But....COLD???? C'mon, Gretchen.....you should come up here and check out
Puget Sound before you think it's too cold to go out sailing....up here
it's longjohns (longjanes?) and full bibbed foulies, boots and gloves....
Ken Silverman, "Vegan Lorax", still sailing on Lake Washington in
beautiful Seattle, Washington, site of some of the best sailing in the
world and worst xmas shopping opportunities ( a la WTO ) and new year's
eve celebrations (was completely cancelled!!! :o( )
On Thu, 30 Dec 1999, Gretchen Potter wrote:
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> You know how there is something you've always wanted to do and the day
> finally arrives and it's the best! Well I did that today. Sparrow is
> currently moored at Avila and First Mate Erin and two of her giggle box
> friends went out with me today for a sail. It started out rocky as three 15
> year old teenagers tried to "help" me rig up. We finally made it without
> anyone falling in,,,barely. The weather turned blustery and nippy so they
> soon retreated below and I had the cockpit to myself. Oh bliss. I sailed
> all over the bay and the experience was beyone words. With the girls below
> I felt the stern lift and we heeled over and off we went. That is the first
> time I have really felt her sing. I can't wait for the next ride.
> Unfortunately I think things will turn a bit cold and unpleasent until
> spring so I may have to wait awhile. But I just had to share with all of
> you who have been so supportive and helpful as I have gotten to know my new
> boat and the joy of sailing.
> gretchen
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