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There are those who think the water in Maine is too cold for swimming, but not everyone feels that way.
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Saltwater swimmers.
Tuesday, September 20th, 2011Winter crazies.
Tuesday, January 25th, 2011We’ve entered that silly part of the winter calendar when brain cells start vibrating in loopy patterns. Yep, the US National Toboggan Championships are coming our way.
Here’s the scoop. And here’s the proof.
(There’s a good reason nearby Mt. Battie is called Mt. Battie.)
It’s begun.
Monday, April 26th, 2010
Spotted the first sailboat on the bay on Saturday, April 24.
We’re ready.
Tobogganoids.
Saturday, February 13th, 2010Fingers were freezing, video camera was jittery, global warming was not evident, but the US National Toboggan Championships event was lots of fun.
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Wild ride.
Tuesday, February 9th, 2010The opening act for the Winter Olympics was held last weekend at the Camden Snow Bowl in Camden, Maine.
The 20th Annual US National Toboggan Championships glorified the spectacle of winter sports, but required a certain attitude.
It was a little bit Mardi Gras.
And a little bit fierce competition.
With a whoopie pie thrown in to boot.
The pageantry was awe inspiring.
Security was tight.
And the right equipment provided the edge to win.
Team spirit was everywhere, but here are the - – - -> winners.
(Will post more soon.)
