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Goodbye October and The Rowlee Family...

I know you know that October is my favorite month. And like all good things, October is coming to an end. I wait all year for this most glorious month and in the blink of an eye, she's gone.



The transition from Summer to Fall, and then Fall to Winter.

The colors associated with this month stay with me throughout the year. Boy I must really sound like a crunchy granola type closeted hippie huh? No? But I do sound like I have a soft side don't you think? Well, I've been told by more than one person that I am getting mellow in my latter years. They Call me "Mellow Fatello" that's right.



I'm sorry, I just find these images just too beautiful not to shoot.

Sunlight filtering through the electric trees. It's magical. To me that is.
But I know I'm not alone. But such is life. Because here comes November. And She's bringing her cold sister too. The one with the icy touch. Better known as December. Oh yea, they are coming.

And as much as I like the winter months, I do prefer the Fall.

I know of one such person who does not like the cold. That person would be our dear friend Meighan Rowlee. And while she has survived many a winter here in New England, it's time for a change. And change it is, because the Rowlees are heading south.



For those of you who don't know who the Rowlees are, I can only say that they are one of the many Surf family's who have made this seacoast their home for many years. I know you have seen the MOLLY stickers everywhere throughout the community and for good reason. Molly Rowlee has become an icon in these parts.

A young, bright, beautiful little girl, who was diagnosed with large cell lymphoma in February of 2009, and passed away a mere 5 months later at the age of 5. And since her untimely passing, "Molly" has become a beacon for all that is good and wonderful on this seacoast.



From the many fund raisers in her name, to the loving wonderful family that is the Rowlees. Buck and Meighan are the mom and dad and Molly's little brother Kieran, to the latest addition TJ. The Rowlees have been one of the "Surf families" that make this community so good. Meighan likes the summer, no scratch that, Meighan LOVES the summer! And summer is too short here in
New Hampshire. So the are packing up their bags and ...

...they are moving to the Carolinas next month.

Now before you all start getting weepy on me here, know this. THEY will be back EVERY SUMMER to Run the MOLLY. The BEST Surf contest ever! Buck has assured me that they will return every summer. And while we will miss the Rowlees each winter, it will be
so nice to see them again each summer.



Those of you who have been following this blog for a few years now know that I spent some serious time doing a fund raiser of my own for Molly from 2010 to 2011. I surfed every day for a year. This is a photo from the last day. What an amazing day that was.

It would be an under statement if I were to say that I became close to the Rowlees during that year. I am personally going to miss them. But I also know that with the way we all communicate on Social Media we are never that far apart. Hell, I spend more time these days staying connected with old friends on Facebook than I ever have before in my life. So I know, that even though the Rowlees will be hundreds of miles away, they will still always be just one click of the mouse away on our Google Machines.

Surfing Heals All Wounds.



Buck and I on DAY 365. July 26, 2011. Hard to believe that was two years ago. That was day that we won't ever forget.





This graphic created by Mike Sidebottom is no longer visible at 10th Street. But for the longest time it had become something special for so many of us. I know it was considered graffiti by the Parks & Recreation but it had become much more than that, to those who followed my journey. This graphic spoke volumes about that particular day.

It's still nice to look at and remember. Thanks again Mike.

For those who never followed the daily blog I posted called "CATCH A WAVE FOR MOLLY" simply click on the graphic image above, and follow each day as it happened.

So Halloween is almost here.

And I'm sure I asked this same question last year, but when did Halloween become such a BIG holiday? I mean some of the decorations are over the top. Hello? Really people? We are that much into this day? I see Halloween as the beginning of my weight gain season.

The candy intake followed by Thanksgiving and then of course Christmas. And the next thing you know, Lil Ralphie is not so little anymore. I am guessing that I put on between 5-10lbs every freaking holiday season. Ugh.

And because we live on a street where we are the only house, the trick or treaters rarely come to our house. So that means "you know who" eats the candy. I can't win. Help.


Now for Some Of My Weekly Global Observances
I am hoping that the TRUE Red Sox fans get their World Series title this year. The game is on upstairs and it's Game 3 and the game is tied. 2-2. This Game 3 is important. Hell even i know that. But to be safe I checked the stats and it turns out the last 11 teams out of 12 that won game three went on to win the series. Those are pretty convincing numbers. So it would be to our advantage for us to win Game 3.

Because I'm into making KSM look like a fool. This holiday seems perfect to mess with the big fool. So once again, let's all take a minute, and enjoy the weekly humiliation of the mastermind terrorist who killed 3,000 innocent civilians on September 11th, 2001.





* Note to self. Must pick up some Halloween candy at Home Depot this week.

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 (Below) This is me and my two old surf buddies. Bruz, me, and Jeff. We went on a surf trip to Mexico in 1971. It was fun. We scored some fun waves. My buddy Jeff stopped by my office the other day and we caught up on our lives. I had not seen him in a few years. it was good to catch up with Jeff. We went through a lot together in our lives. Played music, and surfed many GREAT places together.
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Today- More EMPTY WAVES From The HUNTER'S MOON Swell. October 18th, 2013. Photos by RALPH



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(Above) Empty waves pouring into a congested line-up.
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(Above) From the same wave as last week. Only she has started her pitching and to be honest, I like this shot better than last week's. Friday October 18th, 2013.
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Today- The HUNTER'S MOON Swell Leftovers.
October 18th, 2013. Photos by Ed O'Connell



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(Above) Unknown on one of the better sets of the day. Friday October 18th, 2013.
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( Above) Michael Sander on his slippery machine. Friday October 18th, 2013.
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( Above) We're not haters. We understand that the world is made up of all kinds of individuals who ride all sorts of funky wave crafts. Even guys who wear big yellow flippers. Hey, whatever floats your boat.
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Today- The HUNTER'S MOON Swell from Ryan Denning.
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( Above) Perfect peaks on this perfect morning. Friday October 18th, 2013.
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( Above) Sometimes even the wipeouts are perfect. Friday October 18th, 2013.
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( Above) "Make a little love, get a little air, get down tonight!"
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Today- Looking Back a Few Years with Ed O'Connell.
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(Above) Got size? Yes we do. Johnny Meehan 2009. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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(Above) Quite possibly the best photo of the entire decade. December 2010.
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(Above) Another favorite Ryan Reed's Lightening Strike! Fall 2009.
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(Above) Big Ole Fan Tail. Mike Stanek spraying the late afternoon sunlight with another whip snapping turn. Fall 2009. Photo by Ed O'Connell
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Today- Pics From The Phantom. October 25th, 2013.
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(Above) Somewhere off the beaten path. Check out more from the Phantom.
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Some of my old super 8mm movie footage that I shot in the early 70's. There's some cool footage of Jay Hammer from across the bay. And there's some classic footage of Jeff "Berts" Obst, Joe "Manse" Somogyi, Kevin "Doc" Grondin, and Steve "Neddie" Nelson. There's even a quick clip of me. Though if you blink you'll miss me.

I used Robin Trower as a sound track because, we LOVED Trower back in those days.

It just goes to show you, that we had great waves years ago here in New England and we still do today. And, Trower still sounds good. That's the late Jimmy Dewar singing. Such a sweet and powerful voice he had. But Robin's guitar still sounds soulful and stirring to

Rest in Peace Joe and Neddie. And Jimmy Dewar...

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Saluting the empty wave...COMING NEXT WEEK !

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Today October 27th, 2013
"Hmmm should they be attacking us? Or mating with us?



(Above) What they see may not be in our favor, or is it?
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