February
14th, 2005
Happy Valentines Day!
Did you get your sweetheart something sweet today? You better get
moving and grab a card or some chocolate for your honey before you end up
looking like Napolean Dynamite.
Remember when we were kids in grammar school and they made you buy Valentines
for EVERYONE in the class? I mean EVERYONE. Boys and girls! That was some
bizzarre BS. I used to cringe at the thought of it. I guess in today's world
it's ok, and I suppose it's all harmless enough. Any way, Happy Valentines
to all you lovers out there.
Well, we got more snow but less surf this week. The snow thing is really starting
to get to me. Although, the snowboarding has been great! If you haven't tried
snowboarding yet you're missing out on one of New England's true treasures.
It is LIKE Surfing. Especially in powder.
So what
kind of responsible parent am I? I took my son Max into Boston on Tuesday
to witness the
Patriots Victory Parade. (See Photo below) We did the last two and we figured
it was some kind of tradition with us. It was good. No trouble for the most
part (in the city) but coming back on the train we witnessed a terrible Gang
fight. It was sad to see. It took the wind out of our sails as far as any
kind of celebration we were feeling. How can anyone fight over the color of
anyone's skin? It really was an eye opener and I was embarrassed for my son
having to see this ugly display of human nature.
Thank God surfing has no racial issues. At least I've never seen it. I don't
think anyone of us would put up with any kind of racial dissention out in
the water. Besides, we're too busy fighting over waves.
The Patriots acted like World Champs on Tuesday and clearly
they were a team, a family if you will, without any Racial issues. That's
the lesson I hope my son got out of the day. There is good in this world.
You just have to open your eyes to see it.
If you
got good surf pics send em off to me directly.
Just make sure they're NOT huge files. In fact if you have any questions about
the size, email me first and I'll write back. Start shooting crackie!!
Ralph Pic Of The Week
Yesterday
1975. The Hampton Boys In Kaui, Hawaii
This is a classic shot of some local boys you might or might not recognize.
Left to right (standing) Lenny Nichols,
Stan Bocco, Jeff "Bert's" Obst and Kevin Grondin. Seated in Guru
fashion is Kenny Bernstein.
Photo
courtesy of Lenny Nichols
Ok I know a lot of you are Animal lovers. I'm one. Everyone
I know has a pet or two. I received an email this week from a Surfer who's
looking for a home for her three Cats. Turns out her fiance is allergic to
Kittys and they need to find a home for them. So my friends, if you know of
anyone who can take all three Kittys, or maybe just one or two, please contact
Patty via email at pmpeters40@yahoo.com
I'm sure the Kittys will love you!
Crop and Heather are back after scoring some great surf with
Mike Rosa and family somewhere down in the Carribean. I guess
Dave got whacked by a Man-O-War. He's still stinging from it.
Those bad babies pack a punch. Might I suggest you keep yer eyes open when
paddling out in the tropics. There's lots of critters out there that can hurt
ya. The last thing you want to happen to you when your on vacation is to get
bit by a sea weasel or eaten by one. Surf smart. Use the buddy system. Watch
each other's back.
Before I forget, a Big Thanks to all the Global War on Terror Vets
for helping Iraq become a Free Nation with the Voting Results last
week. The people of Iraq have spoken. Indeed, the people all over the
World have spoken. Everyone wants to be Free. Thanks again to all who sacrificed
their lives to make it happen.
The days are getting longer. That must mean Spring is right around the corner.
Hang in there with me kids...the warmth is coming.
As
always my friends...Pray for Surf. Pray for Peace. Surf For Fun.
Ralph
P.S. When do the Red Sox play?
