Journal Entry: Feb. 26
Saturday’s therapy session was delightful! While the forecast was suggesting rain, we didn’t encounter any precipitation till well after beer o’clock. We were also anticipating that the breeze would build during the afternoon as the big winds were supposed to reach us that evening. That really didn’t happen, so we enjoyed a 50 degree day and a shifty ESE breeze in the 5 to 8 mph range. Dave and Stephanie ran 7 races for us that included many position changes and very close finishes.
It’s looking like this week’s therapy session will again have to be on Saturday as Sunday looks a bit on the frigid side. Isn’t there something about March coming in like a lion…. Please RSVP for Saturday so we know we have the requisite number of participants. As of now, the plan is to sail at the NORMAL time (Rig at 1, Race by 2).
But I will say it was great to get my Ol’ 515 (my laser number) back on the water after a 6 week hiatus. Made me think of an old Eagle’s tune Ol’ 55.
Ol’ 5-1-5
Well it warmed up so quickly
I rigged lickety-splickly, launching my old 5-1-5
As I sailed away slowly, feeling so holy
God knows, I was feeling alive
And now the breeze is coming up
I’m sailing with Lady Luck, the shifts make it tough
Breeze beginning to fade, can I lead the parade?
Just a-wishing I’d stayed right a little longer
Lord, let me tell you the feeling’s getting stronger
Now A 20 degree lefty, struck me so deftly
Things were now going my way
The fleet is all under me
This shift’s really helpin’ me
I’m fallin’ into first place
And now the breeze is coming up
I’m sailing with Lady Luck, the shifts make it tough
Breeze beginning to fade, now I lead the parade
Next beat I am stayin’ right a little longer
Lord, let me tell you the feeling’s getting stronger
Well February went quickly
It passed lickety-splickly, too cold for my old 5-1-5
While the month warmed up slowly, we’re feeling so holy
God knows, we’re feeling alive
And now the breeze is coming up, yes it is
I’m sailing with Lady Luck
The shifts make it tough
The shifts make it tough
Sailing’ with Lady Luck
The shifts make it tough
Sailing with Lady Luck
The shifts make it tough
Sailing with Lady Luck
Journal Entry: Feb. 15
It looks like the ice will remain in place through the weekend. Even though it’s been warm the last 48 hours, my views of Antrim Lake (my surrogate Hoover assessment) suggest the ice will not be dissipating by Sunday, which is frustrating as the temperature and wind speed conditions fit the formula. Hence, the lyrics inspired by Judy Collins who famously sang and Joni Mitchel who wrote Both Sides Now…
Cooling drinks on summer days
And skating rinks that let us play
And Hoover’s frozen everywhere
I’ve looked at ice that way
But now it only blocks our fun
There’s no sailing for anyone
So much sailing we could have done
But ice got in our way.
I’ve looked at ice from both sides now
From drinks to rinks and still somehow
It’s ice frustration I recall
I really don’t like ice, at all.
Wind and waves gives us our zeal
Our sailing helps the way we feel
It’s our therapy that helps us deal
Till the ices gets in our way
But now it’s just another day
Where there’s ice that’s in our way
We want to get our boats and go
And be looking for the wind to blow
I’ve looked at ice from both sides now
From drinks to rinks and still somehow
It’s ice frustration I recall
I really don’t like ice, at all.
Beats and runs with the crowd
To say “hey starboard” right out loud
Using tactics that make us proud
We’ve looked at races that way
But now our friends are acting strange
They shake their heads, they say we’ve changed
Well something’s lost, we’re feeling pained
Without our sailing day
I’ve looked at ice from both sides now
From drinks to rinks and still somehow
It’s ice frustration I recall
I really don’t like ice, at all.
If this isn’t enough, I would suggest you turn to page 6 of your hymnal, as we sing “On the pond again”.
On the bright side, the cold temperatures should facilitate snow making at the local ski venues. Perhaps I’ll see you at Snow Trails on Sunday evening.
When you’re ready were there for you! Reach out to the S.A.i.L. Counselor at lavender.1@osu.edu