On Wednesday the 11th Bobby and I went sailing again on a perfect day with 12 to 15 mph winds,we tied a reef in the main and off we went. While discussing sail trim with his new main we made a little adjustment to the jib trim by relocating the anchor point for the sheets allowing a 3 inch tighter trim angle and a much tighter leech. We were pleased with the results and were able to get the Mac 26S to sail 35 degrees to the true wind without giving up any speed.
For a long weekend we once again went to Lake Fairfield State Park, we had wanted to go to the Hill Country but could find no campsites. Who could complain when Fairfield has roads like this one and a 14 mile mountain bike trail called the Dockery Trail.
For a long weekend we once again went to Lake Fairfield State Park, we had wanted to go to the Hill Country but could find no campsites. Who could complain when Fairfield has roads like this one and a 14 mile mountain bike trail called the Dockery Trail.I did make a tire change on the GT mountain bike, the 26x2.25 knobbys are great on the trail but are heavy and not the best for the road so I put on a set of Tom Slicks in the 26x1.4 size and what a difference. Now I just change back and forth depending on the circumstances, a 10 minute job and worth it.
Of course I rode the mtb to my favorite fishing hole several times and pretty much wore the bass out, I took this angled photo with the timer and by wedging the camera in a small tree.
We also took a day trip to Palestine and shopped the historic downtown area and a nice art gallery, the art was a little out of my price range with pieces up to 30K, we also visited a new to us winery, the Texas Vineyard and Smokehaus. Michele raced me to the bar for the tasting and complimentary wine glass, a really nice couple owns this new venture and while it may not look like what you would expect after looking at their website the wines were in my opinion good.
On the way home we stopped and had lunch at the Collin Street Bakery that is famous for its fruitcake that it ships all over the world. After lunch we got back on I-45 and I was passed by a giant weenie flying down the highway.
This past weekend I got in over 100 miles on the road bike in really good weather for November and I have been invited to a ranch in Brady next weekend. We also have reservations at an RV park in Fredricksburg for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Of course I rode the mtb to my favorite fishing hole several times and pretty much wore the bass out, I took this angled photo with the timer and by wedging the camera in a small tree.We also took a day trip to Palestine and shopped the historic downtown area and a nice art gallery, the art was a little out of my price range with pieces up to 30K, we also visited a new to us winery, the Texas Vineyard and Smokehaus. Michele raced me to the bar for the tasting and complimentary wine glass, a really nice couple owns this new venture and while it may not look like what you would expect after looking at their website the wines were in my opinion good.
On the way home we stopped and had lunch at the Collin Street Bakery that is famous for its fruitcake that it ships all over the world. After lunch we got back on I-45 and I was passed by a giant weenie flying down the highway.
This past weekend I got in over 100 miles on the road bike in really good weather for November and I have been invited to a ranch in Brady next weekend. We also have reservations at an RV park in Fredricksburg for the Thanksgiving weekend.
Thanks for stopping by
Dennis
