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A WEEK OF WAVES AND SUNSETS.
PLUS MORE POLITICAL BS AND MORE.



MARCH 7th 2024 THE SUN CAME OUT AT THE END OF THE DAY
AND LIT THE ENTIRE COAST UP.
If not for my elderly dog having to go out every 20 minutes or so to relieve himself I would have missed this window. I got a ton of likes on Facebook when I posted this cellphone pic and it was followed by many more cell phone pics from others who saw it too. Gotta love those cellphones.



Here's one from Brenda McKenna 3-7-24.

And here's one from Cecil Pardis. Same night 3-7-24.

And this? This is from Kody Grondin. Great shot of the pond and sunset.
March 7th, 2024. The prelude to Joe Biden's firey SOTU speech.

Ed O'Connell was one of the most loved surf photographers in New England. A US ARMY Vietnam Veteran who saved the lives of so many ARMY Grunts in Nam in 68-69 as a Medic on board those Dust Off Hueys. He was a dear friend of mine.

When he passed on July 1st, 2014 I swore I'd keep his memory and legacy alive by giving him this weekly corner. He loved surfing and he loved taking photos of all the surfers. Not just those who could really stand out. He shot every one. As long as I shall live and breathe the salt air, there will be a corner dedicated to Ed.

ED'S CORNER March 10th, 2024



This is another pic of me at the Wall from March 2nd, 2008 surfing on the birthday of my late best friend Joe Somogyi. I apologize for running two back to back pics of me last week and this week.
Photo by Ed O'Connell
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COMING THIS SPRING of 2024 (April/May).
My book that I have been writing the last 100 years or so.

I apologize for continuing to push the release date back again. But a few things happened that caused a delay in getting the book out sooner. It's looking more and more like the book will be out by the time I hit my 20th Year Anniversary of this Blog. And that will be double the reason to celebrate in April. BOOK and BLOG.

And YES, there will be a book signing. And I will let you all know in advance, where and when. The book will be available in both hard cover and soft cover on AMAZON, BARNES & NOBLE, INGRAM, GOOGLE BOOKS, and KOBO PUBLISHING.

I'm pretty stoked about this project. 73 years in the making. So please be patient with me and stay tuned. The book is coming. It's just taking longer than I had originally anticipated. But it's coming.



Most of my close friends have heard some of these stories first hand. But trust me, with over 100 stories, there's a handful that none of you have ever heard. It's true. Be patient my friends.
It's all coming in the winter of 2024.

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BIDEN DELIVERS A FIREY " DO OR DIE" SPEECH.
He did what he had to do this night. He fired up his base and more importantly he went after the CLOWN PRINCE. He kept referring to him as his "Predecessor" but we all knew who he was about. Look, I didn't want Joe Biden to repeat a second term. And I certainly don't want 45 to return to the Oval Office. I personally wanted someone new. But that didn't happen.



Nikki Haley bowed out after SUPER TUESDAY. And so too went our hopes of someone new. Someone with fresh ideas and hope for the future. Instead we are stuck with what we had in 2020. And that blows my mind. How the hell did we end up with these two again? Too bad. I think she would have made a good president. Maybe in 2028. I hope I'm around to see it.

Back to Biden's speech. I gave him a solid A-. I would have given him a higher grade but he started to slur his words in the middle there and there were signs of his age seeping in. Some people think he gave the speech of a lifetime. Some claimed it was his BEST speech ever. Like I said, I gave him an A-. That's pretty damn good. Put it this way, there's NO way 45 could have given a speech like Biden did. He is incapable of doing anything even close to that. And speaking of 45. His minions were out in full force.

MJT was dressed like the QUEEN CLOWN that she is. By the way, it was illegal to wear a political hat in that chamber. But like her guru they don't play by the rules and laws of the land. Otherwise, he wouldn't owe $500 million dollars. After Biden's speech the GOP had Senator Katie Britt do a rebuttal.
And oh my God did she completely lose it on live TV. I had no idea what the hell she was doing, but man, it was beyond comical. Talk about a drama queen. She should get some kind of acting award as best supporting female actress in a comedy. She was a total whack job.



And last night on Saturday Night Live Scarlett Johansson did an amazing job as the psychotic Katie Britt. I can only imagine what the real Katie Britt is doing today. She must be hiding in the basement of her home, or in one of the cupboards of her kitchen. Her 15 minutes of fame was brutal.



And tonight is the OSCARS and I know it's too late but damn, Scarlett Johansson earned herself a place on that stage with this performance.

I know a lot of you MAGANUTS are upset with both Biden's great speech and Katie Britt's meltdown. But hey that's politics. You just have to remember when the Fuhrer used to have bad days in Nazi Germany. The Third Reich was very concerned there when the Americans Hit The Beach in Normandy and then marched towards Berlin. They felt the walls closing in. I suspect some of you MAGANUTS with enough actual intelligence might be feeling like that. I mean head to head in November? Biden wins hands down. But 45 is facing more than just a surging old man in the polls, he's facing 91 felonies and 4 criminal cases. That has got to weigh heavy on you MAGANUTS. Hang in there. Maybe he won't go to prison. Maybe, he just fades away, like COVID.

NEW CALENDARS ARE ALMOST GONE.


Click on the image above to see the larger version.
This calendar might become a collectors item.

Twenty years of Ralph's Pic from 2004 to 2024. It was cool going through the years and picking out pics from the last 20 years. Not only are there pics of mine, but also from some of the other photographers who have submitted pics to this weekly Blog. The late Ed O'Connell, Brian Nevins, Martha Lardent, Dina Crawford, Erica Nardone and many more. *Send me an email or a Private Message to reserve a copy of this 20 year Calendar.

“SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS.” 

REMEMBER THE ALAMO March 6th, 1836

I grew up watching the Walt Disney Davey Crockett series starring Fess Parker. I loved that series. I became obsessed with the Alamo and wanted to know everything about it. I read every book and magazine article on The Alamo. Every time I went to the library as a kid, I would run over to the history section and read about the Alamo. I loved John Wayne in the ALAMO in 1960. Up until but my favorite movie about The ALAMO with Billy Bob Thornton as Davey Crockett, John Wayne's was my favorite. But the Billy Bob Thorton ALAMO was the best. It kept closer to the script of what actually happened during that time period. Plus they covered the battle of San Jacinto. Where Sam Houston avenged the deaths of those who died at the Alamo when he captured General Antonio Lopez De Santa Anna. And that's also where the famous battle cry came from. "Remember The Alamo!"





I'm not sure how I missed the Sheik at Biden's SOTU address, but there he is next to that barking hyena Marjorie Taylor Greene. Clearly if Trump is the CLOWN KING she surely must be the CLOWN QUEEN. Anyway, it's obvious that even Khaliddy is annoyed with this crazy Baboon. KSM has been Johnny on the spot these last few weeks. He's still freelancing for the GITMO GAZETTE. And in my honest opinion? He's doing a great job. I mean, he's still a scumbag terrorist, but his weekly reporting has been stellar. I hope they let him cover the debate between Joe and the Clown. He's become a pretty good photo journalist.

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 MAGA Hats and matching MAGA jackets at Home Depot this week.



LOCAL SURFER/MUSICIAN PETE KOWALSKI FINALLY GOT HIS KIDNEY! And his loving donor was none other than his own wife Andrea. What an amazing Story. Both Pete and Andrea are currently recuperating at MGH. Talk about a True Love Story. Wow.
That's truly a heart warming story. And lord knows we could all use one of those.

MIKEL EVANS and his Mom KAREN EVANS



Karen is currently battling FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia) a result of damage to neurons in the frontal and temporal lobes of the brain.
She's doing remarkably well in dealing with this condition. The Evans have been local icons here for as long as I can remember. All the Surf Families are in full support of Rick, Karen, Matt, Megan and Nick and baby Luka, and of course Mikel. Sending your positive thoughts and prayers are welcome.

REST IN PEACE JUDY CHEW 95.
Mother of Surfer/Artist/Musician Stan Chew. Stan took this photo the night his mom passed away. May your mother rest in everlasting peace Stan. She lived an amazing life. RIP



HAPPY HEAVENLY BIRTHDAY Joe Somogyi March 2nd, 2024.
HEAL QUICKLY Johnny Fatello Recovering from Back Surgery.
FIGHTING Robert Gerard! You Got This Brother!
Please keep LOCAL SURF LEGENDS Norm Murphy and John Gooch in your thoughts and prayers.

SURFING HEALS ALL WOUNDS!
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Remember my friends... Surfing Heals All Wounds.
Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surfing Is Supposed to be Fun.

Ralph

FROM 1974 To 2002. THE EMPY LINE-UPS ARE TIMELESS.
I shot these empty line-ups in 1974 and in 2002. The 1974 pics are in Nova Scotia. Chances of finding empty line-ups like this in Nova Scotia today are slim to nil. The 2002 line-up was from my 2002 trip. I'm not at liberty to say where this is. But one thing is still true today, if you put the work in and time it just right, you too can find empty line-ups like these. Photos by RALPH
*Click on the photo above to see a larger image

I kept a daily Blog on my CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY surf campaign, when I surfed every single day for 365 consecutive days. Click on the Banner above to read entries of my daily journey. There's some really interesting and true experiences
that happened during that year. Some of which are to this day, unexplainable. Some are just mind blowing. But all true.

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.

All photos taken this week unless otherwise noted.

Today- SUNDAY MARCH 3rd, 2024 Photos by by RALPH



(Above) The Goofy foot out the back has got himself a nice one.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) And then the sun popped out before it went down.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The rights were working at the higher tide.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) That's Michael Lynch stroking into a glassy burger.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Michael Lynch doing 360's on the soft top.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Michael Lynch into a nicely lined up right hander.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is a cool scene. Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Longboards was the call. Sunday March 3rd, 2024.
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(Above) Of sky and surf. Sunday March 3rd, 2024.
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(Above) This is either Ian or Beckley. Sunday March 3rd, 2024.
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Today- FRIDAY MARCH 8th, 2024 Photos by by RALPH



(Above) This is Crowley Gentile rocking the lefts at the Wall.
Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I wonder if dogs see their reflection in the tidal pools.
Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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July 30th, 1979 headlining the Paradise Club
In Boston, MA

(Above) There was some size out there. But the water was still really cold.
Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) These three were all excited about hitting the surf. One of them said he follows me on Instagram. Then he called me dude. I had to tell him , "Nobody calls me dude." I laughed to myself. Friday March 8th, 2024.
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The art of Donna Baldassari

Hannah Vokey is one of my favorite surf artists.

(Above) Crowley still rocking. Friday March 8th, 2024.
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(Above) Troy and Coca. Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This is James Morse setting up for something fun.
Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kody Grondin looking for a lip to stitch.
Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This looks like fun to me. Kody Grondin with a Wall Pass
that's good for life. Friday March 8th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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I love Erica's whimsical Gull art. So cool and unique.

ONLY THE DURHAM STORE IS OPEN.
Due to the massive fire back in August the
Hampton store is closed. We will let you all
know when SECRET SPOT is back in
operation on the seacoast.
Thank you.
Jon Gozzo and family.

Today- SUNSETS THURSDAY MARCH 7th, 2024
Photos by by RALPH



(Above) The view from my office out to the marsh in our backyard.
Thursday March 7th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The view from my front yard looking west.
Thursday March 7th, 2024. Photo by RALPH
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Today- THE NORTH SHORE OF OAHU March 2024.
Photos by by JEFF CRAWFORD\

(Above) The perfect set up at Rocky's. March, 2024.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) The truth is Jeff and I go way back. We have a long history of friendship that combines both surfing and music. March, 2024.
Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) That's a really nice wave. March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) Nicely slotted. Somewhere on Oahu's North Shore.
March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) Leaning into a walled up right. Oahu's North Shore.
March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) Popping AIRS on Oahu's North Shore.
March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) It's amazing how close these breaks are to each other.
North Shore of Oahu, HI. March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) Only in Hawaii can you drop into a wave like this, and know that you'll probably get a decent photo of yourself. With a dozen or more photographers on the beach all jockeying for position your chances are pretty good.
March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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(Above) That's a wild kick out. Or maybe it's an AIR gone bad.
Oahu's North Shore. March, 2024. Photo by Jeff Crawford
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Today- More from Sunday March 3rd, 2024
Photos by by Bob Costanzo


(Above) Mike Stanek Sunday March 3rd, 2024.
Photo by Bob Costanzo
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(Above) Matt Colby. Sunday March 3rd, 2024.
Photo by Bob Costanzo
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(Above) Mike Stanek twisting and turning his unique craft.
Sunday March 3rd, 2024. Photo by Bob Costanzo
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Send your SURF Pics to me directly to: ralph@adlantic.com.
Need photos by 10 AM on Saturdays. Seriously.
By 10AM. Make sure they are 1300 to 1555 pixels wide.
If you have more than 10 pics please use wetransfer.com it's free up to 2 gig. Please DO NOT send me over 10 pics without first contacting and communicating with me.
Thank you.

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(Above) This is the morning of February 26th, 2024.
Photo Karen Hoddeson Hager
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(Above) The morning of March 8th, 2024. Photo Karen Hoddeson Hager
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He's more than just a good photographer

(Above) All Rise: The 10th Street District Court Of Surf is Now in Session. The Honorable Judge RALPH presiding. Case # 763 BLATANT DROP IN OF THE WEEK. Click the image above to see the outcome of this Surf Crime and the verdict that was rendered.
Photo by RALPH
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This is what happens if you are found GUILTY. You become invisible.

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I see waves today and tomorrow

I'm picking Today Sunday March 10th, 2024 as the best of the week!

March 10th, 2024

Just pull up and check the surf.

(ABOVE) I think you better look before you get too close. This could be a problem. A serious problem. Photo RALPH



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