NORTHERN GUYS & CABIN FEVER

[merriweather]

Bill, thanks for the semi gloss update! A 4-inch brush, huh? At times like this I wish I were ambidextrous. Considering what everyone has said, I'm already prepared to be exhausted and ultra sore (and wonder what we have gotten ourselves into). Perhaps arranging an appointment with a good masseur at the end of it all will be incentive enough to get started when the time comes. (An appointment beforehand would work, too.) Considering your location, I might have guessed you were a UConn grad (and now we all know your age) - seems to me I heard a tale or two about them while I was in school. Me diss your Huskies? I heard they got LUCKY with 3-pointers over the weekend against Providence. Tonight's match-up vs. No. 19 Syracuse should prove to be a REAL contest. I will admit you've got one heck of a women's team! How long do you suppose they can maintain their winning streak? Nothing like a good basketball game to cure the winter doldrums, but baseball season equals boating season. Can't wait!

[Billybob]

Tonight's the night MW - which team will show up? I'm hoping they got all the funk out of their system.I'm predicting a close game, but a Husky 5 point win.Look for me, I'll be there!
If it weren't for college hoops, the only sports I'd watch would Jose on Sun mornings.
The lady Huskies - fuggedaboutit - they're gonna run the table!

[merriweather]

Billybob, how would anyone recognize you? I highly doubt you'll be wearing your garage gear! Enjoy the game. I'll be rooting for Syracuse!

[merriweather]

Okay, BB, your Huskies have earned my respect. The highlights made it look like a crazy slam dunk/tip-in fest for UConn. It must have been an exciting night to be in the audience. Looked like a full house despite the snow storm in progress up there in snowblower country. How's it looking today? Who/what is jose on sunday?

[John R]

jose on sunday....

The Spanish Fly, and his 32 Seacraft

[merriweather]

Thanks, John R! Who broadcasts The Spanish Fly and what time?

[ScottM]

ESPN2, Sunday mornings

[Billybob]

Oh yeah! Hate to say I told you so, but, well...
Not bad for such a young team, they're starting to get it together.Now we just got to whoop up on Nova at their home, and we're on our way!
Jose's on at 10, and then you got George Poveromo at 10.30 sometimes you can catch him fishing for some "our" fish up here (stripers), which I find helps me get through the winter even if he does run a Mako.I had to laugh at him last week though, when he failed to remove the gaff before he released that shark.

[merriweather]

Thanks, Scott! My husband and I are both boating/fishing (they go hand in hand, don't they?) neophytes with LOTS to learn. Any other programs out there that might be helpful/informative?

[ScottM]

Merriweather,
A good show to watch for do-it-yourself boat maintenance is Ship Shape TV on Outdoor Life Network (OLN). I can't remember the schedule, but it used to be on Sunday mornings around 11:00. Fishing-related, there are many shows on ESPN2 on both Saturday and Sunday mornings, plus OLN runs shows at various times. Definitely a God-send for us northerners in wintertime.