Baller_ The_MS Posted March 10, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 10, 2012 We went from 4 inches of ice to 4 foot rollers running down the lake today. Nice. Looks like a very early start to the 2012 spring season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted March 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2012 Gonna be low/mid 70's all next week here in the Great Plains. I'm leaving voice mails with my community lake buddies who didn't pull their courses over the winter to see who's starting skiing. Hoping to get an earlier start here this season as well Mark. I'm ready! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 10, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 10, 2012 Ice? What's that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2012 JD, Check your glass! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 11, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 11, 2012 One of my friends called from Utah today to tell me they are putting the course in this weekend. You can still drive a truck on our ice. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 ice is gone in Indiana! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2012 Just in from 3 days in San Diego, looking forward to sunrise tomorrow to see what we have for ice. I understand it's been warm the last few days, and MS' lake must be open so can't be long. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted March 11, 2012 Share Posted March 11, 2012 I think we will be open by Wednesday. This could be a record breaker in mid MI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 11, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 11, 2012 I was thinking it would be tuesday after looking at it yesterday morning. By 4pm, not much left. The wind is blowing at 20 but with temps in the 60s, we will put the balls on the missing subs today. @ED, how much ice do you get down there? @6balls did you get some sets out in SAN? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2012 @MS, no such luck. Geoff originally thought it sounded fine but life got busy, boat wasn't ready etc so he had to scratch. Great few days of weather, had some good food and drink. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Ed_Obermeier Posted March 11, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 11, 2012 @MS I don't think it ever more than just crusted over a bit for a few days, otherwise not much at all. This has been the warmest winter I can recall here in east Kansas, we've only had snow cover the ground briefly maybe twice? I fear we'll pay for it later in severe thunder storms and wind but we'll see. March definitely coming in like a lion here so maybe later part of the month the wind will die off. Hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 11, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 11, 2012 @scotchipmanscotchipman Jeff Volmrich, from Park City. He is relatively new to the Utah water ski scene. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller nate93 Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 Got on the lake here in Erie, PA yesterday. Water was 40 air was 55. Great fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 Hate to say it, but I'm not ready. Haven't ordered my permit yet, haven't done an equipment inventory, boat still in storage, and I'm still in rehab from neck surgery. Of all the years to have early ice out, this wasn't the one where I could take advantage of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 My ice is still a few days out. Off this week, painting the dock and converting my lift to electric power. After 14 years of telling myself I would never buy a canopy I broke down and bought one. MS, did you ski yet?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 12, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 12, 2012 Balls are in and water is very close to 50 already. Strong south winds and high temps warm our lake quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 12, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 12, 2012 @thager, I am home all week so if it gets calm, lets ski. I have not skied yet due to wind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 If I can work my honey do's I'm there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 12, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 12, 2012 i will let you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller jdarwin Posted March 12, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 12, 2012 water is very close to 50 already Celsius or Fahrenheit? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 12, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 12, 2012 F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ RichardDoane Posted March 13, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 13, 2012 water temp. was 45 yesterday @ the broho, we were able to sneak in a quick set between the rain & snow showers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller galejan Posted March 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2012 Cant mesure the water temp yet, cant get thru the ice, probably 15cm thick :(( But our new SN 200 has arrived so it cant be far away (I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 13, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 13, 2012 @galejan, the anticipation w/that new 200 has to be fantastic. I'm envious of you and any other ballers w/a new one in their driveway or on their lift. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarditup Posted March 13, 2012 Share Posted March 13, 2012 Ice out, first slalom course in on Bay 1! Jump when the water warms up further. First event May 12 or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
east tx skier Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Just replaced the spark plugs and impeller. Put some brake fluid in the trailer and rubbed a little oil on the platform. It must be spring! Yeehaw, we're heading for the lake for the rest of the week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ lpskier Posted March 14, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 14, 2012 @scotchipmanscotchipman I am not sure which lake. I believe it is the same lake that Parsons and Rossi ski on, but I could be wrong about that. Jeff is a big guy with a bald head, big smile and easy laugh. You can't miss him. He has just found his way back to the sport after a few decade layoff. Lpskier Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 14, 2012 Ice will be gone by Midnight. Boat comes home to roost tomorrow morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixball Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 Lake will be open in the morning but, I am going north to repair damage to our cabin from last weeks big snow. We will be in late next week. YA HO!!!!!!!! This will be the earliest ever for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted March 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 14, 2012 we should be in shorts by the weekend Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted March 14, 2012 Share Posted March 14, 2012 this weather is crazy- we went out again last night and the water temp is already in the 50s and the water was glass. air temps are going to be in the 70s for the next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Razorskier1 Posted March 14, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 14, 2012 Still got full ice cover and the boat is still in storage. Traveling all next week for work -- not much point bringing it home yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 14, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 14, 2012 My goal is to wear a hot top in March. It may happen. http://www.weather.com/weather/tenday/55963 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ Wish Posted March 14, 2012 Baller_ Share Posted March 14, 2012 Shrinkage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 SE corner open, dark ice remainder....really hoping it opens for weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Mines gone. Lingered into midday then poof! Lift and dock in tomorrow I hope. I am finishing up some painting and have to clean boat, change oil too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller teammalibu Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Drysuit on Sunday wetsuit on Monday Shorts last night global warming is for real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 California is supposed to get it's first taste of winter this weekend. I'm headed to the mountains! Winter might not be done yet! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted March 15, 2012 Share Posted March 15, 2012 @eleeski have fun but don't send it this way! We're in full on ski every other night mode here and loving it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Eric, Currently raining in Tahoe from the look of the web cams, hopefully it turns to snow before the weekend so we can get our first powder day of the year. :) Kevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 I'm flying to Reno Saturday, come visit. I thought you were in Hawaii at a fantastic vacation rental! http://www.konahawaiirentals.com/site/Overview/PropertyID__46259/15895/default.aspx For those of you who may soon be plunged back into winter (or next year) think Hawaii! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller eleeski Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Crashman, if the ice just thawed, I'd still be in Hawaii mode! It was 85f at my lake last weekend - still way too cold! Only 85f, that puts me in snow ski mode. When is the water going to hit 85f? Then I'll waterski! I'm a sissy! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller Not_The_Pug Posted March 15, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 15, 2012 Eric, We leave next Thursday for Kona. You and Lisa need to come over too! We are planning on snow skiing this weekend, I will check with Steph about coming up to Squaw Sunday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller xrated Posted March 16, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 16, 2012 @MS I may hate you right now. Was up north first part of this week for sap collecting and ice was still solid and not really even thinking of looking rotten yet, though it will be an early out. I am currently avoiding the laundry room as my ski is taunting me from the wall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2012 If it makes you feel any better the ice has been out here in south MN a few days. I have been on vacation all week cutting trees, piling wood,installing the dock and lift, cleaning up the boat etc. Lake has been glass but I may have tweaked something. Problem is I am too sore to be sure ! Hope to ski tomorrow! Sorry MS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supporting Member Than_Bogan Posted March 17, 2012 Supporting Member Share Posted March 17, 2012 Getting the boat tomorrow. Earliest I've ever picked it up by at least 2 weeks. Winter pretty much never happened in MA this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crashman Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 this last week has been crazy-skied again tonight and was actually comfortable. I'll be in trunks by next week Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller_ The_MS Posted March 17, 2012 Author Baller_ Share Posted March 17, 2012 @xrated not a good year for the sap collection. @thager I have 4 days in a row going and we still are not even to our historic ice out date yet. Water will be over 60 on sunday afternoon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller 6balls Posted March 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2012 Nautique out today, looking to rip New Germany w/Razor1 and Bob tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baller thager Posted March 17, 2012 Baller Share Posted March 17, 2012 @ MS My earliest MN Ski was March 15th 1972. Dock start and no wetsuit. Feeling pretty cocky until the boat ran out of gas about 200 yards down the north shore of Lake Crystal. Dad forgot to hook up the new tank in our old Larson Thunderhawk with the 65 H.P. Mercury. Damn near drowned from hypothermia! I had dropped the handle during the slow sink into the cold water and the boat was blowing away faster than I could swim. At least I thought I was swimming. Dad lassoed me just in the nick of time. Never been so cold in my life!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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