Sunday, 10 December 2006

In a message dated 12/9/06 3:12:59 PM Eastern Standard Time, (Address removed) writes:

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NICO!

Does this mean you ARE coming to Worlds next year even though it is so close to the Europeans? If so, gud-on-ya mate! Will Anne and Louis be coming also?

Mike Moody

Ross,

Just put the blades on today. But am across that other pond from Nico here in Michigan USA. Has been below freezing here for a week. Minus 5 or 6c at night and enough to form ice on the inland lakes. However, as is normal, a week of freezing makes ice but it is what I call "dumb idiot ice." That is if one is "dumb" enough to venture out on it, he is an idiot! Do not despair, there is lots of winter left.
Just as a tease though, I set DarKart up at the lake (the very close edge of the lake) and took some photos. If I sent them to you as an attachment is there a way to put them up on mailspaces?

Mike Moody

Mike

Not sure about putting them up on mailspaces... Send them to me and I'll stick them on my website and send out the link.

Ross.

On 10/12/06 2:38 PM, "(Address removed)" <(Address removed)> wrote:

Ross,
Just put the blades on today. But am across that other pond from Nico here in
Michigan USA. Has been below freezing here for a week. Minus 5 or 6c at night
and enough to form ice on the inland lakes. However, as is normal, a week of
freezing makes ice but it is what I call "dumb idiot ice." That is if one is
"dumb" enough to venture out on it, he is an idiot! Do not despair, there is
lots of winter left.
Just as a tease though, I set DarKart up at the lake (the very close edge of
the lake) and took some photos. If I sent them to you as an attachment is
there a way to put them up on mailspaces?
Mike Moody
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I have one of the newer sail bags that lets me store my 4 meter sail unfolded, so my original sail bag was surplus to requirements. As I had nowhere to store my recently acquired CRB, I got my wife to cut down this bag from the blind end to suit the length of the mast sections with approx 50mm free space at each end. I then bought from Foreman Insulation, a 2.5 meter section of foam pipe insulation with a 38mm internal diameter and a 25mm wall thickness. The mast sections were given a coat of Dry-Lube and slip inside the foam tubing quite easily. The two foam tubes complete with mast sections inside, slip into the modified bag quite snuggly. The bag still has the zipper and blokart logo so looks quite smart while providing exceptional protection for the fragile mast sections.

----- Original Message -----
From: Ross Vickers
To: (Address removed)
Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 8:24 AM
Subject: Re: [blokart] mast storage bags

What next… Bag for a pully whip??? ;)
On 10/12/06 6:51 AM, "(Address removed)" <(Address removed)> wrote:
Ricky Greba (is it really ricky?)
I think Sean and I both bought one and brought back from NZ. You can have a
good look at ours on Sunday. They are third party made. In addition Doug
Carlson made one for himself using a really cool heavy duty sewing machine he
bought
new last winter. I'll see if I can pry it loose from his hands so you can
look at his also.
See you at Metro,
MM
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It couldn't have been better. The wind started light, in fact a bit too light, but this gave the ladies a chance to get used to the blokarts under the tuition of Jenny and Marg. The wind came up and confidence grew with about 10 ladies sailing around the car park plus some newcomers using either there own karts or the demo kart. The guys watched, got the barbeque going, watched, cooked the food, watched, made helpful suggestions, watched. Luckily while Jenny and Marg were taking their sessions, Bruce and Russell did their own with the guys. It went as follows:

1.00

J and M - looking good in a blokart

B and R - techniques for supporting your partner, "of course you look great with that helmet on", "you look so much slimmer in a blokart"

1-15

J and M - getting going in a blokart

B and R - knitting for beginners

1.30

J and M - getting a bit more speed, faster then walking pace

B and R - techniques for overcoming nervous tension

1.45

J and M - what to do if you tip over

B and R and Haydn - the basics of sail repairs

2.00

J and M - dealing with loose gravel

B and R and Ray - straightening front forks

2.15

J and M - the rules of racing

B and R - relaxation techniques for beginners

2.30

J and M - starting a race

B and R - the basics of chassis straightening

3.00

J and M - cornering at speed

B and R and Dave - lake retrieval methods

3.15

J and M - what happens if you get beaten by your partner

B and R - simple recipes - cooking for one

3.30

J and M - debrief and where to next

B and R - negotiation techniques, how you get the NEW blokart?

4.00

J and M - how to dismantle a blokart

B and R - advanced techniques for reassembling a dismantled blokart.

Overall a very successful day and I can see some more active members joining our fun. Thanks to Jenny and Marg for the time and effort in getting everyone going. It wasn't long before everyone was confidently cruising the car park. The barbeque and food was great, the guys got back in the blokarts just after 3.30 for a quick blast before packing up and some of the ladies carried on in some of the spare karts. The photographic evidence will be posted on the website in a day or so. Let's talk about a bulk deal for those now purchasing another blokart!

It has been suggested we hit the beach next weekend now we have those ladies up and running and this might just tip the balance towards the NEW purchase for a Xmas present! Later this week once I get an update on weather will make the call as tides are good both coasts. (Don't say anything about where the sand ends up!)

Thursday night, fun night.

Russell

Hi Diane,

try sending an e-mail to (Address removed) to unsubcribe.

-----Original Message-----
From: Paul [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Monday, 11 December 2006 09:25
To: (Address removed)
Subject: RE: [blokart] New Zealand 2006 blokart Opens Photos

Hi Diane,

Apparently you can take yourself off by following the instructions. This is a user based group and has nothing to Do with 'blokart' the company.

Regards Paul
-----Original Message-----
From: Diane Shackley [mailto:(Address removed)]
Sent: Saturday, 9 December 2006 12:09 p.m.
To: (Address removed)
Subject: RE: [blokart] New Zealand 2006 blokart Opens Photos

Hi
I was wondering if I could be taken off the emailing list please as we don't have a cart any longer
and I would really appreciate if I didn't receive all the emails,
Many thanks
Diane Shackley
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Subject: [blokart] New Zealand 2006 blokart Opens Photos
Date: 08 Dec 2006 13:32:26 +0000
                                New Zealand 2006 blokart Opens Photos
Greetings All,
After getting back here from NZ weâ€™ve been extremely busy and itâ€™s
taken far too long to get our shots of the event on our website. But here
they are.
Please have a look at http://www.hiwinz.com/HiWiNZ-Photos.html ….. and
take note of Barryâ€™s launch weaponryâ€¦..
Also recently added is Japan Xmas Race footage. Including longest
b-Deuce-Limo at:
http://www.hiwinz.com/hiwinzimages/2006Q4/Photos_20061203.html and
http://www.hiwinz.com/hiwinzimages/2006Q4/Photos_20061203-DE.html with
Pa-Tachee-Santa at the Helm.
If you have good bandwidth I advise using the Zip-File-download-option at
the foot of each days shots.
The photos are 1024xâ€¦ but the originals are 2650xâ€¦. so if you want a
better quality copy of any of the shots just let me know.
Videoâ€™s of the New Zealand 2006 blokart Opens are â€œin working
progressâ€.
Â Seasons Greetings and Best Wishes for 2007 !!!!
Naoko, Jimi and the Japanese blokarting community.
Best regards,
Jimi
www.HiWiNZ.com
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