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The MOLLY,The Wounded Warriors HIT THE BEACH VI, and Surf Family Robinson...

“Surfing-Community-Love". I came up with that line back in 2011. It was something that came to me, as I finished up my last day of "Catching a wave for Molly". Little did I know, that it would resonate within this surfing community, to the point that it has become the motto or mantra, for the MOLLY contest.


I watched in awe again, this past weekend, as the MOLLY went down in perfect conditions for both the kids, and the adults. The MOLLY is the brainchild of this man, Buck Rowlee. Buck is Molly's dad.

For those of you who do not know who Molly is, I will give you a brief local history lesson. Molly Rowlee was a beautiful 5 year old surfer girl from Hampton who loved the beach, the waves, the fun at Surf Family Robinson, and most importantly, her family and friends.

February 14th, 2009 Lil Miss Molly was diagnosed with large cell Lymphoma. The most curable of all cancers. A mere five months after her diagnosis, and after numerous treatments at Children's Hospital in Boston, Lil Miss Molly passed away on July 12th, 2009.

Since her passing, there have been many fundraisers in her name and memory, but none more successful and rewarding, than the "MOLLY SURF CONTEST". This is not your typical surf contest. Far from it. Participants are encouraged to wear outrageous costumes. And 90% of those who sign up to surf, wear outrageous costumes.



Including yours truly. *Who by the way- I have never entered an actual surf contest in the 49 years I've been surfing. But this is different. The MOLLY is judged by character and antics, more than contemporary surfing. The more creative the costume, the better.

And this year there was no shortage of creativity from both the kids division, and the adults. In fact it was bigger and better than ever.

There was so much laughing and smiling going on, that we almost forgot what the reason for the contest was all about. Almost.

The money raised in the MOLLY goes directly to families who are dealing with children who have cancer. And this was all Buck's doing. A grieving father and husband, Buck got back on his feet after Molly's passing and along with his wife Meighen and sons Kieran and TJ and a platoon of close friends help put together the most fun filled weekend of surfing.

This was the 3rd annual MOLLY. And may very well have been the best so far. The number of creative and hilarious costumes are too many to name here. But suffice it to say, it was beautiful.

No one was taking the actual surfing too serious.

As Buck himself says..."This is a FUN Raiser! Not a Fundraiser!"
With the clear emphasis on the word fun. And it was all of that and more. Much more. My face still hurts from smiling.



The costumes, the love, and camaraderie was what was important.



I know it's hard to see but Ryan McGill is actually wearing Roller Skates and he's hanging five! It was that kind of day. .


Then there was Erica Nardone who was cracking everyone up with the "Old Woman" with the cigarette butt hanging out of her mouth. She surfed with a cane!

Dave "Crop" Cropper from Cinnamon Rainbows came dressed as Greg Brady from the Brady Bunch. Next week I will have a full gallery of the adult sessions and I can almost virtually guarantee you, it will put a smile on your face.

If you don't smile, give me a call, and I'll gladly come by to check your pulse for you. If you have a pulse, and you are not smiling, I'll simply slap the snot out of your miserable head. This was a fun weekend.

And once again, “Surfing heals all wounds.”





This Friday August 30th at 18th Street marks our 6th annual Wounded Warriors HIT THE BEACH Surf event. Right on the heals of the MOLLY this day is slated to be another one of those days that just leaves you feeling like you did something good in your life.

Because if you have ever been to one of these events, and have actually participated in them, it is one of those days that stay with you for days, weeks, and months afterwards.



Teaching wounded veterans to surf and enjoy the ocean is just the greatest thing. I know so many of the volunteers who look forward to this day. And rightfully so. It is hands down one of the most rewarding experiences of my life. And I have been around the block a few times.



And the very next day is the annual kids "End of Summer Beach Party". Having the kids go back to school before Labor Day is in my opinion Absurd. It's not right. They should all go back to school after Labor Day. Every child. In every state.



If you have kids, this event is one you will NOT want to miss.

Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances:

So the big news for me this week was hearing that Major Nidal Hassan was found GUILTY on all 13 counts of murdering unarmed US ARMY soldiers at Fort Hood Texas a few years back. I'm sure there are a few of you out there who disagree with the death penalty, and might even be wondering, if he in fact, is guilty. I personally hope he fries. And I hope it is slow and painful. I know, I know. How can I write a feel good blog this week, and end it with something like this?

Well, take a look at these 13 faces and then ask me.

The Fort Hood terrorist murder victims.

While Hassan is waiting to die, maybe he can hook up with our friend KSM at GITMO. Misery loves company. Khalid Sheik Mohummed and Nidal Hassan in the Honeymoon suite in GITMO. Ha...sometimes, I even crack myself up.

As always, let's take a minute and enjoy the weekly humiliation of the mastermind terrorist who killed 3,000 innocent civilians on September 11th, 2001.



* Note to self. Must pick up some weed killer at Home Depot.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Johnny Fatello August 25th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Remy Radkay August 26, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jessica Ritchie August 27th 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Sashi Lyford August 27th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Theo Greenblatt August 27th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jason Zak August 27th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Joel Fied August 27th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Natasha Rafferty August 29th, 2013!
GOOD LUCK to our Good Friend and fellow Veteran Wes Osswald as he prepares for his 26.5 Run/Walk to help Battle Cancer . Click on this image to find out more and how you can help Wes out.



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Today- The Kids MOLLY. Saturday August 24, 2013.
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(Above) The kids can surf. Our days are numbered. The MOLLY Kids Contest.
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(Above) This kid can clearly surf. James O'Hara. Saturday August 24th, 2013.
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(Above) The man of the hour. Buck Rowlee. So much energy and so much passion. Next week I'll be posting the adult contest of the MOLLY, and you will see even more stoke than the kids! Saturday August 24th, 2013.
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Today- The Empty Sky of August 23, 2013.
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(Above) Watching this scene unfold on Friday August 23, 2013.
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Today- The Woodies August 17, 2013.
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(Above) There was a time in our surf history when these were the desired vehicles of choice for going surfing. The Woodie. August 17th, 2013. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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(Above) Surfers and Woodies. A marriage made in heaven in the 60's.
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Today- The Classic Hot Rods August 22, 2013.
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(Above) Not really into Hot Rods or classic cars. But I can certainly appreciate the beauty of these old vehicles. August 22, 2013. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The shapes and colors are what attracted me to this event. August 22, 2013.
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Today- The Last of Centro America August 2013
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(Above) The absolute beautiful images of Centro America. August 2013.
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(Above) Ryan Jackson can also surf. August - 2013. Photo c/o Ryan Jackson
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(Above) That's a nice looking wave Mr Jackson. August- 2013.
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(Above) As you can all plainly see, there is beautiful surf down there.
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Today- The ESA ALL STAR files. Part II. Nicaragua.
Summer-2013. Photos by Lenny Nichols



(Above) Kai Nichols carving hard in NICA during the ESA All Star trip to Nica.
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(Above) This wave is proof why we should all visit NICA.
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(Above) The super talented Girls on the 2013 ESA All Star team in Nicaragua can
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Today August 25, 2013 " Please God say it's not true! There's sharks out there? Oh no noooo! The horror! The horror!"



(Above) Last week at Wallis Sands beach in Rye. Come on people wake up! There's sharks in the ocean! Photo by Bob Consentino


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