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November 17th, 2019 The RUN is 1 out of 1 Weeks.
Waist high or better at least once a week.
There were waist to chest high waves on 11-12-19
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Revisiting Hurricane Gloria of 1985. The return of Winter.
The Impeachment Proceedings of the 45th President.
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This my friends is Jerry Law.
He's a New England native who now lives in Florida. He once lived up here in Northern New England and surfed our waves and, he's even shot his fair share of surf photos. Last year out of the blue I received a hand written letter from Jerry stating that he's an avid reader of the Blog, and wanted to send me photos from New England. The fact that he actually took the time to write me a hand written letter was unique in of itself.
But when he started to send me actual photographs? Well, that really caught my attention. His time on the computer is limited to his visits to the local library. But honestly? I actually enjoy the old school correspondence.
I suppose I'm showing my age. But I miss holding onto something like a hand written letter. Hell I miss holding a simple newspaper. I wish we all lived more like the days of old as to what we all live like today. Holding my phone as opposed to holding a hand written letter is just not the same.
Anyway, as you can see by the photo above Jerry sent me a series of photos that he took during Hurricane Gloria. I remember Gloria quite well. In fact, I made a Super 8mm movie about her. And I have several photos from Gloria as well.
One of which I posted this week in the YESTERDAY section. I plan on someday copying the movie GLORIA onto a digital format to be able to share with you all. But until that time, let's enjoy what Jerry Law sent me.
Because getting hand written notes/letters are so rare I thought I'd share this letter from Jerry. As you can see he sent this back in September. I had been waiting for the right time to scan his pics and his letter. This is that time.
First of all Jerry I think your pics were great. Like this one below.
I'm not concerned with lack of quality that you noted. Some of my pics and films from back in the day suffer from the same kinds of things you listed. The fact that you took the time to document these swells speaks volumes of your dedication. And you're right. There were not many of us around back in the day to document the surf.
I can name on one hand the number of people who took the time to shoot. Ron Freeman and Ed O'Connell come to mind. Then later Maureen McNamara. So there were only a handful of us from the 60's to the 80's. We were a rare breed back then. But thank god we did what we did. Otherwise it would only be "sea stories."
That's actually an old Marine Corps saying. "Sea Stories."
But it basically means the same. Talking story and embellishing the truth for affect is something that surfers have been doing since Day One. But actual photos and Movies from back then can only add to the truth, or shine a light on the
"bullshit" factor. What's the old saying? Every picture tells a story. Check out Jerry's cool photo gallery down in the photo section. It's worth the look.
Hurricane Gloria September 27th, 1985. Unfortunately, 8 died.
As you can see from this image, Gloria went slamming right through New England.
There was significant damage, but, the surf was good. And that's always been the dilemma with these kinds of storms. We all want the big and perfect surf, but not the death and destruction that comes with these tropical dreams/nightmares. Dammed if you do and dammed if you don't.
Speaking of insane weather.
The weather on November 12th, 2019 was one for the ages. Man was that a bitterly cold wind and low temps kind of day. It went from Fall to a deep freeze that was more like January or February. Crazy.
I shot the surf early on and it was clean and fun. But then the wind came. It was gusting out of the Northwest like a howling Alberta Clipper. Bitingly cold.
I was out in the woods
that day, and there were snow flurries and frigid temps.
This was a photo I shot at the end of the day. I look at it and instantly feel the cold, but you might not see or feel what we who live here in Northern New England felt that day. And you should be thankful.
It was the kind of weather that sends people to warmer climates. Here's what I've learned. The older you get-the colder you get. And make no mistake about it, I was cold on the 12th and the 13th. Winter Is Coming.
"Surfing and Warm Weather Heals Wounds."
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I've been having fun going through the old Blog posts finding Ed photos. Thank God for the archives. This is Peter Stokes. Hard to believe this was 10 years ago. Photo by Ed O'Connell
*Click the photo above to see a larger version of Ed's Pic.
Now for Some Local, National and International News
Look can we all just face the facts here. 45 is in the middle of a bona fide impeachment. This is not some anti-45 comment. This is for real. The president of the United States is embroiled in a Impeachment inquiry. He's in the same company as these two. Nixon and Clinton. I did not like either one of them. But 45 is now and forever associated with them. Like it or not. This is where he has put himself. There's only one person to blame 45.
Then he has the gall to tweet out juvenile tweets during Ambassador Yovanovitch's testimony? It's all so embarrassing.
She got a standing ovation after her testimony. Respect.
ESM (Eastern Surf Magazine) using a READY MAG format did the Best of Ralph's Pic. And while they couldn't possibly use everything thing I've ever done, they did manage to put up some 50 pics of mine, plus two videos. And I was truly humbled by their intro. Mez said some nice things about me. CLICK ON THE IMAGE ABOVE TO SEE THE WHOLE Spread.
COMING FATHER'S DAY 2020.
While I was making the GRANITE GIRLS video I came up with this project and concept. It's never been done before. As hard as that seems to be. I'm onto yet another never been done before Surf Movie concept. This will be an overview of Surfer dads and their sons. It's a work in progress and I'm hoping to get as many dads and their sons as possible in this movie.
The DVD's are available at all the local surf shops. Or by
sending me an email. ralph@adlantic.com or send a check for $20.00 made out to ADLANTIC and send it here:
ADLANTIC
c/o OC Studio Suites
703 Ocean Blvd Suite C-4
Hampton, NH 03842
Or RENT or BUY it Online. You have spoken and I have listened. You don't have a DVD player so I made it available Online. Watch it on your Smart TV, your computer, or your cellphone! I can't make this any easier my friends.
GRANITE GIRLS and The RIVER WOMEN from Ralph's Pic Of The Week on Vimeo.
NOW AVAILABLE on VIMEO ON DEMAND.
KSM Photoshop of the Week
This week's news was bad enough without hearing from this idiot again. I'm sorry but I have as much respect for this guy as I do 45. Here's a couple of losers for you. KSM and Kapernick.
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 "The Art Of Kneeling" books at Home Depot this week.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
RIP Allan Rogers.
PLEASE Keep longtime NH Surfer Greg Smith in your Prayers.
Lenny Nichols & Colin Madden
Co-Directors, NNE District
Eastern Surfing Association
www.esa-nne.org
@esa.nne.surf
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Ralph
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Yesterday- Hurricane Gloria in Hampton, NH 9-28-85.
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Today- The COLDEST November Day Ever.
November 12th, 2019. Photos by RALPH |
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(Above) I was tipped off to there being waves by a friend. But I was too late in getting down to the beach. Not sure who this is, but I am sure that it was at least waist high.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Proof of waist high.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) It started to rain so shot this one on the run.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Again, not sure who this is. But I'm sure of the size.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This spot had potential. It just needed another foot or two.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The rain started to pick up so I shot from the vehicle (thru the windshield).
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) These sets started to fill in but there was nobody out.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) They were at least waist to stomach high. More than enough to generate the stoke factor.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Here's a close up view of that inside barrel.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) There was only one guy out at this spot.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I mean how bad can this be? Perfect waist to stomach high
and by yourself?
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The proof is in the pudding. If anyone knows this guy let him know about these pics.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This wave is clearly waist high or better.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Then there were two. Brian rushing out to be (in his own words) the second best guy out there.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Meanwhile down the street a few blocks.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) This spot was always my "Go To" spot during both of my Year long Surf Undertakings.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The views from these homes are to die for.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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(Above) The answer is yes. There was NOBODY out there.
Tuesday November 12th, 2019. Photo by RALPH
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