Me not. Paving guy wants to come - so looks like I'll be smelling asphalt instead. But she who makes all windsurfing purchases possible has wanted this done for the longest time so the least I can do unless I want to start sailing an O'Brien off craigslist.
While the water has warmed up, I'd imagine the wind chill will be significant tomorrow. May want to unroll those full suits for one more outing.
Quote:
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Peachtree City GA
149 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2019
(omitted just about every county in N. GA)
Including the cities of Calhoun, Dahlonega, Cleveland, Rome,
Cartersville, Gainesville, Marietta, Atlanta, Lawrenceville,
Athens, Carrollton, Douglasville, East Point, Decatur, Conyers,
Covington, Newnan, Peachtree City, Griffin, Milledgeville, Macon,
Columbus, Warner Robins, Dublin, Lumpkin, Americus, and Cordele
149 PM EDT Thu Apr 25 2019
...WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM TO 8 PM EDT FRIDAY...
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City has issued a Wind
Advisory, which is in effect from 11 AM to 8 PM EDT Friday.
* WINDS...Northwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wind
gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible in the higher elevations of
the mountains.
* TIMING...From 11 AM until 8 PM EDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree
limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
A Wind Advisory means that sustained wind speeds of at least
20 mph...or gusts to 35 mph or stronger are expected. Winds this
strong can make driving difficult...especially for high profile
vehicles. Use extra caution.
I admit, it would be more appropriate if someone else (who's going to try to sail tomorrow) posted this. But, I'm the only one who thought of it.
So webguy, would tomorrow be a good day for me to come over and watch asphalt dry. I seem to have some free time tomorrow. I've never actually seen asphalt dry after being put down on the pavement.
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What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
I admit, it would be more appropriate if someone else (who's going to try to sail tomorrow) posted this. But, I'm the only one who thought of it.
So webguy, would tomorrow be a good day for me to come over and watch asphalt dry. I seem to have some free time tomorrow. I've never actually seen asphalt dry after being put down on the pavement.
Sure, Randy. Come on over. I'll even let you use your finger to write your initials in before the asphalt cools.
Alan reports gusty winds but nice lawn at West Point. Gene kept sending me pics of his anemometer. I think he went to Van Pugh to simply stand on the shore. That's my working theory until I have evidence he got wet.
Pavers didn't come because all the workmen woke up to rain and bagged it. Maybe tomorrow.
Edit: Gilmer reported 18g30 at 2 pm. An hour earlier, reported 13. Yeah, sounds like Lanier...
Galts report: 2:30-4:30. 5.4 & 135l board was about right most of the time. Really gusty though, so some times slogging and others hanging on while tail walking. Fellow named Josh showed up with a windsup & 5.0 as I was leaving.
Van Pugh was blowing like crazy when I arrived around 2PM, so I rigged a 5.2m sail & brought my 84liter board down to the shore only to see the wind slack off. While I was rigging my 6.0m, Michal (AKA Voltar), headed out on a 5.5m. The 6.0m worked well for me, sometimes way, way powered up, and other times underpowered, but a good overall choice, and on a plane at least 90% of the time. Waves near the far shore made for air time. Chris P. got out early, but was on & off a plane with a small sail.
The wind dropped some more and Mauricio, Ed, Gene, and Al headed out on 6.0 to 6.5m sails. The water has warmed to 64F, and there was no wind shadow getting out, so for me a good day. I did hear a lot of grumbling about gusty conditions.
Warm and Windy at West Point. Nice fetch from shore to the Dam. With a NW wind you're never more than swimming (or drifting) distance from shore which is very comforting when you're sailing alone. I rigged a 5.4 and the F2 115L board (plug alert) that I have for sale. Afterwards I got a little cross training in on the Lake Side trails.
This place would be perfect for kiting, plenty of beach and grass for launching.
I plan on sailing at VP Fri. afternoon.
Barrett
Me too.
Gene
Gene Mathis
Me not. Paving guy wants to come - so looks like I'll be smelling asphalt instead. But she who makes all windsurfing purchases possible has wanted this done for the longest time so the least I can do unless I want to start sailing an O'Brien off craigslist.
While the water has warmed up, I'd imagine the wind chill will be significant tomorrow. May want to unroll those full suits for one more outing.
Pro tip: Put this link on your phone: https://goo.gl/maps/cjzhthqZ1UsNjLAc8
It's the Chestnut Ridge Park gate. It'll help if anyone needs an Uber.
(Seriously, be safe tomorrow. It looks like a big day.)
--- The Arrogant Jerk: Crabby and irritable since 1998.
Well crap, I don't have a sail or board that small with me.
I may be leaving by noon.
Alan
I admit, it would be more appropriate if someone else (who's going to try to sail tomorrow) posted this. But, I'm the only one who thought of it.So webguy, would tomorrow be a good day for me to come over and watch asphalt dry. I seem to have some free time tomorrow. I've never actually seen asphalt dry after being put down on the pavement.
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Sure, Randy. Come on over. I'll even let you use your finger to write your initials in before the asphalt cools.
Cool. Maybe I'll make a
SnowDark AngelWhat happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
I'm in,
Old Fed!
Suns out and Winds blowing, ETA noon, Van Pugh..
Gene
Gene Mathis
Galts around 1:30-2:00.
Bill Herderich
Let us know how is/Galts was. I was close to being able to get out there today.
Almost live update thanks to Gene:
https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipOP4nmB07L8CorqCuTF4477n1a6vbVfboJ5szIhDFIAFR1M1T6lgj5-vCIytewEuA/photo/AF1QipPzSxfMU4tQC93tSz2xs1yZK-WiyWlwjG0Aonv9?key=UHdZd3hDd0F5OG84bUwzR2cxM3pVc2ZZNGRFLVB3
What happens in a black hole stays in a black hole.
Alan reports gusty winds but nice lawn at West Point. Gene kept sending me pics of his anemometer. I think he went to Van Pugh to simply stand on the shore. That's my working theory until I have evidence he got wet.
Pavers didn't come because all the workmen woke up to rain and bagged it. Maybe tomorrow.
Edit: Gilmer reported 18g30 at 2 pm. An hour earlier, reported 13. Yeah, sounds like Lanier...
Galts report: 2:30-4:30. 5.4 & 135l board was about right most of the time. Really gusty though, so some times slogging and others hanging on while tail walking. Fellow named Josh showed up with a windsup & 5.0 as I was leaving.
Bill Herderich
Van Pugh was blowing like crazy when I arrived around 2PM, so I rigged a 5.2m sail & brought my 84liter board down to the shore only to see the wind slack off. While I was rigging my 6.0m, Michal (AKA Voltar), headed out on a 5.5m. The 6.0m worked well for me, sometimes way, way powered up, and other times underpowered, but a good overall choice, and on a plane at least 90% of the time. Waves near the far shore made for air time. Chris P. got out early, but was on & off a plane with a small sail.
The wind dropped some more and Mauricio, Ed, Gene, and Al headed out on 6.0 to 6.5m sails. The water has warmed to 64F, and there was no wind shadow getting out, so for me a good day. I did hear a lot of grumbling about gusty conditions.
Barrett
Warm and Windy at West Point. Nice fetch from shore to the Dam. With a NW wind you're never more than swimming (or drifting) distance from shore which is very comforting when you're sailing alone. I rigged a 5.4 and the F2 115L board (plug alert) that I have for sale. Afterwards I got a little cross training in on the Lake Side trails.
This place would be perfect for kiting, plenty of beach and grass for launching.
Alan