, 2017 The RUN is 33 out of 33 Weeks.
Waist high or better at least once a week.
There was GREAT Surf thanks to STELLA! March 14-16th, 2017		 Send your SURF Pics to me directly to ralph@adlantic.com.
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STELLA! STELLA! STELLA! STELLA! STELLA! STELLA!



Take a look at this. You recognize it? That's right it's frozen water.

It was at the base of 10th Street. Frozen like a rock. Brought to you by winter storm STELLA. This was on Thursday the 16th. Guess what? It's still there. Waiting for some fool like me to slip and break their neck. Oh Stella you were one nasty bitch of a Storm. Trees down, wires down, no power, accidents, fires, and just the coldest wind and snow that we have had all winter. In fact, it may have been the coldest in the last 10 years or so.



This outside my home office. That snow is like cement. It ain't moving.

I messed up on this one. I waited until the storm was over before I tried to shovel. Uh uh. Not gonna happen. It froze overnight and as a result we are living in the worst driveway and paths that I can ever remember. If it wasn't for Gary none of our vehicles would have gotten out. The snow turned into a frozen nightmare. My question is how the hell did March and February switch places on the calendar. Right. They got it ass backwards.



Anybody interested in some sugar coated boulders? No? me either.



There was a beautiful sunrise. But that wind. Cut right through you.

My new heavy duty gloves that my daughter got me for Christmas were not enough to keep the digits warm. I thought my fingers were going to fall off.
Now look, I'm not complaining, just pointing things out to you. We did have
great waves and the results are in this blog. We have hundreds of stills and I did a web edit as well. It's all in the Blog this week.



It's just that these temps were January February temps. Certainly not March.
What's that March saying "Comes in like a Lion but goes out like a lamb?" Wrong. It was the complete opposite.



Look at these two frozen surfers. They actually froze in place like this. Ha!



That snow that Mackey is standing in, was really blocks of ice. I am not kidding, nor am I exaggerating. It's still like that. Some four days later.
Lumpy chunky blocks of frozen snow and ice. It won't melt with these lower temps. The snowblower can't cut through that stuff. I need dynamite.




Right outside my door. Now this isn't right people. I was afraid to break
the ice for fear of breaking the delicate branches. This is not March weather.
Though, I am happy for the riders and skiers. They get another blast of snow to get their late season kicks in. So have it kids there's plenty of the white
stuff awaiting you all. Get on it!

"Surfing With Stella Heals All Wounds"

 

 

 

 

 

 



This week's pic from Ed's corner was shot on September 22, 2013. The surfer is an unknown woman. It was only 4 years ago, so if any of you recognize her let her know, she's on Ed's corner this week.

To see more of Ed's pics just scroll through the archives. He has shot so many pics for the blog. Each week I will feature one of Ed's great pics from this blog. Photo by Ed O'Connell
*Click the photo above to see a larger version of Ed's Pic.

Now for Some More Of My Weekly Global Observances
The Patriots signed Donta Hightower, but we all still waiting on number 21, Malcolm Butler. Please Bill. Please resign this man.



Together they make up a crucial part of that solid defense.

Two Legends passed away this week. James Cotton and Chuck Berry. I had the pleasure of playing with James Cotton several times at a local blues club. In fact, one time I had to bring him home to give him something to eat and sober him up before dropping him off at a local blues player's home.



He used to bust our balls. The Nor'easters were his back up band whenever he came to town. He would purposely count off a song and the key he was playing but do it in a manner that you could not understand a single word he said. It was funny. Because we were on to him. And he knew it. James was 81 years old.



Legend Rock and Roller Chuck Berry died yesterday at age 90.
I mean what can you say about Chuck Berry? He was the originator
of Rock and Roll. The songs he wrote and the stage antics were truly legendary. I don't know of many bands in the 60's, 70's, and 80's who didn't appreciate and admire the songs that he did. RIP Mr Berry.

Local comic Jimmy Dunn is out on the West Coast doing his MONSTAH TOUR. Here check this out.



Look if you're in the area, check out one of Boston's Best comics.

KSM Photoshop of the Week
How cold was STELLA? Just ask the world's ugliest terrorist KSM. He had just finished watching The Shining when Stella hit. He went to see what all the commotion was...and well, see for yourselves. This Al Qeada genius got frozed up real good like. He sho don't look happy.



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 Ice Melt this week
at Home Depot this week.

 Prayers and positive thoughts to Erica Nardone's recovery.
CONGRATS to Newlyweds Arthur and Melanie Seaman!!
Congrats to Mikey Evans (making the cover of ESM).
RIP Brian Ward.
HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY March 17th, 2017!
Happy Birthday to my sister Gale March 20th, 2017!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Noelle (Sweetie Boid) March 27th, 2017!
Rest in Peace James Cotton and Chuck Berry.

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Remember my friends... Surfing Heals All Wounds.
Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surf For Fun.

Ralph
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All PHOTOS BELOW SHOT THIS WEEK
*Unless otherwise noted.
Today- Winter Storm STELLA March 15th, 2017
Photos by RALPH



(Above) This was the storm of the year. And it started with this pretty sunrise. STELLA March 15th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery


(Above) There were only three guys out when I pulled up.
STELLA March 15th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



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(Above) Perry Reynolds at the bottom of a STELLA right. March 15th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(Above) He was only out for a short time but I managed to get some of
his best waves. Perry Reynolds. STELLA March 15th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) Brett Zola commuting to work. STELLA March 15th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) Don't let that ledge scare you, on second thought, be afraid. Be
very afraid. STELLA March 15th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) I think this is Carter Walsh. Hard to tell from this distance. But he
was one of four people out there. STELLA March 15th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





















(Above) Jared Veltsos racing the section and the wind.
STELLA March 15th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(Above) Joel Feid was one of a handful of Goofy foots who made
the best of STELLA. March 15th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) This is the kind of image I'd love to paint. The below the wave in front so as to create an illusion of how big and hollow the wave out the back really is. STELLA March 15th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery







Today- STELLA Day II March 16th, 2017
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Chris Stelman still amped from the day before. March 16th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery




(Above) This left went by unscathed. March 16th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery


(Above) This house will always be the McCarthy house until the end of time. March 16th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(Above) The Day after was pretty clean. Smaller yes, windier yes, but clean. Just ask Mackey who had this all to himself. March 16th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery







These guys make the BEST decals.







(Above) The end of the day and one last perfect set rolled in with no takers. March 16th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- STELLA March 15th, 2017
Photos by John Adams


(Above) This is a good wave. No scratch that. This is a great wave.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by John Adams
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) This was Kai's first surf since getting back from Hawaii.
Looks like he's stepped up his game a few notches.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by John Adams
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery






North Conway's Family Mountain



Southern New Hampshire's Favorite Mountain



"New England's Most Accessible Resort Destination"




"Ski All Day And Into The Night"






(Above) Sit tight or paddle hard? I would choose the latter.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by John Adams
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) This looks like Kai again. March 15th, 2017 Photos by John Adams
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery









(Above) John stood next to me while I shot video. It was cold. Too cold.
I ended up moving to a spot protected by the wind. So did John. He went to his vehicle and then home to get the kids off to school. Good move John.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by John Adams
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- More of STELLA March 15th, 2017
Photos by Mary Melanson



(Above) Markey J angling into the wind on a nice set wave.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by Mary Melanson
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) The sun was in and out in the afternoon, but the sets kept coming.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by Mary Melanson
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery












(Above) MVF squirting in and around the heaving sections.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by Mary Melanson
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) I can still feel the cold wind just looking at this pic.
March 15th, 2017 Photos by Mary Melanson
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery








(Above) I drove by this vehicle and wanted to stop and take a pic or a clip, but it was too cold. I'm glad Mary did though. Is it 2017 or 1971?
March 15th, 2017 Photos by Mary Melanson
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery


Today- More of STELLA Day II March 16th, 2017
Photos by Max Fatello



(Above) Not as big as the day before, but plenty of fun sized waves for just you and your bud. Pev leaning into a nice one while Kyle gives a nod of approval. March 16th, 2017 Photos by Max Fatello
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery






(Above) Kyle finds a sweet little nugget while Pev looks for one of his own. March 16th, 2017 Photos by Max Fatello
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(Above) I had a friend text me this day saying that the surf was gone.
Really? Tell that to Kyle Linseman. March 16th, 2017
Photos by Max Fatello *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) We all know how good Mikey Evans is on a longboard (and he is), but I would be remiss ed if I didn't include Pev and Kyle as two of the top five longboarders in the area. This tree trunk caught my eye. March 16th, 2017
Photos by Max Fatello *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) Kyle on a wave that could have easily been surfed on by a shorter board. My point? There were still good waves on Day II. March 16th, 2017
Photos by Max Fatello *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery












Today- Now for Some Tropical Hawaiian Images
March - 2017. Photos by Lenny Nichols



(Above) This is a great shot of Julia Nichols. March, 2017
Photos by Lenny Nichols *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(ABOVE) And a killer shot of Kai Nichols. March, 2017
Photos by Lenny Nichols *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(ABOVE) Sisters and brother together again.Hoku, Kai, and Julia Nichols. March, 2017 Photos by Lenny Nichols
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery








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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 as well.

And we don't care if you shoot pics 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. So shoot first and ask questions later, just send the dam things.



   





 




(Above) Kai Zola is just 14yrs old. Here he is surfing a decent sized wave during Winter Storm STELLA. March 15th, 2017 Photo by Brett Zola
*Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery




(Above) There's really nothing like Puerto Rico. Just ask Corey.
Photo c/o Corey Beale
 *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery


 


(Above) The 80 degree water temps. I miss you already Puerto Rico.
Photo c/o Corey Beale
 *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery
 


(Above) ALL RISE: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session.
The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. CASE #411 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
* Click on the photo above to see the OUTCOME.


CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON on each clip to view videos

STELLA March 15-2017 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

What is there to say about a storm that kicked the living snot out of the Seacoast? Well, how about the downed trees, power outages, accidents, fires, snow that turned into cement, and what else? Oh yeah I remember, INSANE SURF! And it lasted for two days. Crazy but beautiful. The surfers in this web edit that I remember are: Kai Nichols, Perry Reynolds, Chris Stelman, Max Fatello, Tom Hay, Jared Veltsos, Andy Elliott, Joel Feid, and a bunch of others. The music is by All Time Low, Ida Maria, and Willie Nelson. It's 13 minutes and 33 seconds long. Stella you were one crazy but beautiful storm. Come back anytime. Just call first.




Kai Zola Nor'Easter Stella- NH / Maine from Brett Zola on Vimeo.



New Hampshire To Puerto Rico 1990 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

In March of 1990, four NH surfers went to PR for a much needed tropical break. Kevin "Doc" Grondin, Mike "Zappy" Paugh, John Duffy McCarthy, and yours truly. The cold and the snow was getting to us. Kevin and I left our pregnant wives home. Or rather, they LET US GO. I'm sure there was some kind of deal involved. But seriously folks, is there any wonder why we are still married to them? Love you both! Kim and Cory! It's hard to believe this was 27 years ago. Where does the time go...I don't want to know, I'm just filing space here. The soundtrack is by Beautiful People using Hendrix samples. The results are so cool. Check it out!

PR Winter 2014 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

This is the footage I shot in March of 2014. There's some Big Tres here and some other funky little spots. *Note The large surf at Wildos is worth the price of admission alone. There's additional footage from Max.

The music is from Miguel Tito Rodriguez. I met Miguel in Rincon last winter. He was playing outside with his bass player and I was completely blown away by his playing. The song is called De Juno. The man can rip on the six string. I hope you like this little Tropical Clip.

Ralph



VALENTINE ROCK 2-14-17 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

February 14th, 2017 and I find the biggest heart shaped rock ever. Actually, I found it years ago, but have been waiting for a reason to use it in one of my web edits. And today my friends would be reason enough. After all, it's Valentine's Day. A day when we tell those we love that we love them. And not for nothing, we say we love each other every single day. We don't need a day to remind us to say love. I chose the song "It's Love" by my favorite band next to the Beatles and Hendrix, KING'S X. Those guys are the real deal. The surfers include: Joel Feid, Gilly Donatelli, Max Fatello, Chris Stelman, Andy Elliott, Marky J, Peter Stokes, and a bunch of Jersey boys. Be sure and get your sweethearts some sweets. Happy Valentines Day baby!


 




 





















 

 

 

 
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COMING NEXT WEEK. Tomorrow, tomorrow, I love you tomorrow, you're only a day away...


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COMING NEXT WEEK. More of Kai Nichols in Hawaii!
photo by Lenny Nichols



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Just roll your mouse over the image above to see how the guilty party has ruined the wave. Crime does not pay my friends. Look both ways before
taking off. Or you will end up here.
Today March 19th, 2017

"Hey has anyone seen my longboard? Hello? I need that board today. Who was the last one to use it? " 		 


Somehow I don't see the wax going on this board very smoothly.
photo Max Fatello


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