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  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    OEC is EMT with a wind chill factor :)

    Lookout is blessed by location - snows earlier, later, & drier most seasons. Not the tallest vertical around here, nor does it have the longest runs & trails, but it's a family-oriented facility, their patrol scheduling is flexible, and I get to ski midweeks when the crowds are non-existent.

    Here's some info: (Steve, you can peek too!)

    http://www.skilookout.com/ski/mountain_info.php

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I managed a couple of hours on opening day at Bogus this morning Paul. Conditions were, shall we say, early season, but fun and the sun was bright (it was 7 degrees F at the 10 am start but hit 20 by the time I left to find the ibuprofen and hot tub). I may get down to Snowbird or Park City Friday if things pan out. :shades:
  • hammerheadhammerhead Member Posts: 907
    Conditions at Lookout are terrific - over 6 feet at summit, and more on the way tomorrow. Don't need the rock skis anymore, and it's not even December!

    I'm up for another training day Friday, then home for 1)ibuprofen, 2) quick shower & change of clothes, then 3) Tony Romas for dinner - Daniel & Gayle's birthdays this weekend - they chose (I suggested, but they chose! really!) :)

    Cheers!
    Paul
  • PF_FlyerPF_Flyer Member Posts: 9,372
    I don't know about you, but I'm glad to have a place to hide from the holiday madness, even if it's just for an hour! :P

    The Subaru Crew Chat is on tonight. The chat room opens at 8:45PM ET Hope to see YOU there! Check out the schedule
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Those speeds are crazy. Fastest I've been in a ski boat is maybe 42mph, and that feels like 120 in a car.

    I can't imagine 60, much less 70+.

    To ski we used to go about 28-33 or so.

    -juice
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Not sure if I can make it, as the Ravens are playing the Bengals. GO RAVENS!

    Bob
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    I've skied behind a early 90s Baja 320 with twin 502s, exactly what you're talking about. That boat was later (mis)used by the dealership's owner to enter the Long Beach-Catalina ski race. They took second in class behind a 38' Scarab with twin Lamborghini V12s.

    Anyway, it's a rough life skiing anywhere near 60 or 70. I'm definitely not good enough to do it, nevermind have fun at it.

    If you're after pure speed though I think you're going about it all wrong-- get a tunnel hull, say an Eliminator. Fastest boat I've ever been on was a 27' Eliminator tunnel hull with three two-stroke V6 outboards. We did over 110mph at Lake Havasu, and I can honestly say that I was terrified.

    Oops. Sorry to be so far off topic.
    ~Colin
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    At those speeds if you fall while skiing I'm sure it could be lethal. Hitting the water would be pretty much like hitting solid ground.

    Any boxer powered boats out there, to bring this back on topic?

    -juice
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    I would watch it if Time Warner had the NFL network...

    -Brian
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Sorry, I had to go off topic once more -- you don't ski at those high speeds! The hot rod ski boats just happen to go that fast without a skier in tow.

    I used to water ski at 28mph on the nose. One time in college my friends were goofing around and cranked up the speed while I was skiing. I eventually let go of the rope and coasted when it got too scary. I think they said I held on to about 45mph or so. They thought it was a lot funnier than I did!
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    You do need north of 35mph to barefoot ski from a tow line, though you can barefoot off a side boom at 30mph or less usually.

    -Brian
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Cats are the way to go for all out speed. In the 33 Footer I'm mostly looking for the weight and deep v for stability to cut the 8-10ft rollers and the chop we get in the bay. Also the 33 footer has a nice big cabin for overnighting.

    To keep it on topic, haven't seen any boxers in marine use yet.

    -mike
  • steverstever Guest Posts: 52,454
    I'm in Salt Lake City for a couple of days having driven the '97 Outback down from Boise. We went to Snowbird this morning and hit an inch or two of fresh snow on the last 6 miles to the resort. The new all season Toyo's I put on a couple of months ago did good, even on the 9% grade section. I had chains available so technically I was legal, depending on which warning sign you believed.

    Thanks for the tire rec, Ken. :)

    Lots of Subies in evidence in the parking lot.
  • toboggantoboggan Member Posts: 283
    Lots of Subarus around here also. Still using the Blizzaks for winter tires. Got me through a 22" snow fall last year. The Blizzaks go on in November and come off in March (BFG Traction T/A's go on at that time).

    You're lucky - real snow. Most of our snow is that artifical stuff which can become boiler plate really fast (gotta have sharp edges).

    Toboggan
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    We had six to eight inches of snow predicted in this last storm that "shut down" Chicago. Usually when Chicago gets it, we get it in spades on the other side of Lake Michigan.

    This time, it seems to have gone right over .. around .. something ..

    we've only had a couple of flurries and dustings out of this system .... so far

    Daughter called from Texas to see if we were snowed in. Dallas got more snow than we did!
  • subearusubearu Member Posts: 3,613
    That storm dumped about 17" here in SE Wisconsin. Blizzard conditions throughout the morning. And the snow is here to stay for a while, single digit temps last night and tonight.

    -Brian
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    ski racers most definitely go 60+ mph. they wear helmets of course, in response to Juice's last post about it.

    http://www.powerboatmag.com/2006features/10_06_catalina.php

    ~Colin
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Psssh, we got nuthin. They said we might get a dusting, but nope.

    I can't believe many people in Texas saw snow and we still haven't. :cry:

    -juice
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    Wow that's nutz colin. I thought driving at 70mph in the ocean with waves and stuff was bad, let alone skiing behind it!

    -mike
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    we have snow ... with more predicted ...

    6-10" ... last week when they predicted that .. we got maybe .. 1/2 " .. lol
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Could it be?

    My brother says he can pay me back that loan in full, so early next year, when I get back from Brazil, I may actually go car shopping.

    The irony in all this is that my Forester is running as good as ever, and I feel like it's a waste to trade it in. Wifey is really pushing for a bigger trip vehicle, given our many 3+ hour road trips.

    -juice
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    Do it! So what's on your short list?
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Let's move this over to the Cafe. Here's my latest thinking:

    ateixeira, "Subaru Crew Cafe" #12201, 7 Dec 2006 7:07 am

    -juice
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Guys once again I am asking for your prayers for my family, My younger brother still living in Ireland was diagnosed with inoperable small cell lung cancer about six months ago.

    Last week he was told he has a year at the outside and probably less, my own doctor thinks this is an extremely generous estimate, the year from hell just keeps going and going, as a very close and dear friend lost his fight with cancer in Sept.

    Cheers Pat.
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    I'm so sorry to hear that Pat :( You and your family will be in our prayers this holiday season.

    -Frank
  • bigelmbigelm Member Posts: 995
    Sorry about the news... I've stood in the gap to pray for your brother and the family.

    Stay positive and strong!
  • c_hunterc_hunter Member Posts: 4,487
    You got it Pat.
  • jeffmcjeffmc Member Posts: 1,742
    Very rough... hang in there, man. Prayers comin' your family's way.
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Pat, so sorry to hear the news. My prayers are indeed with you and your family.

    This is turing out to being a really sad holiday season. Two days ago I got word from an old high school buddy that one of our classmates had passed. Today I get another e-mail from him saying his own younger sister just died yesterday of lung cancer.

    It's gotta get better...

    Bob
  • locke2clocke2c Member Posts: 5,038
    Pat,

    Thanks for sharing and you again have my condolences. I'm glad that we are all here to support and assist you, and I'm sure you have loads of other caring friends and family. You and Rita will get through this tough time through all of our collective strength. God bless.

    ~Colin
  • rob_mrob_m Member Posts: 820
    Pat, you and Rita are in my thoughts and prayers. Rob.
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Pat: sorry to hear about the continuing tough year for you. Let's hope for a much better 2007.

    Those of us with good fortune in 2006 should count our blessings, something I plan to do for sure.

    -juice
  • kenskens Member Posts: 5,869
    More thoughts and prayers on it's way.

    Hang in there.

    Ken
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Thanks guys, Rita and I really appreciate the the support from all our friends.

    Cheers Pat.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    Pat-

    My mother-in-law was diagnosed with the same thing at the end of July. Her doctor refuses to give her a prognosis, saying that in her experience, most patients make it to whatever the prognosis is, then pass. Anyways, she has just finished chemo last week (6 rounds total) and will now be on maintenance drugs (which, by the way, her provider doesn't want to pay for :mad: )

    She is a non smoker, so the doctors feel she may do ok on cheo as her lungs are fundamentally stronger than a smoker's. Of course, not being a smoker means it took a while for the diagnosis despite being symptomatic for well over a year. No one was looking for cancer.

    So we're hoping for the best. She's lost all her hair and claims to feel good. I certainly hope we get a year with her, and I'm secretly hoping for a good bit more than that.
  • tupintupin Member Posts: 71
    Many people on chemo or recovering from chemo find that drinking wheatgrass juice seems to improve their energy. I take this stuff myself since being diagnosed with a rare autoimmune disorder (hemolytic anemia). I can't say for sure it's the wheatgrass juice but since taking it my immune system has not gone out of whack and I've been medication free for 17 months now. I get it at www.wheatgrassjuice.ca but you may be able to get it locally...many juice bars will make it for you. You can even grow wheatgrass and make your own. As I said, I'm not trying to give any type of false hope, just saying many people find it helps them in different ways. Just do an internet search on wheatgrass juice.
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Loosh, my brother has already had massive treatments of Chemo. and Radiation they can't give him any more, apparently he had so much chemo that his bone marrow is shot. They tried some sort of injections, I don't even know if they were experimental or not. He had 7 injections every couple of days over a three week period, but there was no improvement

    Like you say though, a prognosis I believe is useless when it is your time it is your time.

    Cheers Pat.
  • lucien2lucien2 Member Posts: 2,984
    ooof. How long ago was the diagnosis, and how long was the chemo?
  • tsytsy Member Posts: 1,551
    I'm sorry Pat and Loosh. I will keep your family members in my prayers this season.

    I end up taking care of a lot of cancer patients in their last months of life. Unfortunately, we just don't have it yet when it comes to cures for many people, but a lot of research is being done to get there.

    Make sure the doctors keep him comfortable- we at least are pretty good at that here in the 21st century and there really is no reason for people to suffer greatly, nor have to worry about suffering.

    Take care, Pat.

    tom
  • hondafriekhondafriek Member Posts: 2,984
    Loosh, He was only diagnosed this spring, I don't know how long the chemo lasted. But he is now getting blood transfusions. I lost a close friend in Sept. He started off needing blood, then he needed transfusions of platelets, all because the bone marrow was ruined by Chemo.

    Mt brother is now going down the same road.

    Cheers Pat.
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Pat and Lucien-

    Sorry to hear about your families. Our hopes and prayers are with you. Here's hoping for good news.

    Mark
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    Well, our bags are packed and we leave for Brazil tomorrow. We'll be gone for about 3 weeks and I'll have only limited internet connectivity, but I will try to drop in and say Hi.

    If not, have a great Holiday and let's all hope 2007 turns out to be a universally wonderful year for all.

    -juice
  • ateixeiraateixeira Member Posts: 72,587
    That reminds me, we have to do our annual wish list. I guess it's been a tradition for the past 3 years or so, and who am I to stop that tradition?

    Rules: car/truck/motorcycle must be for available sale now. You can use MSRP or actual prices, but no trade-in allowances. And you have to spend it on your vehicle fleet.

    If Santa put $100,000 in my stocking (I've been good Santa!), here's how I think I would spend it:

    2007 Toyota Sienna XLE AWD, loaded, $35,884. Trip vehicle.
    2007 Subaru Tribeca Ltd DVD NAV, $33,553. Wife's vehicle.

    $30,563 left, and this is a tough one. I want a convertible to replace the Miata, but 2 seats is often not enough. 27640 for a G6 with a folding hardtop, or $25,276 for a Sebring soft top, or $30,494 for a Solara SLE V6 convertible. Perfect price, so I'll go with the Solara:

    2007 Toyota Solara SLE convertible, $30,494.

    The rest would go to gasoline.

    Anyone else wanna play?

    -juice
  • css1css1 Member Posts: 247
    Juice,

    Have a great trip and holiday, and to everyone in the crew:

    HAPPY HOLIDAY"S and a HAPPY NEW YEAR

    Charlie
  • paisanpaisan Member Posts: 21,181
    It's getting out of control this year. We had a lot of sponsors come on and donate for the door prizes so anyone in the Northeast should seriously consider this event....

    http://iacinc.selfip.com/48hrs/48hrs-2007

    Jan 12-14

    -mike
  • p0926p0926 Member Posts: 4,423
    Safe traveling Juice and Merry Christmas and Happy New Years to you and yours!

    Dear Santa,

    I would like the following for Christmas (I've been really good - HONEST!):

    2007 Subaru Forester XT Limited - $28k (all purpose/trip vehicle)
    2007 Mercedes SLK-350 - $52k (commuting/weekend vehicle)
    2007 Nissan Versa - $18k - (commuting/take the dogs to the park vehicle)

    -Frank
  • rshollandrsholland Member Posts: 19,788
    Hey juice—have a great trip!!!

    ...And yes, the "Annual $100K X-Mas Stocking Stuffer" list:

    AWD Porsche 911 Targa 4S ($95,900.00)

    http://www.porsche.com/usa/models/911/911-targa-4s/

    Bob
  • robr2robr2 Member Posts: 8,805
    juice - as Bugs would say Bon Viageeee.

    $100K

    VW GTI $23K - the daily driver

    MB CLS550 $67K - the client car

    Used F150 $10K - the weekend handyman.
  • bat1161bat1161 Member Posts: 1,784
    Juice-

    Have a safe, enjoyable Holiday and a Happy & Healthy New Year for one and all!

    Mark
  • ladywclassladywclass Member Posts: 1,713
    If Santa put $100,000 in my stocking, I would start by paying off the credit cards ... pay off the daughter's college loans ... and then I'm not sure what I'd do with the rest ... I think I'd still have about $50,000 .. guess I'd buy a new car for the husband and me .. but since I haven't looked at anything except the few with the daughter I'm really not sure what I'd want .. lol
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