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January 20th, 2008

 And then there were two. Two what? Well, I could be talking about the two swells we had this week. Oh yea, there were two. Tuesday and Friday. And they were both good. Or, I could be talking about the last two NFL teams that were left standing and heading to the SUPERBOWL.

One of those teams is your NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS! So here we are living in Historical times unlike any other time in New England Sports History. It's almost surreal.

And while your NE PATRIOTS are now 18-0 and heading into a place in NFL standings that NO OTHER team has ever entered, we've also had back to back swells that have left a lot of us reeling with glee.

I thought things had turned around for us back in November when we had week after week of decent surf. Then we had a decent December and now...well kids, things are pretty good here in New England in January.

Surf, snow and Patriots.

 So think they can beat the GIANTS? Is Eli "Opie" Manning really that good? Or has he just stumbled his way into the Biggest game of the year? All of those experts who thought Coach Coughlin was crazy for playing his starters during the last regular season game against the Patriots are eating crow. Clearly that worked out fine for his team and for any other team who played their starters. Like...oh yea, the Patriots. The teams that sat their starters like the COLTS, COWBOYS and a few others are all sitting home today.

Go figure. One thing's for sure, we (and I say we as in fans, media, players and coaches) are one game away from History. Years from now when we are all sitting in lounge chairs in old age homes for surfers we will remember these times as the most memorable times of our lives. Even if you're not a sportsfan.

You benefit from being around sportsfans who are actually in a good mood. Lord knows Patriots, Sox, fans of Yesterday have suffered some heartbreaking losses. And the repercussions of these losses have had an adverse affect on many lives. Better to be living with a winning region than a losing one.

I do have to give some major props to Laurence Maroney and Kevin Faulk. Without these two incredible backs, we are not having to suffer through my endless praise of this team today. They were hands down, the difference in this game. Well, that's not entirely true. The defense did well today. In spite of the negative criticism they have taken in the past few weeks. But Maroney and Faulk? They were UNBELIEVABLE! Especially the 3rd and 11 for a first down. That was huge and in my humble opinion, the play of the game. Great plays from two of the Greatest team in NFL history.

I tell you who I really feel bad for. All my friends who live all over the country who are NOT Patriots fans.

You know who you are...and you know what's coming.
18 and 0 and that's all you need to know.

So, we all got to watch another entertaining early rounds of AMERICAN IDOL last week. And they did not disappoint. I can't believe I'm actually writing about this again. I honestly don't know how the hell I got sucked up into this wacky world. Oh wait, I remember now. My kids got me into it. I missed the first few years. Then one day I walked by the TV and saw some of the amazing auditions. Not by the talented singers. It was the not so talented. I was hooked.

Why? Did I actually get something out of watching someone trying to sing, who obviously couldn't? Well, I guess so. There's something about a person who is so tone deaf that they either can't hear what they're singing or, they have no idea they are singing that bad. It's fascinating. And this year, there were moments of almost volatile explosions. Security standing off in sidelines were called in several times to escort a despondent individual out the door.

Which prompted me to say..."They ought to give those security guards Tazor Guns." My kids thought I was being a little over the top. "Seriously," I said. "Those guys should be Tazing those dudes. Especially that one big guy who was sweating and spinning around aimlessly singing complete nonsense. I mean he could be Al Qeada!" My kids all yelled in unison"DAD!!!"

Which prompted my next absurd comment. "In fact, I think that they should allow Lifeguards to carry tazor guns." "Dad you are too much, I can't take this." Mackey V answered.
"No, I mean it. Give the Lifeguards tazor guns to keep the losers who break bottles on our beach in line." Plus they could maintain law and order when the occasional spat breaks out." "Dad!!!!" they all yelled again.

"Well, maybe they should allow me to carry a water proof tazor gun and I could paddle around keeping the peace out in the water. You know, someone drops in on somebody, I give them a verbal warning and if they do it again, I give 'em a little zap. Or, if someone ditches their board in front of a bunch of unsuspecting paddlers. Again, a warning. Then if there's another infraction. A Taze."

Can you hear it now? "Don't taze me bro!"

A BIG GET WELL SHOUT OUT to Jane McCarthy ( a bona fide surf matron here on the NH Seacoast and mother of long time NH Surfer Duffy McCarthy). Tom Christo another surf dad (TC's dad). Ginny Grondin (mother to surf legend Kevin Grondin). And our condolences to Mark Saracusa who's grandmother passed away last week.

Don't forget to check out Brian Nevins NEW Website. www.briannevins.com
Brian's work is insane.
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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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Yesterday 1972 Mr Zetterburg at the Wall
(Below) The Zetterburgs are still a dominant name here in Northern New England. They have been surfing here
since the 60's and the young Zetterburg sons still surf and compete locally. But it all started here...back in the day. Another gem from the 8mm archives of New England classic photographer, Mr Ed O'Connell.
Video Movie Frame Grab by Ed O'Connell

2008 Last Night NE Patriots 18-0 and Going to The Superbowl!



(Above) 122 yards rushing and one TD...Maroney was HUGE in yesterday's game.
Photo courtesy of The Internet



(Above) AFC Champion Junior Seau (who is a SURFER from San Diego) celebrates!
Photo courtesy of The Internet

2008 Today NEW ENGLAND Surf Scenes from Friday January 18th



(Above) Empty Friday perfection.
Video Frame Grab by SFOD R. Fatello



Above) Empty Left...Friday afternoon perfection.
Video Frame Grab by SFOD R. Fatello

Above) If anyone ever says to you that we don't get hollow waves here in New England,
just smile and say "You're right."
Video Frame Grab by SFOD R. Fatello


Above) Another Perfect Empty peak.
Video Frame Grab by SFOD R. Fatello



(Above) UFO Goofyfooter racing the sun line.
Photo by John Carden



(Above) The boys jawing it up before the session. *That NEVINS sticker is local surf dad Chris Nevins
father to Brian Nevins and all around great guy who just so happens to be running for State Rep in
Hampton. If you're a surfer in Hampton who is of voting age, please consider Chris Nevins on
February 5th special election.
Photo by John Carden



(Above) This looks colder than it actually was.
Photo by John Carden



(Above) Rights and lefts and no crowds.
Photo by John Carden



(Above) Another beautiful winter scene.
Photo by John Carden



RALPH'S VIDEO CLIP OF THE WEEK.
CLICK ON THE PHOTO IMAGE BELOW FOR SHORT WINDOWS MEDIA FILE VIDEO CLIP.
VIDEO by SFOD R. Fatello



(Above) CLICK ON Video (photo) Frame Grab of Chris from York for a SHORT WINDOWS MEDIA FILE
VIDEO CLIP from Friday January 18th 2008
VIDEO clip courtesy by SFOD R. Fatello


(Above) Another empty wave from Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Adam Gustafson bouncing off the sun lit lip.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Seth Bilodeau lining up a smooth faced right.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Adam leans into a beautiful wall for possibly another deep barrel. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty



(Above) Adam Gustafson. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Seth Bilodeau sticking in his arm as a pivotal tool. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #1. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty



(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #2. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #3. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty



(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #4. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #5. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty




(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #6. Friday January 18th, 2008. Does he make it?
Photo by Kevin Doherty



(Above) Chris from York sequence shot #7. Friday January 18th, 2008. Did he make it? Click on photo
to find out.
Photo by Kevin Doherty



(Above) Adam G spraying the place. Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Dan Bailey gets a nice one on Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty



(Above) Look at that wave! Friday January 18th, 2008.
Photo by Kevin Doherty


(Above) Lenny Nichols at that real popular spot Tuesday January 15th, 2008.
Photo by Ed O'Connell



(Above) Semi Still life.
Photo by Lenny Nichols


(Above) Windows in our lives.
Photo by Lenny Nichols



(Above) Lines.
Photo by Lenny Nichols


(Above) Black and white light.
Photo by Lenny Nichols


(Above) Another view through the lens of Leonid.
Photo by Lenny Nichols



(Above) Islands in the tide pools.
Photo by Lenny Nichols


(Above) January sunrise.
Photo by Lenny Nichols


(Above) Stop what you're doing and look up sometime.
Photo by Lenny Nichols


(Above) This pic is from Monday January 14th, 2008 after the snow storm.
Photo by John Carden

2008 Tropical Break Beyond NEW ENGLAND

(Above) KIRON JABOUR Hawaii.
Photo by Bernie Baker


(Above) KIRON JABOUR streaking the good streak. Hawaii.
Photo by Bernie Baker



(Above) It pays to surf good in some contests. KIRON JABOUR Hawaii.
Photo by Bernie Baker


(Above) Bonga Perkins wheeling.
Photo by Bernie Baker



(Above) Bonga banging off da lip!
Photo by Bernie Baker



(Above) Bonga says thank you. It pays to surf.
Photo by Bernie Baker




(Above) The end of the day in California. As another great swell grinds to a halt.
Photo by The Man of Free

 

Today 2008 Parting Shot...Don't Move Sweetheart.



(Above) Most of us are lucky if we can get our wives, girlfriends or significant others
to hang on the beach with us. Or to take the occasional photo. While some even paddle out
and surf with the boys and do well. Erica, Jill, Nohea and so on...But Can you imagine having
a girlfriend who would willingly do this? A beautiful art form that still lives on in Hawaii.
Photo by Bernie 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