GailH

So now even Eric Lee gets to talk crap about my lake? Thanks everyone who has been kicking us when we were busy trying to survive cancer.

Quit getting older. Quit getting hurt.

Love it!

Tore my rotator cuff, etc. in 2001. First orthopedist (worked with professional & college athletes) did an MRI without dye and didn't see the torn ligaments. Decided I had bursitis and gave me cortizone shot & PT. Pain returned within a month. More cortizone & PT. After several months of that nonsense I finally went for a 2nd opinion (doc also worked with professional athletes). Did another MRI-this time WITH dye-and scheduled me for surgery. Second doctor did a great job on the repair, but he treated me like I was the LEAST important patient in his practice. Just one example: he didn't even bother to show up for my pre-op appointment. Let one of his Fellows do it unsupervised. He and the nurse kept saying the doctor would be in later, then they finally sent me home--totally unprepared... Almost 2 years after surgery (and intense PT) before I felt strong skiing again. The most depressing time of my life.  My point: when in ANY doubt get a second opinion. Get all the info you can on the doctor.Â

Shift-Alt-Fn-codes...cool, but I'll never remember it. Here's my method:Â using the keyboard type "degrees"

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Who saw Shaq vs Dale Jr. last night? Has anyone ever pitched Shaq vs [any personable water skier] to the production company? Â

I've been getting Polyform buoys at skiertoskier.com at Wayne Canfield's suggestion. Sure miss him.

Thanks everyone for your tips!!

Does anyone have any advice for traveling by air with a 3-event bag? Southwest says there's a max. charge of $50 for overweight or oversize, but they claim not to accept anything over 80" (l+w+h). Will they take it in spite of their policy? Any other suggestions?