jeff, ONLY a sailor of training wheels is totally oblivious to an approaching
thunderstorm until 10 minutes before it arrives. The rest of us know their
potential exists for that particular day well before we cast off, and we can
see one developing for a couple hours or more. This ain't rocket science,
except to those floating on training wheels (who be definition are scared
squatless of the water).

I used cell phone radar last season, and it came in handy. Aside from the
obvious advantage of
having an hour or two's notice of t-storms, rather than 10 minutes, its nice
to be able to plan
shore trips, etc.

On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 03:52:33 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:


Personally, I depend upon the weather warnings as THEY can keep their
heads buried in their far superior radars while I handle the boat and
watch the sky.

Those warnings have gotten pretty good in New York as well.




Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

Entering your freshman dorm for the first time, and seeing
an axe head come through the door on your right.

On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 03:52:33 GMT, Jere Lull wrote:


Personally, I depend upon the weather warnings as THEY can keep their
heads buried in their far superior radars while I handle the boat and
watch the sky.

Those warnings have gotten pretty good in New York as well.




Rodney Myrvaagnes J36 Gjo/a

Entering your freshman dorm for the first time, and seeing
an axe head come through the door on your right.

Spoken like someone who's never actually seen a t-storm.

Welcome back, Jaxie. But really, get that prescription refilled.



"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
jeff, ONLY a sailor of training wheels is totally oblivious to an approaching
thunderstorm until 10 minutes before it arrives. The rest of us know their
potential exists for that particular day well before we cast off, and we can
see one developing for a couple hours or more. This ain't rocket science,
except to those floating on training wheels (who be definition are scared
squatless of the water).

I used cell phone radar last season, and it came in handy. Aside from the
obvious advantage of
having an hour or two's notice of t-storms, rather than 10 minutes, its nice
to be able to plan
shore trips, etc.

Spoken like someone who's never actually seen a t-storm.

Welcome back, Jaxie. But really, get that prescription refilled.



"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
jeff, ONLY a sailor of training wheels is totally oblivious to an approaching
thunderstorm until 10 minutes before it arrives. The rest of us know their
potential exists for that particular day well before we cast off, and we can
see one developing for a couple hours or more. This ain't rocket science,
except to those floating on training wheels (who be definition are scared
squatless of the water).

I used cell phone radar last season, and it came in handy. Aside from the
obvious advantage of
having an hour or two's notice of t-storms, rather than 10 minutes, its nice
to be able to plan
shore trips, etc.

John thanks for the information. Could you share with the NG which of
the Verizon packages you found most useful? It is not clear from the
link which would be most beneficial.

harlan

In article , John Tretick
wrote:

http://getitnow.vzwshop.com/getgoing.list.do?subCatId=2

--
Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam!

John thanks for the information. Could you share with the NG which of
the Verizon packages you found most useful? It is not clear from the
link which would be most beneficial.

harlan

In article , John Tretick
wrote:

http://getitnow.vzwshop.com/getgoing.list.do?subCatId=2

--
Tro respond, obviously drop the nospam!

I have seen the wsi on my boat pegged at 65 knots, with sustained gusts.

I guarantee you can see a thunderstorm coming for LOTs longer than ten minutes.
Or at least you can if you open your eyes and glance around on occasion.

I do recall a guy with full sails up heading east in about 10 knots of wind
looking at me funny for being in foul weather gear on my deck reefing the main,
my boat pointing west. Kind of a smirk on his face as he sailed by. Smirk
once, then smirk again, then puzzled look on his face. Then he glanced around
and saw the thunderstorm about a mile and a half away, to the north and west.
Suddenly he is taking in all the sail he could.

btw, jeffie, watch out for thunderstorms passing to your north. They will get
ya, while those to the south are of little interest.

Spoken like someone who's never actually seen a t-storm.

Welcome back, Jaxie. But really, get that prescription refilled.



"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
jeff, ONLY a sailor of training wheels is totally oblivious to an
approaching
thunderstorm until 10 minutes before it arrives. The rest of us know their
potential exists for that particular day well before we cast off, and we
can
see one developing for a couple hours or more. This ain't rocket science,
except to those floating on training wheels (who be definition are scared
squatless of the water).

I used cell phone radar last season, and it came in handy. Aside from the
obvious advantage of
having an hour or two's notice of t-storms, rather than 10 minutes, its
nice
to be able to plan
shore trips, etc.

I have seen the wsi on my boat pegged at 65 knots, with sustained gusts.

I guarantee you can see a thunderstorm coming for LOTs longer than ten minutes.
Or at least you can if you open your eyes and glance around on occasion.

I do recall a guy with full sails up heading east in about 10 knots of wind
looking at me funny for being in foul weather gear on my deck reefing the main,
my boat pointing west. Kind of a smirk on his face as he sailed by. Smirk
once, then smirk again, then puzzled look on his face. Then he glanced around
and saw the thunderstorm about a mile and a half away, to the north and west.
Suddenly he is taking in all the sail he could.

btw, jeffie, watch out for thunderstorms passing to your north. They will get
ya, while those to the south are of little interest.

Spoken like someone who's never actually seen a t-storm.

Welcome back, Jaxie. But really, get that prescription refilled.



"JAXAshby" wrote in message
...
jeff, ONLY a sailor of training wheels is totally oblivious to an
approaching
thunderstorm until 10 minutes before it arrives. The rest of us know their
potential exists for that particular day well before we cast off, and we
can
see one developing for a couple hours or more. This ain't rocket science,
except to those floating on training wheels (who be definition are scared
squatless of the water).

I used cell phone radar last season, and it came in handy. Aside from the
obvious advantage of
having an hour or two's notice of t-storms, rather than 10 minutes, its
nice
to be able to plan
shore trips, etc.

On Wed, 28 Jan 2004 09:17:56 -0500, "Jeff Morris"
wrote:

Spoken like someone who's never actually seen a t-storm.

He doesn't need to see it. The crackling static sound behind his
forehead gives plenty of warning. Even the tinfoil lining his
"captain's" hat won't stop it.

Welcome back, Jaxie. But really, get that prescription refilled.

I dislike the new "trap and release" program at the funny farm, don't
you?