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Old 16-12-2010, 13:15   #16
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Lake Erie = cold

"The Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead Lighthouse turned into an artistic testament to nature after high winds and subzero temperatures continually coated the structure with ice Tuesday afternoon"


Lake Erie Lighthouse On Ice | WUSA9.com | Washington, DC |

Frozen Lighthouse: Nature's Artwork On Lake Erie (VIDEO)



In warmer times...........

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Old 16-12-2010, 14:53   #17
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I can't help but be reminded of this little gem, written by a friend back in 1995 or so...

Nacraphilia

Cheers,
Steve
I used to race with the guy who wrote that little gem.

On ice boating; it's the funnest thing you can do with your clothes on. I hit 67 knots on a inland lake in Michigan. Scared the **** out of me but I tacked her and headed back. It's amazing how far you can go rapidly.
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