Ultimate Frisbee - Wednesdays and Sundays

I'm there rain or shine...

Doesnt look like rain will be an issue.. sun's shining and clouds are nearly gone. Surprisingly it's turned into quite a nice day, though I'm not going to make it out myself.. See you all sunday, and brain: go easy at the chinese tower!

I'll try man, I'll try...

Yep, looks like it will be shine rather than rain.

Some photos from yesterday...

http://www.benpanter.co.uk/photos/ultimate2

Ben -- those are great pics! We should include some of the good action shots in the first post of this thread...

Fantastic Ben! Proof that Heather can make short work of you, Alejandro...

Thanks guys... I think I'll pack a faster lens next time and should be able to get some crisper shots. My favourite is this one, particularlly the facial expressions...

That Heather is fast one! But you can't blame me for trying...

That's a good one. Brokenm just needs another 12 inches in his vertical leap, and it's a score!

Hey, the shots looked pretty damn good to me Maybe a bit blurry on a few but that just shows how FAST we are, haha. As for the focal length, I think that zoom range is great for sports. The wide-angle shots would probably be pretty confusing, and the best shots are the close-ups with everyone reaching skyward for the disc!

I guess the lens to use depends on the day. Sunday at 2 on a sunny day I'd go for a big zoom; but evening maybe a wider aperture.

I just don't appreciate how you photoshopped my face. I think from now on I need to play with my mouth closed.

Yeah, sorry about that, I knew that I shouldn't tamper but couldn't resist. Here's the mouth-shut original:

That's better!

Forcast is claiming at least 2 hours of sunshine for Sunday intersped with a tiny little bit of rain and we'll be playing at Dietlindenstrasse at 2pm

If I'm in town on Sunday I'ld like to join you, haven't played ultimate in about 10 years though.

No worries - we frequently have people who haven't played before at all, I'm sure you'll be fine.

oh man. paddies in play. may have to fly in for that. you do know they wait until after the game to drink the beer, right?

Actually BB the offical term is "paddies playing with plates" and no it's probably not worth flying in for.

What's this beer thing everybody talks about ?

The "beer thing" is a local malt based drink that comes in large volumes and has a variety of effects on the mind and body. Usually the Frisbee group quenches thirst after 1.5 - 2 hours of playing with a sampling of this drink (which incidently was popular with monks over 500 years ago - although I don't know if they played frisbee too) Sometimes, individuals supplement the available nourishment with items they bring along. - O'batza, Brez'n, and any other that has a strangly placed apostrophe.
The best location for consumption is usually the "beer garden" that is most proximate. - Relax though you don't have to bring your pruning shears and trowel.


Cam

Wow! Great pictures Ben. I didn't realize my face alters so drastically.

Sorry Brain, sometimes I get lucky

At the moment we seem to be under a bit of a deluge, but fear ye not! I've had a look at the radar and I'm hopeful that it will clear by 2pm, giving us a nice soft pitch to play on. More news as it happens...

Blind optimism on my part as well
The huge big thick black splotch on the radar could be a coffee stain.

Heh... The really nasty purple bit in the middle passed overhead at 11:00, and it does seem to be lightening off. If it continues at the same speeed it should be clear in a couple of hours... maybe...

[img]http://www.wetteronline.de/daten/radar/dbay/vie.gif[/img]
Picture from http://www.wetteronline.de

Rain's stopped!!!

It's now stopped raining (in Maxvorstadt)...hopefully the band of rain has passed for the day.

Here's another good radar map: wetter.de

That weather map looks pretty convincing. Okay, so maybe you wont need to bring along your sunglasses, but it should be doable

Yeup... just about to jump on the bus. Dietlindenstrasse at 2pm, see you there.

So who else is going? I'm still interested, even if it's a bit wet.

I have been waiting all week to play, so I'll definitely be there

I missed wednesday as well, so I'll be there

Cool -- see you guys there...

I dont see this stoppage of rain in my neck of the woods... I'm still debating making the trip

So did anyone play today? I was busy prepping my flat for a visit from the parental units. Guess if they fly several thousand miles to see me the place should be clean.

Might make it out two Wednesdays from now. Unfortunately that's the soonest. By the way I really felt like Happy Gilmore at Weilheim this past Thursday. I kept overthrowing the holes from the tee, and then missing every putt that was over one meter. Have to say, the Beast disc rocks!

Sure did - we had 5 on 6 for a good hour and a half - and no rain after 2:15. Very impressed with the turnout given the weather. Then a very nice session in the beer garden... sorry you couldn't make it!

Forecast for tomorrow (and all week) not looking so hot. While wishing for sun may be asking for too much, let's just hope the rain eases up.

7 degrees in May What's the world coming to!

I'm coming Wednesday, rain or no!

Hi Folks, game will be at Giselastrasse location, tonight at 6pm. Not sure if H and I will make it, but weather is looking promising. Have a good game...

I've never played with you guys before, but I'd like to join today. See you later!
-Robin-

Well, the good news is that it's not raining. The bad news it that it's hailing!

But hopefully you all will have blue skies - unfortunately I can't make it tonight...

(hail just ended)

I'll be there. I hope the hail stops...

Weather appears to be improving (touches wood). Hope to make it if it looks OK

clearly i was wrong...

No - it just stopped hailing again... Really!

Alright...heading out the door. See you die-hards on the field

A little hail never hurt anyone (as long as they don't get too big...)

You're gonna get mu-ddy

On my way.. may be a bit late..

Goddamit I'm not going to make it again!! Nothing to do with the weather. stuck in work.