All Over The Map

Stand Up Paddle SUP Board Comparison Chart Matrix

blandon — Sun, 06 May 2012 10:32:33 -0700

I'm in the market for a Stand Up Paddle (SUP) board mostly for surfing small waves and also flat water. Some SUP manufacturers refer to these boards as hybrids or universal. I'm compiling a comparison chart of boards that I think might be good for me. (Link to download the file at the bottom.)

The criteria for selecting a board includes your weight, skill level, and the type of water you want to paddle on (flat water, surf or both). You will also want to consider the weight of the board. You should be able to lift it over your head so you can put it on the roof of your car. You need to carry the board to the water.

Volume describes the amount of buoyancy or float. I prefer a board that's flatter so the volume is dispersed across the width of the board making it more stable. I'm a windsurfer, but not a very good surfer. My most buoyant windsurf board is 150L. This is the minimum volume for a stand up paddle board. I think more may be better. Rent a board before you buy it if you can. Many shops have demo events.

Here is a link to the SUP stand up paddle board comparison chart I'm working on so far.
> Download Stand-Up-Paddle-Board-Comparison-Chart-Matrix

A Fifth of Jazz - friends play jazz

blandon — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:55:08 -0800

"A Fifth of Jazz" band plays popular jazz and other favorite songs for events, parties, weddings, charities, senior centers, and outdoor concerts.

We perform in Greater Boston, Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire.

Here is a list of some of the songs we play.

Almost Like Being In Love
Alright, Okay, You Win
As Time Goes By
Besame Mucho
Beyond The Sea
Blue Bayou
Crazy
Dream A Little Dream of Me
Fields of Gold
Fly Me To The Moon
Girl From Ipanema
Hey Good Lookin'
How High The Moon
I Wish You Love
I've Got The World On A String
Look of Love
L-O-V-E
Lullaby of Birdland
Moonglow
My Romance
Old Cape Cod
Orange Colored Sky
Over The Rainbow
Paper Moon
Route 66
Someone To Watch Over Me
Straighten Up and Fly Right
Summer Wind
Summertime
Sunny
Swingin Shepherd Blues
You Belong To Me (The Duprees)

Knit and crochet patterns

blandon — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 20:26:46 -0800

I just launched a new site featuring knit and crochet sweaters, scarves, mittens, bags and more. The site includes photos of knitting and crochet projects, pattern references, pattern tips and the yarn used.

SKB racks for sale

blandon — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:37:03 -0700

Three 16-space SKB racks and a few other SKB racks.

Very light weight and stackable.

This racks are part of a package deal of PA and music equipment for sale.

Click here for more details and photos of PA and music gear for sale.

Fostex 2016 16-channel line mixer for sale

blandon — Sun, 14 Aug 2011 17:25:25 -0700

Fostex 2016 16-channel line mixer for sale. Excellent condition.

This mixer is part of a package deal of PA and music equipment for sale.

Click here for more details and photos of PA and music gear for sale.

Features:

Model 2016 is a high performance, multi-function line mixer which will function either as a 16 IN 2 OUT mixer or two sets of 8 IN 2 OUT mixers by a selector switch.

16 Channel 1/4" and RCA Inputs
4 Aux outs and returns
2 stereo line outs