NOVEMBER 26th, 2023 The RUN is 3 out of 3 Weeks.
Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were overhead high waves 11-19-20-23 and head high waves
on Thanksgiving morning 11-23-23 this week.
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POST THANKSGIVING MUSE and a GO FUND ME PAGE for SECRET SPOT in Hampton, NH.
PLUS a NEW Video
"THANKSGIVING"
This is a from my FACEBOOK Post. " I apologize for posting so much these last few days but, I need to post this pic. It’s a moment from our Thanksgiving gathering in our new home. Although we really missed our other grandchildren (Poor Avery was sick), Brylee, Reighlynn, and Paige. Along with Gabby and Brent. And Max’s girlfriend Jacquie. We made the best of it. Noelle and Pete, and beautiful Malia were there, and of course Max. And the night ended when Anne Marie Foley and Deborah showed up. We all laughed so hard that my stomach is still hurting."
And I posted this on Thanksgiving after shooting some pretty empty waves and some locals out surfing. "HAPPY THANKSGIVING. What am I thankful for? EVERYTHING. My family, my friends, the woods, and the ocean that I spend all my spare time in. I am THANKFUL FOR EVERY SINGLE THING IN MY LIFE." And it's all true. I'm not going to complain about anything. In fact if I were to be 100% truthful with you all, I feel like I am truly blessed. I mean it. There is much suffering in this world. Just turn on the TV and see for yourselves. Between the war in UKRAINE and the war in ISRAEL.
That kind of suffering is beyond horrific. We all know that.
You can't turn a blind eye to that kind of pain and suffering. And really all we can all do is to pray for peace. Though that seems to be unattainable. But I honsetly pray each day. I'm not ashamed to admit that. I pray and give thanks each and every single day.
So while we can't do much about the situations in Ukraine and Israel, there are some things that we can do that's closer to home. Like this new GO FUND ME PAGE.
CLICK ON THE GRAPHIC ABOVE TO HELP SECRET SPOT.
HELP SECRET SPOT REBUILD FOR THE SUMMER OF 2024!
Hello,
My name is Ralph Fatello, I live here on the Seacoast of New Hampshire and I am a surfer/photographer/blogger. I write a weekly Blog called RALPH’S PIC OF THE WEEK. www.ralphspic.com
I’ve known Jon Gozzo for about 20 years. We surfed together and have shared a common bond with pointing dogs. But more importantly, I’ve watched Jon establish himself here on the seacoast and become part of this great community. I was there when he met and fell in love with Sarah. I was there when he became a father of his beautiful twin girls Maeve and Lyona. And I was there when he launched SECRET SPOT. He’s been on my weekly Blog every week since day one.
Back in August of 2022, the seacoast community suffered a major loss when we lost, CINNAMON RAINBOWS, The NORTH BEACH Bar & Grille, and SECRET SPOT due to a devastating fire. Jon and Sarah lost everything. I mean everything. It was a gut wrenching loss for their family. I started a Go Fund Me page for CINNAMON RAINBOWS (which was quite successful thanks to all of you who donated.) At that same time I asked Jon if we could do the same for SECRET SPOT. They were not ready at the time due to a number of reasons to ask for help.
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Ed O'Connell was one of the most loved surf photographers in New England. A US ARMY Vietnam Veteran who saved the lives of so many ARMY Grunts in Nam in 68-69 as a Medic on board those Dust Off Hueys.
He was a dear friend of mine.
When he passed on July 1st, 2014 I swore I'd keep his memory and legacy alive by giving him this weekly corner. He loved surfing and he loved taking photos of all the surfers. Not just those who could really stand out. He shot every one. As long as I shall live and breathe the salt air, there will be a corner dedicated to Ed.
ED'S CORNER November 12th, 2023
This is Mike Stanek. on November 21st, 2012 ducking under a lip on a not so clean day. It's funny, because I just shot a pic of Mike this last week that looks almost exactly like this. It's in the video at the top of the page. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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COMING THIS WINTER (December-January). My book that I have been writing the last 10 years or so. Yes, there will be a book signing. And I will let you all know in advance, where and when. The book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.
It's been a long time coming. I'm pretty stoked about this project.
72 years in the making. So please be patient with me and stay tuned. The book is coming. It's just taking longer than I had originally anticipated. But it's coming.
Most of my close friends have heard some of these stories first hand. But trust me, with over 100 stories, there's a handful that none of you have ever heard. It's true. Be patient my friends.
It's all coming in the winter of 2023/24.
My friend Jeff Crawford went to Cleveland for THANKSGIVING. Here's what he had to share. "I had to go to Ohio for family thanksgiving. So I thought it would be fun to meet a surfer from there. I met Jeff McNaught who is making boards and really nice paddles for SUPs. His company is Edgewater Surf in Cleveland. He found a collection of old Clark blanks. Also Nalu Surf and SUP. Real nice guys. They told me that they had good conditions for surfing there."
Ironically, my friend Jimmy Dunn was there at the same time and sent this in. What are the chances?
He took this pic of surfing in Ohio. Looking at this pic? I'm not sure I'm ready to book a surf vacation there just yet. But if I ever found myself there (seeing the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame) I'd check it out for sure.
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But, that has all changed, as they have signed a new lease to open a new shop just a few yards from their old place. Right on High Street in Hampton. I know I’m not alone, when I say how great it was to have SECRET SPOT on the beach. After surfing, or hanging out on the beach, SECRET SPOT was the Go To Place for the BEST wraps, Acai’ bowls, and smoothies around. I’m very excited to have them coming back in 2024. It will be like old times again.
Jon and Occy.
This is the season of giving. And I truly hope that you will join me in helping SECRET SPOT get back on their feet, and provide the seacoast community with the best and healthiest food on the coast.
Surfing Heals All Wounds (and so does a Acai’ bowl at Secret Spot).
Ralph
P.S. Here’s a letter from Sarah and Jon Gozzo.
Dear Ralph and loving Seacoast community,
You’ve been asking and we’ve been waiting and now it’s finally time to rebuild the Secret Spot! It’s difficult for us to ask but we need your help!
On August 19, 2022 a fire infiltrated our restaurant through the ceiling rafters and completely consumed our Secret Spot, obliterating everything inside. In a matter of hours, everything we had worked for, built from the ground up, our family business of 15 years was a total loss. Fortunately no one was hurt but our family was grief stricken and our community was devastated. At that time we did not start a GoFundMe because we wanted to focus efforts on helping our friends at Cinnamon Rainbows get into a clean space asap. We are so happy they were able to find a perfect temporary home!
Finally, we are happy to announce that we’ve found a new spot but it needs a ton of work! The small building at 560 High Street, to the west of where Secret Spot once was, will be our new home for a few years:) We (Jon and Sarah) plan to do much of the work along with friends, family and community members. Of course our 10yr twins Maeve and Lyona will help too!
The physical labor poses a real issue with Jon’s declining health. Jon’s health issues have been kept private but if you’ve known The Gozzo’s for a while, you know we live cautiously. Jon was diagnosed with SLL, CVID and GLILD many years ago which is how he came to be the first to bring Acaí to New England, for its health benefits. In order for Jon to live, he must do weekly plasma infusions, take daily antibiotics and antivirals and avoid germs in general as the common cold could cause hospitalization. The Gozzo family does our best to normalize this for our children but it’s been exceedingly stressful and difficult after the loss of our family business. If you see the twins, they are always happy to get extra hugs:)
Looking forward! The Gozzo family feels a new sense of hope for the future! Finding the space so close to the old space, near Hampton’s iconic corner, in the same beach community that we love so dearly, is our dream realized. Even though we have high hopes for a rebuild in the original space, the plan is to be OPEN Spring 2024 at 560 High Street, in Hampton, NH and we can all finally get acaí to the face!
We need to raise $35,000 to go directly toward the buildout and necessary equipment. All help is welcome! Thank you so much for your continued support. It means the world to our family and our beach community!
With Love,
Sarah Gozzo
(Jon, Lyona and Maeve)
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“HELPING FRIENDS IN NEED HEALS ALL WOUNDS.”
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With this still being Thanksgiving week and all I had to add this little gem from last week. Apparently Khaliidy was in charge of the Turkeys at GITMO and word has it that they all ganged up on the Sheik and chased him around the compound. And because he is not the most popular convict at GITMO nobody came to his aid. The guards found the poor Sheik cornered by these big Toms and had to use brute force to get the Turkeys to back off from the terrified terrorist. The Terrified Terrorist? I like that. Anyway hope you all had a great Thanksgiving, because Ole Khaliddy did not.
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 Tom Turkey coloring books at Home Depot this week.
LOCAL SURFER/COMIC/ACTOR LANDS NEW ROLE ON THE BRAND NEW FRASIER SITCOM. CONGRATS JIMMY!
Jimmy Dunn as Moose - Stand-up comedian and actor Jimmy Dunn plays firefighter Moose, a colleague of Freddy who appears to be slow-witted. Dunn is best known for playing Sean McCarthy on the CBS sitcom, The McCarthys.
REMEMBERING JFK 60 years 11-22-63.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING NOVEMBER 23rd, 2023!
KEEP FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
Please keep LOCAL LEGEND Surfer Norm Murphy in your thoughts and prayers.
Finally, I'm calling this a special request.
LOCAL SURFER/MUSICIAN PETE KOWALSKI NEEDS A KIDNEY. A TYPE A KIDNEY. PLEASE if you know anyone with a Type A Kidney please contact me at ralph@adlantic.com
SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS!
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THE EASTIES GO WESTIE. THE HOLLISTER RANCH 2002
As long as I shall live, I will never forget this surf trip. As a young grtemmie in the 60's I dreamt of surfing the Hollister Ranch. That dream came true in 2002. It was the stuff or local legendary lore. The six NH surfers all surfing the breaks that we all had dreamed about. I've been luck to surf there several times since this first trip. But this one will always be the special trip.
Photo by Jeff Chamberlain
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I kept a daily Blog on my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY surf campaign, when I surfed every single day for 365 consecutive days. Click on the Banner above to read entries of my daily journey. There's some really interesting and true experiences
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I started on July 26th, 2010 and ended on July 26th, 2011.
Some rainy Sunday, pour yourself a cup and go through the journal.
Pay close attention to the month of May in 2011. Read that month and let me know what you think of that. Be forewarned it will change you forever.
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All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.
Today- SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2023 SWELL.
Photos by RALPH
(Above) I love this angle. You just know that whole line-up is just staring
at this wave. Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above Matt Colby at the end of a cool barrel sequence.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kyle Linseman setting up a lip banging moment.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Brian BMO Morse slipping in and out of the light.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Jon Kiskinis right where he belongs. Back home in NH.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) It's always about the waves. No question. It's the waves.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Crowley Gentile is fast becoming one of my favorite surfers to shoot.
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(Above) Ian Dreher from a cool barrel sequence.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THANKSGIVING MORNING NOVEMBER 23rd, 2023
Photos by RALPH
(Above) And what a beautiful morning it was. Giving Thanks.
Thanksgiving Thursday November 23rd, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Young Michael Lynch with sans hoodie carving the bird.
Thanksgiving Thursday November 23rd, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And what a surprise for me to see Ryan Jackson out there.
Thanksgiving Thursday November 23rd, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Meanwhile down the road a piece, Kody Grondin slipping
his green machine into a clean green face. Thanksgiving morning.
Thursday November 23rd, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This? This is what it's all about. Perfection.
Thanksgiving peak.
Thursday November 23rd, 2023. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THANKSGIVING VFG's From the New Movie.
Sunday November 19th, and Thursday November 23rd, 2023
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(Above) Max Fatello pulling into a memorable barrel.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Mikel (Mikey) Evans got the best barrel of the swell.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. VFG by RALPH
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(Above) Mike Stanek in perfect positioning on this green tube on Thanksgiving morning. Thursday November 23rd, 2023. VFG by RALPH
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Today- DINALAND SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2023
Photos by Dina Crawford
(Above) I was wondering what it was like down there. Now I know.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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ONLY THE DURHAM STORE IS OPEN.
Due to the massive fire back in August the
Hampton store is closed. We will let you all
know when SECRET SPOT is back in
operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
Jon Gozzo and family.
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(Above) I can't be everywhere when there's good surf. Thank God
I can count on Dina getting the goods down south.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) Clearly it was overhead.
Sunday November 19th, 2023.
Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) I guess there were a few DinaBombs going off down there.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) I'm guessing there were more than a few moments like this.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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Today- DINALAND MONDAY NOVEMBER 20th, 2023
Photos by Dina Crawford
(Above) Not as big as the day before, but plenty fun enough.
Monday November 20th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) I guess I should have crossed the bridge on this day too.
Monday November 20th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) That's Kody's collors. But this ain't Kody.
Monday November 20th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) That moment when you feel that you've got the wave.
Monday November 20th, 2023. Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) And it's a good one.
Monday November 20th, 2023.
Photo by Dina Crawford
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Today- MORE PICS From SUNDAY NOVEMBER 19th, 2023
Photos by David Manzi
(Above) The big waves brings 'em all out. Both riders and shooters.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) This looks like Dan Leahy.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) That's a big wave with nowhere to go.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) Change of venue brings a btter shaped wave.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) Brian BMO Morse in familiar territory.
Sunday November 19th, 2023. Photo by David Manzi
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Today- 60 YEARS. THE ASSASSINATION OF JFK
NOVEMBER 22nd, 1963 to November 22nd, 2023.
Photos by RALPH and Cory
(Above) This photo was taken from the 7th Floor of the texas Book Deppositary in Dallas TX. Lee Harvey Oswald shot JFK from the 6th floor. Directly below this window.
Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is me standing on the exact spot that Abraham Zapruder stood when he filmed the Assassination. Click on this pic to watch the 5 minute video I made of this historic day in our Nation's history.
Photo by Cory Fatello
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(Above) There were some big ass waves in Northern Cal yesterday.
Photo by jr Hussey
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(Above) There's NO WAY ON EARTH that I would paddle out there. That place (Ocean Beach) is as heavy as it gets. Northern Cal yesterday.
Photo by jr Hussey
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(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 749 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
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This is what happens if you are found GUILTY. You become invisible.
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I see waves on Monday and Saturday.
I'm picking Monday November 27th, 2023 as the best of the week!
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November 26th, 2023
"I love it how in surfing, every single wave is uniquely different."
Said nobody ever.
(ABOVE) I couldn't believe it when I saw it either. Weirs ass waves.
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