Activity on this forum has been a bit stale lately, likely due to the time of year. So, to liven things up a bit, I've dragged one of my old cruising videos out of the YouTube archives for your enjoyment.
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SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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WEATHER is the current delay. Need temps above 40º so I can paint her bottom, refit some thru hulls, and install the rebuilt engine/transmission. I wake every morning and look at the 15day forecast. Lately it has been disappointing.
I am hopeful and thirsty.
I am hopeful and thirsty.
I'm finishing a couple of minor boat projects this week. Also retiring soon - my last day is Tuesday. A buddy is coming in from Boise next Sunday. We plan to go exploring if the weather cooperates even a little. Anyone game?
Sheesh! Black Box wine is a bit too lofty for this budget hound.
Usually Vella or Franzia fill the bill. As the admiral always reminds me, you just end up pee it away anyway, to which I reply, yeh and you could say the same about eating ice cream. Besides, wine, according to what some experts say, is better for your health, right? Perhaps with consumption moderation; is that your fifth glass? No, only my fourth. Who's counting?
Wow! Congrats. Retired in October 1997, but after a couple of years became bored. Took up sailing, which helped, but now working on my second career driving school bus. My new plan is to retire again when I turn 92. Gives me the purpose I need in my life. Besides, it's fun.
Then I'll begin my third career. Unsure what that will be, maybe a dairy farmer. A couple of Jersey milk cows, a couple of white leghorn hens, etc. Grew up on raw milk. Much better for you.
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jssailem
SBO Weather and Forecasting Forum Jim & John
- Oct 22, 2014
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You're going to need a rich pasture to get the jersey to produce the cream for which they are famous. Let me know when you get production. I'll stop by and tap some of that cream. Makes wonderful Ice Cream. We can have an Ice Cream social on the dock.
Our family farm had one Jersey of the five milkers and I can still remember the thick layer of cream that would form in the fridge where I would scoop it out with my finger and savor it. Yum.
Just arrived at Elliott Bay marina. Planning on going to the boat show tomorrow. A great day for sailing. Winds 10-12 kts and steady. A few long tacks and then motored to make it in right at dark.
We tried Monday but got a late start and the wind was on the nose and building. Turned back at Point No Point and recorded 34 kts coming across Hood Canal. Wahoo.
We tried Monday but got a late start and the wind was on the nose and building. Turned back at Point No Point and recorded 34 kts coming across Hood Canal. Wahoo.
How big is your appetite? As I recall, 2000 was the last year I went to a boat show, just looking at what we wanted in our next boat. Kept coming back to the Hunter brand. So glad we chose the boat we have. Hunter did a grand job in the P42. Island Packets, Catalinas, just did not cut the muster for us.