Inlands at Scaling Dam

RogerBrisley · 22 Sep 2006, 10:47

philipcosson · 23 Sep 2006, 05:22

Just back from a very enjoyable sail in the sunshine, reaching the whole length of the dam. With two 9 year old's as crew.

Weather conditions at scaling: http://scalingdam.org/WeatherVigil/Live/index.htm

webcam: http://scalingdam.org/WeatherVigil/Live/webcam.htm

(Both these sites get stuck from time to time, and this is another site that is not mac friendly - in fact only works with IE)

There are several young sailors looking for a sail next weekend - I believe Mark Simpson has a list if anyone needs crew - I just spoke to a young topper sailor who is keen to sail in a N12.

Philip
N3253 (looking forward to coming last in the inlands next weekend, anyone going to dissapoint me?)

Lukepiewalker · 23 Sep 2006, 08:24

Appears to work OK in firefox too.....

philipcosson · 23 Sep 2006, 10:27

Ooops, correction, only works in ie on a mac.

This "incompatablity" is the small price i pay for my mac -The upside includes: lack of viruses, never having a driver issue, great engineering, longevity, resale value, fantastic design, useability, and incredible cool advertising (http://www.apple.com/getamac/ads/)

Quite a lot of which it has in common with a national 12! If Steve Jobs and Johnatan Ive had designed a dinghy...

Philip
N3253

Antony (Guest) · 25 Sep 2006, 08:18

Jo and I will certainly be there, looking forward to it.

Antony
N3484

Kevin · 25 Sep 2006, 09:18

Will be there also. Lesley has managed to coax Peter Miatt out of his between Norfolk Week hibernation so they will be there too.

Kevin

THG · 25 Sep 2006, 04:56

For those attending a few phrases (at least printable ones!)

Hoo ye gannin? 'How are you?'
Hoo's ya fettle? 'How are you?'
Y'areet, hinny? 'Are you all right, kid?'
Champion. 'Very good, very well'
Bonny day the day. 'It's nice weather'
Cowld the day, mar. 'It's cold today.'
Whey aye, man. 'that's right'
Give ower, y'a kiddin. 'Come on, you're joking'
Hadaway man. 'I'm still not convinced'
Ya taakin sh**e. 'I really disagree with that'
Ootside! 'Let's settle this outside'
Hoo's the Toon gannin? 'How is the Newcastle United match progressing?'
Tara now, pet. 'Goodbye (to female)'

Jane Wade · 25 Sep 2006, 05:00

Fortunately I am bringing my interpreter with me. Dave is in fact from the North East despite appearances of being a Southerner.

Jane

Roly Mo · 25 Sep 2006, 05:02

Staaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarboard is the same in any dialect, and for those who are geographically challenged, Scaling isn't near Newcastle it's nearer Middlesbrough - the Toon Army are somewhat further north!

Team Roly Mo

Jane Wade · 25 Sep 2006, 05:28

Is that anywhere near Birmingham - that is in the North isn't it?

Roly Mo · 25 Sep 2006, 05:39

Not from where we are sitting!

RogerBrisley · 25 Sep 2006, 10:57

Come on Kean,

Never mind reviling us northerners, at least we speak english

! Come on North, bring your bateaux and join the fun,

Roger

angus · 26 Sep 2006, 08:06

Me I'm heading for the deep South. Is it still summer down there.
See you there.
angus

RogerBrisley · 26 Sep 2006, 08:44

Angus,

We presently have balmy(?!)autumn days with daylight till 7.30 ish, hope it holds till sunday.

No need for lights whilst racing, look forward to seeing you and Rowan again,

Roger

Kevin · 28 Sep 2006, 10:03

Moderate winds forecast for the weekend, let's hope it stays balmy too.

Kevin

Inlands at Scaling Dam

Antony (Guest)