tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5323880702213105152024-03-05T04:34:35.956-08:00Something For NowUntil something else comes about.Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532388070221310515.post-22104498022425857762011-09-11T15:50:00.000-07:002011-09-11T15:50:44.631-07:00Children of El CucoI've been in El Cuco, El Salvador now for 10 days and it has been an amazing experience from day 1. This will be my first blog post in a while and the first of this trip. There is still so much to post about, what I'm actually doing here (I'm still kinda figuring that out for myself), the waves (of course) and the people, however, the shots and story I wanted share the most are the following.<br />
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</tbody></table>During this last week a group of people from San Francisco came down to Azul Surf Club, El Cuco. These folks are from all walks of life but have collaborated to raise money and come down to help finish building the local school. They known collectively as Surf for Life.<br />
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While Danny Hess (<a href="http://hesssurfboards.com/">hesssurfboards.com</a>) and Jay Nelson (<a href="http://news.jaynelsonart.com/">news.jaynelsonart.com</a>) designed and built desks and benches for the new classrooms, myself and the rest of the team got down and dirty preparing the location for new foundations. There happened to be three eager and willing surfers from the West Coast of Oz in camp who took time out of their daily surf schedule to lend a hand in the heat of the day too.<br />
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As the project progressed, sand and rubble was moved, and moved again, cement was mixed and walls began to rise, more and more surfers joined in. During early morning dawn patrols Andy (<a href="http://sanfranpsycho.com/">sanfranpsycho.com</a>) managed to recruit dudes and dudettes straight from the line-up. By the end of the week there were more hands than needed. Its incredible how people (surfers) are willing to give their time to help the local communities of the places they travel to and surf when approached.<br />
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</div>The children had skills and I for one can barely run without causing a scene. In fact that would have to be my secret weapon, perhaps I could distract them with fits of laughter watching the clumsy, blonde, gringo giant falling over himself. One little dude who I aptly named Mini Monster Man, was the most intimidating of all the kids, he was probably 4-5yrs and could run circles around Rooney (he took some good pics too when he and his buddy Jose' got hold of my camera). <br />
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This little dude's mom was one of the locals working at the school, as hard as nails, and he spent most of his time hanging out on the small construction site handing out tools and scrotum high blows. The soccer games went into the evening with everyone getting involved and having a grand time.<br />
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</tbody></table>One thing that I noticed was the amount of local children that turned out for the event. This brought me to the realization that the work Surf for Life does and continues to do will impact more people and children than my initial view from a glance. Many of the older kids don't go to school due to lack of teachers and room. They therefore can never graduate and in turn will probably end up, if they lucky, as local fisherman or surf guides or end up heading to the city, well, we all know how that ends.<br />
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I've been to a fair amount of 3rd world countries on surf trips but I've never taken it upon myself to inquire or reach out to see if there was any way I could help out. What may seem insignificant to one could mean the world to another. If anyone is interested, donations to Surf For Life can be made at <a href="http://surfforlife.org/">surfforlife.org</a>. Forward it to your friends, you could also jump on board one of their trips to help on a project and get a chance to surf some great spots. Check it out!Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532388070221310515.post-47877270461231958392011-04-11T21:45:00.000-07:002011-04-11T21:51:36.146-07:00Winter Sessions<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Like I've mentioned before, this is the first winter I have spent in New Hampshire and the first REAL winter of my life thus far. There were a couple of concerns.<br />
Firstly, I knew I was going to freeze my balls off either way I looked at it. I couldn't prepare for that, I just had to except it for what it was.<br />
Secondly, I had to learn how to snowboard in a hurry to maintain my place as the Alfa male. Two other individuals wouldn't agree but they will just have to except that for what it is.<br />
Finally, In order to satisfy my addiction and get my fix, I would have to man-the-fuck-up and suit up!<br />
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I had often read articles in mags and seen clips from surf videos of these crazy sons of bitches who surfed while there was still snow on the ground, "idiots". Easy to say when you sitting on a warm and sunny beach in your home town of Durbs. Whats not so easy....duck diving the third wave knowing there three more behind it and not being able to breathe due to the shock and brain freeze of the first.<br />
Pics courtesy of Ned Bulmer<br />
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</tbody></table>With that being said, every session had this winter was well worth the effort and cold. The problem with New England is not its ability to produce great waves, but the time lapse between decent swells. But when a little ground swell is slowly swept in then dusted by an offshore breeze, the results are worth the lack in breathe.......breathe taking..?? Now that makes sense.<br />
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Unfortunately I don't have any pics of the really good days but those you can peep on MSW or whattherschnell.com.<br />
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I suppose the facts that you never expect perfection and always just pray for something surfable, contributes to the excitement when finding an empty, 4 foot beach break.....or point break, or wedge, whichever you leaning towards. The Joel index might play a part in your final decision too.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rich</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ty</td></tr>
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Yip, Winter surfing is sweet! Don't know why anyone would leave during winter. Boardies are over rated.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532388070221310515.post-67360507547286437242011-03-11T21:17:00.000-08:002011-03-11T21:30:08.777-08:00Birthday in the clouds....and other fun stuff!If you were to think back on all the birthdays you have had over the years, a couple will jump to mind. My 27th birthday is definitely going to be one of those.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stowe, Vermont - The Barn and the beginning of...well, an average day.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The McGill's homestead </td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Window</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The untouched winter wonderland outside the window</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div><div>We had heard from Ty & Ryman's dad, Jim, that Stowe had just been dumped with 36 inches of snow the day before my birthday. With Winter coming to an end and the new shop renovations coming along, it was probably the last chance we would get to snowboard in good conditions and I hadn't yet seen the much talked about McGill house in Vermont. With that, the decision was made to make the 3 hour drive up North and take advantage of the powder covered slopes of Stowe. </div><div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stowe Mountain</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Ry & Ty preparing an airshow clinic for me</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A day on Stowe wouldn't be complete without a customary beverage at the Matterhorn</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div>I never realized how remote Stowe really was. The old McGill house was built in the late 1800s and beside the ski resort, not much has changed since then. The slopes were fairly empty due to it being a Wednesday and the snow was fresh. After a solid day snowboarding in the best conditions I have ever been exposed to, we stopped by the local bar & grill, The Matterhorn. As far as bars go it was pretty standard but the activities which followed were a little out of the ordinary for me. </div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>After stopping by the barn for some refreshments and gear we headed to Staley's which is a smallish hill just up the road from the house, for some snurfing. Snurfing is basically surfing in the snow. The big board you see me with was one of the first snow board styles. A snurfer is smaller than your typical snowboard with a rope attached to the nose which when pulled, prevents the nose digging into the snow. We didn't realize the snow was waist deep so it took us a little time to get across the field.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Introduction to SNURFING</td></tr>
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We had a few appointments we couldn't miss back in Rye so by 5pm we had to leave. Another 3 hour drive back home got us back just in time for the Summer Sessions indoor soccer match. The support was there in full force and it was a great start to the night. BG and Matty came up from NYC and the rest of our crew all came out for an epic evening on the town then back to Christine's Crossing for the finale and the rest is history! All and all, it was a birthday I would never forget! Missed all my family and friends back home in ol SA, don't worry, you weren't forgotten! Thanks guys for the best March 9 2011 I could ever have wished for!<br />
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</div></div>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532388070221310515.post-19412988531926167032011-03-04T13:27:00.000-08:002011-03-04T13:27:56.140-08:00Put some sky in these rounds!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">We've been trying to keep the new Summer Sessions Surf Shop location on the DL but being the small town Rye is, the "secret" didn't really last long.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</tbody></table>We've been documenting the whole revamp process so everything that is and has happened behind these walls will be edited into a a pretty wild video, well the concept is awsome.<br />
Anyways, during the initial steps of clearing out the old convenience store that was the Sandpiper, we had to relocate some hotwheels.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">1966 Ford Mustang = GANGSTA</td></tr>
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We found out that old man Leary is a small fan of vintage vehicles, he has collected a few over the years. I think he said he had about 50...give or take. My old man and I have always had a soft spot for old cars and often talked of overhauling Jags and Cobras, but the one car I've always dreamed of having, the car that you would have pinned up on the wall next to a half naked picture of Cindy Crawford, was the 1965 Ford Mustang GT 350!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So what you packing man?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">What am I packing....? Just 100% American muscle bitch! Now get the F&%@ outta my way!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">GOD DAMN! The things I would do to get my hands on that wheel! Really.....no task too great, bring it! Unfortunately Leary's Mustang was a real lady bug with a small 4 cylinder engine. All looks and no action. Either way, shes a beaut!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532388070221310515.post-84148327758500109372011-02-20T23:06:00.000-08:002011-02-20T23:06:09.625-08:00New England's Winter - Flat, windy and cold, but very beautiful.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZMx4isoVDXZEcSaRfoUjUGgx7YiExKPeVAVxaLenduT8I_TuJeBv1594XHlbSSU0SP9LLN1bmC6-Ke-NtCK8OLyGd-TpuP5Ma4oq8V50oCQ45loo4Ab1TaDcFcNNYMSWuasW1jEv0Ayw/s1600/IMG_0277.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKZMx4isoVDXZEcSaRfoUjUGgx7YiExKPeVAVxaLenduT8I_TuJeBv1594XHlbSSU0SP9LLN1bmC6-Ke-NtCK8OLyGd-TpuP5Ma4oq8V50oCQ45loo4Ab1TaDcFcNNYMSWuasW1jEv0Ayw/s320/IMG_0277.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div>New England and I have had a very extreme relationship ever since I stepped foot here 2 or so years ago. My first summer experience happened to be, in FACT, the worst summer recorded in New Hampshire's history. I believe this is true because I was told by numerous locals triple my age. It rained for the best part of May, June and July. I've just witnessed my first winter so trust me, this is a BIG deal! </div><div><br />
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<div>Summer 2010 just so happened to be the BEST summer ever. It might not have gone down in the history books but as far as I was concerned, it was the best damn summer I had ever had in New England. Hot sweltering days, waves, great new people, terrific! Finally Christine could say, with pride, "this is what we mean by summer". </div><div><br />
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"<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px;">If you were going pick a time, place and opponent to set the stage for Ray Allen to become the NBA's new 3-point shooting king, Feb. 10, 2011 was probably the date you wanted all along. At home in the Garden, on national TV against the Lakers, in front of Reggie Miller, who was broadcasting courtside ready to pass the torch.</span><br />
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</tbody></table><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Our buddy Ned was nice enough to put us up at his condo. What a sweet spot! It didn't take long for us to notice that the slope directly outside his front door had just been groomed, the music from the that day had been left on and the condos lit up the mountain like a white shrine! Needless to say, we grabbed the sleds, a couple boards, a few treats and tore the newly swept clouds apart. Pictures are R-rated!</div><div class="" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">The next day however.......was blue, white and green family fun...but there weren't that many families!</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heading up for the first run with Tyrese and Ned.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Couple views from the top.</td></tr>
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</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">After a solid day at Sunday River we had to pack it up and head home. Although we didn't have much time to hang around, we had a date with Chromeo in Boston. BOOOM!</div>Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-532388070221310515.post-54125759327244926912011-02-06T05:48:00.000-08:002011-02-06T05:48:29.879-08:00Back to New HampshireSo, I'm all done with NYC. It was an awsome experience staying down there over that period of time. Witnessed my first real blizzard, met new people, ate incredible food and had a great time in general. I must admit that I didn't head out as much as I would have liked to, but who could blame me? It was freezing out! The sidewalk to the F train @ Burgen Street was so frozen it felt like walking through a freezer.<br />
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Living in NYC is definitely an experience of a life time. "the City that never sleeps" is an understatement. Its more difficult to sit on your ass at night and watch TV then it is to sit on a crap stained porta-pottie. Every night theres something going on somewhere. I suppose the technological cave I live in all day adds to the urge to get out and about at night. How I got to be living in this cave and prowling the streets of Manhattan is quite a story.Richhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01327313866763065510noreply@blogger.com0