[Rhodes22-list] First and last sails of the year

[Wally Buck]

Anne.

I don't think my cushions are from Stan. The fabric looks great but the foam 
needs to be replaced. One of this years projects is new cushions.

Wally

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>Date: Sun, 2 Jan 2005 07:59:01 -0600
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>Wally,
>What a wonderful New Years! Sure has been warm in contrast
>to our extremely unusual weather last week! Was a great day
>for sailing here yesterday, but oh, we had to go across the dam,
>gaze longingly at the lake and continue on to a party an hour
>away at one of our racer's home in Madinsonville, KY.
>Was very nice to see our fellow racers. At least 65 degrees!
>What is wrong with your cushions?
>Gee, I find the cushions from Stan just fabulous sleeping!
>Happy 05,
>Anne
>
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>[mailto:rhodes22-list-bounces at rhodes22.org]On Behalf Of Wally Buck
>Sent: Saturday, January 01, 2005 10:40 PM
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] First and last sails of the year
>
>
>I took advantage of the warm weather and decided to mix some sailing/river
>cruising with my New Years Eve Party. Our friends who live about 18 miles
>upriver from my marina were having a big party. They live right on the 
>water
>and I could dock my boat there and have a place to sleep. No driving!
>
>I headed out Thursday and had a great day sailing followed by a light 
>dinner
>and a nice night on the hook. Friday I slept in and then sailed upriver.
>Winds were steady 10 and it was in the low 60s. I had a late lunch while
>watching a Bald Eagle perched on an overhead bluff. I made it to my friends
>house about 4 and helped them get the kegs tapped early. We had a great
>party and I managed to avoid a hang over. After a nice New years brunch, a
>gallon of coffee and a little bit of football I headed down river.
>
>The Blad Eagle was hanging out in the same area, temps were in the 60s but
>no wind. I mean none! So I decided to motor back to Blue Springs. About 
>half
>way home the wind picked up and I managed to get my first sail of 05! I
>decided to take the short cut knocking a couiple of miles off the trip and
>was back at the house by 7.
>
>I hope everyone has a great 2005!
>
>PS - I dragged my cabin cushions down to a foam place and they cut me a
>single 2 inch thick piece of memory foam for the main bunk. I am planning 
>on
>more overnights this year. I just laid the cushions down and marked off the
>foam and they cut it for free while I waited.  I had been using a egg shell
>topper but the foam was a big improvment.
>
>Wally
>
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