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The JOAQUIN Swell and all that he brought.

Not gonna lie here. I'm a big Joaquin Phoenix fan. With all of his quirkiness and stubborn traits, he is a ball of talent and energy. So when the Hurricane swell of last week became Joaquin, I knew it would be special. And he was.



It was fun thinking of this man as the namesake of the waves we were getting all week. And although it wasn't the biggest Hurricane surf we've ever had, it was most certainly a fun run of waves. And judging by the amount of photos we have this week I think you will all agree. We will take a Joaquin swell any day of the week.

I was a bit skeptical about last week's posting in the yesterday section. Mostly because I was not sure how my wife would take to it.
From the Brazilian style bikini in 87 to the current bikini in 2015. Most women are pretty sensitive about those kinds of things. Truth is, she still looks great. So I had no second thoughts about her. I did however have them about me.

I am living proof that we are all going to get old.




This was us on October 10th, 1987. We look like kids.

And this photo below is one of our favorite pics from that day.
Cory and I are standing at the point at Fox Hill and the man in the foreground is Jerry (Cory's dad). And the man who took the photo was my father Gus. They are both gone now. My dad passed in
2000 and Jerry passed in 2005.

Thus the reason why this particular photo is special.



The other good thing about this day was, there was NO SURF. I was praying that there wouldn't be a swell. The last thing I needed was the temptation of getting in a surf before or after the ceremony. I did however see one wave as I was waiting in the chapel. I looked out the back window and saw one waist high wave peel across the reef. That was special.

Speaking of photos. Cory is a good surf photographer. And the reason why she is, is because she has been around it for decades. I first taught her how to shoot surfing in 1984. She stood outside in the ankle deep snow in high heels (I swear she did) and took some of the most memorable footage I have in my library.

So it was a given that she would shoot a few pics on our honeymoon.



Although she never got the big waves I surfed at H-bay she did manage to snap this. Like I said, she can shoot surf. So much in fact, that she has the opening gallery on this week's blog. From the sunrise Joaquin swell on October 7th, 2015. I think you'll agree that she has a handle on surfing and surf photography.

I'd like to see more of the women surfers submit more photos. Girls like Erin Prawoko who can surf and shoot, Erica Nardone is another surfer/photographer. And there's a host of others.

So come on ladies, put that board down for a few waves and snap some pics. There's too much talent out there that needs to be shared with the local and international surf communities.

"SURFING AND WOMEN SURF PHOTOGRAPHERS
HEAL ALL WOUNDS"


 






"Ed's Corner" pic this week is a shot from June 9th, 2013.The surfer is Rick Evans. Almost every surfer I know, has had a pic taken of them by Ed. To see more of Ed's pics just hit the archives tab and scroll through the years and see some Ed's work.

Be sure to pick up the new SFOD movie The COLD COAST
 and check out the extra feature of Ed O'Connell's gallery.

Each week I will feature one of Ed's great pics from this blog. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances
The never ending list of celebrities who have stepped off the deep end is almost funny. The latest loony bird from Hollywood is Randy Quaid He was stopped at the border in Canada trying to get into the USA. Not quite sure what is going on with Randy. But it sure looks like he's had a few too many (take your pick-pills, booze, or radical Islamic Muslim lessons).

He reminds me of Gary Busey. Who's another one who stepped off into the black hole. Can you imagine the kind of women who would date, or hang out with these individuals? Or those women who would marry them? They would have to be insane.



Not like this fool below is going away anytime to soon. His reputation has been tarnished beyond any kind of comeback. I do however see him doing stand up in some prison. Can you imagine what they would do to him behind bars?



Real good chance that they would not drug him. They'd knock him out, but they would certainly not waste any drugs on him. They would just have their way with him.



The world is a crazy and wonderful place. These are the 27 women who have been attacked by the monster known as Bill Cosby. If you look closely you will see...the unmistakable mug of the Wacky Terrorist in GITMO known as KSM. Did Cosby molest him too? Wow. This is big news at GITMO.

Please my friends, enjoy the weekly humiliation of the master mind behind the September 11th 2001 attacks. The man who was behind the killing of 3,000 innocent civilians. The number two big dog of Al Qeada. Khalid Sheik Mohammed.

* Note to self, must pick up a case of elderly sanitary napkins at
Home Depot.

*HAPPY BIRTHDAY October babies.

Please keep my sister Evamarie in your thoughts and prayers
and continue to send positive thoughts to our dear friend Meghan Evans and family, same with surf photographer Andrew Rebeiro and my dear friend Greg Brooks. 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. And lastly, please pray for Dave O'Connor. A good man, a great mentor to so many kids, and a wonderful school principal.

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

Ralph

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Today- Hurricane Joaquin. October 7th, 2015
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(Above) The sun woke at dawn and sent these autumn colors shooting
across the sky and clouds. October 7th, 2015 Photo by Cory Fatello
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(Above) Then someone took off on a wave and it was the beginning of a memorable session. October 7th, 2015 Photo by Cory Fatello
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(Above) Visiting Hawaiian surfer Keanu Ikalani rides his first ever wave on the east coast. October 7th, 2015 Photo by Cory Fatello
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(Above) Unidentified backsider in a clearly identified barrel.
October 7th, 2015 Photo by Cory Fatello
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(Above) Not a 100% sure, but I think this is Carter Walsh. And if it is, I'm expecting a PM or email asking for this pic. October 7th, 2015
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(Above) This is Cory's son Max in the barrel. And that's Brian Thacker
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Today- Hurricane Joaquin. October 6th, 2015
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(Above) James Morse stomping on the lip of this Joaquin frothburger.
October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Markey J slides into a cool green Joaquin gift.
October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kody Grondin under the fold of a Joaquin right.
October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Matt Colby flying all over and around Joaquin.
October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Local thugs patrolling the secret spots. Kevin and Kenny looking
a little intimidating this morning. October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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Today- Empty Waves of Hurricane Joaquin.
October 6th, 2015 Photos by RALPH



(Above) Looks hollow huh? October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) I love the glean of the sun in the concave of this wave.
October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Looks like you could make this section from this angle.
October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Nate is going to be surprised when he brushes the hair out
of his eyes. October 6th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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Today- Hollow Hurricane Joaquin. October 7th, 2015
Photos by Pete Bauer

(Above) Pete has a keen eye for the hollow wave and those who ride them.
October 7th, 2015 Photo by Pete Bauer
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(Above) Ryan Reed weighing out his options. Stall for hollow, or smack that lip? Decisions decisions. October 7th, 2015 Photo by Pete Bauer
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Today- Martha Lardent steps up into the photo batters box and swings away at Joaquin. October 7th, 2015
Photos by Martha Lardent






(Above) Exploding Joaquin rights and lefts. October 7th, 2015
Photo by Martha Lardent
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(Above) Nice turn. Michael Kirby getting better with each new swell.
October 7th, 2015 Photo by Martha Lardent
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(Above) Last week Erica had a wild gallery. This week she's in one herself. October 7th, 2015 Photo by Martha Lardent
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Today- The Fifth of October, 2015 Photos by RALPH



(Above) Mike Stanek climbing his stairway to Joaquin.
October 5th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Kyle Linseman from a 6 shot sequence.
October 5th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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(Above) Mackey V from his 6 shot sequence.
October 5th, 2015 Photo by RALPH
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Today- John Carden Aims His Camera South.
October 4th, 2015 Photos by John Carden



(Above) Kai Nichols hit's the brakes while John Carden
balances in the boat to get this shot.
October 4th, 2015 Photo by John Carden
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(Above) Kai Nichols hit's the launch pad and Carden
drops anchor. October 4th, 2015 Photo by John Carden
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(Above) Joel Feid was everywhere this swell. October 4th, 2015
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(Above). Splitting the peak courtesy of Hurricane Joaquin.
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(Above) It was a a week of sunrises and sunsets.
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(Above). Another beautiful sunset. Gotta love those I-phones.
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SUMMER Twenty Fifteen

These are the Summer clips from 2015 here in NH. I will have a video from the MOLLY 2015, and the Wounded Warriors 2015, as well as the good clips from the last hurricane season. They will be coming soon. Meanwhile, this video was really just the last two months. But it features the following locals. Mikey Evans, Kody Grondin, Kevin Grondin, Jesse Gould, Max Fatello, Shayne Forsley, Ryan McGill, Tyler McGill, Hannah Vokey, Julie Jakoboski, James Morse, Jon Kiskinis, Robert Matuely, Gilly Donatelli, Rick Evans, Lars Hamilton, Skip Brunette, Ana Brunette, Elizabeth Ann, Melinda, Tom Hay, Jared Hay, and a whole bunch more. It's 14 minutes long. The surfing is, well, it's locals surfing a local break. Soundtrack is from two of my favorite artists, Nuno and BH. So grab a cup, sit back, and watch the boys and the girls have some summer fun. And look for the next few videos soon. My name is Ralph and I approve this description.

 

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