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#41

Precision / Precision Sailors' Happy Hour,...

Last post by Riggerdood - May 17, 2026, 07:55 PM

Hi All,

Back by popular demand, I'm setting up another Zoom meeting for this coming Friday, May 22nd, at 5 PM PST/8 PM EST.

Any and all who wish to join in, simply reply here to that effect, and I will PM you the Zoom info. Note: I use the PM function of this forum to send the Zoom info - no need to post your email address in a reply here, just keep an eye on your PMs.

Those who have participated in previous happy hours will automatically get the invite, so no need to reply here.

Thanks, and hope to see a few new faces this Friday, as well as all "the regulars" in this joint!

- Tim

#42

Precision / Re: Almost ready to splash

Last post by Riggerdood - May 17, 2026, 07:54 PM

Right on Brian! Here's to a wonderful sailing season for you and yours.

#43

Precision / Re: Almost ready to splash

Last post by Krusen - May 17, 2026, 07:15 PM

Brian N, that sounds as if your skiing injuries have healed well,  happy for you there!

Are you on a mooring this year?  The good spring sailing weather should be here now, breezes, and not too hot.

#44

Midwest / Anchor and hanger for wwp 19

Last post by Don - May 17, 2026, 07:04 PM

Looking for ideas for anchor type and weight for wwp 29 and hanger only fresh water small lake uss

#45

Precision / Almost ready to splash

Last post by Brian N. - May 17, 2026, 05:53 PM

I spent the better part of the day today getting the boat ready to sail. It took a good 3 hours to scrub the grime from the non-slip, then wash the boat and wax. Next got the rigging set up (new cotter pins and inspection) and ran all the lines. Gave all the blocks a bit of oil, and the mast slot a dry lube (makes raising the sail a piece of cake). Took a while to get the sails, compass, electronics and all the other gear back into the cabin (too much stuff!). Tomorrow I'll charge the battery and install.

#46

TSBB General Talk / Re: 209! WHAT?

Last post by Riley Smith - May 17, 2026, 09:44 AM

I have made some changes! One is salt. It's in everything and what's amazing is I don't miss it that much. I can, however, taste a single grain in a bowl of oatmeal   I already ate pretty good except I do have a weakness for bacon and sausages. In moderation of course, but some don't partake at all and I'm just not there. I HAVE slowed pork WAY down. And added nuts, fruits, and berries to the menu. Very little processed food also. Not major changes but tweaks. Including hydration. Coconut water is awesome. It's not such a great taste, although it isn't bad either, to be honest, but I can FEEL it. Doesn't take much, either.

#47

TSBB General Talk / Re: Josh Kali’s Return

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 17, 2026, 09:27 AM

Yesterday I left our dock at 0920 on route to intercept Josh on Adam's Creek. (ICW) About 10 boats accompanied me and we sailed back to Oriental where a crowd was waiting to welcome him "home". The town presented him with a plaque stating the day was deemed, Josh Kali day. Josh was gracious enough to answer questions and pose for many, many pictures.

I saw his post on FB. He actually filmed some boats sailing in with him. He might have gotten you.

Here's one boat that shows up pretty well from his video.

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#48

TSBB General Talk / Re: 209! WHAT?

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 17, 2026, 08:31 AM

My cholesterol levels are what my dr describes as typical for a man in his 40s. Well, I'm 66 and ever since retiring 7 years ago eat horribly. I gained 30lbs the 1st two months of retirement and kept it. I ride my bicycle 15 miles in an hour or less 6 times a week. Workout with weights 4 days a week for 90 minutes a day, but my diet is terrible. I just eat what I want and too much of it. I need to buck up and eat right. I list the will power I once had.

You fellow seniors/sailors amaze me!

Since you brought up your bicycle, let me show you what I did for a 70th birthday present to myself.

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This is my Schwinn "Panther" that was given to me on my 10th birthday (60 years ago!). Somehow I still have it and brought it out from under the house and polished it up, greased everything, and got new tires, headlamp, and rear reflector. Everything else is original. I did repaint the tank and put a new "Schwinn" decal on.

I've been riding it some. I'd actually been riding a stationary bike before I started walking.

My Schwinn Varsity 10-speed that I bought with paper route money in my early teens was destroyed in a shed fire in 1999. Wish I still had that one.

Thanks for the inspiration!

#49

TSBB General Talk / Re: 209! WHAT?

Last post by Wolverine - May 17, 2026, 12:06 AM

My cholesterol levels are what my dr describes as typical for a man in his 40s. Well, I'm 66 and ever since retiring 7 years ago eat horribly. I gained 30lbs the 1st two months of retirement and kept it. I ride my bicycle 15 miles in an hour or less 6 times a week. Workout with weights 4 days a week for 90 minutes a day, but my diet is terrible. I just eat what I want and too much of it. I need to buck up and eat right. I list the will power I once had.

#50

TSBB General Talk / Re: 209! WHAT?

Last post by Captain Kidd - May 16, 2026, 11:05 PM

https://nutritionfacts.org/video/how-not-to-die-documentary/

I'll certainly put this on my "to watch" list.