Friday, May 18, 2012

Race Day Forecast... we be gettin' close!

Well for those who love to follow the weather we have now enter the zone where we can look out predicted race day forecast.  


The weather is looking good for the first part trip so Janet will be able to get some quality training time in when we arrive.  Race day looks a little iffy, but she will swim early morning so hopefully the storm will be later in the day.

The good news is the wind direction.  The predicted direction has it blowing East South East (112.5 Degrees) and the water current is usually about the same there.  With a water temperature at 80 degrees race day shaping up for good conditions.  On the long legs of the race hopefully she will get a helping hand from nature, and a few clouds will make it easier to spot reference points.  "Swim Janet Swim"


The really good new is:  If the wind does stay at a steady 10-15 mph, the bug population on this tropical paradise should remain grounded!   There would be nothing worst for me than swatting bugs all morning in a tire swing waiting for her finish.

Now back to the important stuff!   Which hat should I take this trip?  Your opinion matters.  As you can tell two have gone before - gotta love salt water and sweat!

The big one allows the breeze to blow through and keeps the sun off my nose and ears, but man is it a pain in the butt to carry.  The ball caps win hands down for transportability.  However one's ears can get pretty red if you do not coat them in goop.

The other critical item are the flip-flops - a must to check before departure!  Definitely two pair in case you have a blow out.   One must verify that both pair of flip-flops are properly equipped with the needed bottle opener.  Me I like a dress pair and beach pair.  Life is good!  This item is checked off!


BTW - The openers drive TSA nuts!  Not that I am one those people who enjoys poking the monkey.   

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 18, 2012

    Will say a little prayer for nice swimming weather for Janet!
    I'm cracking up that you have a bottle opener in your flip flops!
    Sorry, but I vote for the 'pain in the butt to carry' middle hat. :) Better that then a sunburn! Happy Friday!

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    1. AnonymousMay 18, 2012

      I mean THAN a sunburn. :)

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    2. Tom and JanetMay 18, 2012

      ahh i forgot
      bottle openers on flip-flops are as important as bells on bicycles!
      man cannot survive without either

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  2. Tom and JanetMay 18, 2012

    Far be it from me to comment on Then and Than :-)

    i am strong supporter of e.e. cummings writing style in that i am not real big on the grammar part as you probably already realize and the period comma stuff is just let people know when to breath but i have kinda figured that out on my own and the one thing i like best are run on sentences (ok breathe) :-) so all is good for then or than

    As for the hat I thinkin' I got two pair of flip flops why not two hats? Logic!

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