....nice bright sunny day, temp in the mid-30's, and the golf course is not covered in snow!

So I got my 18 holes in. Little windy, but very enjoyable.

Lost two new Snake Eye balls. Bummer.

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

===

That's impressive. I'd really like a hot tub but haven't gotten
around to it yet. It's about time to turn the pool heater back on
however. We're just starting a big sanding and varnishing project on
the big boat and a dip in the pool at end of day is kind of nice.
There are over 200 linear feet of handrails and toe rails plus a 15 x
4 ft teak transom. We're just getting started with stripping, sanding
and cleaning. Fun stuff, free training available.

On 2/24/2014 5:21 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

===

That's impressive. I'd really like a hot tub but haven't gotten
around to it yet. It's about time to turn the pool heater back on
however. We're just starting a big sanding and varnishing project on
the big boat and a dip in the pool at end of day is kind of nice.
There are over 200 linear feet of handrails and toe rails plus a 15 x
4 ft teak transom. We're just getting started with stripping, sanding
and cleaning. Fun stuff, free training available.



What do you use on the teak?

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 2/24/2014 5:21 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

===

That's impressive. I'd really like a hot tub but haven't gotten
around to it yet. It's about time to turn the pool heater back on
however. We're just starting a big sanding and varnishing project on
the big boat and a dip in the pool at end of day is kind of nice.
There are over 200 linear feet of handrails and toe rails plus a 15 x
4 ft teak transom. We're just getting started with stripping, sanding
and cleaning. Fun stuff, free training available.



What do you use on the teak?


===

Varnish, Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss, about 8 to 10 coats when starting
from bare wood.

Stripping is done with a heat gun and hook blade scraper; followed by
sanding with 100 grit; bleaching/cleaning where needed; sanding again
with 220 grit; sanding again with 220 after every 2 or 3 coats of the
Epifanes; and ideally a top coat of Epifanes clear gloss. This year
I'm going to try wet sanding with Tung Oil before the first coat of
Epifanes. That is supposed to fill the grain and minimize later
sanding. Stay tuned.

I hired a guy to do all that when we first bought the boat and it
ended up costing over $6K. Now that I'm retired, we're doing it
ourselves.

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:24:10 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...nice bright sunny day, temp in the mid-30's, and the golf course is not covered in snow!

So I got my 18 holes in. Little windy, but very enjoyable.

Lost two new Snake Eye balls. Bummer.

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

We're looking forward to some night time 'teens' coming up. But Thursday is supposed to be in the
40's, so I've got a tee time.

On 2/24/2014 6:43 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 2/24/2014 5:21 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

===

That's impressive. I'd really like a hot tub but haven't gotten
around to it yet. It's about time to turn the pool heater back on
however. We're just starting a big sanding and varnishing project on
the big boat and a dip in the pool at end of day is kind of nice.
There are over 200 linear feet of handrails and toe rails plus a 15 x
4 ft teak transom. We're just getting started with stripping, sanding
and cleaning. Fun stuff, free training available.



What do you use on the teak?


===

Varnish, Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss, about 8 to 10 coats when starting
from bare wood.

Stripping is done with a heat gun and hook blade scraper; followed by
sanding with 100 grit; bleaching/cleaning where needed; sanding again
with 220 grit; sanding again with 220 after every 2 or 3 coats of the
Epifanes; and ideally a top coat of Epifanes clear gloss. This year
I'm going to try wet sanding with Tung Oil before the first coat of
Epifanes. That is supposed to fill the grain and minimize later
sanding. Stay tuned.

I hired a guy to do all that when we first bought the boat and it
ended up costing over $6K. Now that I'm retired, we're doing it
ourselves.



Nice. A lot of work but it produces beautiful results. I was afraid
you were going to say "Sitkins" (that horrible orange stuff). I'd have
to disavow any association with you as a former Grand Banks owner. :-)

On 2/24/2014 6:47 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:24:10 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...nice bright sunny day, temp in the mid-30's, and the golf course is not covered in snow!

So I got my 18 holes in. Little windy, but very enjoyable.

Lost two new Snake Eye balls. Bummer.

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

We're looking forward to some night time 'teens' coming up. But Thursday is supposed to be in the
40's, so I've got a tee time.



I may be trying the golf thing again this spring.

My brother (five years younger than I) went to the hospital last week
with some severe stomach pains. There was nothing wrong with his
stomach. He was having a heart attack. He had a by-pass done on a
totally clogged artery and has to go back in 6 weeks to have a stent
installed in another artery that is 80 percent blocked.

He has always been the athlete in our family. Keeps in shape, runs,
etc. His problem is his diet. Loves the fatty foods, salt, tons of
cheese, etc.

Anyway, it was his wake up call. He's home, feeling much better and
wants me to start playing golf with him as soon as the weather breaks.
It will do me good as well. I've been physically inactive all winter
and the lbs are starting to gain on me again.

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:43:46 -0500, Wayne.B wrote:

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 17:24:34 -0500, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 2/24/2014 5:21 PM, Wayne.B wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

===

That's impressive. I'd really like a hot tub but haven't gotten
around to it yet. It's about time to turn the pool heater back on
however. We're just starting a big sanding and varnishing project on
the big boat and a dip in the pool at end of day is kind of nice.
There are over 200 linear feet of handrails and toe rails plus a 15 x
4 ft teak transom. We're just getting started with stripping, sanding
and cleaning. Fun stuff, free training available.



What do you use on the teak?


===

Varnish, Epifanes Wood Finish Gloss, about 8 to 10 coats when starting
from bare wood.

Stripping is done with a heat gun and hook blade scraper; followed by
sanding with 100 grit; bleaching/cleaning where needed; sanding again
with 220 grit; sanding again with 220 after every 2 or 3 coats of the
Epifanes; and ideally a top coat of Epifanes clear gloss. This year
I'm going to try wet sanding with Tung Oil before the first coat of
Epifanes. That is supposed to fill the grain and minimize later
sanding. Stay tuned.

I hired a guy to do all that when we first bought the boat and it
ended up costing over $6K. Now that I'm retired, we're doing it
ourselves.


Good luck with it. Hope all goes well.

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:59:58 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/24/2014 6:47 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:24:10 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...nice bright sunny day, temp in the mid-30's, and the golf course is not covered in snow!

So I got my 18 holes in. Little windy, but very enjoyable.

Lost two new Snake Eye balls. Bummer.

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

We're looking forward to some night time 'teens' coming up. But Thursday is supposed to be in the
40's, so I've got a tee time.



I may be trying the golf thing again this spring.

My brother (five years younger than I) went to the hospital last week
with some severe stomach pains. There was nothing wrong with his
stomach. He was having a heart attack. He had a by-pass done on a
totally clogged artery and has to go back in 6 weeks to have a stent
installed in another artery that is 80 percent blocked.

He has always been the athlete in our family. Keeps in shape, runs,
etc. His problem is his diet. Loves the fatty foods, salt, tons of
cheese, etc.

Anyway, it was his wake up call. He's home, feeling much better and
wants me to start playing golf with him as soon as the weather breaks.
It will do me good as well. I've been physically inactive all winter
and the lbs are starting to gain on me again.


Today was the first time for me in about five weeks. My shoulders, neck and legs are hurting
already. But, if you can walk the course, it's damn good exercise. When I play with my brother, who
can't walk the course, he does the driving and I'll grab a handfull of clubs and walk most of the
way.

Have you played before? I started when I turned 60 and my doc jumped my ass for high cholesterol.

On 2/24/2014 7:05 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 18:59:58 -0500, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 2/24/2014 6:47 PM, Poco Loco wrote:
On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 16:33:57 -0500, wrote:

On Mon, 24 Feb 2014 14:24:10 -0500, Poco Loco
wrote:

...nice bright sunny day, temp in the mid-30's, and the golf course is not covered in snow!

So I got my 18 holes in. Little windy, but very enjoyable.

Lost two new Snake Eye balls. Bummer.

I think winter is over here.
My solars had the hot tub at over 108 when I switched it off.

We're looking forward to some night time 'teens' coming up. But Thursday is supposed to be in the
40's, so I've got a tee time.



I may be trying the golf thing again this spring.

My brother (five years younger than I) went to the hospital last week
with some severe stomach pains. There was nothing wrong with his
stomach. He was having a heart attack. He had a by-pass done on a
totally clogged artery and has to go back in 6 weeks to have a stent
installed in another artery that is 80 percent blocked.

He has always been the athlete in our family. Keeps in shape, runs,
etc. His problem is his diet. Loves the fatty foods, salt, tons of
cheese, etc.

Anyway, it was his wake up call. He's home, feeling much better and
wants me to start playing golf with him as soon as the weather breaks.
It will do me good as well. I've been physically inactive all winter
and the lbs are starting to gain on me again.


Today was the first time for me in about five weeks. My shoulders, neck and legs are hurting
already. But, if you can walk the course, it's damn good exercise. When I play with my brother, who
can't walk the course, he does the driving and I'll grab a handfull of clubs and walk most of the
way.

Have you played before? I started when I turned 60 and my doc jumped my ass for high cholesterol.


I've played off and on over the years. Sometimes it was more of a
social outing for business reasons but I've also played many times just
for the heck of it. Most of the time I was too busy to get into a
serious routine. I did play a round at Pebble Beach though ... many
years ago .. as a guest of a big shot business executive. Made a fool
out of myself, as usual.

I got a kick out of my brother. He was always a basketball nut and
played in a few local leagues. Last week, after his experience in the
hospital, he said he has decided that he's now old enough to take up golf.