damn march the first, 30 degrees outside and snow flurries and all i can think about is getting my 16 wet. the little bugger is starting to look sad sitting in the garage. oh well time to fire up the dvd and watch the last two years of the clr. thanks again to mike and mike. i have almost survived another winter
We're right there with you Kick. We are reading about sailing, sewing boat canvas, finishing the foil on the rudder and dreaming about the water. Outside is a good foot of snow still on the ground that just won't go away. I'm tired of snowblowing and shoveling, but at least all this snow should raise the water levels a bit this year. Let's hope for an early spring.
Mike and Brenda
With you too Kick my mooring decals came today. April 15 launch at Moraine State Park. Making my to do lists and counting the days!! Cheers
april 15th really is not all that far away! good for you.. in the meantime, maybe another snow storm headed our way? i hope not, because we are headed to pittsburgh and ohio tomorrow :) jt
My wife had me bring the boat home and get started on the work we had planned.
She has had a few times where I have caught her just sitting in the boat calmly as it takes my trucks place in the garage.
Sometimes I wonder....... does she love the boat more than me...............
She probably wonders that same thing about me and my tools......
Spring cant come too quickly, I need a little time to finish the work on the boat ;D
Mac
ill get with you this spring for a sail mac
You betcha Kick! ;D
Quote from: Spartan on March 02, 2013, 05:05:04 PM
With you too Kick my mooring decals came today. April 15 launch at Moraine State Park. Making my to do lists and counting the days!! Cheers
Hi....just reading some posts here and saw you mention Moraine St. Park...is that in PA???
Dawn
JT weather looks like mostly cold with some flurries and even some sun tomorrow.
Dawn - yes Moraine is about 45 mins north of PIttsburgh, more me about an hour from door to slip. Just far enough to be "away"
Snow? Cold? I don't know what your'e talking about. Here in NJ, it's been in the 80's with water temp around 74. So with this great weather, I uncovered "Koinoina", dropped her in and went for a nice late winter sail. Cruising along on a beam reach in moderate winds of about 15 knots, I had the Bay all to myself. Tides were high so no chance of touching bottom. After about 2 hours of this "torture", I noticed a small sailboat in distress so of course, I altered course and went over to see if I could help. Upon arrival, I noticed an O'day Mariner which had been dismasted and a very pretty young blonde skipper who appeared somewhat frantic. As I pulled up along side, she introduced herself as Myrna and looked to be a Swedish girl. I tied up alongside, and after climbing aboard secured the mast to the side of her boat and suggested she get aboard "Koinonia" as I was securing a tow line.
She pointed to a not too distant marina and we began to make steady progress with her Mariner in tow. She was dressed appropriately for the weather with a-bit-too-short shorts and a bikini top so I gave her my sweatshirt as it was getting colder now that the afternoon was wearing on. She mentioned that her father was the owner of a company that produced fine rum- had I ever heard of Gosslings? Heard of it? It's my favorite rum of all time. She told the tale of working for her dad's company and the many countries that her job enabled her to visit. A very interesting girl- and way too pretty.
As we approached the dock, I noticed a distinguished silver haired gentleman waiting at the end of the finger pier. She cried out "Daddy" and soon as I was tying up my 23, was introduced to her father. I had to take the opportunity of mentioning my love for Gosslings Rum and before I knew it, all three of us were aboard his cooporate jet sipping Dark and Stormys. Wondering where we were going, he said: "Where else? Bermuda". Who was I to argue, sipping fine rum with the companys owner with his georgeous daughter. I did what any true blue American male would do: I called home to tell the Admiral that I'd be a bit late.
As we approached the Island, he noted that we was looking for a director of rum distribution for the Northern hemisphere and, as a token of thanks for saving his daugher, would I consider the position? Tough decision but, hey- these opportunities only come along once in a lifetime.
Fast forward: I now live in Bermuda, have sold my building business and take clients out on my Compac 23 wineing and dining them with Gosslings Rum. Myrna usually accompanys me and she and the Admiral have become good friends. Just now, I'm writing this on a very warm day in Bermuda while on a beam reach and.......and....what?...what the?.....where am I?.... Where's Myrna?..... Where's my house in Bermuda?..... And why is it so cold?......
To All, Note carefully my observation of Bob23's post:
Snow? Cold? I don't know what your'e talking about. Here in NJ, it's been in the 80's with water temp around 74. So with this great weather, I uncovered "Koinoina", dropped her in and went for a nice late winter sail. Cruising along on a beam reach in moderate winds of about 15 knots, I had the Bay all to myself. Tides were high so no chance of touching bottom. After about 2 hours of this "torture", I noticed a small sailboat in distress so of course, I altered course and went over to see if I could help. Upon arrival, I noticed an O'day Mariner which had been dismasted and a very pretty young blonde skipper who appeared somewhat frantic. As I pulled up along side, she introduced herself as Myrna and looked to be a Swedish girl. I tied up alongside, and after climbing aboard secured the mast to the side of her boat and suggested she get aboard "Koinonia" as I was securing a tow line.
She pointed to a not too distant marina and we began to make steady progress with her Mariner in tow. She was dressed appropriately for the weather with a-bit-too-short shorts and a bikini top so I gave her my sweatshirt as it was getting colder now that the afternoon was wearing on. She mentioned that her father was the owner of a company that produced fine rum- had I ever heard of Gosslings? Heard of it? It's my favorite rum of all time. She told the tale of working for her dad's company and the many countries that her job enabled her to visit. A very interesting girl- and way too pretty.
As we approached the dock, I noticed a distinguished silver haired gentleman waiting at the end of the finger pier. She cried out "Daddy" and soon as I was tying up my 23, was introduced to her father. I had to take the opportunity of mentioning my love for Gosslings Rum and before I knew it, all three of us were aboard his cooporate jet sipping Dark and Stormys. Wondering where we were going, he said: "Where else? Bermuda". Who was I to argue, sipping fine rum with the companys owner with his georgeous daughter. I did what any true blue American male would do: I called home to tell the Admiral that I'd be a bit late.
As we approached the Island, he noted that we was(grammar error) looking for a director of rum distribution for the Northern hemisphere and, as a token of thanks for saving his daugher, would I consider the position? Tough decision but, hey- these opportunities only come along once in a lifetime.
Fast forward: I now live in Bermuda, have sold my building business and take clients out on my Compac 23 wineing and dining them with Gosslings Rum. Myrna usually accompanys me and she and the Admiral have become good friends. Just now, I'm writing this on a very warm day in Bermuda while on a beam reach and.......and....what?...what the?.....where am I?.... Where's Myrna?..... Where's my house in Bermuda?..... And why is it so cold?......
Notice that even in this whimsical daydream, the more he drinks, the more he drinks and the worse he spells. Typical Bob.
Now, where are my sunglasses, Myrna?
TG
"Here are your sunglasses, Timmy. You look so handsome in them!"
Myrna
I tend to mispell words when in the company of pretty women.
Bob23
hey Spartan.. the sky has been filled with flurries all day, but no accumulation.. we had a pretty good trip to Pittsburgh.. went to see "You say tomato, I say shut up" at the cabaret theater downtown this afternoon.. met my former sister in law for dinner tonight.. tomorrow we are headed to the nationality rooms at Pitt in the morning, Primanti's for lunch ( downtown) and the history center to see the exhibit on 1968.. then on to ohio where we are going to visit Lehman's hardware store.. i have been getting their catalog for at least 15 years.. can't wait to see the store! then on to cleveland to see the rock and roll hall of fame.. this is fair compensation for my step daughter who has no interest what so ever in hardware stores - and we might enjoy it too! and after that, assuming that we are not snowed in, we have to return home.. if this were summer, i would certainly divert to Moraine St park for a quick sail with you! jt
I'll have what he's drinking!
carl
Quote from: jthatcher on March 03, 2013, 08:53:28 PM
1. Primanti's for lunch ( downtown)
2. if this were summer, i would certainly divert to Moraine St park for a quick sail with you! jt
There are two Primanti's downtown - I assuming you'll be at the one off Smallman Street near the museum, I work two blocks from the one in Market Square (near the PPG building - the all glass one that looks like a castle)
If this were summer I would love to have you out for a quick sail. For that matter anyone traveling through Pittsburgh or nearby, schedules permitting!!!
who is this guy "james bond"?
hey spartan,
yes we ate at the one in the strip district. I was a student at Duquesne when the PPG building was being built. we got to drive through CMU and Chattam university ( when did that become a university?) and we got to visit Heinz Chapel at Pitt, but we could not see the nationality rooms since classes were in session :( we especially enjoyed the 1968 exhibit at the history center. and we made it out of town before rush hour.. so it was a great day..
april 15th is even closer now than when you started this thread.. did you do any projects on the boat over the winter? jt
Quote from: jthatcher on March 04, 2013, 07:00:08 PM
hey spartan,
yes we ate at the one in the strip district. so it was a great day..
april 15th is even closer now than when you started this thread.. did you do any projects on the boat over the winter? jt
Glad you had a good time here in Pittsburgh, even some sun for the day. Watch out for snow forecast tonight across PA and OH.
A couple of projects, I've been trying to clean some very neglected handrails from when I purchased my boat. I'll post some pictures on those. I also obtained a genoa that I need to make sure fits my MKI before I send off to Sailcare for cleaning (that may wait until fall) I bought and sold used mainsail and jib for CP16 over the winter (i got a good deal when I bought the Genoa) and turned that profit into a new mainsail cover and jib bag which I bought on clearance via ebay for less then $50 for both. They are brown not my favorite color but I think will match my boat. I wrote my Reader Boat Article for Small Craft Advisor which ran in this current issued #80. JT Where do you live? any projects for you this winter?
hi Tom,
we live in the poconos.. but our boat is in NJ.. i thought about redoing the cushions - even bought the foam, but that project may take a back seat. i have some Sandy damage to repair.. the major fix is a tennis ball sized hole on the water line. i have been putting all of that off till i get a nice spring weekend.. it would be so much more convenient if the boat was at home, but it is over 3 hrs away.. so a few trips in april and may will be necessary! hopefully, the boat will be ready to go by june. i will check out your article when i get home... jt
Quote from: jthatcher on March 05, 2013, 08:21:07 AM
hi Tom,
we live in the poconos..
JT - I spent six summers working in Wayne PA (Camp Wayne for Boys) as a tennis instructor during my college and early working years. I learned to sail on sunfish at camp. Sorry to hear about your Sandy damage, sounds fixable though.
safe travels
Quote from: Spartan on March 03, 2013, 04:56:09 PM
JT weather looks like mostly cold with some flurries and even some sun tomorrow.
Dawn - yes Moraine is about 45 mins north of PIttsburgh, more me about an hour from door to slip. Just far enough to be "away"
Cool... I grew up in Greenville Pa...Sharon...Hermitage area...My sisters live in the Pitts. area and my Mom still in Greenville. I was lucky enough to escape the winter weather and moved to the Fl. Keys 13 years ago. Got my first boat ever and have been out since Christmas sailing my CP 16. What a blast!!! I've read sailing for dummies like a million times and finally got to put my new found skills to use!!! Anyhow just wanted to say hey....
Dawn
Dawn - be glad you are not hear today 9" of snow - JT got out of town in time, hopefully having safe travel from Cleveland to home.
I would highly recomend two books from Brian Gilbert - "Fix it and Sail" great resource for repairs and upgrades and "The Complete Trailer Sailer" all things trailer sailing from boats, to trailers, safety sailing a great companion book to Bob Burgess Handbook of trailer sailing. On a side note Brian does the boat drawings in Small Craft Advisor each month's Boat Review (issue #70, Jul / Aug 2011 has his CP-16 drawing with the SCA review)
Yea...definitely getting ansy.
After a 3 day combo nor'easter/ norther with record setting high tides, we had a 55 degree sunny day today. Uncovered the old Force 5 to see how her winter hibernation was doing. To my surprise, she was awake and raring to sail! Even though the bay water is still cold, I'd like to get out some afternoon now that it'll be lighter later in the day.
Bonus of the storm: Really honking double overhead waves with offshore winds. My son was out surfing for 5 hours today. Ah...youth!
Bob23
Nothing like a little antsy-ness to help me jump start my boat projects.