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by NorwayLady
Fri Jan 02, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15
Replies: 4
Views: 8831

Re: Our Labrador trip talk - Jan 15

Sorry to miss it. I am out of town. Can we talk all of you guys into making this a Wild Turkey event at some point? I would be willing to host it!
by NorwayLady
Tue Nov 25, 2014 9:32 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2015/2016 Bea's Trip-posting challenge!
Replies: 20
Views: 24849

Re: 2015 "Where's Bea?" Trip-posting challenge!

Hi everyone. Yes, I was thinking of doing a 2015 Wild Turkey Challenge to inspire each and every one of us to post one trip during the 2015 paddle season. To kick-off the challenge I plan to host a meeting in March where we discuss what goes into planning a trip. The goal is of course to see lots of...
by NorwayLady
Sun Nov 23, 2014 8:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Photos from pool session 11/23/2014
Replies: 1
Views: 4355

Photos from pool session 11/23/2014

Several Wild Turkeys attended New England Kayak Club's pool session at Randolph Community pool on Sunday 11/23/2014. Below is the public Facebook link to photos I posted from today's session.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... acead0b3c7

Archee has scheduled more pool sessions in December and January. Come and join the fun!

Bea
by NorwayLady
Thu Oct 02, 2014 4:00 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson - Thursday, October 2nd? Roll-Off?
Replies: 15
Views: 23521

Re: Hanson - Thursday, October 2nd? Roll-Off?

Ken R wrote:Will all you brave souls be out of the water and ready for PPR by 5:30?


5:30 pm works for me. I'll be coming from home though, since I am not one of the brave souls rolling around in the water...
by NorwayLady
Mon Sep 29, 2014 10:18 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Rough water women's class with Paula Riegel 9/27/2014
Replies: 0
Views: 16880

Rough water women's class with Paula Riegel 9/27/2014

Below is the public link to photos posted on Facebook from a Rough water women's class Paula Riegel held in Marblehead Sep 27, 2014. m Paula is one of only six American women holding a BCU 5 star coach ranking. She is an excellent instructor and creates a comfortable and exciting learning environmen...
by NorwayLady
Thu Sep 25, 2014 2:49 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: End of Season - Roll off
Replies: 31
Views: 32794

Re: End of Season - Roll off

Ken R wrote:Well, I'm there, it not raining and if no one shows up I'll win by default.


Makes sense to me!

Can you post any PPR plans. I might head over in my fuzzy slippers and cozy blanket!
by NorwayLady
Thu Sep 18, 2014 10:17 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham - 9-18
Replies: 11
Views: 13640

Re: Hingham - 9-18

Bea, you have a Chillcheater spray skirt, right? If so, could you bring it with you? I'm about to buy one, and I want to try one on for size. I'm getting the adjustable waist in either the s/m or l/xl, but their sizing is a little difficult to understand, so I'd like to actually try one. Yes, Pat, ...
by NorwayLady
Thu Sep 18, 2014 8:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham - 9-18
Replies: 11
Views: 13640

Re: Hingham - 9-18

Me too. I'll probably be there around 4:30 pm to be ready to paddle at 5:00 pm.
by NorwayLady
Wed Sep 17, 2014 9:02 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Trip report: New Meadow River, Harpswell Islands, Orr’s Isla
Replies: 3
Views: 18331

Re: Trip report: New Meadow River, Harpswell Islands, Orr’s

Great report, Ken, with lots of useful information.

Here is the public link to photos I posted on Facebook. Enjoy!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... afbe2ef4c1

Bea
by NorwayLady
Thu Sep 04, 2014 9:33 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Cape Ann Circumnavigation 9/3/2014
Replies: 1
Views: 16724

Cape Ann Circumnavigation 9/3/2014

Here are some photos from a recent kayak trip around Cape Ann.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 4ae819277b

Enjoy.

Bea
by NorwayLady
Wed Aug 27, 2014 9:24 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson 8/28?
Replies: 9
Views: 13890

Re: Hanson 8/28?

Sounds good. I can be on the water by 4:00 pm. Planning to bring my ww boat to work on rolls. Staying for PPR as well.
by NorwayLady
Sat Aug 23, 2014 6:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...
Replies: 10
Views: 14089

Re: HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO...

Thank you to Pat, Chip and Ron for hatching the plan! It has been an awesome decade.
by NorwayLady
Fri Aug 22, 2014 12:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Replies: 14
Views: 17334

Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21

Thank you for posting the GPS tracks Ken. It was an interesting paddle checking out the Weir river. Great evening!
by NorwayLady
Thu Aug 21, 2014 3:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Replies: 14
Views: 17334

Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21

Ken R wrote:I'll be there at 530


Thanks, Ken. See you there.
by NorwayLady
Thu Aug 21, 2014 2:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Replies: 14
Views: 17334

Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21

Are you guys planning on getting there at 5:30 for a 6:00 pm launch?

Bea
by NorwayLady
Thu Aug 21, 2014 8:00 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Thursday 8/21
Replies: 14
Views: 17334

Re: Hingham Thursday 8/21

When is launch tonight. I am going to try and make it. PPR too.
by NorwayLady
Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:24 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14
Replies: 22
Views: 24956

Re: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14

Great evening! I am still smiling. Congratulations to Norm and Tracey for completing the ALS Ice bucket challenge.
by NorwayLady
Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:13 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14
Replies: 22
Views: 24956

Re: Skills and Training - Hanson - Aug 14

My brother Thomas and I will be there for both!
by NorwayLady
Thu Aug 07, 2014 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?
Replies: 19
Views: 20739

Re: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?

On and off rain, thunder, sun...you name it...coming through here and the radar image does not inspire me to pack up and get ready. I will not be joining you tonight. Stay safe if you head out.
by NorwayLady
Thu Aug 07, 2014 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?
Replies: 19
Views: 20739

Re: Hingham or Hanson Aug 7 2014?

When is launch time in Hingham today?
by NorwayLady
Sun Aug 03, 2014 2:47 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10
Replies: 71
Views: 98189

Re: Sunset/moonrise paddle to the Spit - Sunday, Aug 10

Below is the link to photos I took from a Wild Turkey Full moon paddle to the Spit a couple of years ago. It is such a beautiful adventure.

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... b3629b0a6b

Sorry to miss it this year, but we have other commitments that night.

Enjoy the photos.
by NorwayLady
Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:46 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Replies: 13
Views: 31794

Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14

Here is the public link to the photos I posted on Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... c61a1dd4d8

Enjoy!
by NorwayLady
Fri Aug 01, 2014 5:32 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Replies: 13
Views: 31794

Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14

Only a danger to you if you are a jellyfish. I have seen these leaping out of the water in Vineyard Sound. Hard to believe that they can muster that much enthusiasm for anything. Bea running right over it? Sunfish don't care. Happy to hear it Mark. I was sure I was going to get hate mail after bein...
by NorwayLady
Fri Aug 01, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Replies: 13
Views: 31794

Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14

norm wrote:Glided by it while screaming like a girl! What is it???


:lol:
by NorwayLady
Fri Aug 01, 2014 7:36 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14
Replies: 13
Views: 31794

Re: Marthas Vineyard from Trunk River - 7/31/14

Only a danger to you if you are a jellyfish. I have seen these leaping out of the water in Vineyard Sound. Hard to believe that they can muster that much enthusiasm for anything. Bea running right over it? Sunfish don't care. Happy to hear it Mark. I was sure I was going to get hate mail after bein...
by NorwayLady
Wed Jul 30, 2014 7:26 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 62481

Re: Kayak Raffle

Deb, I took Athena on her first trip at Long Pond in Lakeville last night. What a joy this boat is! It is fun, fast and it looks brand new after Ken R. worked his magic. I'll let you know next time we are at Long Pond or other ponds close to Plymouth. You are welcome to paddle the boat any time. Ath...
by NorwayLady
Thu Jul 24, 2014 11:40 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Replies: 21
Views: 25054

Re: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014

Congratulations, Norm!

Here are some of the photos I took tonight. Great evening with lots of good work!

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 8371e7e803
by NorwayLady
Thu Jul 24, 2014 3:04 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Replies: 21
Views: 25054

Re: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014

I'll be there for both!
by NorwayLady
Wed Jul 23, 2014 11:21 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014
Replies: 21
Views: 25054

Re: Skills atHanson: Thursday, July 24th, 2014

Tortoise wrote:I'll up for the skills and I'll bring my dive mask this time. I'll get that wet exit down if it kills me from being water logged! Looking forward to it.


That's the spirit Nancy!
by NorwayLady
Tue Jul 22, 2014 9:52 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Plymouth + B. B. Bash 7/20/14
Replies: 2
Views: 15038

Re: Plymouth + B. B. Bash 7/20/14

Here are the photos I took. Fun times:

https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set ... 9830b59fb4
by NorwayLady
Sat Jul 19, 2014 7:25 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light
Replies: 29
Views: 41468

Re: Friday July 11th. Plymouth to Gurnet Light

I just have one question. How did Ken see and enjoy the video before it was even posted. Is he magical or something? I'm stumped. Even if I edited it, it wouldn't change position in the thread. Youtube says I uploaded the video at 10:40am, so I think the time on mine is correct. The only thing that...
by NorwayLady
Thu Jul 17, 2014 11:05 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day
Replies: 9
Views: 24101

Re: Canada camping trip - July 18-Labor Day

I flew over that area two days ago. Didn't see too many icebergs in the water, there was no snow on the ground and I was too far off the ground to spot polar bears. Stay safe out there. Return with lots of stories, photos and hopefully without too many bumps and bruises to you or your equipment. Wis...
by NorwayLady
Thu Jul 17, 2014 8:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham 7/17
Replies: 11
Views: 13441

Re: Hingham 7/17

I'll be there for both. Please bring a tow belt so someone can tow me while I sleep!
by NorwayLady
Wed Jul 16, 2014 8:30 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: BB Sandbar Bash 2014 7/20 <<-- date correction
Replies: 11
Views: 19370

Re: BB Sandbar Bash 2014 7/19

Russ and I will be there, but we will not arrive by kayak. Looking forward to the fun!
by NorwayLady
Fri Jun 20, 2014 12:43 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Exumas - Lee Stocking Island, Thursday, March 27, 2014
Replies: 2
Views: 8658

Re: Exumas - Lee Stocking Island, Thursday, March 27, 2014

The Marshfield Mariner Newspaper did a story from the Exuma trip this week. Here is the link to the photo gallery they posted on their website. I'll try and find the write-up about the trip on the website as well. For those of you who have a hardcopy of the newspaper the story was on page 17 this we...
by NorwayLady
Wed Jun 18, 2014 7:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: To the Whitewater Turkeys: Time to Try the Wave?
Replies: 18
Views: 17177

Re: To the Whitewater Turkeys: Time to Try the Wave?

Thanks, Mark. I did buy Lora's white water boat last fall and I am itching to try it, however I am not going to be able to do any kind of paddling until the second half of July due to a tight schedule. Hard to believe, but that's how it goes...
by NorwayLady
Thu Jun 12, 2014 8:19 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills & Training 2014
Replies: 34
Views: 37273

Re: Skills & Training 2014

I'll be there.
by NorwayLady
Sun Jun 08, 2014 4:50 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 62481

Re: Kayak Raffle

Thank you for the heads up on the dead-line Jordan. Russ just bought a handful of tickets as well.

Bea
by NorwayLady
Wed Jun 04, 2014 9:00 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kayak Raffle
Replies: 45
Views: 62481

Re: Kayak Raffle

Is there any way we can track how the raffle is going?