Feb. 17th at Brooksville

Discuss our SCHEDULE and future events. Friendly trash talk encouraged.
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Postby Loren » Mon Feb 12, 2007 1:36 pm

Didn't think about that... I never leave the house without a hat! :wink:
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Postby mx5er » Mon Feb 12, 2007 7:06 pm

Darn...my work schedule has been changed and I have to work this Saturdaym and will miss this event! The good news is it's dbl. time and a half!!!!

Hope you all enjoy the event!


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Postby kickslop » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:05 pm

:lol: @ 50 being 'cold'

Freakin Florida wusses.

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Postby Solar » Tue Feb 13, 2007 2:13 pm

kickslop wrote::lol: @ 50 being 'cold'

Freakin Florida wusses.
Well 50° isn't cold, but it sure isn't warm, and if the forcast holds true for Brooksville, we're looking at upper 30's to low 40's in the morning hours. I don't know where you come from, but that's pretty cold to me. :D As long as it's sunny and not windy, I have no problem with 40° weather.
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Postby Jamie » Tue Feb 13, 2007 8:38 pm

BTDT last weekend. There was ice on the ground at Gainseville when I got there a little after 8. By 10, it was rather nice out -- I could live with the same thing this weekend.
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Postby Alizarin » Wed Feb 14, 2007 2:43 pm

solar 90GT/03Si wrote: Well 50° isn't cold, but it sure isn't warm, and if the forcast holds true for Brooksville, we're looking at upper 30's to low 40's in the morning hours. I don't know where you come from, but that's pretty cold to me. :D As long as it's sunny and not windy, I have no problem with 40° weather.
According to Bay News 9 this morning, Saturday morning could see some upper 20's in Brooksville. That's likely before the sun comes up. High was forecasted to be 60. It appears that there will be almost no wind.

kickslop wrote::lol: @ 50 being 'cold'

Freakin Florida wusses.
I'll still be wearing shorts.
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Postby AScoda » Wed Feb 14, 2007 3:59 pm

Sorry you are going to miss out on this one Ron.

We could use another volunteer for registration, since Ron was set to handle that. William and Leo have both volunteered to help with reg. but neither has done it before. A quick coaching to get them going may be all that is needed. Not a lot to it.
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Postby Native » Wed Feb 14, 2007 8:36 pm

Since I'll be bringing the reg. box, and admission list, I can show 'em how to use it, too, at least unless someone else would like to do it.
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Postby Jamie » Wed Feb 14, 2007 9:32 pm

Should be pretty easy if we get to pre-print the forms -- find the person's form, take their money (if not pre-paid), and make sure they sign the waiver and take a wristband. Off they go. Numbers and classes are already assigned.

Drew...do we have a course yet?
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Postby Pilgrim » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:41 pm

Sorry to change the subject back to the weather. BUT. It will be in the lower 20's at the Brooksville airport Saturday morning. I think I'll skip this event do to inclimate weather. Sorry.
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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:47 pm

To help encourage people to come out in the cold ...

FAST is going to try something new. There will be a concession stand selling hot chocolate and capuccino. There will also be some BIG muffins in a variety of flavors.

Hot drink and a muffin for $2.

Profits are to help raise funds for new loaner helmets and other club expenses. If it works well tomorrow we'll consider other "breakfast" ideas throughout the year. (Suggestions welcome.)
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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 16, 2007 2:48 pm

Pilgrim wrote:Sorry to change the subject back to the weather. BUT. It will be in the lower 20's at the Brooksville airport Saturday morning. I think I'll skip this event do to inclimate weather. Sorry.
Wuss! It'll warm up.

(I've bailed out for less though.)
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Postby Solar » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:11 pm

The hot chocolate idea is a good one!! I bet you sell out.

As far as the weather goes, it will be in the 20's before the sun comes up, but should warm up pretty quick after sunrise. It's suppose to be in the 60's by the afternoon, and if the wind doesn't pick up past 10mph (forcasted) it should be comfortable.

I e-mailed Drew to see if he wants me to bring my 70,000 BTU propane heater.
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Postby Loren » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:13 pm

Hot chocolate! I'm SO there!

Word to the wise (that would be our event chairman): Treat the cold just as you would treat extreme heat. Keep the run groups as short as possible to minimize everyone's exposure to the cold.
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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:19 pm

solar 90GT/03Si wrote:The hot chocolate idea is a good one!! I bet you sell out.
I won't take that bet.

BTW, Willemina (my wife) has graciously offered to run this concession in addition to towing the trailer simply because she loves me and wants to support me in the activities I enjoy.

What a wife! :D
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Postby Charles » Fri Feb 16, 2007 3:45 pm

Pilgrim wrote:Sorry to change the subject back to the weather. BUT. It will be in the lower 20's at the Brooksville airport Saturday morning. I think I'll skip this event do to inclimate weather. Sorry.
I don't blame you, there's a reason I've lived in FL all my life:)

Below 55 degrees is freezin', if I hadn't already volunteered to help with a few things I'd bail too! :D
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Postby Native » Fri Feb 16, 2007 4:51 pm

Pilgrim, sorry you won't make it...it's only gonna be cold for a little while - we'll see you next time!

Bill, you're a lucky man! (with a great idea for cold morning)

Charles, I'm born and raised, and I'm with you - i am NOT looking forward to tomorrow until after 10 or so... :( I just keep telling myself - layers, layers, layers
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Postby WAFlowers » Fri Feb 16, 2007 5:19 pm

Native wrote:Bill, you're a lucky man! (with a great idea for cold morning)
Don't I know it!

All we need is a shot of brandy* in the hot chocolate to make it REALLY good! But we're about to drive, so ...

* Coconut rum works well too. Or Amaretto. Or ... :twisted:
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Postby Dave-ROR » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:39 pm

WAFlowers wrote:
Native wrote:Bill, you're a lucky man! (with a great idea for cold morning)
Don't I know it!

All we need is a shot of brandy* in the hot chocolate to make it REALLY good! But we're about to drive, so ...

* Coconut rum works well too. Or Amaretto. Or ... :twisted:
On the other hand.. it is an airport with lots of open space.. one shot won't hurt :)
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Postby Jamie » Fri Feb 16, 2007 6:41 pm

Loren wrote:Word to the wise (that would be our event chairman): Treat the cold just as you would treat extreme heat.
Already on it...I'm drafting out run groups for Drew tonight.
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