The Official Argue About Where Upstate NY Is Thread

[BmillsSkier]

It's not so bad once you're fully submerged and can't breathe.

[RShea]

Yeah .... I waded into Canandaigua lake last Sunday and HOLY HELL that shit took my breath away.

Probably a bit better than Lake Erie or Lake Ontario but still not quite ready for swimming unless you are some sort of Tri Athlete or someone with a wet suit. Even many back yard swimming pools unless they really crank up their heaters high are still waiting for the water to warm up a bit more.

[huckbucket]

Probably a bit better than Lake Erie or Lake Ontario but still not quite ready for swimming unless you are some sort of Tri Athlete or someone with a wet suit. Even many back yard swimming pools unless they really crank up their heaters high are still waiting for the water to warm up a bit more.

That’s what I’m saying. Backyard inground pool. No heater. Just a solar cover. Will hit 80 deg at some point today. Amazing.

[Timberridge]

try taking a dip over at irondequoit beach...

This randomly showed up in my Youtube this am.

[Brownski]

Questions for M2711C (or anther expert on NYS’s canal system if there happens to be one around): How long should I budget for getting in and out of a lock on a typical summer weekend? Also, will they operate it for just a couple people in a kayak(s)? Also, am I better off trying to communicate with the lock operators via a VHF radio or a cell phone or some other means? I’m thinking about starting with a simple Champlain Canal paddle - like maybe from Whitehall to Fort Edward.

[gravitylover]

I hate dealing with the string as much as I do the engine. And I just hate pulling out a second tool after mowing. I know it’s probably irrational

No string to deal with on mine. It's a cartridge so when it runs out I put a new one on. That's it. The thing weighs like 8 pounds with the battery so I stick an extra in my back pocket and get a half hour or so run time. About the time I run out of battery I need another beer and puff so it's perfect.

It's not so bad once you're fully submerged and can't breathe.

Fucking awesome! I lol'd and the dog sensed how much I enjoyed it and she rolled over to kiss me. Thanx.

That’s what I’m saying. Backyard inground pool. No heater. Just a solar cover. Will hit 80 deg at some point today. Amazing.

Drink 2 beers then go in...

[fastfred]

try taking a dip over at irondequoit beach...

Thought we was going to the brewerton speedway tonight. I can hear em loudly just need a ride just a bit to far to ride my bike

[m2711c]

no races for me tonight... they gonna lift that broken bridge in phoenix for the first time in a week n a half tomorrow at 0700 in the am and they gonna leave it up till 1800 in the pm. got me scheduled for 15 hours of overtime to deal with the expected armada.

we got big assed boats backed up all the way past sylvan beach to rome. this is gonna be a major cluster fuck of rich clueless bastards who think they can "yacht" with the best of 'em vs the paid boat jockeys moving boats for even richer fuckers that couldn't be bothered to drive their own 75 foot floating mansion from saint john's to chicago for the fucking summer.


let the games begin!





https://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/ta...m.aspx?id=2063

[Brownski]

yes, kayaks are boats. wear your jackets buckled and hold on to the lock ropes.

first ya gotta find the dude operating. channel 13 or phone when you are 10 minutes out, which, in a kayak is pretty damn close. the ride itself takes about 10 minutes up or down. then ya gotta add on the time for them to get it either empty of full for ya. so, up to 10 more minutes. plus time waiting for any other boats besides youse guys to pass which just prolongs the whole operations.

That’s perfect, thanks.

[m2711c]

Questions for M2711C (or anther expert on NYS’s canal system if there happens to be one around): How long should I budget for getting in and out of a lock on a typical summer weekend? Also, will they operate it for just a couple people in a kayak(s)? Also, am I better off trying to communicate with the lock operators via a VHF radio or a cell phone or some other means? I’m thinking about starting with a simple Champlain Canal paddle - like maybe from Whitehall to Fort Edward.

yes, kayaks are boats. wear your jackets buckled and hold on to the lock ropes.

first ya gotta find the dude operating. channel 13 or phone when you are 10 minutes out, which, in a kayak is pretty damn close. the ride itself takes about 10 minutes up or down. then ya gotta add on the time for them to get it either empty of full for ya. so, up to 10 more minutes. plus time waiting for any other boats besides youse guys to pass which just prolongs the whole operations.

[m2711c]

oh and, M2711C is my fathers name... you can just call me m2711c.










fact.

[Brownski]

no races for me tonight... they gonna lift that broken bridge in phoenix for the first time in a week n a half tomorrow at 0700 in the am and they gonna leave it up till 1800 in the pm. got me scheduled for 15 hours of overtime to deal with the expected armada.

we got big assed boats backed up all the way past sylvan beach to rome. this is gonna be a major cluster fuck of rich clueless bastards who think they can "yacht" with the best of 'em vs the paid boat jockeys moving boats for even richer fuckers that couldn't be bothered to drive their own 75 foot floating mansion from saint john's to chicago for the fucking summer.


let the games begin!





https://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/ta...m.aspx?id=2063

That’s wild. Every job/operation has all kinds of PIA details and stressors that outsiders would never think about

[MakersTeleMark]

oh and, M2711C is my fathers name... you can just call me m2711c.










fact.

Solid number on the thread post.

[BmillsSkier]

no races for me tonight... they gonna lift that broken bridge in phoenix for the first time in a week n a half tomorrow at 0700 in the am and they gonna leave it up till 1800 in the pm. got me scheduled for 15 hours of overtime to deal with the expected armada.

we got big assed boats backed up all the way past sylvan beach to rome. this is gonna be a major cluster fuck of rich clueless bastards who think they can "yacht" with the best of 'em vs the paid boat jockeys moving boats for even richer fuckers that couldn't be bothered to drive their own 75 foot floating mansion from saint john's to chicago for the fucking summer.


let the games begin!





https://www.canals.ny.gov/wwwapps/ta...m.aspx?id=2063

That was beautiful man. Good luck with the gong show tomorrow.

Loved watching the great yacht migration north to the Great Lakes every spring through my vantage point on Kentucky Lake. Almost as comical as dayboat renters on the ICW without water or a tide table waiting on Sea Tow, just with bigger toys.

[fastfred]

State fair people

[m2711c]

they pimpin’ any utica club? a cold uc and $2 jerk chicken from henrys hen house would be handy to have when los blancos takes the main stage at 3…

[m2711c]

packin’ ‘em in like sardines….









lead boat already tied up in the next lock and the last dude is just passing my gates…



ain’t had crowds like this since gas was two bits fer a damned gallon and came with your choice of sweet glasses… collect the whole set!







fact.

[riser4]

How's the gong show going?

[m2711c]

gene is about to make an appearance…





fact.

[I Skied Bandini Mountain]

That was fine television programming.

[m2711c]

gotta watch where yer whackin’….




these turtles know how to parent proper. she just waddles over, digs a hole in the fucking rocks and just poops out a whole bunch of kids into it.




throw a few rock on top of ‘em and call it good.





good luck kids!

[Aldo]

Seems economically superior to what I’ve just gone through…


Follow this one back in if you wanna find the border

[m2711c]

she’s full…

[Brownski]

That’s pretty cool. There’s actually a FB group down by me that is dedicated to helping Snapping Turtles back and forth across some local roads where they often get run over on their way to lay eggs. Saw these guys on my paddle today. Just barely upstate by my standards



you might have to zoom a little to see the turtles.

[rideit]

It's not so bad once you're fully submerged and can't breathe.

PAGING BOONER