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Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

At the moment, the forecast looks decent and warm. While I'm sure that a lot of boats will be out, should still be fun to all meet up and at least enjoy the bitchin' and moanin' if it doesn't blow. Also before a number of the regulars go off to Hatteras, etc.

Maybe get together at VP, Sunrise ? (Of course, kites welcome, too)

Thoughts?

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

I checked availability of the picnic shelter at Van Pugh Park. It's available this Friday, April 1 and there's wind forecast. If enough windsurfers can arrive in late afternoon or early evening, this could work for a party.

The shelter is already booked on Saturday and Sunday.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?
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... It's available this Friday, April 1 and there's wind forecast...

Wind forecast for April 1. Good try, Barrett, good try. Wink

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bpw wrote:

I checked availability of the picnic shelter at Van Pugh Park. It's available this Friday, April 1 and there's wind forecast. If enough windsurfers can arrive in late afternoon or early evening, this could work for a party.

The shelter is already booked on Saturday and Sunday.

This has potential. The sticking point is that there is a fee to rent the shelter so we need a show of hands of those who may be interested so we don't rent the shelter for 5 of us to look at each other.

If you can make the afternoon, early evening at VP on Friday, post below. If you have any other thoughs, post as well.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

Friday or Saturday sounds good to me. Friday might cut back on the number of people who can come, (work and Friday rush hour traffic.) I can bring the two Inflatable Chinook SUPs and the Pacifico SUP/Windsurfer (for sale) for people to try SUPing if it's not windy,

Gene

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

Would LLSC work? It's free, there's a gas grill and adult libations are permitted Shok
Either day is okay there. Also, we can stay as late as we want.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?
Chris_Voith wrote:

Would LLSC work? It's free, there's a gas grill and adult libations are permitted Shok Either day is okay there. Also, we can stay as late as we want.

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Chris_Voith wrote:

Would LLSC work? It's free, there's a gas grill and adult libations are permitted Shok Either day is okay there. Also, we can stay as late as we want.

I don't wish to impose - I feel bad enough using your yards o' carbon yesterday*. Certainly cheaper than renting a pavillion at VP. The libation part certainly speaks to me.

*cv got tired of all my unsolicited advice and sent me out on the "Foil of Doom".

What say the rest of you?

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

I'd take Friday off for this.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

LLSC sounds super and Saturday looks a little better windwise, not to mention more folks could participate.

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Saturday at LLSC sounds good to me! Dirol

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Saturday is even better.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

so... sounds like Saturday generally works pretty well plus the forecast looks worthwhile.

If Chris V is still up for hosting this rabble, let's call it a plan.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

Okey dokey.
I asked the Grand Poobah at the club if we could slum over at the beach. He said, "I thought YOU were in charge of that".
So roger that! Shok
The gate may open automatically when you pull all the way up to it... if not, 1996 will open it.
I will bring paper products and condiments etc, otherwise can we say BYO Everything? ... meaning libations, something to grill and/or a side to share. There are a few chairs there, but it wouldn't hurt to bring one if your tush is particular.
LLSC is at 6206 Commodore Dr. 30542

webguy ninja edit: http://windsurfatlanta.org/wiki/Lake_Lanier_Sailing_Club_%28LLSC%29

beach is to the right when you pool up close to the club house.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

We might want to get the word out to some who don't frequent this web page that often. If you can think of anyone let them know.

What time are we talking?

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

Thanks Chris for making the LLSC club site available. I'll invite my wife to come along.

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Forecast looks encouraging

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

How is the launch from LLSC?
I've been to the club few times, but never to windsurf, will it work on tomorrow's direction. If its windy enough I may be tempted to go out.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?
Marek wrote:

How is the launch from LLSC? I've been to the club few times, but never to windsurf, will it work on tomorrow's direction. If its windy enough I may be tempted to go out.

NW is side shore. Usually a couple of mph less than VP on a west but NW may be close to VP wind speeds. Nice sandy beach and looks like wind enough to spare tomorrow. There's a touch of a shadow from the campground but certainly no worse than trying to get out of VP's hole on a west or (worse) southwest. Barrett was in a shorty the other day but the air temps may not allow it tomorrow.

Short answer: imho, you should come.

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

Van Pugh is better in NW. A couple of degrees south of west is great at LLSC. Gaps in the trees at Old Fed campground make NW gusty right at the beach but like William said, about like getting out on a WSW at VP. Fewer motor boats at LLSC is a bonus on a busy weekend. There is a big sailing regatta this w/e, the Dogwood. I'm sure the forecast will draw a lot of them out to sail.

Radny, not sure on "what time". I'm going to sail from the club, so I will be there noonish. Come anytime you want. I'm planning to stay until dark or after. Fire pit, aprés-shred grub & libations. Shok

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Re: Idea - Spring "party" this Saturday?

Probably across the road at Old Fed, maybe I can work my way up there!

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