Friday, October 24, 2008

Cool Place to visit (TMOY)



Cool Place to visit (TMOY)

 


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Naragansett Bay @ Newport RI @TMOY



Naragansett Bay @ Newport RI @TMOY

 


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TMOY #1



TMOY #1

 


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TMOY #2



TMOY #2

 


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TMOY #3



TMOY #3

 


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TMOY #4



TMOY #4

 


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TMOY #5



TMOY #5

 


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TMOY #6



TMOY #6

 


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TMOY #7



TMOY #7

 


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TMOY #8


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TMOY #9


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TMOY HOT CHICKS :Lucy & Cristina


TMOY HOT CHICKS



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Sister '50



Sister '50 

 


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Sister '50 Wells Bch.ME



Sister '50 Wells Bch.ME

 


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Ogunquit sunset



Ogunquit sunset

 


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Ogunquit Rivermouth



Ogunquit Rivermouth

 


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I CAN'T MAKE THIS STUFF UP!!!

Yesterday I had a wonderfully sad experience.I was lost and parked in front of a 7-11 in a poorer section of downtown Providence,RI.The teardrop trailer has a poster on it explaining that I'm raising money for injured soldiers.A street person named John came up to the car and insisted that I take $3.00.I said I could not accept cash;he said,with tears in his eyes,that the money was to help me with gas.He said he was veteran and wanted to do what he could to help!I took his money with a large dose of humility.THANK YOU,JOHN!!! Please honor the Johns in the world and send a contribution to The Shepherd Center.Yours with the Waves,Ralph

Thursday, October 23, 2008

Newport Rhode Island

The curse continues;flat,no waves.I am going to take advantage of the clear,cold(34 degrees)day to site see Newport and it's grand houses.Pictures will follow.I will meet Howard Goldsmith at 3:30pm to catch up. I last saw him and his son in Costa Rica in the early 90's.Howard was just elected into the East Coast Surfing Hall of Fame.He was the 1st manufacturer of boards in New England in the early 60's.He went on to make his fortune in the fiberglass portolet business(as his slogan said;he was #1 in the#2 business) and interiors of upper-end yachts.I actually saw one of his original "Goldie" surfboards at the Grain factory in York,ME.After Howard,I am having dinner with Mary Ellen Atkins(Travis' wife) at 6:00pm.Travis is a Citadel classmate and surfing buddy.He is returning from a consulting trip to Florida late tonight.I hope to spend some time with him Friday.The trip continues to be incredibly fun! ALL WHO HAVE SAID THEY WOULD CONTRIBUTE TO THE Shepherd Center ;PLEASE CLICK ON THE DONATE BUTTON TO THE RIGHT AND HELP A BRAVE Brain Injured OR Paralyzed WARRIOR.They deserve our support;and you deserve to feel good! I recognize economic times are tough.Just think how tough it is for the families of these incredible women and men who fight for freedom and become lifetime injured.PLEASE OPEN YOUR HEARTS,THANK YOU!Yours with the Waves,Ralph

Monday, October 20, 2008

EXITING MAINE

I never thought that I would be in ME on October 20;but I emphasized that this was Karma travel and the karma in York Beach,Wells Beach and Ogunquit was so powerful that departure was not high on my to do list.I have not missed any surf on the East Coast by remaining in Maine.Everywhere has been flat or getting one day swells.I plan on heading to Rhode Island to see Travis Atkins,NJ to see Tim Cannon and Rehobeth Beach,DE to see some folks(Tom & Nancy) I know from PR.I'm in Ocean City,MD after Rehobeth for high school memories reasons. Then I will head directly to Cape Hatteras,NC to spend several weeks with Jim and April Vaughn,owners of WHALEBONE SURF SHOPS(circa 1975). Jim is a Citadel Classmate and a very special friend.He married way above himself when April agreed to be his bride.I have been on the road 66 days and been wet 7 times.I have not caught one memorable wave.What a special passion surfing is in my life.It is elusive;but so satisfying when available.I have been blessed with serendipity all my life;and surfing has been the common thread since 1964. The incredible trip continues.Let us heal one brave warrior at The Shepherd Center;PLEASE CONTRIBUTE!! Yours with the Waves! Ralph

Hangin Ten on the West Coast




---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Nick.Jeffers@gimail.af.mil <Nick.Jeffers@gimail.af.mil>
Date: Mon, Oct 20, 2008 at 1:21 AM
Subject: Hangin Ten on the West Coast
To: ralphuspg@gmail.com
Cc: ralph@surferralph.com


Ralph, just a short note to say hi, good luck, and good vibes on your karma surf trip. My dad
clipped out the AJC article and sent to me in Florida (I am currently stationed at Hurburt Field--
in between Pensacola and Ft Walton Beach). I meant to write you prior to your departure but it
slipped my mind. I was reminded yesterday when I caught my first wave, ever. Rented an 8-footer and
headed out in 3-4 foot surf off of Mission Beach (just north of Point Loma). Awesome experience--
plenty of wipeouts and spills but I caught a couple rides and had enough fun to head out again
today.
All the surfing jogged my memory so I just wanted to let you know I thought of your trip and just
checked your blog of your journey. It sounds like a fun-filled and enlightening journey, and all
the while you're raising some cash for a good cause. I'm sure your kickass woodie is starting
plenty of conversations. You've got some great pics of your transporation and some great action
shots as well.
I'm out here for another 3 weeks for a freefall (HALO) school run by the Navy for SEALs and EOD
guys and am having a blast. San Diego is a great city and I can't complain that the AF is paying me
to learn to skydive.
Hope this email finds you carrying-on and catching great rides as you roll down the right coast
(I'll catch a couple for you out here on the left coast). Please pass a 'hello' to Marie and Ross.
Take it easy,
Nick




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