Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new boat
that I got today.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new boat
that I got today.

Eisboch



Oh come on. Tell us all about it.

On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:18:55 -0500, Jim wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Oh come on. Tell us all about it.

In Iowa, far from the moderating influence of the sea, we occasionally
get more than a week of temperatures below 0 F. _That_ is bone
chilling cold. The cold air comes from central Canada at high speed
and doesn't warm up much on the way.

Get a down parka. It doesn't have to be subzero to wear the subzero
coat. Mine cost five bucks, new, at Goodwill. Still had the snap on
hood with it. Get a kilt but don't wear it. Hang it on the wall and
look at it, and tell yourself it could be worse.

Winter indeed sucks. I am 61, and yes, it gets worse as you get older.

Casady

"Richard Casady" wrote in message
...

Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone
piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.


In Iowa, far from the moderating influence of the sea, we occasionally
get more than a week of temperatures below 0 F. _That_ is bone
chilling cold. The cold air comes from central Canada at high speed
and doesn't warm up much on the way.

Get a down parka. It doesn't have to be subzero to wear the subzero
coat. Mine cost five bucks, new, at Goodwill. Still had the snap on
hood with it. Get a kilt but don't wear it. Hang it on the wall and
look at it, and tell yourself it could be worse.

Winter indeed sucks. I am 61, and yes, it gets worse as you get older.

Casady


The 39 degrees by itself isn't bad. Like the saying goes, "it's the
humidity". New England, at this time of year, can have some cold temps,
but the humidity is still high, affected by coastal storms. The two weather
elements combine to make if feel much colder than it is. I'd prefer dry,
15 degree weather. It doesn't feel as bone chilling cold.

Eisboch

"Jim" wrote in message ...
Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new
boat that I got today.

Eisboch



Oh come on. Tell us all about it.


You are going to laugh.

Do you remember the 17' Sailfish CC I had many years ago? The boat was a
'91 but had an older, 70 hp Evinrude engine that was rebuilt by Joel?

I had "sold" (given really) that boat to my older son's father-in-law. He
used it on a lake up in Maine for the last 10 years or so. He can't use it
anymore due to some health issues, so I now have it back in the driveway.

This is the boat that I made the famous exit out of the North River, hit a
freak wave, knocked myself out and then got lost in the fog.

I always liked it. It's a very stable and very good handling boat. I had
eventually replaced it with a 16' Boston Whaler Dauntless, but was
disappointed. The Sailfish is a better handling small boat for near shore
fishing, lobster trap hauling or general screwing around. Mrs.E used to
take it out all the time.

Eisboch

Eisboch wrote:
"Jim" wrote in message ...
Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new
boat that I got today.

Eisboch



Oh come on. Tell us all about it.


You are going to laugh.

Do you remember the 17' Sailfish CC I had many years ago? The boat was a
'91 but had an older, 70 hp Evinrude engine that was rebuilt by Joel?

I had "sold" (given really) that boat to my older son's father-in-law. He
used it on a lake up in Maine for the last 10 years or so. He can't use it
anymore due to some health issues, so I now have it back in the driveway.

This is the boat that I made the famous exit out of the North River, hit a
freak wave, knocked myself out and then got lost in the fog.

I always liked it. It's a very stable and very good handling boat. I had
eventually replaced it with a 16' Boston Whaler Dauntless, but was
disappointed. The Sailfish is a better handling small boat for near shore
fishing, lobster trap hauling or general screwing around. Mrs.E used to
take it out all the time.

Eisboch


I recall that one. It was in fine condition. I hope it still is.

"Jim" wrote in message
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I recall that one. It was in fine condition. I hope it still is.

It is. Joel did a good job I guess because the engine still purrs. The
only thing wrong with the boat or engine is the hydraulic cylinder for the
engine tilt is leaky. I can probably get a new one (or rebuilt) up at
Monihan's.

Eisboch

On Sun, 02 Nov 2008 17:18:55 -0500, Jim wrote:

Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new boat
that I got today.

Oh come on. Tell us all about it.

Oh - I get it - it wasn't about the cold - it was about a new boat.

Damn - I can be slow sometimes.

Then again, I was a Marine. (Thought I'd say it before any of the
Squids in here did.)

Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone piercing
cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new boat
that I got today.

Eisboch





I'm scheduled to be up in Boston later this week...and out on some
commercial construction sites. I'm hoping for temps at least in the
50's. I don't want to bring anything heavier than my "light" winter
coat. Downside is that I have to fly up and back rather than take the
Acela. The trip is quite pleasant on the train.

And then I have a trip being scheduled tentatively for December or
January for Minneapolis. Construction sites. Not looking forward to
being outdoors there in the middle of winter.

Which new boat did you get this time? :)

Boater wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
Must be getting old.

39 degrees, but the humidity is fairly high, producing that bone
piercing cold that permeates every coat, hat, sweater that you wear.

Winters suck. And it's only November second. Can't even enjoy my new
boat that I got today.

Eisboch





I'm scheduled to be up in Boston later this week...and out on some
commercial construction sites. I'm hoping for temps at least in the
50's. I don't want to bring anything heavier than my "light" winter
coat. Downside is that I have to fly up and back rather than take the
Acela. The trip is quite pleasant on the train.

I hope it rains.

And then I have a trip being scheduled tentatively for December or
January for Minneapolis. Construction sites. Not looking forward to
being outdoors there in the middle of winter.

I hope it rains more.

Which new boat did you get this time? :)