Hello from Colorado, and Soon...

[almostdownunder]

...Queensland! I've been living in Colorado Springs for a few years and will be moving to Gold Coast, Australia around February 2012 to take up a new position there. I learned to sail as a youth growing up in Miami, Florida but have been living inland for many years. I did manage to sail aboard rented boats a handful of times along the way, most recently on Lake Dillon in the mountains west of Denver. After moving to Australia I hope to buy a modest sailboat, get out on the water regularly and really learn what it's all about. Of course I also have dreams of ultimately crossing oceans, but I've got a few more years to work first.

I've been lurking on CF for sometime and finally felt I had something to say! G'day and thanks for all the great sharing of info and advice here.

Don

[Ex-Calif]

Originally Posted by almostdownunder

...Queensland! I've been living in Colorado Springs for a few years and will be moving to Gold Coast, Australia around February 2012 to take up a new position there. I learned to sail as a youth growing up in Miami, Florida but have been living inland for many years. I did manage to sail aboard rented boats a handful of times along the way, most recently on Lake Dillon in the mountains west of Denver. After moving to Australia I hope to buy a modest sailboat, get out on the water regularly and really learn what it's all about. Of course I also have dreams of ultimately crossing oceans, but I've got a few more years to work first.

I've been lurking on CF for sometime and finally felt I had something to say! G'day and thanks for all the great sharing of info and advice here.

Don

Welcome aboard you lucky stiff!

I reckon you will have a great time.

[Waterway Guide]

Welcome aboard, Don! Have a safe move, and hope you can get on the water soon.

[SkiprJohn]

Aloha and welcome aboard!
It's good to have you posting here.
kind regards,

[downunder]

Originally Posted by almostdownunder

... will be moving to Gold Coast, Australia around February 2012 to take up a new position there. .

Don

Welcome. You will be in time for the Santuary cove Boat show in May.

In 80's I spent a week in Colorodo Springs snow bound for a few days when a national Emeregency was declared with people trapped in cars on road and I recall some dying.

Watched the College basketball finals with Magic Johnson and Larry Bird playing.

cheers