I took a single photograph last night, (Saturday October 24th, 2020) of a single wave from Hurricane EPSILON. The view is my favorite view in all of Hampton, NH. Looking south at a breaking wave on North Beach (the Wall) with Great Boar's Head in the background. In my honest opinion, there is no better view in this seacoast town. You may not agree with me, but you have to admit, this is a pretty cool view. It may not be your best view, but it's mine.
I posted this photo (below) on Social Media and I wanted to share with you, all the GOOD aspects of why Social Media is a good and positive forum for me, and my Blog. I know that some of you refuse to use Social Media. To each his own. But for me personally, it has been a bona fide God Send.
Yes there are some ugly and nasty things out there, but that can also be said for TV and radio. The beauty of social media, like TV, is you simple turn the page. Or change the station. I like it, and will always use it. It works for me.
Anyway, below is a sample of what kind of positive response a single photograph can generate.
"SURFING AND SOCIAL MEDIA HEALS ALL WOUNDS!"
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This week's Ed's corner is a series of pics taken of me and my friend Tony Berardini on October 24th, 2008. I have so many pics of Ed's in my folders, that every now and then, I figure I can get away with a little more than usual. This is one of those times.
This is me doing a bottom turn at that spot that everyone seems to like these days. Click on this pic to see a larger version.
It's hard to believe this was 12 years ago. And it's really hard to believe that there was ONLY me and Tony and out there this day.
It's true, click on this pic to see a larger version.
As usual, I'm always trying to fit inside the little tubes and barrels whenever I can. Click on this pic to see a larger version.
Try and imagine seeing waves like this with only two of us out. That's me dropping into a sweet looking peak. Click to see a larger version.
Meanwhile, here's Tony getting a sweet one while ed was on the beach snapping away and getting a kick out of the fact that his two friends of his own age was getting a fun little session while hiding in plain sight. Click on this pic to see a larger version.
OK so it wasn't overhead and barreling but who among us would pass on a fun session like this? None of us would. And having Ed on the beach snapping away was a bonus. Thanks for this magical session Ed. I know I speak for both Tony and I, when I say, we won't ever forget this day, nor will we ever forget you. Photos by Ed O'Connell
*Click the photo above to see a larger version of Ed's Pic.
Now for Some Local and National News
There's a new BORAT movie out and Cory and I watched it the other night. It is hilarious. And like his first movie, there are some scenes that you just can't unsee. Sacha Baron Cohen is a genius with a few screws loose in his head. Some of the stuff he gets away with is truly remarkable.
I'll never understand how some people can be so gullible.
Rudy, Rudy, Rudy, you stupid son of a bitch. What the hell were you thinking?
Here's a scene from the movie. What does it look like Rudy is doing here?
Watch the movie and have yourselves a good hearty laugh. Or read about poor Jeffrey Toobin's Dumb Ass Move of the month and really have a good laugh. I swear, these people have lost their minds.
Caught masturbating on a Zoom call. Say what? Yup. Mr CNN himself. Dude? Really? You stupid son of a bitch. What the hell were you thinking? I mean Jeffrey?
Oh how the mighty have fallen. You make a lucrative career by writing about others, and their nasty crimes, and then you go and do something like this? I know one of your book subject's who got a good chuckle over your misfortune.
Look who's laughing now Jeffrey. Look, I hate OJ. He got away with murder. But Toobin wrote a book about him and this has got to be some kind of sweet revenge for the Juice. SEX and MURDER always seem to go together. Ain't that right OJ?
KSM Photoshop of the Week
So we were not surprised to see Khaliddy as an extra in the New BORAT film. Surely you can spot him out back. This is an actual scene from the movie. And that's actually Sacha Baron Cohen in a rubber 45 suit. Like I said, the movie is pretty damn funny. This week's KSM might not have been that funny, but the movie is. Look, in this day of COVID CRAZY MANIA, we all need a good chuckle. So have at it. Allow yourselves to laugh at life.
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 BORAT HANDBOOKS FOR WOMEN at Home Depot this week.
HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY Eva Fatello October 28th, 2020!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JoEllen (Grammy Gigi) Bunton October 29th, 2020!
PLEASE Keep 97 yr old Frank Grondin in your thoughts and prayers, as well as Chuck (Kim's dad) and Mrs Berardini (Tony's 99 yr old mom) in your thoughts and prayers.
We'd all love to see her make it to her 100th Birthday in December. She's a fighter, but she could use some help. Your prayers can help. Thank you.
PLEASE Keep longtime NH Surfer Greg Smith in your Prayers.
GET OUT AND VOTE NOVEMBER 3rd, 2020! THE WORLD WILL BE WATCHING. PICK YOUR POISON. BIDEN OR TRUMP. JUST GET OUT AND VOTE!!
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(Above) This was the first photo I shot this morning.
EPSILON Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And believe it or not, this might have been the 2nd pic I shot.
Johnny Meehan
Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is not the 3rd pic I shot, but it was pretty close. Markey J.
EPSILON Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This was a first for me. This guy was cooking breakfast on the
side of the road. Check out those fried eggs! Classic.
EPSILON Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Mike Stanek negotiating his way through the caverns at Mudbat Hill.
EPSILON Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is Mike Stanek negotiating his way through the crowd.
EPSILON Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Cam is a Big Borat fan. He has already watched the movie twice. I have no doubt that he's memorizing lines from the movie in this pic.
EPSILON Saturday October 24th, 2020 Photo by RALPH
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