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November 16th, 2014 The RUN is 36 out of 37 Weeks Waist high or better, at least once a week. There was Chest to head high surf on Friday November 14th, and waist high on Saturday November 15th, 2014. |
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 Facing a Flat spell and dealing with colder water. I took a peek at Magic Seaweed's forecast for NH this morning and boy it looks pretty bleak. Cold and bleak. I think we may actually have a week without waves. Not sure how much stock you put into surf forecasters like Magic Seaweed, but they have been pretty accurate for the most part. But you take a look here and tell me.  We all might want to get in some early Christmas shopping this week, or get other projects done before the next swell hits. And I do not know when that will be, but if there's one thing I've learned about surfing over the years, it's this. You better get stuff done while you can. The surf Gods pay no attention to your work schedule.  This was the surf on Friday. November 14th, 2014. It was pretty damn good out there. The winds were off shore and the faces were really clean. Not big per se, but clean. Heard a lot of the boys and girls complaining about the cold. Pretty much everyone is still in 4/3's but it would do you all well to either get a new winter suit or get your existing suit repaired. Winter is coming.  My good friend from the west coast Jeff Chamberlain took a photo of the late John "JT" Taylor in Tortola BVI in January of 1979. The program for JT's service on 11/1/14 had a nice rendering from that photo by artist Susan Smith. Jeff was truly honored to have his photo be the subject of this great painting. *His words were also printed on the inside in a nice inscription.  So I had the distinct pleasure to spend time with a handful of WWII war heroes the other night. On November 10th, 2014 at the Galley Hatch in Hampton, we attend the annual Marine Corps Birthday. And it just so happened that these three Marines were on hand to celebrate the 239th Marine Corps Birthday. From left to right is Jerry McConnell age 90 who fought on Guadalcanal in 1942. That was the first US victory after Pearl Harbor. In the middle is Warren White age 88. He was with the occupation forces on the mainland of Japan. And finally on the right is Joe Hammond age 84. Joe fought in the most intense fighting in Marine Corps history. He fought on Iwo Jima. Over 6,000 Marines were killed on Iwo Jima. The fighting lasted over a month. All the 22,000 Japanese defenders were killed except for 1,000. The Marines who fought in WWII are all heroes. As is any veteran who fought in WWII. There are not many WWII vets still walking around. It's imperative for you to thank them if you see one. Not just on V-day. But every day. When I stepped out of the vehicle that night after the birthday gathering, I was greeted by this on the front porch.  Pretty cool. Jon Anderson made a family flag using the Marine Corps colors. Thank you Jon, this was a perfect end to a enjoyable evening spending time with my brother and sister Marines with our spouses.  Ok this was a first. At least for me. I got to play my electric guitar and sing on the annual Veteran's Day assembly at Marston School on Monday. Not sure how many of those 3rd thru 5th graders ever heard of Jimi Hendrix before I played "Little Wing", but I do know their little minds were blown when I stepped up and joined music director Gus Carlson (who is a great player himself). It was fun and memorable. I am no longer the Commander at my local Legion Post so this was a different role for me. Albeit a very comfortable one for me. "Playing Hendrix Heals All Wounds" |
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Yesterday- Jay Hammer and Joe Somogyi 1974. (Below) Looking closely at the enlarged version of this photo you might recognize a few individuals in the background. You might, but I couldn't. This could be on Cusack road. Hard to tell. There's no mistaking the two surfers though. Jay Hammer and Joe Somogyi. I remember that shirt that Joe has on. Funny how it all came back when I saw this pic. That shirt. Jay thank god is still with us, but Joe left way to early. Just four years after this photo was taken he passed away. I am going to have a "In Memoriam" page for all the departed surfers from the NH surf scene. Lord knows that list is growing. I better get moving before I end up on it before it's done.. Photo courtesy of Jay Hammer |
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Today-Before The Cold Front. November 14th, 2014. Photos by RALPH  (Above) This is how you split the peak. Kyle and Max. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery  (Above) When the sun popped out the hoods came off. MVF basking in the sun as he hits the lip. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery |
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 (Above) Ken Linseman leaning into the vortex. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery |
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 (Above) The hollow empty rights always catch my eye. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery |
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 (Above) All the hot rippers try to pull this move off. Only a few can. Matt Colby is one of the few. Click for Matt's sequences. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery |
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 (Above) Kyle's got this turn down pat. Click for Kyle's sequences. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery |
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 (Above) The end of another long ride. Mackey V. Click for Mackey's sequences. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery  (Above) Inside his favorite wave. Click for Mackey's sequences. November 14th, 2014. Photo by RALPH *Click on the photo above to see the whole gallery |
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