I'm sure I'm not alone when I say, that October is one of the biggest reasons why we live here. Those amazing foliage colors and the best swells always seem to arrive in October. I have been asked about a million times in my life, why would you live in New England, if you're so into surfing? I realize to the average lament on the street, who has little or no knowledge of our surf, that living here would be the last place you would want to live, if you're into surfing.

Of course, I would always point out to them the that there is GREAT surf here during all four of our seasons. But this season? The Fall? Autumn? That's my favorite. I know some of you prefer the hot summers. And some even prefer the cold snowy winters. I like them too. But October is by far my favorite month. From September thru November. Those are my faves.



This was the very first year I tried growing pumpkins. I didn't know, that I could have made sure these pumpkins would come out rounder if I had moved them around during it's growing season. Next year I'll be sure to manipulate them into being a more traditional pumpkin shape. These oblong orbs are cool, but they are not what the other half wants. No biggie. Next year I'll go full cosmetic on the big round orange ones. (Pumpkins not Trump)



This swell was long overdue for us Octoberites. The last decent swell we had was MARIA. That was at the end of September. And what a September it was. Surely we all thought that October would be even better. Nope. Not even close. In fact, the weather was extremely warm. Hell it was hot and humid. That's NOT October that's August! But alas, I am more patient now that I am on the other side of that slippery slope called life. I was reserved and calm. I knew that we'd eventually get some October waves.

The morning of October 27th, 2017 we got our waves.



The waves were beautiful. I mean absolutely beautiful. That perfect blue green with crisp off shore winds made for some of the best waves I've seen around here in quite sometime. The swell lasted all day, and there were some leftovers the next day, but it was dying by the hour. But hey, the good news is we have more waves coming on Monday. Yay! Just in time for Halloween.



I shot this the other day in North Hampton. Pretty cool. Is it just me, or has Halloween decorations taken on a whole new level? I know that America has always had this silly fascination with Halloween, but damn. The houses and stores are all lit up with Halloween stuff. The inflatables alone are a head scratcher for me. But hey, if it makes people feel good, then I'm all for it.

Lord knows we could all use something to smile about.



Finally, my mom would have turned 92 on October 28th, if not for the cancer that took her 10 years ago this month. All my siblings agree, that my mom would have outlived us all if not for cancer. So Happy Birthday Ma. We all still love and miss you.

"Surfing and Mothers Heals All Wounds"

This week's Ed's corner pic is from September 14th, 2013.
The surfer is unknown. Too bad, that's cool pic to have. If anyone recognizes the surfer or the board let him know.
Photo by Ed O'Connell
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Now for Some International News

This North Korea pain in the ass is not going to go away on it's own. Something is brewing. No missile launches in a few weeks? Trump is scheduled to visit Asia. I wouldn't put anything past these two. I'm going to guess that we won't get into a nuclear war, but we will get into some kind of conflict. In other words, people will die. North Koreans, South Koreans, and Americans.



These two are like a couple of school yard bullies. Trouble is, one of them is going to go too far. Pushing the other to react. Oh it's coming. Of that I am sure.



One of these cartoonist ripped the other one off. They are both pulling hair and ears. Same concept.

KSM Photoshop of the Week
So what are you going to be for Halloween this year? Let me suggest the new KSM mask. Clearly he's scarier than these silly monsters and zombies. You'll be the life of the party. People be like "Whoa! That's some scary shit you got on your face!" And you can get really scary by yelling out "ALLAH ARKBAR!"
The KSM mask is made at GITMO. Order yours now!



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 Corn Candy, Snickers bars, milky ways, Reeces Pieces, and other terrible candy at Home Depot this week.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY Eva Fatello October 28th, 2017!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JoEllen Bunton October 29th, 2017



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Today- The OCTOBER Swell Leftovers. October 28th, 2017
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Matt Nardone leaning into one on Saturday October 28th, 2017
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(Above) Larry and Lance sharing in something so very special.
Saturday October 28th, 2017 Photo by RALPH |
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Today- Some Foliage Pics. Hey, it's October!
Photos by RALPH

(Above) There is no dead end in October. October 2017
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GRANITE GIRLS Trailer II 10-19-17 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

JOSE September 20th to September 24th, 2017 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.