Also congrats on your recent money pit purchase Harry, pontoons are the shit.
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Also congrats on your recent money pit purchase Harry, pontoons are the shit.
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No motor, owner kept it. I just bought the boat and lift. It’s a 19-footer.Quote:
Originally Posted by S_jenks
So I’m keeping my eyes open for a used motor, anything from a 40 to 75. I would much prefer a 4-stroke, but money-wise I may end up with a 2-stroke.
Previous owner (next door neighbor to my Gramps) only had a 25hp 2-stroke on it, used it for floating pinochle games. No idea why they were adamant about keeping that motor, it was a POS and very underpowered IMHO.
It’s a 1994, kept in a garage every winter since new. I’ve been on this boat countless times over the years, so I know it’s history.
Paid $3K for boat and lift.Quote:
Originally Posted by lake_effect
Lift needs new canvas, boat needs motor, plus the labor to move the lift from one side of the lake to the other (I have a buddy with a barge)
I also bought a pontoon trailer for $1K from a relative.
So I am currently at $4K, probably be at around $10K when I am done.
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Another 24hrs of dumping
Almost to the top of my garage mandoor
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Soft everywhere
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Different day, same spot, same powder 8s
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Good couple of days, I’m exhausted.
Who knew buying a boat would be an anti-jinx and cause a massive powder dump. You’re welcome everyone !
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Boho was amazing. Tons of leftovers today to be had today
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So jealous! Nice..
ha, I use my 191 Jeffrey 108 at Tyrol all the time.Quote:
Originally Posted by jdoyle
Is that run with the bumps, Big Deal? I learned to ski at Little Switz, burned holes in the palms of my mittens on the rope tow before I bought those leather mitten cover things with metal staples(?) added for durability
They definitely keep those in the shedQuote:
Originally Posted by ill-advised strategy
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Yeah, that's Big Deal. I've noticed more of the leather covers this year, do you buy those are DIY them? I'd love to know how many pairs of Kinco mitts some of those kids go through in a seasonQuote:
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Those are inappropriate AF.Quote:
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I love it.
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Also inappropriate AF.Quote:
Originally Posted by skuff
These are my kind of people.
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Regarding inappropriate skis - the rocker2 108s are basically my only ski haha
Here in the Midwest during C19, that is where we bury the dead bodies until the ground thaws in the spring and we can provide a proper burial.Quote:
Originally Posted by SirVicSmasher
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The mitten protectors were sold at the local ski shops, Les Moise and Vertical DropQuote:
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Have to mix things up somehowQuote:
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Tyrol today
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Went to Mt Bohemia for the first time and skiied 2/24-2/26. They had received 24" on Tuesday the 22nd, so we missed the big powder day on Wednesday but got awesome conditions for the next couple. As is well documented, Boho is a weird place. The whole "No beginners allowed" mantra and giving everything black diamond and up rating was kind of dumb. But the skiing didn't disappoint.
We were there Friday. Probably saw ya there. Green Q Labs with orange FKS. Blue pants with orange zippers. The two guys I was skiing with both had blizzard Cochise. Beautiful weather, even if we missed the storm.
Soft, if not deep, day in the homeland today
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Double entendres aside, this made me chuckle!Quote:
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dam, don't knock it until you have tried it?Quote:
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They just canceled the La Crosse spring fling race next weekend because the forecast is for 49 degrees Saturday with thunderstorms in La Crosse. Even worse down river in these parts. 60 and sun right now here in Moose. Unspeakable forecast.
Skuff it was great to meet you this weekend at your stomping ground Tyrol.
Thanks for making the effort. Apparently all things are possible after enough attempts.
Daughter finished the season strong with top 5 in 3 of 4 races at Tyrol and 5th in points for the season among girls who didn't bump out of U12. Sort of brightened my mood. I'm that kind of race dad. Not sure why I give a shit how she does, but somehow it matters to me.
We are going to try for Chestnut Sunday morning after the worst of this shit weather gets out of here. Fuck climate change (and Putin).
Wife buying me beers. Tyrol isnt the biggest hill but it has a fantastic race atmosphere if you can avoid getting yelled at by Nate or his employees by strictly following their rules (no carry in beer soup Nazis). Daughter bashing Slalom gates for 3rd and a 4th Slalom finishes. Trophy. Muddy parking lot meltdown holy heck.
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Demo days at Trollhaugen this weekend. I will be out there Patrolling Saturday and Skiing Sunday on some inappropriate midwest skis.
If any mags come out, hit me up. I have some comp tickets I can pass along.
Hope this shit storm at least stays on the cold side way up in the UP. Trying for a quick trip to Boho early next week. 50 miles could make all the difference. Models keep shifting around.
Nice day today. 20 and sunny.
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Small possibility I will be there Sunday. Maybe a 25 percent chance. I will send you a PM Saturday evening if it looks like can make it Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by naedward81
And what’s with Trollhaugen spamming my email ? They sent me 3 emails today asking me to be a Patroller for them next year. I’m too lazy for that… [emoji3]
In other Trollhaugen news, that $279 season pass offer is a screaming deal. I spent that much this season at the Troll, so I am thinking strong about it. They opened 3-4 weeks earlier than Christie Mountain.
So next year I am looking at having passes at both Christie Mountain and Trollhaugen, plus IKON for trips to Big Sky and Jackson. Sounds like I have next winter booked solid. So much for being lazy…
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Sounds good!! Demo did get moved to the 12th-13th now because of rain on Saturday, in which I will be in Lutsen that weekend.Quote:
Originally Posted by Harry
But, still have comp tix. Just ski all the Volkl's and tell em Nate sent ya.
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Good meeting you and your missus, hopefully starting a trend toward finding each other at WSP. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by uglymoney
Again, congrats to your daughter! It's all good as long as she's happy, and meeting/exceeding her expectations.
Bought a ticket for Granite Peak when the forecast was calling for 8" of snow Saturday. Now it's rain and has me thinking Sunday when temps come back down. Anyone have experience skiing there after a rain and refreeze? I can't imagine with their size that they can get the whole thing groomed out before Sunday.
We are doing Chestnut Sunday am if they are able to open. I think it will be good. Super wet snow skis okay above freezing after grooming. At least in the morning.
Tnmrw. Not so much. Ski areas are killing the lifts preemptively tmmrw (welch, Troll) or closing at 4 (Chestnut, Cascade). Or closing sooner if this shitstorm develops sooner.
Personally, I'd be hesitant to put the effort in to ski tmmrw unless you live really close. I don't. Too much risk they pull the plug on the way up. But if the lifts are turning and you have yellow wax and beers, worth it. Always.
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Last year, around this time, we had a giant thaw/refreeze and it never recovered. It was just bullshit mud slush refrozen ice until an early end.
If we can just somehow avoid a bunch of rain. Fuck.
Solid day last weekend with my 6 year old at Giant's Ridge. She graduated to a real chairlift for the first time and was stoked on the peacefulness of it all. Then we heard someone screaming bloody murder and saw a little kid a few chairs ahead hanging on for dear life and his parents clutched his jacket sleeves. He dropped onto the bag before the unloading ramp. Whew. My kid was not impressed.
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Still rockin my 2009 Big Troubles. They'll pry them from my cold, amputated feet.
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Anyone going to be up at Boho this weekend? Saw they’re getting a bunch of snow again today so I’m making the trip up today to go ski tomorrow.
Can’t even walk on my driveway. Bulletproof ice. Driving to Trollhaugen tomorrow is out. Too bad, I wanted to meet you. Axe says you are cool.Quote:
Originally Posted by naedward81
I checked my credit card statements, I spent over $400 on day tickets at Trollhaugen this season, so I am definitely going to get that $279 season pass. FKNA, next year will be another 100+ day season, living in the Midwest… [emoji3]
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We need to get out. We will have a few more weekends.Quote:
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big gambleQuote:
Originally Posted by SmileyRiley
It’s drizzling in mqt right now, so my hopes and prayers of avoiding a water-injection of our snowpack are gone.
It could remain snow up there, it could rain. It’s going to be close…few degrees one way or the other.
Just talked to my dad (who is just north of Houghton), and he said it was drizzling there. Forecast says lots of snow, so maybe it will switch over.
On the cams it looks like Chestnut was on weather hold for a while but open now. High of 62 and heavy wind then rain and thunderstorms/heavy weather tonight.
Wife says a thunderstorm rumbled through this am but I slept through it.
This is fucked.
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This is almost exactly what happened last year.
Ski hill drags ass, does wrod for months, broken down lifts, “early season” until mid January, finally gets everything open and running mid to late February and we have that for a couple of weeks before devastating thaw/rain and going to limited weekend only mode for “late season” in early March.
2 week ski season.
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Soaking rain at 31 degrees now, and I ate shit hard trying to walk my dog.
Snow is fucked.
Can’t wait to go drive a 30,000 lb rig in this, apparently my coworkers are already having accidents and getting stuck all over the county, but management has nothing to say about shutting down.
Yeah we’re used to the short season down here in St. Louis. Our local, Hidden Valley, didn’t open till Jan 9 and Sunday’s our last day. Two months is all we can count on and hours were abbreviated because of difficulty hiring. We had patrol running lifts Thursdays and fridays just so we could open earlier. I’m patrolling Sunday and hill leader so guess I’ll be the last one down for the season.
Ugly$, if you stuck around Tyrol for the seniors last run, my guy was the one in the American flag speedo:D. Kinda bittersweet for it to end after years of 6 hour drives to wijara races.