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LOVE and WAR.mp4 from Gus Fatello on Vimeo.

I wrote this song in the early 80's. The war was catching up to me, and the material I was writing
back then was a direct result of my time in the Marines and Vietnam. I ended the current band I was
playing in (VINNY), and started this new band SEMPER FI in 1984. This song and other songs like it,
were rejected by all the major record companies. I was told in 1986, that nobody was interested
in hearing songs about Vietnam. I accepted it and moved on.

David Robinson of the CARS produced it, as well as the VINNY LP.

But after what happened this week in Afghanistan, I saw the parallels in both wars, and well,
I put this video together. I'm not trying to get a record deal, (I'm too old for that game now) but I thought,
why not share it today? Maybe the vets of both wars will appreciate it.

Semper Fi is the Marine Corps motto. It means Always Faithful. And I still live by those values.
I am Faithful to the Marine Corps. I am Faithful to my country. I am Faithful in my Faith.
And I am Faithful in Love. And I still want to believe everything, about Love and War.

 

   

August 29th, 2021 The RUN is 2 out of 2 Weeks.
Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were waist high waves Saturday August 28th, 2021.

THE RECORD FOR THE MOST CONSECUTIVE WEEKS IN A ROW FOR WAIST HIGH OR BETTER. August 8th, 2021 was 53 WEEKS! TOPPING THE 43 CONSECUTIVE WEEKS SET IN 2009!

 



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THE 13th ANNUAL HIT THE BEACH. 13 US SERVICEMEN
AND WOMEN KIA IN KABUL. PADDLE FOR GLENN.
HURRICANE IDA. RIP CHARLIE WATTS. RIP


 



The 13th Annual HIT THE BEACH August 27th, 2021

This was the 13th year for our annual HIT THE BEACH event where we take members of the Wounded Warrior Project, the Manchester VA, and  NEDS (New Disabled Sports) for a fun day of surfing and hanging on the beach with their families and fellow veterans. There’s so much going on behind the scenes to pull this off each year and it is always stressful prior to the actual event day. First and foremost, we need decent weather, and of course some fun waves.

As you all know, you can’t count on the weather.

And as most surfers know you really can’t count on there being waves. And with planning this event so far out in advance, there are no guarantees you will get either one on the actual date. It’s basically a crap shoot. Suffice it to say, there’s a lot of praying going on in the days leading up to this special day. Lord knows I was praying.

And as it turned out, the good lord answered our prayers on both counts. The weather was hot and sunny (although somewhat humid) and there were actually little waves for the vets to surf on. From 9AM to 1PM there were enough waves to go around for everyone to get their fill of fun and sun. Once again the elements came together for everyone involved on HIT THE BEACH 2021.

This year was going to be extra special due in part to last year being canceled because of the pandemic, and then the day before HIT THE BEACH, we had 13 US Service members killed at Kabul Airport. 11 Marines, one Navy Corpsman, and one Army soldier.  As you can imagine, there was a sense of tremendous loss that hung in the air like a wet, humid, blanket. I knew as the Past Commander of POST 35 and the chief organizer of this event, that it would fall on me to address the proverbial elephant in the room.

For I knew, there would be several Afghanistan vets in the group of volunteers and participants. And as a Vietnam Vet who watched the Fall of Saigon go down on TV in 1975, and sadly heard about the two Marines who were killed guarding the airport on that last day. One of them Cpl Charles “Charlie” McMahon was from Woburn, MA and was a former Hampton Life Guard.  

And ironically, one of the Marines killed at Kabul airport was from Lawrence, MA. Sgt Johanny Rosariopichardo.

It’s safe to assume that Rosariopichardo had undoubtedly visited Hampton’s beaches in her lifetime.  The last Marine killed in Vietnam was from MASS and he was a Hampton Beach Life Guard. Rosariopichardo was from Lawrence MA. I’d bet anything she’s been to Hampton Beach many times.
So I could relate to what they were going through. I basically told all the Afghan vets in attendance that their service was not in vain, and their service was both noble and honorable. They had gone after the people that attacked us on 9-11, and had virtually wiped out Al Qeada including killing Bin Laden. That they kept the terrorists from reaching our shores, and they had removed the Taliban and allowed the young girls and women to attend schools, and prosper in businesses and to show their faces to the world.

I told them “They all made a difference.”  

Current Commander Berk Bennett reiterated what I said about their service, and added that the fallen would never be forgotten, adding that “Today is all about having fun.” And that’s what the plan was. For these Wounded Warriors to have fun.  And boy did they ever.

There were smiles and laughter all throughout the morning and into the early afternoon.

There were many returnees out there as well as some news faces. Both on the participant side, and the volunteer side.  And like I’ve said so many times in the past. It’s hard to say who has the most fun. The participants, or the volunteers.  I’m saying it’s a toss up. They all have fun. I call it “Tears and cheers.” Watching wounded vets having so much fun. Just laughing and carrying on like kids at the beach. Because let’s face it, we all feel like kids at the beach. But these vets, some with missing limbs, TBI (traumatic brain injuries), and other physical injuries were just whooping it up with their volunteers. It’s the stuff that you would see in a Disney movie. I mean, the waves were not very big. But they were really glassy and really fun.

Especially for those who never did it before. Surfing is fun. Period.

The TOY SOLDIER Story at HIT THE BEACH August 27th. 2021



There are times in your life, when certain things happen that just can’t be explained, and try as you might to find a reason why, there’s simply no reasonable, or logical explanation as to why it happened. At around 10:00 AM as I was walking along the water’s edge taking photos and watching over the entire scene like the worried mother hen that I tend to be on this day. When I walked up to Andrea Lucas from the Manchester VA and asked her “What do you think of all of this? Pretty special huh?”

She smiled and said “Yes it sure is.” Then she said “I have something for you.”

And as she was reaching into her bag she started to tell me what happened.
“I was standing on the seaweed when I felt something under my foot. A little wave came in and washed over my feet, and that’s when I saw this. It was lying on top of the seaweed.” And she opened her hand and showed me what she had. A little toy soldier, that looked like a Vietnam Veteran. He was holding a machine gun and had a bandoleer of ammo in his hand. And then I saw it. He was missing a limb. His left leg was gone. Just above the knee.

“I thought to myself, Ralph would want this.” She said as she handed it to me.

I was stunned. Shocked. And completely overwhelmed with emotion. I looked at her, and then back at the toy soldier in my hand. “How is this possible? To find this wounded toy soldier on this day?” I said. “I know!” she exclaimed. “Isn’t it amazing?” I held it up closer to my face. It looked old and weathered. “How is this possible?” I kept asking. I’m sure I drove her crazy. In fact, I kept telling the story over and over again to every person I saw. And each time if Andrea was within earshot, I would call her over and have her repeat the story. And she was great. She graciously repeated the story over and over again. And every single person that heard the story had the same reaction as I did.
“What are the chances of this happening?” I kept asking to anyone I told the story to.

The obvious answers were. “Million to one. Or Millions to one.”

It just blew me away. That moment of Andrea handing me that old and worn wounded toy soldier just reaffirmed my belief in something beyond this would. My good friend and Afghanistan Veteran who did two tours over there, including being awarded the Bronze star Col. Tim Bailey USMC said to me “There are no such things as coincidences.” Tim and I have had some deep conversations about war and faith. I so badly needed Tim to be there this day, because we were both having a difficult time with this situation in Afghanistan. So for me to share this incredible story with him in real time, just helped us both in so many ways.

Now, I am going to tell you something else that happened on this same day.

People are forever crying at the HIT THE BEACH day. They are tears of joy and sorrow. They are tears of being so humbled, and so grateful for everything that they have. And how these men and women show them what true courage and conviction is. How they are able to overcome tremendous odds and still be positive and upbeat. The lessons that are learned at these events are too numerous to count. But know this, everyone leaves these events feeling better about themselves and their loved ones. It’s a two way street. Everyone gets something out of this. Every single person, who witnesses this incredible day.

I have never cried at this event in the 13 years we’ve been doing it.

Up on the platform where the tents are set up, and the wheelchairs are all lined up in the shade. I told the Toy Solider story to my dear friend and fellow Vietnam vet Jerry. He’s been to every single one of these. Jerry lost both hands in Vietnam. I love him like a brother. He was sitting there in the shade in his wheelchair with his lovely wife Joanne when I walked up, and bent over, and told him the story. When I got to the end and showed him the little toy soldier, I suddenly, without warning, burst into tears.

I fell to my knees sobbing.

I tried to cover my face with my arm so no one could see me. It was like the floodgates just opened. I could not control the incredible emotions that were just pouring out of me. I heard Joanne ask “Is he crying?” And I heard Jerry say “I think he is…” And then I heard Jerry say, “You know what you’ve done here Ralph. We’re going to be doing this shit for the next 50 years!”

And just as soon as I started crying I stopped, and started laughing.

“Thanks Jerry for pulling me out of that downward spiral I was just stuck in. “I said wiping my tears away. “Man I don’t know what happened?” I said. “I apologize for crying like that in front of you two.” Jerry looked at me and said “I didn’t see anyone crying. Did you see anyone crying Joanne?” And she shook her head “Nope. I didn’t see anyone crying."

I smiled through my tears, and then we all hugged each other.

In hindsight, I think it was the combination of everything catching up to me. The 13 Americans dying the day before, my own war experiences, and of course the true emotions of HIT THE BEACH. Like I said, TEARS and CHEERS. That’s what this day was all about.

Now what to do with the wounded toy soldier?

I’m thinking of making it into a necklace. Or maybe just keep it in front of
me on my desk, so I can see it every day.

One thing’s for sure, I’m never letting it go.




HURRICANE IDA
I really feel sorry for the folks that are dealing with Hurricane IDA. She's coming ashore on the very same day that KATRINA did. August 29th.
And it looks like IDA is going to cause some serious damage. Pray for the folks down south who are going to be taking the full brunt of IDA.



I'm guessing IDA will be here on the weekend. I just hope nobody dies and not too many people lose their homes and property.

"SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS."

 



This week's Ed's corner is from the VERY FIRST HIT THE BEACH. I think we had 8 veterans from the Wounded Warrior Project. Hard to believe this was 13 years ago. This year we had over 50 vets and their family members. HIT THE BEACH is one of the highlights of our summers up here. August 24th, 2008. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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Now for Some Local and National News
By now everyone has heard the tragic news. We lost 13 service members. 11 Marines, one Navy Corpsman, and one Army soldier. The news hit everyone right in the gut. I'm not going to start pointing fingers right now. It's all still too raw. I wrote about my feelings last week. No need to re-hash what I've already written. I will say this. You can't trust the Taliban. You can't put them in charge at the airport and have them be the ones who allow these Terrorists to get in front of our people. ISIS-K?
They sound like a Bad Cereal. Bastards. Every last one of them.



For 18 months we had no causalities. Now 13 in one day.



This is all on the Commander In Chief. And I am certain, that it's weighing heavily on his mind and soul. He promised to retaliate and he has. Less than 24 hours later, 3 members of ISIS K are not having cereal in the morning. Thanks to our precision Drone Strikes. But I am worried for those young kids over there. Both our troops and the Afghans who want the hell out of there.
And the deadline is looming. August 31st, 2021.
PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR TROOPS.

Here's some good news for the kids and Surf families.



After the year of COVID and the Pandemic the fun has returned to the Seacoast! The 29th Anniversary of SURF FAMILY ROBINSON. This coming Saturday!

Also, another surfer's Paddle for one of the local Surfers.
Thursday September 9th, 2021 at 6:00PM at 18th street
at North Beach (The Wall) in Hampton, NH.



There's no greater honor for a surfer than to have a Surfer's Paddle in your memory. If you knew Glenn please join us.

KSM Photoshop of the Week
So you heard about the "Cry Baby" who posed for the NIRVANA Album cover some 30 plus years ago right? Well now he's suing the band saying that the LP cover was borderline child pornography and he's got some emotional problems he has to deal with. It's hard not to laugh about it. But wouldn't you know it. Ole Khaliddy claims he was the first one to pose for the album cover and he's trying to get in on the lawsuit. I tell ya KSM is starting to sound more and more like Charlie Tuna from the Old Sunkist commercials. "Sorry Khaliddy."



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 old cloth diapers at Home Depot this week.



REST IN PEACE Charlie Watts. Rolling Stones Drummer.
HAPPY 16th BIRTHDAY Veda Cropper August 23rd, 2021!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hannah Vokey August 24th, 2021!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Kainalu Nichols August 24th, 2021!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Duke Kahanamoku August 24th, 2021!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Johnny Fatello August 25th, 2021!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Hokulani Nichols September 7th, 2021!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Mackey V September 14th, 2021!
REST IN PEACE JoEllen Bunton 72, July 6th, 2021
REST IN PEACE Nash Rogers 8yrs old, July 6th, 2021.
PLEASE SUPPORT THE DIPG AWARNESS TEAM!
PLEASE Keep 90 yr old Chuck Dreyer (Kim Grondin's dad)
in your thoughts and prayers.
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Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surf For Fun.

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Yesterday- THE 2nd ANNUAL HIT THE BEACH
August 28th, 2009
(Below) This one had more veterans than the first one. They kept getting bigger and bigger each year. More veterans and more volunteers.
Photo by Ed O'Connell

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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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Today- THE HIT THE BEACH GALLERIES.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photos by RALPH

 



(Above) The hanging of the banners . WWP and SFOD.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is Anna Taylor of the Wounded Warrior Project.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) My Marine Corps brother Richie Sawyer holding the tee shirt in front of the POST 35 table. HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is Ryan Chapasko holding his son. Ryan met his wife
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(Above) The AMERICAN LEGION Post 35 Volunteers. I love them all.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE HIT THE BEACH GALLERIES.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photos by Dina Crawford



(Above) The water was super warm and the waves were small but glassy.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) The Garrison is the largest American flag we can fly in public.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) The waves might have been small but the stoke was huge.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) This guy had never surfed before this day. He's 79 yrs young.
HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Dina Crawford
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(Above) T Jerry being helped out of the water. Jerry has been to every single one of these. HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Dina Crawford
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Today- THE HIT THE BEACH GALLERIES.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photos by Cory Fatello



(Above) These guys are the best. I could not do any of what we pull off without these four. Tony, Kevin, Crop, and Lenny. HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Cory Fatello
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(Above) This is not a photo of everyone. Some people had to leave earlier. HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Cory Fatello
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Today- THE HIT THE BEACH GALLERIES.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photos by David Manzi



(Above) This is the same move you do when you score a soccer goal or run in for a TD. HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) The universal "Shaka" at the 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021
Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) This? one of my favorite pics of the day. Greg Majors pumping his fist while Kody Grondin backs him up with his own fist pump. The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) Three riders up and racing for the beach. 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by David Manzi
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(Above) Standing tall and proud. The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021
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Today- THE HIT THE BEACH GALLERIES.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photos by Erica Nardone




(Above) Bill Morrissey assisting Sheila Nudd. The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Erica Nardone
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(Above) Volunteers Bill, Wes, Nate, and Dean. Love these guys.
The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Erica Nardone
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(Above) God Bless Anthony Curro. Love you brother.
The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Erica Nardone
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(Above) Erik Cannon, Erica Nardone, and Bill Morrissey.
The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Erica Nardone
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(Above) Seeing this in person is even more breathtaking.
The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Erica Nardone
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Today- THE HIT THE BEACH GALLERIES.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photos by Shelly Berardini



(Above) Thank you Anthony. Bravo! You once again saved the day.
The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Shelly Berardini
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(Above) The Volunteers. The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021
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(Above) Col. Tim Bailey USMC did two tours in Afghanistan and was awarded the Bronze Star. The 13th HTB Friday August 27th, 2021
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(Above) Jerry is an iconic figure at the HTB. Friday August 27th, 2021
Photo by Shelly Berardini
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(Above) Ryan has developed his own unique style. HTB
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Shelly Berardini
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(Above) Some call it Surfing With Smiles for Adults.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Shelly Berardini
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(Above) Bill Stecchi and Chris Caisey assist Jerry out of the water.
Friday August 27th, 2021 Photo by Shelly Berardini
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Today- The ESA Surf Contest The Wall.
Saturday August 28th, 2021 Photos by RALPH



(Above) The local NNE ESA is a great organization for the kids.
Michael "Mikey" Lynch perched on the nose with "five over."
Saturday August 28th, 2021. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This girl (Ala) was killing it out there. NNE ESA contest.
Saturday August 28th, 2021. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This kid was flying across the face of this legit waist high plus wave.
Saturday August 28th, 2021. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The girls were charging out there. NNE ESA contest.
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(Above) Veda Cropper making the best of the choppy conditions.
Saturday August 28th, 2021. Photo by RALPH
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TS BILL.mp4 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

On June 15th, 2021 Tropical Storm BILL went zipping by New England.
The very next day a decent chest to head high swell started to fill in.
So on June 16th, 2021 I shot some video of the local crew.
I used my friend Bill Pierce's music.
I figured why not keep the whole Bill



Sub Tropical Storm ANA.mp4 from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo.

Sub Tropical Storm ANA hit on May 22nd & 23rd, 2021. The surf was head high to a foot or two overhead. The winds were warm and so was the water temp. The local crew had a blast. music is by QWILL.
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The Mother's Day Swell on May 9th, 2021. Shot entirely here in Hampton, NH. Happy Mother's Day to ALL THE MOMS. Past, Present, and Future. Music is by the talented QWILL. Check his music out at qwillmusic.com



LONGER BOARDS from SURF FREE OR DIE on Vimeo. Three close friends went long boarding in the howling winds on
April 26th, 2021.
The friends were Kyle Linseman, Kody Grondin, and Max Fatello.
Later we all watched the Super Pink Moon rise up out of the ocean.
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A Best Of RPOTW The Last 5 years, or something like that.
Song "Mirrors" by QWILL qwillmusic.com

Mikel from Brian Nevins on Vimeo.

A visual hang with New Hampshire shaper and surfer Mikel Evans through the changing moods of a New England winter.



This is the updated trailer with additional footage from PAX. The named storms of Winter 2013-2014 are featured in this impressive winter season of snow, surf, and freezing temps. The local surfers here in New England have been charging all winter. Look for Weston Rogers, Jesse Gould, Max Fatello, Joel Feid, Lenny and Kai Nichols, Johnny and Perry Reynolds, Steve O'hara and a host of others. The music for this clip is Robin Trower.



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(Above) ALL RISE: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session.
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* Looks like small waves all week long.

This is my pick of the week. Thursday September 2nd, 2021

 

 

 



Because the newer version of DREAMWEAVER no longer has a Rollover feature I will simply place both BEFORE and AFTER images side by side. This is what happens when you get caught doing something stupid.




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Photoshop by RALPH

 

August 29th, 2021
"I told the vets that the first person who comes up with a fish in their mouth will get an extra tee shirt! !!"




(Above) Thank God they have a sense of humor.
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This book is for novice to beginner surfers who are just
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He’s been surfing for the last 35 years, having spent every
waking moment on or near the ocean. In other words, he
has legit “surf cred.” He knows what he’s talking about.
And for all you surfers who are cringing about new surfers paddling out to your local break?

You can rest assure that Eric goes out of his way to educate these new surfers as to the “Do’s and Don’ts” about surfing.
And he minces no words when it comes to the warnings.
He hits the nail on the head, that other books missed
completely when writing a How to Book on Surfing. Eric
gets our frustration only too well, and he spells it out over
and over again throughout the book.

And while this book is basically for Kooks (And I say that in a positive way). Because let’s face it, we all start out as kooks,
and we all end up as kooks. There’s actually something for everyone here. He’s written some personal stories about his surfing life that many of you will find interesting, and he’s got some interesting facts about the ocean, swells, tides, traveling, mental and physical health, equipment, safety, and the most important subject of all SURF ETIQUETTE.

I found myself chuckling at some of his comments when
dealing with locals and serious surf conditions. In short, I
highly recommend this book. It’s the book that you wish
every Kook on the planet had read before paddling out at
your home break.

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