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Wake up Skip
I think Skippy hasn't a clue how fast the weather changes up north. It
will be summer, then there will be a week or two of fall then, BLAM, winter. Skippy had better point his bow south and get his fat arse going. He needs to quit lollygagging around where he is now. Wilbur Hubbard |
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Wake up Skip
"Wilbur Hubbard" wrote in message anews.com... I think Skippy hasn't a clue how fast the weather changes up north. It will be summer, then there will be a week or two of fall then, BLAM, winter. Skippy had better point his bow south and get his fat arse going. He needs to quit lollygagging around where he is now. Wilbur Hubbard It's no country for girliemen, but if you're the least bit rugged, sailing can be great until the middle of October...and sometimes later. Lots of wind this time of year. |
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Wake up Skip
"Don White" wrote
It's no country for girliemen, but if you're the least bit rugged, sailing can be great until the middle of October...and sometimes later. Lots of wind this time of year. Those of you who are in this part of the world and can pick up a "Points East" can read the story of my long weekend cruise the last weekend of October a year ago. Anybody remember how it blew? I think I proved that I'm at least a little bit rugged that weekend simply because I had a hell of a good time. First time I ever had anyone call the Coast Guard about me. They told her, "Don't worry, there's nobody out there right now." The story will appear in the "Last Word" section of the next (October) issue. -- Roger Long |
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Wake up Skip
Might just be an early winter on the NE coast this year as the
migratory birds/ducks/geese/loons are already starting to show up on the Chesapeake ... about 2-3 weeks earlier than 'usual'. Must be colder than normal in the north this year to get all the birds moving so early. |
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Wake up Skip
On 2008-09-11 19:26:50 -0400, RichH said:
Might just be an early winter on the NE coast this year as the migratory birds/ducks/geese/loons are already starting to show up on the Chesapeake ... about 2-3 weeks earlier than 'usual'. Must be colder than normal in the north this year to get all the birds moving so early. Yup, Momma threw the big switch last week. Was 90+ one day, in the 50s that night. -- Jere Lull Xan-à-Deux -- Tanzer 28 #4 out of Tolchester, MD Xan's pages: http://web.mac.com/jerelull/iWeb/Xan/ Our BVI trips & tips: http://homepage.mac.com/jerelull/BVI/ |
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Wake up Skip
On Sep 11, 2:37*pm, "Wilbur Hubbard"
wrote: I think Skippy hasn't a clue how fast the weather changes up north. I remember a long dinghy racing season after school started when I raced on LIS. I spent a lot of nights on unheated boats (doesn't Skip have a heater? I don't recall) right up until Thanksgiving as crew on PHRF boats for weekend races in Sea Cliff and Sheepshead Bay. It's only a few days run to Annapolis, and the exodus South doesn't begin until after the boat show (although there is often some whining about cold nights from the no-socks set). There are lots of good sailing days left to the season in LIS. I don't remember what Skip has shared of his plans, but based on what I do recall about their increased comfort with longer jumps I wouldn't be surprised if they did the easy jump from Beaufort to the Bahamas. Who needs Florida anyway? Just stock up on toilet paper, paper towels, beer, and go. grin sail fast, dave S/V Auspicious |
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Wake up Skip
On 11 Sep 2008 14:43:01 -0500, Dave wrote:
On Thu, 11 Sep 2008 15:11:21 -0400, said: You must be joking. Although I would like summer to be longer, the "good sailing" here is really late March to the end of June and then from September through December. We get plenty of "summer". This year, nearly all of July and August was good too. Ssssh! I'm glad Skip is enjoying our area, but we don't want to tip off the masses! |
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Wake up Skip
On Sep 11, 10:46*am, wrote:
On Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:37:46 -0400, "Wilbur Hubbard" wrote: I think Skippy hasn't a clue how fast the weather changes up north. It will be summer, then there will be a week or two of fall then, BLAM, winter. Skippy had better point his bow south and get his fat arse going. He needs to quit lollygagging around where he is now. Wilbur Hubbard He's still got some time. Many cruising snowbirds head southfrom here in October. They like to wait until the hurricanes have mostly quieted down. Yeah, it gets chilly, especially at night. So what. There is actually a lot of good sailing where he is now, until December most years. Im dont know a thing about the weather patterns in the NE but I can tell you after a lifetime in the PNW at N 45 October is a very seductive bitch of a month. Gorgeous days (Indian Summers) that will close in on your ass with 45 degree F temps and 50 K Lows that last for 2-3 days followed by a week of more gorgeous weather and progressively lousy weather till we're in the typical winter pattern of Low after Low after Low. Then some years all of October sucks! I agree with Wilbur..... Skip should head south now or be willing to spend the winter iced in, eating his cat, and bitching at Lydia who has a wine in one hand and a smoldering butt hanging off her lip ALL WINTER ! ! ! ! When the leaves turn color turn your back on the north. Bob |
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