Hey Northwest... Check This Out!

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-08-2008, 6:39 AM

http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/98052?from=36hr_topnav_undeclared

71 degrees on Saturday!

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 04-08-2008, 8:18 AM

I don't believe it. I fully believe that that biatch Mother Nature knows that I moved onto the lake and is going to screw me over for what should be the best summer of my life.

(priszkid) · (priszkid) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 04-08-2008, 8:54 AM

should be a great weekend...dang it---haven't dewinterized!!!

(load) · (load) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 04-08-2008, 9:05 AM

Have fun Cliff, we are supposed to get to 80!

(liljohn) · (liljohn) **Join Date: May 2007** 04-08-2008, 9:52 AM

Cliff if you believe the weather man you and I should do buisness. lol. but if its true ill see you out there.

(noti_dad) · (noti_dad) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 04-08-2008, 12:29 PM

btw - my boat will be ready for the rotation for Sat's BBB.

Glad it's going to be 70. 'Cause 69 just wouldn't do for me.

(evansw6) · (evansw6) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 04-08-2008, 3:41 PM

I'm glad I got the boat de-winterized early since all the shops are backed up this time of year. I'll be out for a bit on Saturday too to break in the summer!

PS-Brett, thanks for recommending eastside services. they fixed my value issue on time and did it right for less than boat shops.

(tcluv85) · (tcluv85) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 04-08-2008, 3:49 PM

liljohn could be right...here is the latest forecast off King 5, it just keeps getting worse.

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I won't be back from Whistler until Sunday.

(Message edited by tcluv85 on April 08, 2008)

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 04-08-2008, 3:57 PM

Winston, Doug is a good guy. If anybody is out on Sammamish on saturday stop by the house.

(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 04-08-2008, 8:36 PM

We made our first run of the year last Thur in the Spokane area...still a bit of ice on the water then, but it was nice to get out.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 04-08-2008, 9:27 PM

Good to hear Greg! Did you hit up Silver Lake or someplace else?

(poser007) · (poser007) **Join Date: Nov 2004** 04-08-2008, 10:32 PM

Here is the extended forecast for Medford Oregon....My boat is in the shop as we speak getting ready for this weekend

Friday...Sunny...Warmer. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.

Friday Night...Mostly clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.

Saturday...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.

Saturday Night...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 70s to lower 80s. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.

Sunday...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to lower 70s.

(bailey) · (bailey) **Join Date: May 2001** 04-09-2008, 10:33 AM

(bbr) · (bbr) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 04-09-2008, 10:42 AM

Man am I glad that I don't live there anymore. We have been trunkin it here in CA for over a month now. We'll be at 85 all weekend long.

(noti_dad) · (noti_dad) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 04-09-2008, 11:49 AM

Robert. I didn't need to see that. Not today. Sat I'll be all over it.

I'll stick with Cliff the weather man on this one. Still looks good.
http://www.weather.com/outlook/recreation/ski/tenday/98056?from=dayDetails_topnav_ski

(jonfo) · (jonfo) **Join Date: May 2002** 04-09-2008, 1:07 PM

I will try to be out there saturday a.m. if i get some riders. if you see me wave.

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(bailey) · (bailey) **Join Date: May 2001** 04-09-2008, 7:30 PM

Dave sorry about that. I only post those pictures to torture cliff but I guess I didn't think about collateral damage.
Hopefully the weather will hold for the weekend..

(john30) · (john30) **Join Date: Nov 2003** 04-09-2008, 7:37 PM

Couldn't make it out last sunday. Gonna try this sat. It'll be my first ride since surgery in Oct. (acl)

(azwakekid) · (azwakekid) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 04-09-2008, 7:48 PM

oh wow. its gunna be 95 this weekend here in az.

(buzz_grande) · (buzz_grande) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 04-10-2008, 8:21 AM

80-82 here this weekend in So Cal.

Glad to hear you are warming up a bit up north Cliff.

(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 04-10-2008, 12:25 PM

Jason, Silver it was. We'll be headed out this weekend if you want to go...let me know.

(misteve) · (misteve) **Join Date: Aug 2007** 04-12-2008, 8:50 PM

Alright... So who made it out today, and where and how was it?

Jon - Did you get out on Samm on Friday?

(bailey) · (bailey) **Join Date: May 2001** 04-12-2008, 10:22 PM

It was pretty darn nice today weather wise. I didn't get out on the water but I saw some crazy fools out there wearing shorty wetsuits so it couldn't have been too bad.

(da_kamp) · (da_kamp) **Join Date: Jan 2008** 04-12-2008, 10:24 PM

hmmmmm, was in the high 80's/ low 90's for us out here on the D today

(blindmnkee3) · (blindmnkee3) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 04-12-2008, 11:12 PM

I'm so jealous of you guys in the south right now. Sometimes wish I could move back to Texas. But I'll be happier than you in July and August

. Yes, it hit around 65 in Spokane today and should be 70 tomorrow. I never seen so many people out in the parks, washing cars, mowing laws... anything to get out and enjoy the nice weather.

Luckily I didn't jump the gun and try to bring the boat out. We did run up and check out the boat ramp though, anyone care to try and launch here?

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The spring run off should be be huge this year, I guess they're trying to get ready for it, LOL.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-13-2008, 12:14 AM

hit 65 on the slopes and 84 at the lake today.

How's that for mocking the great northwest.

I'll post pics when tomorrow when I sober up.

59yroldkid 04-13-2008, 8:23 AM

Spokane area guys: have Loon Lake and Deer Lake thawed out yet?

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 04-13-2008, 8:38 AM

Adam,
Where is that at?

Paul,
Not sure about those lakes. I know Newman is frozen and Liberty is not.

(liljohn) · (liljohn) **Join Date: May 2007** 04-13-2008, 9:43 AM

hey steve not sure wich jon but if your reffering to me yes and it was nice.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-13-2008, 3:35 PM

Oke dokey,

My weekend in a nutshell.

Friday - three hour ride on the bike up in the foothills.
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Saturday morning up at Alpintal with the boys.
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After a quick lunch in North Bend, we hit the water.
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Finish the day off with a bbq at the Postfroosh compound, and you've get an awesome weekend of playing in the sun.

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(bailey) · (bailey) **Join Date: May 2001** 04-13-2008, 5:12 PM

Looks pretty good. I thought I saw Darins boat out there yesterday.
You should have been out this morning as well. It wasn't as nice weather wise but the water was total glass. I guess people thought the rain was coming sooner.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 04-13-2008, 7:18 PM

Got out on the water today with Greg, thanks man! Not the best water but the weather was great and the wake was kicking. Here are some pics:

Greg recently picked up a SkySki and has been learning and doing well

And here is something I would have never thought I would have done today:

It was actually pretty easy to get going and I can see the potential, especially when the water is less then perfect.

Thanks again Greg for a great day!

(blindmnkee3) · (blindmnkee3) **Join Date: Aug 2001** 04-14-2008, 1:18 AM

J,

Long Lake. Where were y'all riding and who the heck was wearing the shorty?! Thats nuts. Looks like a great time though. Is Newman really still frozen? That sucks cause we were out there at this time last year and it was great, water temp was near 50. We were hoping to make it out this weekend. Maybe not if it's still that cold.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 04-14-2008, 5:41 AM

J, and Greg,

Looking forward to hooking up with you guys in another month or so. BTW, I immediately right clicked save on your Sky Ski adventure.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 04-14-2008, 7:09 AM

Adam,
We were out at Silver Lake and the kid in the shorty is a friend of Gregs daughter. Yes he was nuts and I don't think he had any nuts after his set

I'll get ahold of my friend on Newman and give you an update this evening. Let me know if you end up heading out that way and need another rider.

Cliff,
Looks like you had a great weekend, we will see you in a month.

(polarbill) · (polarbill) **Join Date: Jun 2003** 04-14-2008, 9:20 AM

I made it out on Saturday With Jon. Thank you Jon. I had a lot of fun. I also realized that I am a terrible wakeboarder. His Nautique 220 has a huge wake with just the stock ballast. I haven't been behind too many boats with a wake even close to that size and hardness. Thanks again Jon. He also had Mark and Lance from Inland surfer out. Thanks again Jon.

Saturday was a bit of an adventure for me. Woke up at 6 so I could drive down to Belfair to pick up my dad's boat. Got there and was back on my way home by 8:30. At about 9:30 in Federal Way the trailer blew the axle bearing on the left side. I watched in the mirror as the bearing buddy flew off and bounced down the highway. Luckily I was close to an exit and got to pull over out of the way and could start working on it. After help from my dad and a couple trips to the parts store I was back on the road about 1:30. Made it home and everything was good to go. We had a few people over and watched some guys ride and BBQ'd.

I don't have any pictures of riding but I will post a couple pics of the boats anyways. Notice which boat get priority on the lift.

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(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 04-14-2008, 9:14 PM

Jason, it was a lot of fun...let me know when you're ready to get back out there.

Cliff, we'll make the journey to smooth water when you come over...you might not go back to Seattle. Should we be concerned about the photos you saved?