Cod fishing report - off Block Island

We call it fishin' not catchin' <grins>

Bob Wilson

 

Wow that is yummy! Congrats.
Best eating fish is North Atlantic Cod. Fished-out species, subject of book COD, right?
In north NJ, Point Pleasant the boat Jamaica goes out for Cod trips, thought about it.
I need dramamine. But I was just dreaming, you did it. I am impressed.

 

I give you credit. That sounds like a tough trip.

Th 5K sounds like fun. If you can endure the fishing trip the 5K training should be a breeze.

So you running with NB or Nike?

This photo is left over from my twitter post, but using a good NB 1260v2 was able to increase my distance. I also keep a journal of workouts with imapmyrun and take photos. Been doing it for a few years now.

 

I recall contemplating a helicopter rescue from a salmon trip out of Westport, WA a long time ago.
I turn green, I'm afraid.
Good that you enjoyed it!

 

Good shoes makes all the difference. Last year I was in the groove doing between 50-60 miles per month of road work. I was doing power walking and had a workout partner. Wednesday evenings and afterwards went out for Pizza and a pitcher of beers, than Saturday and Sunday mid mornings with either breakfast or lunch to follow. I had a pair of ASICS and New Balances. Both were $150 gel sneakers and very comfortable.

This winter slowing down to about half that with 5-6 miles per week just on weekends. I
When it gets warmer I'll pick up on Wednesdays and increase mileage.

The NB 1260v2 are great sneakers. Best I ever owned.

I do the Susan G Komen 5K every year. That is for a good cause

 

So Friday 1:45 AM (CST), I started driving from Huntsville AL to visit the Hirth engine dealer in Tiffin OH. I picked up my mechanic in Nashville an hour and half later on the way. We got there 1:30 PM (EST) and had a 3 hour talk on the Hirth 3502 engine with Matt and his mechanic. Then we drove back. I dropped Justin off in Nashville and paid him a bonus for his time and was home at 1:30 AM (CST), 1,180 miles later:

Here Matt is showing some of the radiator plumbing that comes with the engine.

Lessons learned from the trip:

• Justin and I discussed landing gear options including the parts and ground testing on the way up.
• Matt showed us a Hirth 3502 and in the photo the extensive hardware that comes in the box.
• We discussed propeller options including fixed pitch and two electronically adjustable.
• An alternate engine orientation looks promising and may be the approach followed.
  • Inverting the engine puts the cylinders low in the coolant loop improving the margin if there is a leak or air bubble.
• Fleshed out how to handle the engine mount and vibration dampers.
• Identified a risk on how to mount the muffler and alternate routings.
  • Because the muffler plan is to extended it back, it still needs a mount support that minimizes the relative vibration between the engine and muffler.
• Enough facts and data to complete the detailed design.
  1. Propeller and engine loading for 52" prop, 2350 rpm, 60 hp
  2. Muffler support that minimizes relative engine vibration issues
• On the way back, we reviewed what we learned about the Hirth 3502 and discussed options.
• Another view of fixed pitch prop versus electrically adjustable.

I had banked extra hours last week and it was 'use it or lose it.' We drove through scattered snow showers in 32-36F weather. Running 70-75 on the Interstate, we got mid-40s after burning off the E53 and considering the conditions, no problem. The car had a layer of road-grime and salt and Sunday to the car wash we did go.

Bob Wilson

 

Are you kidding me JMD, how cold can it be in Southern CA in winter? My rule on running as low as about 38F is OK to run. I am fairly avid 5K runner but gotta bum foot I am resting (plantars fasciatis or something). Getting too old I guess I am having to ride bike more often, where 50F is my rule there. Not going to run until I get some new shoes.

 

Hey my trainer is kicking my can all over the place. I'm by the ocean so it gets cold and damp but not freezing. I know excuses

I started picking up the pace the past 2 weeks. It is good for me to get out there, reduces the stress and great for the body and mind.

This Wednesday 2 quick miles and Pizza and beer you got me going