Finally a nice day in Eastern Washington

(webbly) · (webbly) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 02-19-2007, 2:30 PM

Just stoked, went out for first ride of the year on Saturday. Incredible weather for E. washington, almost 60 degrees air temp., the water was a frigid 37 degrees, when you wrecked you could not get back to the surface quick enough. Today, rain & snow mix

Just excited, had to share

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-19-2007, 8:08 PM

Where did you ride? I live in Spokane and would love to get out!

Later,
jjakober

(wakechic06) · (wakechic06) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 02-19-2007, 8:08 PM

I know! It was so nice the other day. We had softball practice and it felt like summer! All I could think about was getting out on the river.. Lucky you got to go!

Jamie

(webbly) · (webbly) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 02-19-2007, 8:57 PM

J Jakober, I am just under an hour south of Spokane, but do much of my work in Spokane, we should ride sometime!

(webbly) · (webbly) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 02-19-2007, 8:59 PM

Jamie, Tri-Cities, I bet it had to be close to 70 down there, what a great area to ride!

(wakechic06) · (wakechic06) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 02-19-2007, 9:16 PM

Yea it's awesome down here. I can't wait to get out on the water. Where do you normally ride at?

(monroeyd) · (monroeyd) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 02-20-2007, 12:27 AM

Ya, saturday was super nice, wasn't it? Didn't make it out though. Getting all the "honey do's" done.

(randall) · (randall) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 02-20-2007, 6:49 AM

We were out Saturday in Wenatchee and it was special.
Jason, come to Wenatchee and entertain Colton and I some time.
Randall

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-20-2007, 7:03 AM

Spider,
Would love to ride sometime. Keep in touch.

Randall,
I might just take you up on that!! How are you guys doing? Good to hear from you.

Itching to ride,
jjakober

(randall) · (randall) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 02-20-2007, 1:25 PM

Jason, we are great and hope all is well with you. We enjoyed your company at Pateros. You have an open invitation, so join us some time.
Randall

(kainishida) · (kainishida) **Join Date: Feb 2003** 02-20-2007, 4:01 PM

Randall What's up...

Hey I still have you phone number so we'll have to get together and ride. We would have gone saturday but Moses is still thawing out. This weekend hopefully.
Kai

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 02-20-2007, 4:49 PM

Speaking of NWWF in Pateros...

Guys,

I've set it up for 08/29 - 09-01 this year so we can enjoy nicer weather and the kids won't have to miss school. Please call and set up your reservations at the hotel asap.

http://www.lakepaterosmotorinn.com/contact.html

Hi jack over.

Cliff

(garyw) · (garyw) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 02-20-2007, 5:02 PM

Hi jack again

Randall, congrats at US championships. See you at greenlake???

Cliff, we WILL be at Pateros. Pick up new boat this weekend get it down to the shop for a tower next week, then start breaking her in

(randall) · (randall) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 02-20-2007, 5:54 PM

Kai, Ya I have been thinking about you but I thought Moses would be warmer than the Columbia. Regardless I want to hookup and ride your lake, and your welcome here any time.

Thanks Gary, I look forward to seeing you and the rest of the bunch. If you have a chance send me a pic OUR new boat.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-20-2007, 6:34 PM

Glad to hear folks from Spokane are starting to ride again . . . The weather, last weekend, was inspiring. Do any of you know of a decent launch at Long Lake, that is accessible with the low water? I heard the public launch, just below 9-mile dam, is too shallow . . . haven't verified it, though?

(garyw) · (garyw) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 02-20-2007, 6:39 PM

Cliff, 8-29 thru 9-01 is a wed thru sat?? is that correct??

(mhsb1029) · (mhsb1029) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-20-2007, 8:39 PM

Another month and I hope to have out boat out on Long Lake(If I can find a spot to launch), can't wait!

(kenteck) · (kenteck) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 02-20-2007, 8:57 PM

Ahh, eastern Wa, god I love it over there, can never get enough of all the lakes and long summers.

Upload

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-20-2007, 9:14 PM

Barrett,

I see that your favorite rider is "Any Third". I would be happy to be your favorite rider whenever you get your boat in the water!!!

Mark,

Same goes for you, if you need a third on these cold early season days, let me know.

I'm good for gas, and any beverages that might be needed!

Later,
jjakober

(monroeyd) · (monroeyd) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 02-20-2007, 10:47 PM

Sorry to hijack. Hey Cliff, what are the options for lodging at the NWWF in Pateros, hotel, motel, campsites? Just curious because we have never been and may be interested in checkin' it out. Hijack over.

Can't wait for this wind to end.

(webbly) · (webbly) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 02-21-2007, 12:07 AM

Hey NWWF, what gives? I want in!

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 02-21-2007, 7:34 AM

Guys,

Gary, it is wed - sat this year. With the weather that time of year, people want to stay longer.

MD, You can camp about a 1/2 mile up river from the Hotel, there's trailer camping down the street as well. For the price, (about eighty bucks a night) I'd just reserve a room.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-21-2007, 11:40 AM

Jakober, sounds good. I'm hauling the boat in on Monday to have some work done, and to have it un-winterized. . . will then be ready for the next nice day, and hopefully, clear water somewhere.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 02-21-2007, 4:22 PM

MMMMMMMM... Pateros.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 02-21-2007, 4:24 PM

A couple more...

Can't wait for this years event.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-21-2007, 4:36 PM

Man! That looks nice.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-21-2007, 4:43 PM

Barrett,

Thanks for the invite!!

I guess Pateros is OK

Later,
jakober

(noti_dad) · (noti_dad) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 02-21-2007, 9:01 PM

Was at the Boardstock page and had a greta idea. Cliff's NWWF should become the new Boardstock. HA!

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-21-2007, 9:29 PM

Cliff,

Do you recognize that tower in the last Pic?

Remember how the morning started out like crap and poor Brad rode before the sun even came up, then we went up toward the dam, the sun came up and the snot stopped freezing on my nose!! That was great.

jjakober

(monroeyd) · (monroeyd) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 02-22-2007, 12:39 AM

You're probably right Cliff.

(noti_dad) · (noti_dad) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 02-22-2007, 8:53 AM

J - It wasn't THAT cold. Whata puss.

Hope you make it this year.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-22-2007, 1:27 PM

Noti,

If I remember correctly, you didn't drag your butt out of bed until sometime much later!!!

Ask Brad, I am sure he will tell you how cold it was, until the sun came up.

See U at Pateros,
jjakober

(mydoggus) · (mydoggus) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-24-2007, 9:08 PM

Hi All, Whats happening at Pateros? Not looking to crash a party, but the water looks awesome. Brad and Lacie will vouch for me as an early riser eager 3rd. I'm also looking for year round riding in Seattle.

(mhsb1029) · (mhsb1029) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-24-2007, 10:31 PM

J Jakober-

Sounds great, I just need to find a place to launch on Long Lake before the launch at 9 mile opens. If you guys have any suggestions I am all ears. I am hoping that 3-4 more weeks and the boat will be out of storage, I cant wait to start riding.

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 02-25-2007, 10:11 AM

Adam,

All you need to do is reserve a room August 29th -Sept 1st., and your in.

http://www.lakepaterosmotorinn.com/

(mydoggus) · (mydoggus) **Join Date: Feb 2007** 02-25-2007, 12:46 PM

Just booked one. I will check in closer to the date to find out if bringing a boat is overkill. I assume the dock space fills up quickly......Adam

(c_rundell) · (c_rundell) **Join Date: Jan 2006** 02-25-2007, 1:05 PM

Hey spider,
not to hi-jack the thread but what type of wet suit do you wear to ride in those conditions. Our water temp is 42 right now and air is anywhere from 55-70 right now. Nobody around here ever starts riding near this early around me.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-25-2007, 2:06 PM

Hey Mark, I was part of your crew with Brian Francis, a couple years ago. How are things? I dropped you an e-mail, a few days ago, just to say 'hey.' I'm living about 2 miles from your folk's house now, so lets get together and do some early season riding.

See ya,

Ryan.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-25-2007, 2:26 PM

I'm in, just got my room. Cliff, Gary, Dave, Troy, Jeff, Darren, get your drink orders in ASAP!! Your EastSide Boat Mooch is heading over.

Later,
jjakober

(mhsb1029) · (mhsb1029) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-25-2007, 4:11 PM

Ryan-

Just sent you an email back, I am not exactly sure about what happened with the email that you sent me.

The boat is coming out of storage in about three weeks, but we need to find a place to launch on Long Lake. I dont think that the launch at 9 mile opens for awhile. Sounds like we are going to have plenty of people who are willing to pitch in for gas.

(garyw) · (garyw) **Join Date: Jul 2001** 02-25-2007, 4:24 PM

Jay, PACIFICO as always, picked up the 07 Wakesetter VLX yestrday. You are in

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-25-2007, 5:11 PM

Hey Mark,

Thanks for the note. I sent you another e-mail, hopefully, the second one will get through to you. My server may be having issues, it's happened before. Let me know if it made it to you.

Damn this snow!!!

Cheers.

(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-25-2007, 6:21 PM

I'm getting a little tired of the snow here on the East side! Looks like we've got few folks here that don't mind the early season cold. We'll all have to head out one day soon. I'll be out of town for the next week, but the next decent day I'm getting the boat out and ready for the water.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-25-2007, 6:27 PM

Hello Greg,

I'd be happy to join you, if there is space in your boat. Nothing like frosty water in March. I'm hoping my boat will be ready in a couple weeks, as well.

(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-25-2007, 6:45 PM

Ryan, you're in...now we just need the weather to cooperate!

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-25-2007, 7:10 PM

Greg,

Count me in if there is room!!!

jjakober

(greg2) · (greg2) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-25-2007, 8:19 PM

JJakober, I'm pretty sure we can squeeze you in. Funny thing...it's not usually real crowded during the cold season. My daughter is already claiming I need a new driver for Mar and early Apr.

(mhsb1029) · (mhsb1029) **Join Date: Jan 2004** 02-25-2007, 9:11 PM

Ryan, how much more ballast are you gaining with those V-Drive sacs instead of the hard tanks?

(liveoz) · (liveoz) **Join Date: May 2002** 02-25-2007, 9:39 PM

If anybody wants to head over to the west side, I'll be putting my boat on the water @ March 15th.

At first I was disappointed with the dates of Pateros Since I'll be on a houseboat on Roosevelt for Labor Day Weekend, but I think that I can hit Pateros on Wed-Thur, do an AM run on Friday and head to Roosevelt from there, I would imagine that at least some of the gang (Jeff, Bryan, Ed, etc.) would be down for that. Six days in a row of nothing but glass, can hardly wait.

(rwb) · (rwb) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 02-26-2007, 10:42 AM

Hey Mark, I'm pretty sure the rear hard tanks are 250# or so, and they are being replaced with the 400# v-drive sacs. I've been told that you actually end up with more than 400# when the sacs are completely full. When all said and done, I should be running between 1800# and 1900# plus spectators. I'm also looking forward to the added storage, when running empty.

Cheers.

(noti_dad) · (noti_dad) **Join Date: Jul 2003** 02-26-2007, 11:31 AM

J - Sorry for the late reply. Was Skiing Steven's with Darren Friday and rocked Snoqualmie Saturday. I'll make it easy and take a couple Pacifico's.

(jjakober) · (jjakober) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 02-26-2007, 12:05 PM

Noti,

No problem, I see you have refined your taste in beer!!

I went snowboarding Friday 7" new snow and then again Sunday 13" new!! It was sick.

Later,
jjakober