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by Finn McCool
Wed Jun 01, 2016 2:23 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Washburn Island June 2-4, 2016 [FULL]
Replies: 40
Views: 92381

Re: Washburn Island June 2-4, 2016 [FULL]

"Friday 60 %. Showers early becoming a steady light rain later in the day. High 71F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 60%."

So much for my day trip. Who likes to get wet while kayaking!!! :lol:

No donuts for you!
by Finn McCool
Fri Apr 22, 2016 12:21 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Washburn Island June 2-4, 2016 [FULL]
Replies: 40
Views: 92381

Re: Washburn Island June 2-4, 2016 [FULL]

Well, the long-range forecast for that weekend looks iffy. I can just feel it.
:P
But I'm going to try making a day of it on Friday. I might even bring out some fresh donuts for breakfast. (Then again, one never knows with my schedule.) Waquoit should be warm as toast by then.
by Finn McCool
Fri Aug 21, 2015 4:53 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 64913

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd

As usual, there is way too much on the plate this weekend for me. Something's got to give...so I'm opting out of the trip tomorrow. I REALLY wanted to experience this one but some looming deadlines...and some ethical commitments... simply argue against it. Have a blast...and watch the weather out th...
by Finn McCool
Thu Aug 20, 2015 4:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham 8/20
Replies: 5
Views: 10271

Re: Hingham 8/20

And here I thought going commando was only for us bagpipers. Then again, no one says that kilts aren't for paddling. (Let's keep the meaning for that restricted to kayaking please. :shock: ) Looks like it's landlocked freshwater for the regulars tonight.
by Finn McCool
Fri Jun 19, 2015 11:11 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need to reschedule -July 18th Nelson Beach to Gurnet Light P
Replies: 11
Views: 20554

Re: July 18th Nelson Beach to Gurnet Light Plymouth-Tentativ

Well, it looks like I jumped in too soon...as usual. Damn calendar. I'm scheduled to make a presentation at a conference that weekend. But if this does move to Friday, I might make it. (Nothing personal Tracey... :? )
by Finn McCool
Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Need to reschedule -July 18th Nelson Beach to Gurnet Light P
Replies: 11
Views: 20554

Re: July 18th Nelson Beach to Gurnet Light Plymouth-Tentativ

I'll be there. We'll be back in town then. Lucky you.
by Finn McCool
Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cohasset Little Harbor and Minot Light *CANCELLED*
Replies: 2
Views: 7501

Re: July 29 - Cohasset Little Harbor and Minot Light

Like old times. I'll be there.
by Finn McCool
Thu Jun 18, 2015 2:20 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd
Replies: 34
Views: 64913

Re: The Weepecket Islands August 22nd - Save the date

Hey, remember me?

I might actually be around for this...bionic hand and all.

Please count me in.
by Finn McCool
Thu Feb 26, 2015 10:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Slackers!
Replies: 1
Views: 4705

Slackers!

So...I check back in here for the first time in...I dunno...six months. I was hoping to read tales of rough water adventure in the ice flows, or at least Norm's weekly trip report on some stretch of open water somewhere. Nada. When even the lunatic fringe of the Turkeys is beached, it's one hell of ...
by Finn McCool
Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light
Replies: 29
Views: 40866

Re: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light

...and now I'm out. Just got my third cast -- a nice summery red for the season. Next week I'm in for an MRI, consultation with hand surgeons...and the possibility of driving a screw in to get the hand healing...or even some kind of bone graft. Best case is that the MRI will show some bone growth an...
by Finn McCool
Thu Jun 26, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: place to stay when paddling hingam?
Replies: 8
Views: 12845

Re: place to stay when paddling hingam?

Here's another vote for Wompatuck State Park if you want to make the most of the South Shore...and enjoy your stay while not on the water. Accessible to the best put-in points in Hingham, Weymouth, Cohasset, Scituate...and a relatively easy drive further south to the Plymouth area. Great bicyling op...
by Finn McCool
Sun Jun 15, 2014 8:36 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light
Replies: 29
Views: 40866

Re: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light - Tentative

I hope to be ready to paddle by then. Now in the second cast for my left arm (and I'm a lefty) ...a fine sky blue to go with my Summer wardrobe. I should know where I stand a week before this. We'll see if the arm is up to it after several months of encasement.

This. Is. A. Drag.
by Finn McCool
Mon May 26, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nelson - Where's the sailboat?
Replies: 5
Views: 9784

Re: Nelson - Where's the sailboat?

Maybe that IS his boat....

8)
by Finn McCool
Mon Apr 07, 2014 3:05 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Exumas - First Day - March 22, 2014
Replies: 10
Views: 14302

Re: Exumas - First Day - March 22, 2014

I didn't realize that wild turkeys could survive in the tropics...

Great shots....and it looks like a spectacular trip.
by Finn McCool
Wed Oct 09, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drainage...
Replies: 3
Views: 6788

Re: Drainage...

:roll: Ok. That confirms it: you ALL have too much time on your hands.

Must be nice. :?
by Finn McCool
Tue Oct 08, 2013 3:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Drainage...
Replies: 3
Views: 6788

Drainage...

Hey...anyone remember me? I used to do this thing called Sea Kayaking with a bird-themed group of fanatics, most of them with the same fancy composite yellow and white boats from the same manufacturer. I didn't fit in with my old plastic barge...and besides I could never show up. That ain't changing...
by Finn McCool
Tue Aug 06, 2013 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy 50th!!
Replies: 5
Views: 8762

Re: Happy 50th!!

Birdseye wrote:Welcome to the Club!


Yeah, can I join as an alum....?

50...pffft! Ancient history.
by Finn McCool
Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Top forum posters
Replies: 6
Views: 10837

Re: Top forum posters

I feel so inadequate.
by Finn McCool
Fri Jul 26, 2013 6:49 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Neds Point to West Island - Saturday 7/27/13 - 9:00am Launch
Replies: 19
Views: 27470

Re: Neds Point to West Island - Saturday 7/27/13 - 9:00am La

Still otherwise occupied.

Dammit!

Long summer....

Have fun.

Dammit!
by Finn McCool
Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Procedure for Seasick Paddlers
Replies: 17
Views: 18265

Re: Procedure for Seasick Paddlers

This is a good thread. It occurs to me, again, that this forum would be a great venue to publish a section on "Lessons learned from WT trips" or some such thing. I recall a similar good discussion following an adventure several of us had in some big water off of Scituate a few years back. ...
by Finn McCool
Wed Jul 17, 2013 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday 7/18 @ Hingham
Replies: 21
Views: 21475

Re: Thursday 7/18 @ Hingham

I plan to put in my annual appearance ... PPR too!
by Finn McCool
Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cohasset coastline - Sunday, July 14
Replies: 0
Views: 5156

Cohasset coastline - Sunday, July 14

Well, after being elsewhere for several weeks...and having paddled a grand total of once so far this season, I'm eager for any opportunity to get out on the water. So...conditions permitting.... I'm planning to take a late afternoon excursion out and about the Cohasset coastline tomorrow Sunday, Jul...
by Finn McCool
Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:28 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Sunset/Moonrise Paddle/Party at the Spit - Sunday, June 23
Replies: 17
Views: 28763

Re: Sunset/Moonrise Paddle/Party at the Spit - Sunday, June

I have never done moonrise-on-the-spit. I won't be doing it this time either.

Alas.

Traveling. See you guys in July.
by Finn McCool
Thu May 30, 2013 9:15 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3
Replies: 61
Views: 83093

Re: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3 - Full

Any preferences for donuts, muffins, bagels, and the like on Sunday morning? I should be showing up around 7:30 AM or so.
by Finn McCool
Fri May 24, 2013 12:24 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3
Replies: 61
Views: 83093

Re: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3 - Full

I'll bring some potato salad to go with your burgers. Mike, can you confirm that you will be swinging by on Sunday with some goodies as we get closer. I know how sporadic your calendar can get. Yep. That's still the plan. I may also be down in the area in time for the Saturday paddles...but it depe...
by Finn McCool
Fri Apr 26, 2013 3:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: date night goes wrong in cohassett?
Replies: 6
Views: 8978

Re: date night goes wrong in cohassett?

Meh! All the kids do that around here. Its a rite of passage.
by Finn McCool
Thu Apr 25, 2013 1:01 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Washburn food plans
Replies: 20
Views: 22871

Re: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3 - Full

Assuming the calendar holds...I may be staying over in New Seabury that weekend. If so, I'll grab some donuts and muffins and paddle across from the end of the work road behind South Beach at sunrise on Sunday. You guys provide the coffee. I'll update later. That would be awesome, Mike. Will you kn...
by Finn McCool
Thu Apr 25, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3
Replies: 61
Views: 83093

Re: Washburn Island - May 31 - June3 - Full

Assuming the calendar holds...I may be staying over in New Seabury that weekend. If so, I'll grab some donuts and muffins and paddle across from the end of the work road behind South Beach at sunrise on Sunday. You guys provide the coffee.

I'll update later.
by Finn McCool
Sun Nov 18, 2012 9:42 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Moving my hosting
Replies: 6
Views: 9576

Re: Moving my hosting

This dweeb is impressed and thankful.
by Finn McCool
Mon Sep 10, 2012 10:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photo gallery disabled
Replies: 1
Views: 14048

Re: Photo gallery disabled

8) That's OK. I only visit here for the articles.
by Finn McCool
Tue Aug 28, 2012 10:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy 50th Nelson!!!!
Replies: 19
Views: 20501

Re: Happy 50th Nelson!!!!

Doesn't look like such a long time to me... :?

Happy Birthday, kid!
by Finn McCool
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham, Thursday, August 23, 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 15242

Re: Hingham, Thursday, August 23, 2012

pat wrote:I have a dead tranny (fill in joke here), so I'm out of the water for about a week. :(


Sounds like an awkward situation. :lol:

Well, you invited comments...
by Finn McCool
Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham, Thursday, August 23, 2012
Replies: 12
Views: 15242

Re: Hingham, Thursday, August 23, 2012

I may shoot over there for a late afternoon paddle...around the time Norm shoves off. High tide is at 4:24...and I'll probably not be able to stay for the main excursion. Too nice a day to sit it out, though.
by Finn McCool
Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New boat layup introduced
Replies: 3
Views: 5852

Re: New boat layup introduced

Truly the miracle material of the modern age. Is there anything it can't do?

8)
by Finn McCool
Thu Aug 09, 2012 12:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham 8/9/2012
Replies: 17
Views: 18524

Re: Hingham 8/9/2012

Boat & a brewski for me...
by Finn McCool
Wed Aug 01, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Sunset/Moonrise Paddle to the Spit, Friday, August 3rd 2012
Replies: 26
Views: 30229

Re: Sunset/Moonrise Paddle to the Spit, Friday, August 3rd 2

I keep missing this one each year. We'll be down in New Seabury over the weekend ...so its Waquoit Bay instead for me. Have a good evening...should be fun.
by Finn McCool
Tue Jul 31, 2012 10:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Monomoy chow-down is on
Replies: 16
Views: 17906

Re: The Monomoy chow-down is on

josko wrote:Great whites are beautiful, majestic and rare animals. Count yourself lucky if you see one up close.


You first! :lol:
by Finn McCool
Thu Jul 26, 2012 12:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham- July 26th 2012
Replies: 26
Views: 25051

Re: Hingham- July 26th 2012

I'll probably shoot down to the beach and see if its a go or not. Doesn't look promising...but who knows. Only a few minutes away for me.
by Finn McCool
Mon Jul 23, 2012 8:26 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset...again. Sunday July 22, afternoon
Replies: 3
Views: 7084

Re: Cohasset...again. Sunday July 22, afternoon

Trip report...

Two turkeys paddled out toward Minots Light
But crosswinds and waves did put up a fight
Into the Gulf they wimped out and cruised
Instead of adventure, they mostly just snoozed.

The end.


:roll:
by Finn McCool
Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:23 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cohasset...again. Sunday July 22, afternoon
Replies: 3
Views: 7084

Cohasset...again. Sunday July 22, afternoon

Anyone up for some exploration around Cohasset on Sunday, July 22nd? I'm planning to hit the water from the usual launch site around high-tide, 2:00 PM or so. Might head into the Gulf...and then out along the coast. Might even visit Minots, if the numbers and conditions permit. No real plan...just g...