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December 21st, 2014 The RUN is 41 out of 42 Weeks
Waist high or better, at least once a week. There was
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Winter Solstice, The COLD COAST, Medina, Christmas,
RIP Mike Tabeling, and the cowardly caving of Sony.

A few weeks ago when my friends were here visiting from California, they wanted me to take photos of them standing in the snow. The only problem with that was, there wasn't any snow for them to stand in. There was a slight dusting flying around, but hardly what we are used to. And what we ALL know is coming our way. Winter. It officially starts today. The Winter Solstice.

Welcome winter. Please don't kill us.

I really have no business complaining about winter, seeing how I just released my 18th SFOD movie called The COLD COAST, which by the way is all about last winter. And man what a winter it was. There were some incredibly cold days. And some really heavy snow days too. I took the time to capture a bunch of video frame grabs from the movie to put into a gallery here.



Keep in mind, the images you see in the COLD COAST Gallery this week are all stills from the actual video. Does this not look like a heaving shorebreak? It reminds me of one of those slabs that a lot of surfers have been fond of paddling into these days.

It's amazing what the wind can do on it's own.



And an offshore wind can create a magical world for us.



This is Jesse Gould at the Wall last winter. There's a lot of Jesse in the movie. I was talking to Jay the other night at Flatbread and we both agreed that the next generation of local rippers is already here.

There's no question the talent pool of the NH seacoast is thriving with youthful energy and creativity. They have taken the level of local surfing up a notch or two. Just like every other generation before
them has. It is the natural progression of talent.



And I suppose I should include this guy as well. Mackey V.

But if you look around at all the older surf dads like myself it's easy to see where and why the talent of this new crew came from. Casey, Matt, Dougie, Wes, Jesse, Perry, MVF, Kody, Kyle, Kai, Jared V, Jon, Pev, Thom and Jared to name a few and dozens more all
dotting the lineups up and down the coast.

And the older guys and girls still rip as well.

Kevin, Zappy, Stevie, Crop, Johnny, Johnny Reynolds, Ryan, Tyler, Stanek, Toby, Joel, and Erica. Then there's the longboarders, Mike M, Brian, Hannah, Mikey Evans, Jacko, Markey J, and a shitload of others. And I suppose I should include the S-U-P riders as well. But I only know a handful of them. Shawn, Artie, and Sam George.

There are no young up and coming SUP riders just yet. But I'm sure that will change in the future. Same with boogie boarders and belly boarders.

But the COLD COAST is all about the last winter. You should check it out. It's only 60 minutes long, and a portion of the proceeds will go to the Wounded Warriors Project.



Speaking of new comers. How about Gabriel Medina's World Title? That was pretty wild to see live. The BILLABONG Pipeline Pro was (once again) insane to watch live. I know I've said this in the past, but seriously, how freaking lucky are we to be able to sit in our homes, office, class, or in our vehicles looking at our I-phones and watch live surfing at Pipeline?



I'll tell you. We're pretty damn lucky.



This kind of shit was only a pipedream when I was in my prime.
You kidding? We saw surfing twice a year on the Wild World of Sports on Saturday afternoons if we were lucky. That's it.



I do know that this guy on the left will be a tough act to follow for any new up and coming surfer. Kelly Slater at age 42, and holder of 11 World Titles and STILL blowing minds today (as seen with is amazing 520 in Portugal this year). The humble and talented ambassador to pro surfing Kelly Slater, is still the man. Make no mistake about it.

But this young 20 year old Brazilian is going to be around a long time. A very long time.

"Selfies With Kelly Slater Heals All Wounds"


 

 






"Ed's Corner" pic this week is from last December. I always comment about this view. It is by far my favorite. To see more of Ed's pics just hit the archives tab and scroll through the years and see some Ed's work.

Be sure to pick up the new SFOD movie The COLD COAST and check out the extra feature of Ed O'Connell's gallery set to music.
Each week I will feature one of Ed's great pics from this blog. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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The COLD COAST is available at CINNAMON RAINBOWS, PIONEERS BOARD SHOP, and SUMMER SESSIONS. You can also buy one from SURF FREE OR DIE by sending a money order or check for $20. Go to surffreeordie.com for ordering details.

Portions of the eventual DVD proceeds will go to the
WOUNDED WARRIORS PROJECT.

Thank you to all the surf artists that submitted their art work last week for the annual Surf Art Column. Anytime you can showcase your art in front of thousands for FREE is a good thing.

Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances

The big story this week was the incredible caving of SONY to that overgrown bully who runs North Korea. Kim Yong Um. All because of the movie The Interview. So ridiculous. But then again, would we want a movie about our leader being assassinated? No we would not. But to hack in SONY's private emails and send threatening warnings to to the US? Come on. This overgrown buffoon needs to get his ass kicked. Or the people of North Korea need to wake the F*** up and get that idiot out of there. He is not stable and is actually dangerous to the population. GET RID of THAT IDIOT.



The comedy starring Seth Rogan and James Franco was pulled from the theaters and all DVD releases canceled because this little spoiled absurd haircut wearing dictator was offended?



Really Seth. I feel your pain. This guy is a bona fide nut case.

Just like his crazy daddy before him. Oh by the way, they (North Korea) want us to pull Team America from the shelves as well.



Can you imagine what kind of precedent this will have? Hey we're Americans we don't this kind of shit from anyone.



KSM working with Kim Young Un on the crying crazy bitches tour.

Please enjoy the weekly humiliation of the mastermind terrorist who killed 3,000 innocent civilians on September 11th, 2001. Khalid Sheik Mohammed (KSM), the mastermind behind 9-11 the captured Al Qeada ICON is getting his weekly slap in the face. As always you're so very welcome KSM fans.

* Note to self: Must pick up a case fake tears at Home Depot
this week.

The Patriots beat the Jets today by ONE POINT. It was the most frustrating game since the last time they played the JETS. We were lucky to squeak by them. Whew. Now if only the Bengals can beat the Broncos on Monday night we'd get a bye the first week, and host every game at home. Come on Cincinnati.

HAPPY CHAUNAKAH! MERRY CHRISTMAS!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Donna Baldarssari December 13th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tony Berardini December 24th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jesus Christ December 25th, 2014!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Carley Gould, December 26th, 2014!
And Happy Birthday to all you December birthdays!
*Facebook no longer gives me the weekly birthday updates.
They only send me daily ones. Sorry.
RIP Mike Tabeling 1949-2014 East Coast Legend.
See Yesterday pic and video clip this week.

**** It's been brought to my attention that there have been a series of break-ins along the Rye coast of surfers who leave their keys on their vehicles. We can't stand for this kind of BS. If anyone sees some breaking into vehicles while the owners are out surfing please call
the police. Or get their license number.

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Today- The COLD COAST Video Frame Grabs.
Winter 2014. Photos by RALPH



(Above) Sea smoke sunrise. From the movie THE COLD COAST.
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(Above) Stevie O'Hara Winter Storm PAX. From the movie THE COLD COAST. Winter 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kai Nichols on a double overhead winter beast. From the movie
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(Above) Perry Reynolds in the deep dark hole of PAX. From the movie THE COLD COAST. Winter 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Steve O'Hara. From the movie THE COLD COAST.
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(Above) Ocean Blvd Mirror. From the movie THE COLD COAST.
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(Above) Looking like Tom Curran, Perry Reynolds carves a beautiful cutback. From the movie THE COLD COAST. Winter 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Looking south. From the movie THE COLD COAST.
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(Above) The perfect end to a perfect day. February 14th, 2014.
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Today-Proof of Waist High. December 16th, 2014
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(Above) And proof of stupidity. This guy had no gloves. And yes he lost his paddle and was in the water with his bare hands. December 16th, 2014.
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(Above) The board of choice this day was the long board.
December 16th, 2014. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Looked like fun out there. December 16th, 2014.
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(Above) December beach scene in New Hampshire. December 16th, 2014.
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Today-Winter Ocean Scenes December 17th 2014
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(Above) Mikey Evans exits the cold water. December 17, 2014.
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(Above) Winter sky. December 17, 2014.
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Today-The Photographic Art of New England's Coast.
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(Above) New Hampshire's sunrise over the cold Atlantic. Fall 2014.
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(Above) Somewhere out there lies a forest of yesterday.
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(Above) Taking in the sun, the surf, and the snow. Photo by Nicole Chouinard *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery




(Above) Sea smoke off the pier. Winter 2014.
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Today-The Photos from Around The World.
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(Above) Hello....Is this really surfing? Or is to something else?
December 2014.Photos via the Google Machine
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(Above) What makes a human being want to put themselves in this position?
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(Above) Mount Fuji? No just another GIANT Day in Portugal.
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(Above) Like we all wouldn't want to pet a Great White on the snout.
Guys like this deserve to be bitten. December 2014.
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(Above) Is this what they mean by GO BIG OR GO HOME?
If it is...I'm going home.
December 2014.Photos via the Google Machine
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(Above) The sandbar was working this day. December 12th, 2014.
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More clips from the winter/spring of 2014. Featuring: Stevie O'Hara, Jesse Gould, Mike Rosa, Jon Kiskinis, Kevin Grondin, Toby Parke, and Max Fatello. Shot with the Go Pro II and Canon G30 in NH. The music for this trailer is by QWILL. The movie is in the shops or online. www.surffreeordie.com
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I just heard today, that Mike Tabeling passed away. He was battling cancer the last year or so. I first met Mike in 1971 at Shark Pit in Florida. He actually picked up my homemade board that a bunch of us had made in the mid to late sixties. He was with David Nuuhiwa. They both wanted to try the board out. Then at the last minute decided against it. But I remember thinking to myself, "Wow, Mike Tabeling and David Nuuhiwa almost rode my board!" I got to really know Mike these last five years or so. He was genuine. He was the real deal. He had his own style of surfing that to this day, was easy to pick out in the line-up. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. RIP Mike, you were one of a kind.


 





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