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The Last Graduation. The First Tropical Storm.
And The Bruins Sweep The Penguins.

Somehow, when I wasn't looking, my youngest daughter grew
up and finished High School, and will now be graduating on Friday June 14th, 2013. Noelle Victoria is the last of the three Fatello kids to take that final step and paddle out into the big world.

She's heading south at the end of the summer to start college.

To say that I feel old would be an understatement. I do. And all you young parents out there be forewarned, this will all happen to you too. Your babies will one day become young adults. And
it all happens in the blink of an eye.



One day they are toddlers bumping into things, falling over, and the next, they are driving, and holding down jobs and heading off to college. Time waits for no man. So heed that familiar warning you young parents. Enjoy these days when they are young. Because the time will come, when you too will face the reality
of your babies growing up and moving out.

My baby is graduating from High School this Friday. And I'm sure there will be a tear or two from those of us who watched
her grow up from that sweet little girl, to this bright, young, beautiful woman. We all wish her and her friends of the class of 2013, the best of luck in the future.



Speaking of luck. How amazing was that Bruins vs Penguins series? Oh my God. And this guy Tuukka Rask? Holy mackerel Lord Stanley. He was on fire! That last 30 seconds? It was like some kind of divine intervention or some invisible force field that protected that net. How else can you explain it? Just crazy.

That was the most exciting last minute of NHL hockey I have
ever witnessed. Are you kidding me? Whoa. That was as good as it gets. And to Sweep the Penguins? SWEEP? 4-0. Huh? We're talking Sidney Crosby and company? Well, there's much to be said for the team that is labeled the underdog.

You know, I'm not really sure who is the under dog in this next series. The Chicago Blackhawks vs the Boston Bruins, but I do know something. Back in game 7 of the Maple leaf's series something happened to this team of Black and gold.

And it has not changed since. It has been an incredible upward surge of momentum, that has propelled this team, and this region, to a state of heightened euphoria. The Boston Bruins are headed into the Stanley Cup Finals, and it is going to be one hell of a series.



So TS Andrea was the first Tropical storm of the Atlantic season and we actually got waves from her. I mean the thing was in the Gulf one day, and the next day, it was on our doorstep.



I was genuinely surprised at how fast it got here and how clean the surf was as well. Not that I am complaining. Hardly. But it sure seemed quick. The surf on Saturday was really good and it was still good this morning. In fact, it is good as I write this at 3:00PM on Sunday June 9th, 2013. So if you missed Andrea there's still time to catch the last gasps of her pulse.

Look for galleries that Ed and I shot from yesterday in this week's blog, as well as photos shot today that will appear in next week's blog. Let's hope this is the start of an active Hurricane season. *Unless you live near the Jersey shore, in which case, let's hope it is not.

There's a benefit at Hampton's Flatbread Company on June 18th, 2013 from 5PM to 9PM to help sponsor the local American Legion Post 35 and their Wounded Warriors projects like HIT THE BEACH. See poster below. Please help out this great cause.



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I know the Penguins fans are not happy about the sweep, but we are.
So please forgive me for running this shot of super star goalie Tuukka Rask shaking hands with super star Sidney Crosby at the end of the game and series on Friday night. One of the most exciting series in NHL history...well, that might be stretch. It was exciting for Bruins fans only.

The B's are heading into the Finals vs the Blackhawks this week. .

Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances:

Obama signed the STOLEN VALOR ACT this past week. Thank God.
The STOLEN VALOR ACT is a bill and law that will prosecute those who wear Medals of Valor that they never earned. Bill or no bill, if I catch someone wearing the Medal Of Honor, or any medal of valor that they never earned, I will personally kick their ass.



Poor KSM got a day pass to attend the Bruins vs Penguin's game and was caught back stage at the press conference when defeated coach Dan Blysma held his press conference. It appears that KSM and his miserable look was all par for the course for the defeated Pittsburgh team and coaching staff.

On his trip back to GITMO KSM was heard saying "That he would never again bet on American sports". Just as well. Because who knows who will be the team with the winning stick come next week. GITMO and Khalid Sheik Mohummed will have to wait and see.

Meanwhile enjoy this weekly humiliation of the mastermind who killed 3,000 innocent Americans on September 11, 2001.



*Note to self: Must pick up a new broom at Home Depot!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Christos Valhouli June 8th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Brian Nevins June 9th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Marc Angelillo June 9th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Anthony Berardini June 10th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Matt Auer June 11th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Frank Hwang June 11th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jon Kiskinis June 14th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jude Logue June 14th, 2013!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY Jack Cadagan June 16th, 2013!
CONGRATS to The WHS class of 2013!
Congrats to ESA-NNE who won first place in the coveted  
All-Star tag team challenge  4 surfers 2waves ea. in 30 mins Similar to the 4x100 in track in importance , big win!
Against NJ etc.
Team members were
Juli Brown
Chad Bruce
Kainalu Nichols
Carter Walsh

Coach Lenny Nichols


American Legion Post 35 and the WOUNDED WARRIOR Project Fundraiser is slated for Tuesday, June 18th, 2013 at Hampton's Flatbread. Help the local Veterans post, and the men and women who were wounded in the GWOT by helping us buy the Tee shirts,the permits, the food, and drinks that we provide each year. And at the same time, you get to eat the BEST
pizza around. It's a win win situation.

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Yesterday- Christos Valhouli Summer of 1986.
 (Below) This is a frame grab from one of my old super 8mm movies. I shot this at the Wall. And as you can see, it was plenty hollow this day. And Christos was clearly inside that wide open barrel. Did he make it? Well, you'll have to watch the video clip that I posted down in the video clip section to find out. Happy Birthday Christos.
Photo is a video frame grab from super 8mm movie by SFOD/RALPH



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PHOTOS BELOW SHOT THIS WEEK *Unless otherwise noted.

Today- The WALL. Saturday June 8th 2013. Photos by RALPH



(Above) Kevin Grondin in an ageless move for him. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) Garret Krapf's ripping turn. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) Unknown goofy foot into a nice right hander. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


Today- The CHOWDAH HEAD & NECK. Saturday June 8th 2013. Photos by RALPH



(Above) Kai Nichols red, white, and blue cutback. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) Carter Walsh in a head and shoulders shampoo. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) Jon Kiskinis in and around the inside bowl. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



THE EMPTY WAVES OF SATURDAY JUNE 8th, 2013. Photos by RALPH



(Above) The first photo I shot of TS Andrea. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.




(Above) Still one of my favorite views on the entire coast. Saturday June 8th, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.

Today- The TS ANDREA WALL Pics June 8th, 2013.
Photos by Ed O'Connell



(Above) Mikey Evans under the glass lip. Saturday June 8, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.

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(Above) Ryan Reed on a decent ANDREA wave. Saturday June 8, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.

 





Today- The TS ANDREA CHOWDA HEAD Pics June 8th, 2013.
Photos by Ed O'Connell



(Above) Lenny Nichols cutting through glass. Saturday June 8, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(Above) Super Kai Fly. Racing the Chowda Head Saturday June 8, 2013.
Photo by Ed O'Connell *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.











Today- The BEAST At The WEDGE. All photos shot this week.Photos by Ben Ginsberg Driftwoodfoto



(Above) OK it's all yours...Go For It! June 6, 2013. Photo by Ben Ginsberg
*Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) Trust me...this is not going to be good. DEATH BAIL at the Wedge.
June 6, 2013. Photo by Ben Ginsberg
*Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





(TODAY) MEANWHILE WAY UP HIGH IN THE SKY...
A NEW WEDGE PERSPECTIVE.
Photos by DALE KOBETICH.



(Above) This is a whole new look at the infamous wedge. And I am not surprised
that it comes from Dale Kobetich because the man is a true innovator.
June 6, 2013. Photo by Dale Kobetich
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Today- The CHOWDAH HEAD SEQUENCE.
Saturday June 8th 2013. Photos by RALPH



(Above) Lenny Nichols connecting the dots at Chowda Heads. Saturday June 8, 2013.
Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.


YESTERDAY...From the SUMMER OF 1986



(Above) The waves might look the same...but that's about all. Because we have all grown older. Photo video frame grab from Super 8mm movie by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.



(Above) This is Duffy McCarthy, long before he was a daddy.
Photo video frame grab from Super 8mm movie by RALPH
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Today- Photos from Around the World May -2013.






(Above) The beauty of the empty wave staring back at you.
Photo courtesy of Google *Click on the photo above to see the Whole gallery.





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(Above) Blue green magic. Photo via Google
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Today- These Heart warming images of a woman who is paralyzed from the waist down, and her surfing adventure with a man who virtually straps her on his back and paddles out and catches a wave came to me via the Phantom this week.
 Photos courtesy of The Phantom





(Above) Proof once again, that there are more good people
doing good things, than there are bad people doing bad.
Photo courtesy of The Phantom
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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 New England surfers and or of local New England 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. Trust me.We can do this...people love the older stuff. So if you have any, please send 'em along. If you have prints/slides we can scan them for you.

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 them Smart Ass Phones. Shoot and ask questions later.









(Above) More From Barbie's Reef. Photo Maureen McNamara
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(Above) Doug Flutie Mr Hail mary from BC and the Patriots...
is now spending time on his SUP. At least he's not golfing
May - 2013. Photo via Google
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(Above) Ken's bowl. Photo Maureen McNamara
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(Above) UDA MAN Extra. Photo courtesy of Rocky Vanucci
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(Above) All Rise: 10th Street District Court of Surf Justice is now in session, the
Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. CASE 217 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK-
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YESTERDAY NEW HAMPSHIRE Part V 1986

More of the same. GAF Super 8mm footage from the mid 80's. This time it's all 10th Street at the WALL. Some familiar faces walking in and out of my lens. Bet you'll recognize a few.

There's also a memorable session for Kevin Grondin and myself surfing the lowtide sandbar where Zappy shot us both. The waves were not only decent size, but also very hollow.

Also some clips of those who are no longer with us. It's all here in this weekly clip of the week.

Music is by Drama Gods/Mourning Widows genius "Nuno"
and the song is called "HEAVY".



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Crackie's has been hospitalized with a nervous breakdown. He bet all his RPOTW earnings by betting on the Penguins. Plus we are still in contract negotiations and quite frankly, besides being on meds, he's also being unreasonable. So he is on an unpaid administrative leave.

However, if you have a question for Crackie, no matter how
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COMING NEXT WEEK. Max Fatello Sunday morning June 9th, 2013.
The WALL photo by RALPH





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COMING NEXT WEEK. Jake Davidson Sunday June 9th, 2013.
The WALL photo by RALPH

*ALSO FRESH PHANTOM from the Monster South Swell out west.




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original photo and then marvel at the results of what happens when the criminal
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Today June 8th, 2013 "I do not need you surfboard!"



(Above) Still photography can be fun. Especially when you get images like this. Ryan Reed frozen in mid-air.
Photo by Ed O'Connell





 



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