The long awaited New Hampshire Primary is this week. I don't know about you guys, but I am really going to miss the endless phone calls, glossy political mail, and the TV ads. I mean it. I suppose I am one of the few who actually find humor in all of this.

Take for instance, the phone calls. Every number I own has been called.

Depending on who calls, I like to ask for the candidate themselves. In other words, if some kid calls me about Bernie, I shoot back with a quick "Put him on the phone!" And I won't let up until the caller hangs up. I amuse myself with these tactics.

The other thing I say when the phone rings "Please in the name of God, allow us to eat, and get on with our lives. I won't vote for your candidate, in fact I will campaign heavily against him, ALL BECAUSE of this phone call. I will donate every last penny, to one of your opponents, all because of this phone call."

They usually hang right up and cross my name off the list.

But just think, one of these men could end up being our next president.

I know who I'm voting for. But I will not endorse that person here, because I don't want to offend any of my readers. Plus, I'm trying to veer away from politics. Though I suppose I'm not really doing that good of a job am I?



No it's not this guy. Oh hell no. This man scares me. I'm not sure what would happen if he gets elected. It would be a terrible day in our nation's history.



Here's another reason why I'm not voting for Donald.



And look, am I the only person who is bothered by this guy's strange bald spot?
Good god man, fix that shit. Put a little spray paint on that missing strip why don'tcha. Or cut the piece in front of the gap, and pull it closer to the main body of scalp. And I'm sorry but, his face reminds us of Grandpa on the Munsters.



Come on this is funny. But is it true? Ha!

I know, I know, I'm going to hell. I just find these things amusing, And I figure if I find this stuff funny, then most of you will too. Am I right?

And Bernie? Ha...this is pretty close to what he's selling. "Bernie and Son."
Hum to the "Sanford and Son" soundtrack.

Sorry guys but I couldn't very well let the Dems off the hook now could I?



If looks could kill ole Hillary would be folding over right now.



Ok who's scarier? Hillary or Donald? Hmmm that's a tough call. I'd say they are both pretty dam scary. What say you? Regardless, if you live in NH, GET OUT AND VOTE on Tuesday February 9th, 2016.

"Surfing and Voting Heals All Wounds"

Everyone knows that winter is not for the feint of heart. Whether you're in the water, or standing on the beach shooting pics. Let me tell you all, that shooting can sometimes be colder. I know of what I speak. I have surfed many winters (including two years where I surfed every single day for a year), and I have stood on the beaches, in the coldest of days. And I must tell you, it's colder standing on the beach. Trust me, it is.

To see more of Ed's pics just scroll through the archives. He has shot so many pics for the blog. Be sure and pick up a copy of the COLD COAST and check out Ed's own gallery.

Each week I will feature one of Ed's great pics from this blog. Photo by Ed O'Connell
*Click the photo above to see a larger version of Ed's Pic.

Now for Some More Of My Weekly Global Observances



Ok it's here. Super bowl Fifty. This is a tough pill to swallow for the hardcore Patriots fans. We know the truth. We all know what could of and should of happened two weeks ago. Suffice it to say, that we are all in agreement, that these boys should be playing today. And that's all I'm going to say about that.



So now that we have washed our souls clean. We can face this game with little or no stress. Now, I don't know about you guys. But I am wishing for a massacre. A bloody massacre of the Denver Donkeys. This is what I hope we see all night long.



The QB who fell to earth. On your knees you inferior QB. You cry baby busted up old man. Pay homage to the man who will beat your donkey ass tonight. Cam Newton, the NUMBER ONE QB playing tonight. The MVP of Superbowl 50.
(Gee I hope I'm right, because I am going to look pretty silly if they don't win.)



Go easy on them Donkeys Cam baby. Wouldn't want any of them to get hurt. Just run up the score. Please.

Ok so the latest horror story on the news is this new Virus.



Seriously frightening. I would suggest any woman who is pregnant to steer clear of South America. Don't take the risk. The babies who have been born with this terrible virus have been deformed. Just the saddest thing ever. And of course it is spread by mosquitoes. Damn I hate mosquitoes. Why can't we find a way to wipe out all of the mosquitoes in the world. What purpose do they have? Bat food? Sorry, not enough.

KSM Photoshop of the Week
Here's an example of what I am talking about. This poor father is holding his young baby who is obviously deformed.



Please my friends take advantage of this weekly photo shop of the mastermind who planned 9-11 and resulted in the deaths of 3,000 innocent civilians KSM (Khalid Sheikh Mohammed).

*Note to self must pick up a case of DEEP WOODS OFF at Home Depot.

RIP Abe Vigoda ( a lot of us thought he was already dead)



Please send prayers and positive thoughts to the family and friends of Cpl Chris Orlando USMC ( South-shore surfer). Keep local surfer Mike Keefe in your prayers. Also say a prayer for my good friend Robert Gerard. And please continue to pray for local Hampton surfers Terry Morrison and Rick Fiorentini and their families. Also please pray for Marine SSGT George Masten. A combat Marine who served in Korea and Vietnam. He was awarded the purple heart for wounds received in Vietnam in 1967. George is battling cancer. PLEASE say a prayer for him.

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.

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

Ralph

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