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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Sun Oct 02, 05 8:03 pm |
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nope... spent a lot of time in coffee shops in HR using the wi-fi.
how about the coast? looked pretty windy again all day. |
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colby
Since 23 Apr 2005
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Sun Oct 02, 05 10:09 pm |
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sorry phil... but knowing you, you'll get your time in again this week - I'm sure of it.
The coast was nice - nothing like saltwater to clear out the sinuses! I ended up kiting alone nearer the Astoria end of the beach to avoid a never ending rain storm. I'm still waiting on my big kite to come in so made do with a 12M and the glide board - surprisingly it was fun to ride in the waves. |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 6:46 am |
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I bet that glide would be fun, seems like you could skip down the face of a wave with it without much (or any) power from the kite. Not something a regular TT is too good at.
Glad you got out, guess coast was the call for the weekend... |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
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Seaside
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Mon Oct 03, 05 8:58 am |
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Bummed to have missed you Colby. I was lookin' for the orange rig but looks like you passed thru Seaside.
I got out around 4pm when the storm cleared. 20m seemed to be the call until I got blasted around by a squall. I just purchased a Machine so it was fun to try the different adjustments. It is pretty nice being able to handle gusts well over 15mph and then as light as 8 or so, but I'm still new at it so I was pulling the wrong line the wrong way here and there... some of those F-ups resulted in a few drinks fo sho. |
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colby
Since 23 Apr 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 9:56 am |
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sorry to miss you barfly! I'll put up something here again next time I get the nerve up to battle the elements at the coast. I have to say though...the ocean water wasn't that cold...at least not yet! |
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pjc
Since 06 Mar 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 12:12 pm |
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coast doesn't really get much colder in the winter ... i had a link at one point showing the average OR coastal water temps staying within 10 deg F all year round. lowest was just under 50 i think... |
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pkh
Since 27 Feb 2005
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Couve / Hood
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Mon Oct 03, 05 12:15 pm |
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doesn't the ocean water actually get warmer in the winter?
Hey barfly where did you get that avatar... looks like a bad day! nice drawing though. |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
1210 Posts
Seaside
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Mon Oct 03, 05 12:35 pm |
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[quote="pkh"] Hey barfly where did you get that avatar... looks like a bad day! nice drawing though. [/quote]
I'm getting pumped for Halloween! |
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Mark
Since 20 Jun 2005
3677 Posts
I need my fix because I'm a
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Mon Oct 03, 05 12:49 pm |
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Barfly are u a native Seasider? I grad mighty Seaside High back in 82.
Go Gulls |
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barfly
Since 31 Mar 2005
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Seaside
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Mon Oct 03, 05 1:36 pm |
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Nope. I grew up a barney in Ptown. I'm definitely a big Gulls fan though. My wife and I were married here in the early 90's and we moved up from Oceanside in January. Now we own a b&b here in N. Seaside, check the web on my profile. |
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colby
Since 23 Apr 2005
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Mon Oct 03, 05 3:29 pm |
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nice website...can't wait for the soon to come 'action shots' in your photo gallery section. I'll be sure to IM you next time I hit Seaside. |
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scottnorby
Since 23 Sep 2005
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Tue Oct 04, 05 9:34 am |
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Ocean temps usually rise in the winter.
This is due to the fact that there is little or no northwest winds causing the extreme upwelling and current track from the north.
Fall is such an epic time here.
It is BEAUTIFUL this morning.
East winds 15-20mph.....in the ponds...flat water but fun.
It should switch to south later.
South winds are up and down.
Just hang out on the beach and when a strong cell of wind comes in jump on the water.
This weekend is supposed to be nice weather....not sure about the wind yet?
No doubt, the Oregon coast is the best place to live as a kiter in Oregon. Year round riding, and waves.
Scott |
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