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I know. I'm a day late. Guess what? It's labor day.

This is actually work for me. There are no magic buttons here on this weekly blog. It takes many hours of putting this all together for you all every week. And well, sometimes even lil Ralphie get's tired and needs a day off. After all. I have not missed a single week in 9 years. Think about that. Not a single week in over 9 years. Who the hell does that? Not many. I read the blogs. I know what's out there. I keep it consistent for a reason.

I think a day here and there is reasonable. Am I right people?

So here we are, another end to another summer. Look I have seen a few summers come and go in my day. But if there's one thing that really gets my goat about these NEW politically correct summers is this. Having kids go back to school before Labor Day is a crime. Are you kidding me?

Who thought that was a good idea? That's a bunch of BS!

Going back to school before Labor day is just not right. That's why I have our annual Surf Family Robinson Party every Labor Day Weekend. Because that is the official end of of Summer.
Going to class in August? That's crazy. Not to mention insanely hot and humid. Hello? Global warming? Who the hell wants to sit in class when it's 90 degrees and there's little waves?

Not me. Not anyone I know. Go back to the traditional end of summer and stop this insanity. Let the kids be free for one more week. Stop this before it gets out of control. Next thing you know they will be heading back to school after July 4th!

You parents and kids should start working on this now.

If you need me to sign a petition or even start one just let me know. Let's take back the summer Kids!



On Saturday September 1st, we had our annual Surf Family Robinson Beach Party. This annual party comes off the heels of the hugely successful MOLLY contest the weekend before. And the week before that was our annual Wounded Warriors Hit the Beach Day. Man we have one action packed end of summer events all lined up week after week.

The MOLLY raised over $7,000 towards the Molly Fund. That is just AWESOME. I hate to say that word but it's true! So truly amazing that the legacy of that sweetheart Molly would be this MOLLY Fund that helps families who have children dealing with cancer. Giving back to the community and helping families who are less fortunate than we are is such a rewarding experience.

The MOLLY Surf Contest is all about smiling and laughing and positive vibes all around. Nobody is trying to BEAT anybody in the contest, they all want one thing. To have FUN. And trust me. They all had fun. Including all the adults and all the kids.



Think these guys are taking themselves too serious? Ha!
Buck and Erica joining in the celebration of the MOLLY. Though I better not see either one of these two dressed like this outside of the MOLLY, unless of course it's Halloween or something. But this is the vibe of the MOLLY. FUN!

Having fun on the beach! What a novel idea. Long LIVE MOLLY ROWLEE and the AWESOME MOLLY SURF CONTEST



 

 



So getting back to Surf Family Robinson. Just what exactly is SFR? Well back in the late 80's and early 90's a bunch of us first time parents thought it would be a good idea to have an end of summer beach party for all the surfers with kids. Our very first one was in 1992. *The Pirate on the left was at the very first one as a small child.

The Pirate on the right is the star of the show. Pirate Jonas is the most hated Pirate in all of Pirate land. And every year he comes looking for Capn Vince and his buried treasure. The only thing he finds is a bunch of surfers and their kids.

This year was our 21st annual SFR! Yes that's 21 years!

That tradition still lives on. And as long as there are surfers with young kids who want to hang out at the beach with others just like you, there will always be a SURF FAMILY ROBINSON, and it will always fall on the Saturday of LABOR DAY WEEKEND. Because at least we can determine when Summer ends. And as far as SFR is concerned. Summer Ends after Labor Day. Not before it.

Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances:

The GOP convention has ended but not before Hurricane ISSAC wrecked havoc in New Orleans. And then Tropical Storm Clint Eastwood took to the stage and unloaded on the President. I admit, that was weird. This week it's the Democrats turn to turn the tide that is fast rising against them. Look, this blog is not about politics. That's what facebook is all about. Spew your misguided and uninformed BS there. The bottom line is this. Are you better off than you were 4 years ago? If you can answer that honestly, then base your vote on that fact. Just vote.

I'll personally be voting for REAL Hope and REAL Change.

Guards at GITMO have discovered a plot to help Khalid Sheik Mohammed escape off the island. Old 80's porn star Ron Jeremy was seen in the area asking questions and posing as a news reporter when an alert guard put two and two together. Apparently KSM was promising Jeremy 72 virgins if he could help him escape by posing as KSM. Silly KSM...there's no escaping from GITMO. Your day is coming. You better be ready...because something tells me there won't be 72 virgins waiting for you when your time comes.



Note to self: Must pick up a case of old VHS tapes at Home Depot.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jaiden Ciarmataro Sept 4th!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Max Vincent Fatello Sept 14th!
GET WELL SOON Matt Denis WHS student!
REST IN PEACE Lenny Foye. *There is a Memorial Surfer's paddle for Lenny at 5PM on Wednesday at the Fish Shacks (across from Cinnamon Rainbows ). Hope to see you there.

Please Support ALL The photographers who contribute to Ralph's Pic
Of The Week every week for the last 9 years. **Think about BUYING a HIGH RES Photo from any of the weeks on RPOTW. Keep in mind the photos you steal from this site are low RES. You can't blow them up. Order HIGH RES photos that are suitable for framing. It's a GREAT Gift Idea. A nice framed photo of your favorite Surfer or Surf Break!

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

Ralph

 

 


IN THE SHOPS This week!!!
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Yesterday- Summer 1999. MVF on the QUAD.
(Below) I remember this day like it was yesterday. Max was just 8 years old and he was out knee paddling my old Nomad 6' really thick QUAD into waves on his own. It was one of those turning points. When a child starts to connect the dots out in the water. Max was also at the very first Surf family Robinson. He made an appearance at this year's SFR. The 21st year. *Max will be turning 21 on September 14th. Wow. Where did the time go?
Photo by RALPH.



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TODAY ... all the photos below were taken this week, unless otherwise noted.

Today- Saturday September 1st, 2012. The 21st SURF FAMILY ROBINSON Beach Party. Photos by RALPH




(Above) All three of my kids grew up attending the annual (End of Summer) SURF FAMILY ROBINSON Beach party. Noelle was always terrified of Pirate Jonas. And Max was always wanting to fight Pirate Jonas. SFR. Saturday Sept. 1st, 2012.
Photo By Cory* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


(Above) This was TJ Rowlee's first ever SFR. Big Daddy Buck taking it all in.
TJ looks so much like Molly and Kieran...always smiling! I love that kid.
SFR. Saturday Sept. 1st, 2012. Photo By RALPH
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


(Above) SURF FAMILY ROBINSON Beach party. All you surfers with kids need to make
this part of your summer tradition. SFR. Saturday Sept. 1st, 2012.
Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


(Above) Groms lined up for the PIN THE SURFER on the Wave. SURF FAMILY
ROBINSON . Saturday Sept. 1st, 2012. Photo By RALPH
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Capn Ralph and Kieran Fighting Pirate Jonas and his son Vincenzo. SFR. Saturday Sept. 1st, 2012. Photo By Cory
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) The hardest thing for me is getting everyone to pose for the group shot.
Because there are so many young kids, lots of families leave before the group photo is taken. Otherwise it would twice as big. There are that many people who come each
year. SFR. Saturday Sept. 1st, 2012.
Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.







Today- SMALL WALL August 29th, 2012 Photos by RALPH




(Above) There were small clean waves on Wed. August 29th, 2012.
Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.






(Above) Jesse Gould cutting loose in the small glassy bumps. Wed. August 29th, 2012.
Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) SUP or no SUP. It's still waist high. Wed. August 29th, 2012.
Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) There are some things about Summer that I will not miss. Wed. August 29th, 2012.
Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.







Today- The MOLLY. (BIG KIDS) Sunday August 26th, 2012
Photos by Ed O'Connell



 (Above) Hannah Vokey with her MOLLY head gear. Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Ed O'Connell
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Chris Grippo holding on tight during the Adult MOLLY Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Ed O'Connell
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.











(Above) Clearly waist high for the Big Kids. Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Ed O'Connell
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) Zev came dressed as Ziggy Marley. The MOLLY . Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Ed O'Connell
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Duff and Bigfoot. Or is it Duff and Duffy? Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Ed O'Connell
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Meanwhile, outside of the contest area, some lucky Longboarder snagged
this decent waist high plus set wave. Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Ed O'Connell
* Click on the photo above to see a larger version.


Today- The MOLLY. (ADULTS) Sunday August 26th, 2012
Photos by RALPH



(Above) Kenny and Captain Canada himself. Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By RALPH
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) The Shave Ice Queens raised a few hundred dollars for the Molly Fund.
Sunday August 26th, 2012. Photo By RALPH
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.






(Above) Tim O'Shea, Chuck, and Buck hamming it up. Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By RALPH
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Bernie Baker's Hawaii.... Sunday August 26th, 2012.
Photo By Bernie Baker RALPH
* Click on the photo above to see a larger version


Today- Dwight Hamsley's Memorial Surfer's Paddle
August 26th, 2012 Photos by RALPH

  


(Above) Doug Hamsley and a small group of local surfers paddled out for his brother Dwight on Sunday August 26th at Jenness Beach in Rye where Dwight and Dougie grew up surfing. Doug had some wonderful words about Dwight as did his friend Tom. Dwight was a special person and to those who knew and loved him he will be missed. Rest in Peace Dwight you are now as a free as a bird and as free as the ocean itself.
August 26, 2012. Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




August 26, 2012. Photo By RALPH * Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.






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 surfers and 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.

If you have prints/slides we can scan them.

And we don't care if you shoot pics with with your cellphones. I mean it. Most of the images you see on the news and on the Internet were shot with Smart Ass Phones.

Just shoot them and send them along.



(Above) Buck Rowlee sweeping away the competition at the MOLLY.
Sunday August 26, 2012. Photo By Nicole Chouinard
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Bryan from Pioneers looking very comfortable at the MOLLY.
Sunday August 26, 2012. Photo By Nicole Chouinard
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.






NEW QWILL Single JUST RELEASED on fathers Day June 17, 2012 GREAT SONG





Great NEW EP from local surfer/musician
Nick Checo download it for free by clicking
on image above.



(Above) Hannah at the MOLLY. Sunday August 26, 2012.
Photo By Nicole Chouinard
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) Tim O'Shea cruising the lineup.
Sunday August 26, 2012. Photo By Nicole Chouinard
* Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.























CLICK ON THE PLAY BUTTON on each clip to view videos


Come On Up IRENE! August 29-2011 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

OK so IRENE was not the BIGGEST Storm or the Biggest Hurricane Surf we ever got. But you know what? It wasn't all that bad. It was head high and clean. There were some hollow moments. But more than anything?

Oh my God was the water cold. It had to be in the mid 50's...I mean it was cold. For a Tropical Storm swell like that? Yea, it was shocking.

I chose my old band the NOR'EASTERS and our signature tune 95 on 95 as the main track. It was all recorded live by John Carden back in the 80's...we did it live. NO over-dubs. Me and my brother Johnny on lead guitars. With me singing lead vocal. " 95 on 95..."

The second song is by Jon Anderson and it is called "Chasing Waves..."

The clip is dedicated to the memory of Virgina Grondin.
May she rest in peace....

Hope you all like it.

Ralph





KATIA September 9, 2011 from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.

OK so she wasn't she biggest and cleanest Hurricane swell we've ever had...but she was not bad. I saw some pretty hollow waves out there. And I saw some serious crowds too. Boy did I ever.

I caught a few BDI's here that I just so happened to catch. Hell I just pointed my camera out in the line-up and pulled the trigger.

All in all I'd give KATIA a B...and really? I'll take a "B" storm any day of the week, and so wouldn't you.

The song is DogMan by King's X.

Hope you dig it...

Ralph

SURF ART Exhibit at The Provident Bank in Hampton, NH
Now Thru September 30, 2012
Now through Aug 31 as part of the Provident Bank Lobby for
the Arts Program exhibit of surf art and photography by Ralph
Fatello, Ed O’Connell, John Carden, Ryan Denning, of Alpine
Live, and Ryan Scura and Dylan Ladds of The Granite Stoke.

The bank is located at 321 Lafayette Road Hampton NH and
the lobby is open Mon-Friday 8am-7pm, Sat 9-1 Sun 10-2.




Crackie's been taking "Self Waterboarding" classes. He will be back September 16th. If you have a question no matter how stupid, or absurd, please send it here...crackie@adlantic.com

Crackie has his own Facebook Page. You should Friend Him...though there are no guarantees that he'll be nice to you.




 


Recorded in 1978. Click on VINNY CD
art to see a larger version and how to
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(Above) All Rise: 10th Street District Court of Surf Justice is now in session, the
Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. CASE 177 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK-
Click the photo to see the outcome of this Bryan vs Brian Surf crime and the verdict.
Photo By Nicole Chouinard


Recorded in 1983. Click on VINNY CD art
to see a larger version and how to order this CD and others for sale at GAF Music.
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CLICK ABOVE to read the WHOLE DAILY"Catch A Wave For Molly" BLOG. I started the campaign on July 26, 2010 and Ended July 26, 2011. I kept a daily digital blog, of each and every day. There's tons of photos too! It was an amazing adventure. And yes you can still donate to the MOLLY ROWLEE Fundraiser. Click it.




Click above to read the entire MOLLY BLOG in Chronological order



 






Finally something worth taking note of...



 















(Above) Put the cursor over the images above to see happens when you DROP in
on someone. You become Invisible. Simply put the mouse over the photo to see the
original photo and then marvel at the results of what happens when the criminal
becomes invisible.*Put the cursor over the photo to see the Real image.
Photo by Nicole Chouinard

 

Today 2012 "Body Surfing - Back To Health Style!"



(Above) Zak Haffenreffer and his father William having some
shorebreak fun... Photo by Sofia.











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