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Title: Long Winter!
Post by: Mercman on January 04, 2018, 08:11:23 PM: Who else is having a Long Winter? Cabin Fever setting in pretty bad!
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Post by: Mercman on January 04, 2018, 08:12:59 PM: My cabin looks like a winter wonderland. The last time I was boating was Thanksgiving...
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Post by: Oldfishguy on January 04, 2018, 11:25:08 PM: Just makes that first day back on the water so much better.

:)
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Post by: Jason on January 05, 2018, 06:35:11 AM: Thanksgiving is not bad for last day out. I am sure you'll be back out in February. Hang in there!
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Post by: David CVX-16 on January 05, 2018, 08:13:38 AM: Pictures of St. Croix near Taylors Falls on November 30, 2008.
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Post by: thedeuceman on January 05, 2018, 08:16:25 AM: (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180105/bda072bf868603732dba0c1fbdf0f114.jpg)

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Post by: Jason on January 05, 2018, 09:42:59 AM: St. Croix river in Hudson
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Post by: David CVX-16 on January 05, 2018, 11:28:39 AM: Your sons are watching you boating making tight circles in the open water. I couldn't resist that comment Jason.
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Post by: 75starflight on January 05, 2018, 12:22:18 PM: We have been doing a little sledding. Snow is starting to melt here though.
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Post by: David CVX-16 on January 05, 2018, 12:47:35 PM: St. Croix around Hudson.
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Post by: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on January 05, 2018, 09:38:53 PM: Quote from: 75starflight on January 05, 2018, 12:22:18 PM
We have been doing a little sledding. Snow is starting to melt here though.
Incognito pics. Lol
Looking forward to when u can post non-incognito pics :-)

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Post by: 75starflight on January 05, 2018, 09:43:19 PM: Quote from: Mrs.TheDeuceMan on January 05, 2018, 09:38:53 PM
Incognito pics. Lol
Looking forward to when u can post non-incognito pics :-)

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Us too Laurie!
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Post by: Plugcheck on January 08, 2018, 02:03:09 PM: The weather broke the freezing point here in Omaha yesterday, and was 35 at lunchtime today, so I got in a nice walk. Picture of the Mighty Mo looking North from Miller's landing. Used the Hotsy to blast all the snow and ice from the Timi, will be on the cradle by end of the day Wednesday. New engine got a bath as well, mother nature helping me keep on schedule. 5 degrees and snow Thursday, but 48 Wednesday.
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Post by: Mercman on January 12, 2018, 06:45:20 PM: But it's back to the Deep Freeze once again!! Come on spring!
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Post by: Plugcheck on January 12, 2018, 07:19:12 PM: Yeah, it's a bit brisk outside. Just a side bet Trent, I'll bet boating within 90 days. Good Friday is March 30th, opening golf season. Good enough to golf, then good enough to boat. Have you done any planning for a boating/camping trip to your little slice of paradise?
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Post by: pyro225 on January 30, 2018, 04:43:50 PM: Do you guys boat in the winter over there? We don’t really here however I make a point of going to a local pub/bar once a month for dinner on the boat even in the winter to give it a good run. However what I can’t do and I didn’t realise is my glassing as it’s too cold to set so looking forward to getting that done!

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Post by: Retro Performance on February 11, 2018, 08:51:46 AM: Boating in the winter? Sounds crazy to me.........
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Post by: Retro Performance on February 11, 2018, 08:57:20 AM: Here in Minnesota we do go ice fishing though.
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Post by: Hyperacme on February 11, 2018, 09:16:04 AM: Are you breaking ice in the last picture ?
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Post by: Retro Performance on February 11, 2018, 09:47:10 AM: It is known as ice fishing......they said you just make holes in the ice and fish?
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Post by: Retro Performance on February 11, 2018, 09:49:44 AM: And it works!
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Post by: Hyperacme on February 11, 2018, 10:03:42 AM: It sure does !
LOL ...
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Post by: David CVX-16 on February 11, 2018, 01:22:13 PM: I would not believe it had I not seen it!
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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on February 25, 2018, 07:27:44 AM: FIs it ever going to be warm weather
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Post by: Jason on February 25, 2018, 08:22:24 PM: Enjoy while it lasts! Been an awesome winter. Spent the weekend in Duluth snowboarding, snowshoeing, and snow tubing.

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Post by: dorelse on March 05, 2018, 10:32:49 PM: Ice is officially off my lake! Spring's coming!
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Post by: Retro Performance on March 10, 2018, 02:55:55 PM: Thats it for me.........it is now officially Spring at my house
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Post by: thedeuceman on March 10, 2018, 08:22:38 PM: Hmm...
Those are big motors

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Post by: Hyperacme on March 10, 2018, 08:34:03 PM: It's spring ... Time to roll out the big HP !
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Post by: Oldfishguy on March 11, 2018, 08:45:39 AM: I was out on the frozen lake last night talking to a few fishermen; I typically go for a stroll with the dog when I see fishermen set up camp multiple nights in a row, something is up usually. Sure enough they were catching a few crappie here and there to make the evening worthwhile. With fresh holes drilled we got a quick measurement . . . a few inches short of three feet of ice. I don't ever remember it being this thick, this late.

My ice out thought at this point is May 1st, really late. (:
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Post by: Retro Performance on March 11, 2018, 10:21:50 AM: A friend of mine had these motors sitting around the shop too long and I happen to have a hull looking for a horsepower upgrade so...........This one however will not be used for ice fishing.
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Post by: thedeuceman on March 29, 2018, 04:47:40 PM: Two years ago today Laurie and I were out on the St. Croix in the GT 150, guess it’s not happening this year

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Post by: 75starflight on March 29, 2018, 05:06:17 PM: Everything is open here in Nebraska from what I have hear, but snow is expected on Easter.
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Post by: Madbohunk on March 29, 2018, 06:47:42 PM: Brought mine home today , unwrapping it tomorrow !!
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Post by: CVX Fever on March 29, 2018, 10:37:16 PM: Still 2 feet of ice on Long Lake in Sarona WI last weekend! ;)

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Post by: carlsoncvx18 on March 30, 2018, 06:36:31 PM: Spending a few days in Steamboat a little spring skiing!
Susie took the gondola up to meet us.
Last minute rider turned out to be Billy the Kid.
1st ever American to win an Olympic metal in skiing.
Now is 75yrs old.
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Post by: melinprov on April 01, 2018, 08:57:40 AM: We have had a warmish winter here in Northern Utah but just when you think winter is gone, it comes back. I had one day at 58 degrees and then the next-one...a foot of snow and then 2 more feet the next day. Snow, rain and sleet last week also and yesterday 60 degrees and clouding up today. Trying to rebuild my V179-- Hope this is the last of it.
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Post by: CVX Fever on April 01, 2018, 11:29:26 AM: Awesome snowmobiling in WI yesterday with 8" of fresh snow! Good thing I got the camper out to the island last weekend! ;D

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Post by: Hyperacme on April 01, 2018, 11:38:06 AM: Sue & Jeff's pictures from Steamboat
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 01, 2018, 11:39:05 AM: More pictures
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Post by: thedeuceman on April 03, 2018, 08:37:12 AM: Well that’s making good use of snow anyways, in 2016 we were out on the river on March 29, in 2017 it was April 8. From the looks of things now will be lucky if we get out by May

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Post by: V153 on April 04, 2018, 06:11:42 PM: Well. As I've said before. Anyone that can cook and clean, and bring V4 crossflow parts. Can stay here ...
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Post by: CVX Fever on April 04, 2018, 09:40:44 PM: Seriously - the morning of April 4th?......lol

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Post by: Jason on April 05, 2018, 10:07:32 AM: I know. I had to look back at pictures form this time last year. We went for a bike ride in shorts and T-shirt...... crazy!
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Post by: David CVX-16 on April 05, 2018, 06:51:31 PM: April 6, 2017 on White Bear Lake.
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Post by: V153 on April 05, 2018, 07:17:57 PM: Hey I was on Lemon Bay in the 153 one frigid morning. 39 degrees out. Froze my friggin azz off.

But it was the fastest that sob ever ran. They love that cold air.
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Post by: CVX Fever on April 08, 2018, 03:22:07 PM: April 8th - Had put this away, Max wanted to take it out for a spin!.........lol

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Post by: V153 on April 08, 2018, 07:18:59 PM: It was a lil overcast yesterday ...
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 08, 2018, 09:41:19 PM: " It was a lil overcast yesterday ... "

Snowing here today ...
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Post by: Diamond Chad on April 10, 2018, 02:37:49 PM: Concourse "C", MSP airport, display case
(http://employees.casinotrac.com/ski.jpg)

Not nearly as good shape as David's
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Post by: 75starflight on April 10, 2018, 02:58:44 PM: Not trying to make you all jealous, but we are at 66 degrees here in central city Nebraska
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Post by: David CVX-16 on April 10, 2018, 08:06:00 PM: Quote from: Diamond Chad on April 10, 2018, 02:37:49 PM
Concourse "C", MSP airport, display case
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Not nearly as good shape as David's

Thanks Chad. I enjoyed that water ski back in the early 70's. Water skied every Saturday morning on Bald Eagle Lake. The O'Brien water ski was a work of art with the inlayed wood patterns. And every ski was different.
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Post by: 75starflight on April 11, 2018, 01:05:19 PM: Ok, When did the banner change to will it ever get warm? lol
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 11, 2018, 01:12:31 PM: About two hours ago ...
Didn't know anyone even looked at it.
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Post by: Plugcheck on April 11, 2018, 06:09:15 PM: It's springtime here, or at least untill this weekend, snow in forecast.
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Post by: V153 on April 11, 2018, 08:34:14 PM: We're currently enjoying what I like to call the "pre-inferno" ...
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Post by: David CVX-16 on April 11, 2018, 09:31:19 PM: "Spring has finally sprung (just don't look at this weekend's weather forecast)!! Saint Paul Port Authority, Friends of Pool 2

The Motor Vessel Michael Poindexter, pushing 12 barges en route to St. Paul, locked through Lock and Dam 2, near Hastings, today around 1:30 p.m."
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Post by: Jason on April 11, 2018, 09:33:51 PM: Interesting. We just drove down along lake Pepin about 2 weeks ago. Was still at least 50% covered in Ice. Must have finally got out the ice breaker.
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 14, 2018, 07:04:44 AM: WOW !
Even my boat should have been out of the corner of the garage by NOW .. >:(
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Post by: CVX Fever on April 14, 2018, 01:14:47 PM: Should have left the "Assault" parked in the back yard this week!......lol

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Title: Re: Long Winter!
Post by: Hyperacme on April 14, 2018, 02:18:58 PM: You'll have another two weeks of sledding yet Kip ... :o
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Post by: bwnh on April 14, 2018, 03:47:01 PM: Despite the date, it is still winter in Acworth, New Hampshire. Photo was this morning- more snow expected tonight.

Bob W
NH
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Post by: CVX Fever on April 14, 2018, 05:30:42 PM: Quote
You'll have another two weeks of sledding yet Kip ... :o

Ha!.... I wanna get my new Glastron out of storage ;) This would have been great in Jan or Feb, not the middle of April. I think we are looking at the middle of May before the lakes open up as most still have 2' of ice on them. Hope I'm wrong and it happens sooner.
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Post by: thedeuceman on April 14, 2018, 06:15:34 PM: Welcome to April in Minnesota
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Post by: Retro Performance on April 15, 2018, 01:43:11 PM: I think it varies by your location but we got about 15 inches of spring this weekend
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Post by: Hyperacme on April 15, 2018, 02:12:47 PM: Still snowing here ...
Sounds like the rest of today.
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Post by: Jason on April 15, 2018, 08:36:34 PM: Well. At least we can pretend it’s spring.

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Post by: Silver GT-150 on April 15, 2018, 09:06:23 PM: That's the Spirit!
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Post by: Scott in nh on April 16, 2018, 02:26:57 PM: Quote from: bwnh on April 14, 2018, 03:47:01 PM
Despite the date, it is still winter in Acworth, New Hampshire. Photo was this morning- more snow expected tonight.

Bob W
NH

In Acton ME, our shallow lake is open, but we've had two solid days of sleet/hail/snow/rain and the wind is blowing like crazy!

No picture because I don't even want to stick my head outside to take one!
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Post by: dorelse on April 17, 2018, 02:00:42 PM: Sorry guys, just ordered a new impeller for Barfly...that probably guarantees 2 or 3 more blizzards.
Title: Long Winter!
Post by: thedeuceman on April 19, 2018, 05:42:43 PM: Finally I can work with the door open [emoj(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/6559875b694b6810344ecf6f2d7cad0c.jpg)i2]

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Post by: V153 on April 21, 2018, 02:10:33 PM: Quote from: thedeuceman on April 19, 2018, 05:42:43 PM
Finally I can work with the door open [emoj(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180419/6559875b694b6810344ecf6f2d7cad0c.jpg)i2]

Watcha got goin on there Joe?
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Post by: thedeuceman on April 21, 2018, 02:46:47 PM: Fixin outdrives, has to leave skidster in the garage cuz we got too much mud in back.
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