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 2006-05-18 10:01 AM in reply to: #427235 |
Regular 1025  |  Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwaterGood news, I think....They're planning on releasing the dam pretty soon. This should help drop the lake level rather quickly. With decent weather forecast long range, I'm pretty optimistic about everything.... Will keep you posted!!! |
| 2006-05-18 12:34 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Expert 702   Manchester, NH | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater <Chanting> Drop the Dam! - Drop the Dam! |
| 2006-05-18 12:49 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Extreme Veteran 694 New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater I guess they have to wait to release the dam until they won't destroy the town, no? Just hope there's not a horrible mess when the water recedes. June, September, duathalon, whatever. As long as this doesn't turn into a 70.3 mile swim, I'm up for it. I'll just Sharpie up the shirt with the changes. |
| 2006-05-19 8:43 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater Just got off the horn with the Inn at Newfound Lake. Their policy: If you cancel 10 days out they keep 10%. If you cancel < 10 days, they keep 1 night's stay. Hopefully this won't be an issue but thought I'd throw it up here in case anyone else is staying there. |
| 2006-05-19 10:18 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater There is a torrential rain storm out now, expected to continue through the weekend. : ( |
| 2006-05-19 10:20 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Extreme Veteran 694 New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater Ack! It's going to be wicked hard to motivate myself for my peak weekend! I think I am the only person who would actually prefer the September date - my long rides have been garbage, so I don't feel ready. But I'm crossing my fingers it will be on time to benefit the people who actually trained properly. |
| 2006-05-19 10:21 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: NH Flooding May Bring Swarms Of Mosquitoes And to add insult to injury... MANCHESTER, N.H. -- As though the flooding itself wasn't bad enough, bug experts say the high waters could bring swarms of mosquitoes to New Hampshire during the coming weeks.
University of New Hampshire entomologist John Burger said that flooding can give rise to several breeds of mosquitoes whose eggs otherwise remain dormant along the edges of flood plains and drainage ditches.
He said the bugs will take flight in about two weeks.
The good news is that they only live for three or four weeks and generally aren't carriers of Eastern equine encephalitis. The bad news is the wetter-than-normal spring is likely to breed more mosquitoes of all species -- some of which do carry the disease. |
| 2006-05-19 10:23 AM in reply to: #428176 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater Actually, I'm with you, Summer_2005. A fall race might mean a chilly swim, but it would be nice, and I wasn't quite feeling ready for June 3rd, anyhow. Maybe it'll work out in my favor... |
| 2006-05-19 10:44 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater My first thought when I heard it might have to be delayed was oh bummer...second thought...I'll be fitter and faster then so it may be a good thing. The water stays warmer from the summer...I bet it would be warmer in September than in early June. Which ever date it is, I'm there as I have a date with that devil hill....this year I have something to prove to myself. For the last year, improving at this race as been my #1 goal...do better, get faster, feel better racing and as a result not come in last again! It is a difficult spot, but I know Keith and his staff will work hard on our behalf to make it work the best they can given the circumstances. |
| 2006-05-19 10:49 AM in reply to: #428216 |
Extreme Veteran 694 New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater It is a difficult spot, but I know Keith and his staff will work hard on our behalf to make it work the best they can given the circumstances. He is just in the worst possible spot, isn't he. Basically, he needs to be psychic. If the race is on and the area is a mess, people will be pissed. If he calls the race off and everything is cleared by race day, people will be pissed. I picked this race because of his awesome reputation - and this whole incident is showing it is well deserved. I doubt many race directors would be both trying to clear the original race date, planning a new one, and running interference with hotels simultaneously. Is the devil on the run or the bike? Because I was planning on walking all the run hills, but the devil scares me a little. Not as much as a clown, though. |
| 2006-05-19 11:08 AM in reply to: #428176 |
| Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater summer_2005 - 2006-05-19 11:20 AM Ack! It's going to be wicked hard to motivate myself for my peak weekend! Hopefully it won't be an issue but if Moose is postponed (from Kathy's BLOG): Health Net Mossman Triathlon 06.03.06 1.5K swim / 40K cycle / 10K run Tri Fitness, Doug Schwartz www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1299424 www.trifitness.net/HealthNet.htm Edited by CptnJackSparrow 2006-05-19 11:09 AM |
| 2006-05-19 11:35 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Elite 2915 New City, New York | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater Noon - It just stopped raining here in NYC and the sun is actually peaking out, finally! Hopefully it moves up north as well!! |
| 2006-05-19 1:58 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Elite 2915 New City, New York | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater check that 3pm and it's pouring AGAIN w/ thunder and lightening. WTF? |
| 2006-05-19 2:12 PM in reply to: #428229 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater << About mile 7 on the bike there is a very steep section that they have a women dressed up as a devil at with music blaring to help get you up. On the run on the 1/4 last year, I recall one hill about 2/3 the way to the turn around plus one slight hill after you do the turn around to get to the main road again. The run wasn't to hilly it is the bike...just 3 hills. If you go to the link Max posted up top, you can peek around the Mooseman forum and and get the elevation map...worst hills on the bike mile 7-9 and from 20-22...sort to to 24. |
| 2006-05-19 3:25 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman is a go!!! Just got this email: <<GOOD NEWS... we are pretty confident at this point that Mooseman WILL HAPPEN |
| 2006-05-19 3:40 PM in reply to: #428564 |
| Champion 8903 | Subject: RE: Mooseman is a go!!! Wooo hooo!
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| 2006-05-19 8:05 PM in reply to: #426066 |
| Pro 3903 Andover | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater Yeah baby!!!  |
| 2006-05-21 7:00 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: Hail storm hits South NH The clouds broke on Friday, giving way to some sun this weekend, but we did have one unusual storm late this afternoon. Yep, that's HAIL! I'm eager to hear how the lake is doing, which about an hour North of here.
Edited by lobstergirl 2006-05-21 7:01 PM |
| 2006-05-23 7:57 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: Mooseman drying out!! Yippee! It's sunny and dry today - as it was yesterday! Saturday and Sunday are going to be mid-70's and Monday in the 80's!! Now we're talking! I'm going for a prep ride and possible swim on Monday at Wellington, if any BTers want to join me. There will be a few folks from my tri club there. We plan to meet around 10:00 a.m. in the park. Edited by lobstergirl 2006-05-23 7:57 AM |
| 2006-05-23 8:05 AM in reply to: #426066 |
Coach 10487 Boston, MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater GREAT! Those are the best news ever. Now we can begin thinking about that race and we can begin planning our BT gathering right? |
| 2006-05-23 1:58 PM in reply to: #431150 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: Mooseman Training: Monday, 5/29/06 8:00 a.m. Correction on my previous note re/ training: people are meeting at 8:00 a.m. on Monday in the park. Is anyone going to the Friday night dinner? Edited by lobstergirl 2006-05-23 2:09 PM |
| 2006-05-23 2:29 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Extreme Veteran 694 New Haven, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater For those who have done the race before: Anyone know if ForeRunner 101s work on that course? Just wondering if I should buy a cyclocomputer for my road bike. Also, are they cool with you swimming in the lake on Saturday afternoon? |
| 2006-05-23 2:32 PM in reply to: #431817 |
Expert 938 Haddam, CT | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater I assume you mean swimming on race weekend? As soon as the race is "mostly done," I saw people jumping in (last year it got into the upper 80's and sunny!) I know they'll be switching the bouys around for the half, so as long as you don't get in their way, you'll be fine. Edited by lobstergirl 2006-05-23 2:33 PM |
| 2006-05-23 2:49 PM in reply to: #431820 |
| Regular 1025 | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater Yup, you can swim after the bikes get rolling along. Keep in mind, though, that getting into the park while the race is going is next to impossible. All of the parking will be full. So, if you're going to do that, make sure you get there before the race, check it out, and then swim. One of the reasons packet pick up for the Half doesn't start until 2 is that no one would be able to get into the park during the race.... |
| 2006-05-23 2:51 PM in reply to: #426066 |
Champion 19812 MA | Subject: RE: Mooseman area is underwater A bunch of MA BTers are meeting this Saturday at 10:15 for a bike/run and swim...if you are interested in joining us check out the MA training board or PM me for more info. Please sun warm the water...brisk 54 yesterday! |
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