Almost 2 years ago to the day, I wrote a post about 34mph not being that hard. The feeling I had back then about 34mph is exactly how I'm feeling now about cutting the line in the course.We had back-to-back great mornings on public water this weekend. Yesterday, Brian (fu-man on this site) pulled me thorogh 5 at -22 a couple of times. Today, I didn't even use the 15 loop and went around 5...Read more
It’s cold, bleak and overcast- I must be back in Chicago! Yes, the vacation is over but the memories will last forever. Well, some of them, anyway.The process of returning to reality went smoothly, starting with collecting and re-packing all of our stuff as it lay all over the large rental home. Cleaning out the fridge, collecting our kid’s toys from EVERY nook and cranny of the house...Read more
With winter wrapping its arms around the Midwest and boat show season approaching, I thought I’d write a bit about what sits on the other end of any ski rope- the ski boat. Some skiers I’ve met over the years couldn’t care less about the boat itself. It is merely a tool to them- something that gets them from gate A to gate B. Other skiers I’ve met are just as interested in the boats as they are...Read more
Have you ever asked yourself that question? Everybody has to live somewhere, and people settle down in a particular place for a variety of reasons. Perhaps it's the area where you grew up, or a place you've had to re-locate to for work. Maybe you've hit the lotto or have retired to a place you've always dreamed of living.
I live in the northern suburbs of Chicago, which is probably among the last...Read more
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