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May 14th, 2017 The RUN is 4 out of 4 Weeks.
Waist high or better at least once a week.
There was waist high plus surf all week long. 		Send your SURF Pics to me directly to ralph@adlantic.com.
Need photos by 12 noon on Saturdays. 
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Mother's Day and The First EVER All Female Surf Video
about the women of the Northeast from Surf Free Or Die.



This is my late mother Eva before she was a mother, or a wife for that matter.

I first saw this photo for the first time about 2 years ago. My cousin had this at his mother's wake. My mother and his mother were sisters. It's strange seeing your parents before they were parents. But one thing's for certain, she sure was beautiful.



This is my mother Eva, and my late sister Evamarie. My mother had six kids and 8 grandchildren. Evamarie had one daughter and one grandson that my sister adored. I miss them every single day. Happy Mother's Day to you both.



And this beautiful woman is my Mother-in-law Judith. This pic was taken last month. I don't know where I heard this saying, but I never forgot it. "If you want to know what your wife is going to look like later in life, take a good look at your Mother-in-law." BAM!

It's obvious where Cory gets her good looks. All Blushing/kidding aside, I love Judith. She's the best mother, mother-in-law, and grandmother to our three kids. And she's also got two beautiful grand children. Must be something in the water back in Morris Illinois.



And of course there's Cory. Mother and grandmother. She's one special woman. And we're lucky to have her in our lives. I know how lucky I am.
She's also a Surf Mom. There are so many Surf moms these days. Some
who actually surf, and some who take pics of surfing. Cory is one of the latter.
As long as there's a beach with surf, there will be surf moms.

I picked this pic of Cory because there's something about that Wall. In fact, the Yesterday pic this week is two women sitting on the wall in 1975. Not much has changed. Except, that more women are surfing today than ever before. There was a time when there were no women surfers around here. Not anymore. The surf breaks have seen an increasing number of woman taking up the lifestyle. And you know what? They're getting pretty damn good.

Like this talented Surf Mom. Erica Nardone. A hardcore goofyfoot that charges all the big surf we get around here. She's out there battling with the elements and the boys. And she can hold her own in any condition.



I think it was about 3 or 4 years ago when I mentioned to Erica that I wanted to do an ALL GIRL surf video. She was the only woman I approached on the subject. She was very receptive. I mean there are a lot of good woman surfers around here. Lots. And honestly this is long overdue.

So I am committed to making the FIRST ever ALL Women surf video of the girls of the Northeast. I have over 25 names of legit women surfers and women photographers. Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
It's going to happen.

Here's the first promo on the video.



Like I said, I have over 25 names of women surfers who live and surf here.
This is going to be a fun project.

"Surfing Mothers Heals All Wounds"

 

 

 

 

 

 




This week's Ed's corner surfer is Noreen Ward Lynch. Ed loved shooting Noreen because of her cool flair. Plus she always wears a hat. Noreen is a surf mom. Her and her husband Mike love surfing, and their little guy Mikey is right behind them.

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
It was 50 years ago on May 12th, 1967 that the music world would change forever with the release of Are You Experienced by The Jimi Hendrix Experience. I can't believe that was 50 years ago!



One of the songs on this LP I used in the video I did this week. It's amazing how that 50 year old song still sounds fresh.

OK what better way to celebrate Mother's Day than a 7th Game Victory against the Wizzards! C'mon "C's" you can do this. You only lost by 1pt on Friday. You got this.



Here's the 2017 Patriots schedule.






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The 3rd annual 5k walk for cancer is this month. Saturday May 20th, 2017 at the American Legion Post 35 in Hampton. Having known Steve McCarthy since the early 70's I will be attending (again) and my band The Nor'easters featuring my brother Johnny and I on guitar and vocals, Lenny Dunn on drums, and Rich Appel on bass will be playing from 12 noon to 2:30.
It's a great cause for a great man and his family. Sign-ups are in the morning at the Legion and I believe the walk kicks off around 11:00AM. .

KSM Photoshop of the Week
Here's a rare photo of KSM and his mother taking a little swim break from Al Qeada training in Afghanistan. They loved swimming together.



The Burka is a must wear bathing suit for Al Qeada mothers. Check out KSM's sunburn. Hope mom put some sunscreen on his hairy back.

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 Sun Screen at Home Depot
this week.

 Prayers and positive thoughts to Erica Nardone's recovery.
Prayers and positive thoughts to surfer Jason Kooken who suffered
a spinal cord injury in New Jersey last month.

CONGRATULATIONS to Brian And Sam Nevins on the birth
of their daughter Emma! Just in time for Mother's Day!
HAPPY Mother's Day to ALL the Moms, past, present, and future.

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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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on this page.) Started on July 26, 2010 ENDED July 26, 2011.
A Wave a day for 365 consecutive days.
Yesterday- Girls On The Wall. 1975
 (Below) The other day when I was driving along Ocean Blvd I couldn't help but notice the many girls sitting up on the Wall. Every summer they come to sit on that uncomfortable cement wall and soak in a few rays. Truth is girls have been hanging on the wall as long as the boys have. It's part of our culture.
This typical summer scene was shot some 42 years ago. The more things change, the more they stay the same.
Photo by Dave Manzi


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All PHOTOS BELOW SHOT THIS WEEK
*Unless otherwise noted.
Today- Manic Monday Morning. May 8th, 2017.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) The sun was in and out. And so was Kai Nichols. In and out of the barrel. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Sun or no sun, these peaks were fun. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



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(Above) Kai Nichols about to slip into a sweet peak. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(Above) I don't know, I'd call it a Cute Little Peak. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) Kody Grondin slamming on the brakes. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) Kai Nichols in tight of this green drainer. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery



(Above) The funny thing is, before Kai and Kody paddled out it looked like it was barely waist high. Kai Nichols on it like a hornet. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





















(Above) When Kevin Grondin is your dad, chances are you're gonna get some of those barrel riding genes. Kody got some and then some. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery





(Above) It was fun watching Kody and Kai trading off barrels. Kai's turn.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Every now and then, one got by them both. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery




(Above) I kept seeing this left down by the Pink door. Truth be told, not a single one of those waves was makeable. Still, it was fun day dreaming.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Then there were three. Ryan McGill paddled out and was the only goofyfoot among them. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) I looked over my shoulder and what did I see? A little righthander winking back at me. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Kai gets yet another tube. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) This happened so fast I wasn't sure I got the pic. Ryan McGill.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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These guys make the BEST decals.


Today- Manic Monday Afternoon. May 8th, 2017.
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Out from behind the camera lens and in front of mine, John Adams enjoys a clean well groomed wave. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) The sun came for a short window and things looked pretty again.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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Always a fun time playing.









(Above) These two pups were having a blast with each other. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery







(Above) There was still some juice but it was a little lumpy in places.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Max surfed the inside and was awarded with some hollowness.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) He was getting his fair share of these sand sucking lefts.
May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) This glass is half empty. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Fins on the wall. May 8th, 2017 Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Jared Veltsos hand jive on the inside. May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery








(Above) Jared Veltsos styling on a longboard May 8th, 2017
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery

Today- Video Frame Grabs from the Forgotten GoPro Footage. 2014-2016. Photos by RALPH



(Above) Can you see 10th Street? I can. It's right there.
Photos by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery






(Above) Perry Reynolds carving off the top. Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Nice turn Lenny Nichols. Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Looking back at The Surf Shack. Photos by RALPH
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(Above) Bryan Johnson double peace sign .
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Today- Empty Dream Waves Photos by Maureen McNamara



(Above) How big? Who cares. How pretty is this? Photo by Maureen McNamara
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(Above) A true local. Who has to deal with more than the wayward tourist.
Photo by Maureen McNamara
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Great New Marine Forecast Site


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) What I want to know is, why didn't she submit this for my annual art column? Photo Barbara Savastano
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( Above) Looking south on our beach. Photo Barbara Savastano
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(Above) Beautiful Florida wave. Photo c/o Jeffrey Thiel
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(Above) ALL RISE: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session.
The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. CASE #419 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 Jeff Crawford
* Click on the photo above to see the OUTCOME.


CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON on each clip to view videos

The Forgotten Go Pro Footage 2014-2016 Part 1
from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

This is a series of web edits that was all shot on my old GoPro. How old? Well it's the HERO II. So that's 3 GoPros ago. Did I just write that? I guess I did. Any way, this first edit was shot on the last day of Summer in 2014. The surfers are (that I can remember) : Perry Reynolds, Kai Nichols, Lenny Nichols, Mike Rosa, Zach Bru, Bryan Johnson, Kyle Linesman, Kenny Linseman, and a bunch of others. *You might want to take some Dramamine before watching this. It's all water shots, so no tripods were used. Music is by Trentemoller and Grenier.

The Forgotten GoPro Footage Part II 2014-2016 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

More of the GoPro footage I had lying around. It's pretty much small wall footage. Though, it is noteworthy a the clips of Kevin Grondin were all shot on his birthday last Jun 23d, 2016. The rest is mostly empty waves with Mackey getting a few. The real cool thing about this web edit is. 50 years ago today, May 12th, 1967, The Jimi Hendrix Experience released their debut LP. This song was on that record. And I remember it all like it was yesterday. Funny thing is, the song is as current today as it was 50 years ago. Do check it out.




Published on Apr 5, 2017

Proximity is a film that pairs surfing’s living legends with today’s most progressive young surfers. The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Taylor Steele, produced in conjunction with Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and Garage Productions. Proximity will explore the delicate relationship between time and place, showcasing surfing icons from different generations in diverse locations around the world.

"I feel like my entire body of work has been building towards this production," Steele says. "This unique creative union with TGR and Garage Productions came from our desire to do something in surfing that hasn't been done before."

The film will premiere May 4th in New York City followed by a world tour.

Tickets for World Premiere and tour: http://www.tetongravity.com/films/pro...

Proximity is directed by Taylor Steele, co-produced with Teton Gravity Research and Garage Productions. Presented by Lifeproof in association with GoPro and Avex.

Starring: 
Albee Layer Craig Anderson Dave Rastovich John John Florence
Kelly Slater Rob Machado Shane Dorian Stephanie Gilmore



Published on Oct 14, 2016

Support this Project: http://kck.st/2e4ByJY

This is the life story of three-time world champion surfer Andy Irons who died at age 32 from a heart attack with the secondary cause being an acute mixture of drugs. Andy and his brother, Bruce, came from humble beginnings on the small Hawaiian island of Kauai. 

Director Todd Jones on the Kickstarter campaign. "We privately financed the film. We do not want any corporate influence in it because we wanted to true story to be our soul focus and did not want any external forces influencing our decision process." 

The film chronicles Andy's struggles with dyslexia, bipolar disease, self-medication, addiction, fame, success, and failure. Andy was a blue collar people's champ who dealt with the same issues millions of people around the world struggle with every day. He died on November 2, 2010. His wife was eight months pregnant with their son, Axel, at the time.

 





 





















 

 

 

 
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