I went by VP this afternoon, 3:30, a few caps, misting and 45 degrees. Hopefully Friday will be alot better.
I haven't heard form Big Al or Pip but I'm sure they're excited. Big Al (and Paula) are big skiers, and Pip is into snowmobiles. I guess you could have too much snow like too much wind? but not often.
If it is blowin then Iam goin. Around early afternoon.... As an aside, I want to apologize to the slower sailors that 'll be on the water tomorrow. I do what I can to slow down but it's tough....
Gene, you should probably bring the speed prize out tomorrow ... I'd be glad to split it with the other guys... :roll:
If it is blowin then Iam goin. Around early afternoon.... As an aside, I want to apologize to the slower sailors that 'll be on the water tomorrow. I do what I can to slow down but it's tough....
Gene, you should probably bring the speed prize out tomorrow ... I'd be glad to split it with the other guys... :roll:
HAHAHA!
I hope you realize that you've just turned yourself into a human jibe mark. For your dignity's sake, I hope you make your jibes tomorrow or everyone will be doing laydowns over your head.
This is what happens when it doesn't blow and we have way too much time on our hands...
Love all you guys I'm only doing this because I'm slow and can't jibe worth a shizzle. Basically, low windsurfing self-esteem.
Gene, CNN said they were closing the schools. Sheesh, two feet of snow predicted and everything comes to a halt. For all their smack about how we can't drive in the snow.
Meanwhile, in Japan:
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--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Thanks to all for the words of encouragement. If I knew how to gybe I would indeed be careful while performing the maueuver (what the MUCK is a laydown).
As some have noted, I typically make my turns using a technique I call the 'flopping tack.' It involves a lunge from windward side of the board to the leeward side. If the timing is correct the lunge carries through to the ice water.
Next post will detail my 'up and over' waterstart that is the 'crescendo' to my 'flopping tack.'
With all the banter I take it the wind wasn't as as good as predicted... at least I now won't have to start the weekend knowing I missed a good session.
Chris P and I tried it yesterday (Fri,) sailing not laydowns but without success. About 3:30 it looked like it was coming up, but NOT. Neither one of us planed. I think Randy did a little better on the the other side of the lake.
While others were talkin trash I would out sailing. I win again as shown from my Firday GPS. If this was run by the rules in NACAR, F1 or any real racing series I would be champ since they also give points for being consistantly fast, not just fast one day a month. Since I don't drink beer I guess it doesn't matter.
Meanwhile, in Boston
Winter Storm Nemo - snow at 2 inches/hour. "This has the potential to be a top 10 snowstorm all-time in Boston! "
http://www.weather.com/news/weather-winter/winter-storm-nemo-20130206
Gene, heard from Al or Pip?
I hope to sail Van Pugh tomorrow (Friday.)
I went by VP this afternoon, 3:30, a few caps, misting and 45 degrees. Hopefully Friday will be alot better.
I haven't heard form Big Al or Pip but I'm sure they're excited. Big Al (and Paula) are big skiers, and Pip is into snowmobiles. I guess you could have too much snow like too much wind? but not often.
Gene
Gene Mathis
If it is blowin then Iam goin. Around early afternoon.... As an aside, I want to apologize to the slower sailors that 'll be on the water tomorrow. I do what I can to slow down but it's tough....
Gene, you should probably bring the speed prize out tomorrow ... I'd be glad to split it with the other guys...
:roll:
HAHAHA!
I'm in, and I'm only bringing big sails. :x
D'oh... carpool instead.
I hope you realize that you've just turned yourself into a human jibe mark. For your dignity's sake, I hope you make your jibes tomorrow or everyone will be doing laydowns over your head.![Biggrin](https://windsportatlanta.com/sites/all/modules/smiley/packs/kolobok/biggrin.gif)
He PAID his cash, He can talk his trash.
We have almost 3 more months of it.
Van Pugh this afternoon, it's "Use Bill as a jibe mark day!"
Gene
Gene Mathis
If it fits, you must acquit... no.
A board in hand is worth two on the beach...nope.
Bill's new speed hat. Very aero.
(We love you, Bill
)
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--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Dang - first me, now Bill. I think we have a cyber bully on our hands here. I'm gonna tell my mom on him.
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What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
He promised he would stop.
Being a webmonkey isn't so bad. At least I'm not windsurfing.
24 inches of Snow predicted for Boston, which means they'll probably get 5 to 10 inches.
Any minute now. When you have to stare at the tops of the trees for awhile to see if it's blowing, it's probably not. But.... any minute now.
Gene
Gene Mathis
This is what happens when it doesn't blow and we have way too much time on our hands...
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I'm only doing this because I'm slow and can't jibe worth a shizzle. Basically, low windsurfing self-esteem.
Love all you guys
Gene, CNN said they were closing the schools. Sheesh, two feet of snow predicted and everything comes to a halt. For all their smack about how we can't drive in the snow.
Meanwhile, in Japan:
![IMAGE(<a href="http://windsurfatlanta.org/sites/default/files/pictures/wsmeme/japan_snow.jpg" rel="nofollow">http://windsurfatlanta.org/sites/default/files/pictures/wsmeme/japan_snow.jpg</a>)](http://windsurfatlanta.org/sites/default/files/pictures/wsmeme/japan_snow.jpg)
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Thanks to all for the words of encouragement. If I knew how to gybe I would indeed be careful while performing the maueuver (what the MUCK is a laydown).
As some have noted, I typically make my turns using a technique I call the 'flopping tack.' It involves a lunge from windward side of the board to the leeward side. If the timing is correct the lunge carries through to the ice water.
Next post will detail my 'up and over' waterstart that is the 'crescendo' to my 'flopping tack.'
HAHAHA
You'll still need to bring the money Gene!
With all the banter I take it the wind wasn't as as good as predicted... at least I now won't have to start the weekend knowing I missed a good session.
Stephan
Chris P and I tried it yesterday (Fri,) sailing not laydowns but without success. About 3:30 it looked like it was coming up, but NOT. Neither one of us planed. I think Randy did a little better on the the other side of the lake.
Maybe tomorrow, Sunday.
Gene
Gene Mathis
While others were talkin trash I would out sailing. I win again as shown from my Firday GPS. If this was run by the rules in NACAR, F1 or any real racing series I would be champ since they also give points for being consistantly fast, not just fast one day a month.
Since I don't drink beer I guess it doesn't matter.
![](https://windsportatlanta.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/public/gps_2.jpg?itok=b_O2Hxez)
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.