Does anyone feel bad for me?

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Rich Stidger

Rich Stidger

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Feb 10, 2004
4,233
Hunter 40.5 Warwick, RI
We had 8" here in western Massachusetts last Friday, and 6 more last night. It's blowin' like crazy and we are promised 3-4" more including 1/2" of ice for later today and tomorrow. I'm spending some real 'quality time' in my winter RV. I guess I should really qualify my title question- Does anyone FAR SOUTH of me feel badly for me, or do I deserve what I get for living here?
 
Timo42

Timo42

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Mar 26, 2007
1,042
Venture 22 Marina del Rey
Hmmm, nope not feeling anything ;D

It's a chilly 50 degrees right now in LA, might even have to wear a long sleeve shirt. Tim
 
Brian D

Brian D

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Feb 17, 2006
5,274
Lancer 27PS MCB Camp Pendleton KF6BL
I wish I was there...

But I am headed to the marina and my boat, in San Diego. I do miss the snow and four seasons. I envy you that much. But I am glad I do have year round sailing here. To answer your question, yes, I feel bad for you, and all the east coasters who cannot sail.
 
Ross

Ross

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Jun 15, 2004
14,693
Islander/Wayfairer 30 sail number 25 Perryville,Md.
Yer complainin? ya don't even have to shovel fer

cryin out loud! And besides that ya got a nice cozy cab on yer tractor. If ya just wait for a week or three it will all melt. ;D
 
Jim

Jim

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May 21, 2007
775
Catalina 36 MK II NJ
Now that is a cool snow blower thingy

here in NJ all rain. I like to ski so lets go. Lets get some snow baby!
 
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George16803

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Apr 3, 2005
40
Hunter 34 North Hero Marina, Vermont
If you want to see snow,

come up to vermont. we have plenty to spare. That tractor of yours might get lost in my driveway and it's only just begun. A winter statistic: 98% of Americans say "OH SHIT!" before going in the ditch on a slippery road. The other 2% are from Vermont and they say, "Hold my beer and WATCH THIS." George
 
dancing bear

dancing bear

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Jun 3, 2004
309
Prindle 18, beach catamaran Chicago (North Edgebrook), IL
"Whack, whack, whack"

Today my blower started to go "Whack, whack, whack". I think it is the belt. The machine is five years old and I use it 10-15 hours a year, I would think a belt would last longer than that.
 
Timo42

Timo42

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Mar 26, 2007
1,042
Venture 22 Marina del Rey
Dancing bear I feel sorry for...

Winter, the Bears and the Cubs. Next year!!! Tim
 
Tim R.

Tim R.

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May 27, 2004
3,626
Caliber 40 Long Range Cruiser Portland, Maine
No way

I love the snow. Picked up my boards today and heading to the mountain tomorrow. Took a nice walk on the beach this morning with my wife and dog in 25mph blowing snow. Yeehaa! Can't wait for my week in Feb. in VT! Tim R.
 
dancing bear

dancing bear

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Jun 3, 2004
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Prindle 18, beach catamaran Chicago (North Edgebrook), IL
Cubs

had a great season. And what's more, there is glimmer of hope Sammy doubled in size without drugs; perhaps he was eating cork.
 
Tsehum Pete

Tsehum Pete

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Apr 26, 2005
286
Beneteau Oceanis 390 Tsehum Harbour, BC, Canada
Underpowered Simplicity

Hey Rich, I do feel badly for you. But not because of your weather. My neighbour has just fitted a 600hp V8 to his Simplicity. It has twin Rhombium-plated superchargers, an extra-heavy duty blower, giant slicks, quadraphonic stereo etc. I feel badly for you that your machine seems underpowered. Peter
 
LJR

LJR

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Jun 22, 2004
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Macgregor 26S Dallas, TX
Well I have mixed feelings.......

In looking at the picture you posted, I notice you have the advantage of an enclosed "Nav station". However, it appears that you have lost your mast, so I'm not sure how you're going to get around. At least, while you're sitting at the dock those big black fenders should protect you from bumps. I'm not sure about that thing out front...........is that to fend off tankers or a new style of "bow bulb"? Interesting rig! I notice you're singlehanding.
 
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Scott

Say what, Dancing Bear??!!!

Did I miss something? Is Sammy back with the Cubs! (How did he avoid that list?) I keep wondering why they don't go after Ivan Rodriques (Pudge). Isn't he available again??? How can they miss the third opportunity to sign him. With him on the Cubs in 2003 (instead of the Marlins), the Cubs would have been in the World Series. They need at least one spark to get over the hump (I'm not giving up yet!) :) George, I like that one! I'm looking forward to a trip to Sugarbush! Jim, we've got plenty of snow in my neck of the woods, but it's been raining lately. The slush on the driveway is going to be ice tomorrow, the cold is coming! We had so much rain in October and early November, then snow from the week of Thanksgiving on, I am way behind on construction. If we don't get a few weeks of decent weather, I'll be in deep shit and skiing may not be an option I can enjoy. *grr Rich, not just no, but hell no, I don't feel sorry for you :). My wife broke a shear pin on our snow blower Thursday. I need to get out there and get the slush off the driveway before it freezes! Have fun!
 
sailaway78

sailaway78

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May 11, 2005
3,431
Seidelman S37 Slidell, La.
Come on down

If you can get out through the snow, come on down to the gulf coast for our little get together on Dec. 29th. Can guarantee no snow, no ice, except for in your drink, and lots of warm hospitality.
 
professor bills

professor bills

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Dec 12, 2007
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maintenance time

As I told my brother in Annapolis last week... At least you northerners have the winter to perform maintenance on your boats. Us poor bastards south of the frost line have to take a perfectly good weekend off from sailing to fix our boats.
 
Marco Garcia

Marco Garcia

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Feb 10, 2007
213
Hunter Legend 40.5 Coconut Grove, FL
Retirement Target

I'm planning on retiring somewhere between this Posi: Lat: N19deg 47' and N23Deg11' Long: W74Deg08' and W 84deg 56' Hope the marinas are finished then..... Marco
 
frank balcer

frank balcer

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Nov 18, 2006
183
Kirie Elite Elite 37 Moss Point MS
Well Rich..............

Winter has come once again to Mississippi! I went to a party last night and the dress was shorts an short sleeves for most there. A front blew through around midnight as everyone was leaving and today it was 49f at noon. But hey I went sailing today for a few hours anyway. Clear skies and North winds around 6 to 10. Frank
 
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