Wild Turkey Paddlers

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Todd - I did have my camera with me on the Saco. I think the best picture I shot was a bird I have not seen before. Checking the bird books when I got home, I think this is a Green-backed Heron? Can anybody confirm this identification? http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/Green_Backed_Heron.jpg

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Ok, if this is the thread for the river reports, I guess I'll chime in about the Saco. Friday, we ran the 5 mile section from "First Bridge" in North Conway to "Saco River Campground" where we are staying in our RV's. On Friday, all 8 of us paddled and the 4 teenagers swam along with their boats par...

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For a few other Turkeys that have mentioned that they like river trips, here is a long, old article about an annual trip on the Androscoggin River in New Hampshire/Maine. This year's trek started last week so I guess they reprinted this old article in June of this year. m Here's the URL to the water...

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2 families, 2 30' trailers, 4 adults, 4 teenagers, 8 recreational kayaks. We don't travel light!

Thinking of trying the Androscoggin River if the Saco is too tame or dry.

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I won't be there this Thursday or any paddles this weekend. Leaving Thursday for North Conway for 5 days at a campground on the Saco. Can't say I'm camping on the Saco...we're RVing...I'm not into roughing it like some of you serious campers. Have fun out there and I hope the weather stays nice for ...

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You may be right Mike, it may be busy there on Tuesday. I just got back from Long Pond where the state boat ramp lot was almost full. I had to pay an attendant $4 to park and the Environmental Police were there checking the motor boats. I guess I've always been there off-season in the past.

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Leaving for Long Pond - will probably be launching between 10:00-10:30.

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Thanks for the info Chris but I think I'll stick with places I know until I get more comfortable in the new boat. I hope I'll be practicing rolling with you by the end of the season.

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Lake Nippenicket in Bridgewater is very convenient to Rte. 24, close to the junction with I495. There is a state boat ramp with a large parking lot at: m Beside the ramp is a nice sandy beach for launching. The water is usually warm there and there may be some motorboat and jet ski traffic. Paddling...

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Looks like the weather may be ok tomorrow morning but the tide is out. Anybody want to paddle Long Pond in Lakeville? There is a good size state boat ramp at: m (The boat ramp is actully in Freetown.) I paddled there earlier this year but didn't have time to make it all the way around the perimeter....

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The weather cooperated much nicer tonight than last Tuesday. It was a little breezy, but it felt nice with the temp somewhere around 80 degrees. Just 2 of us got out there, myself and Skip, for a couple hours of taking it easy paddling around the perimeter of West Monponsett pond. Thanks for coming ...

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Ok, it bothered me that I couldn't show that bull picture, so I had to figure out a way to make it work. Like I said before, the quality is lousy, but we were too far away to really see it's head. Check out the length of the horns on this thing! http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/3279.JPG

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Second try at a Tuesday evening paddle - hopefully the weather will cooperate this time. This week I propose a paddle around Monponsett Ponds in Halifax on route 58, launching at the boat ramp at: m I choose this spot because I fear a low turnout on a popular vacation week, so I figure I might as we...

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Sorry for the confusion Laurie...my fault. Your question was about Thursday and that is what Jordan was talking about...arrive any time and you'll be able to find us no problem. The parking lot is easy to find at Camp Kiwanee and the pond is just the right size that we can see everyone arrive and yo...

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Laurie - Welcome to the group! Due to the holiday, there may be a low turnout at this Thursday's Hanson practice session but there are a few of us that are definitely planning to be there. Also, watch the general discussion section for a posting for a Tuesday night trip. I'm planning to choose a spo...

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Hey Mike, didn't you have some binoculars in all that gear you had? That "cow" was too far away to see very well with the naked eye but I took a bunch of shots with my camera zoomed to the max. Most shots came out fuzzy, but a couple were clear enough to see that the cow had horns on it! I tried to ...

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Thanks Jordan, you picked the right day and place as far as I'm concerned. Sorry to the rest of you that there wasn't more exciting "texture" out there for you, but I was very happy the water was fairly calm. I was thoroughly fried and exhausted by the time I got home - still tired after a 3 hour na...

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Wow, I silenced Mike! All he can do is post an "evil/very mad" smily face? Sorry Mike, I finally won a race for a good deal. Nelson - thanks for the congrats...I'm counting on lots of help from everyone to gain the skills I need to deserve such a nice boat. Jordan - thanks for selling me your baby a...

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It looks like I will be attending the July 3rd Hanson practice - I was thinking of watching the fireworks display in Abington from a local pond, but I just found out it is canceled due to lack of fund-raising.

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Aye, looking forward to a real trip.

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Canceling - no luck for me today - not going out with severe thunderstorms and high winds bearing down on the area right at put-in time. I'd still give it a shot but the wife already has alternate assignments for me...

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How many of us wish we could switch to that photog's career instead of sitting in front of a computer monitor all day!

Thanks for sharing that picture site Nelson.

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Mark: Thanks for confirming that I got it right.

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Welcome SueBee!

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Ok, here's my first attempt at proposing an alternate evening paddle that could be open to both sea kayakers and smaller kayaks. How about paddling the upper reaches of the North River, putting in at the Hanover Canoe launch? I'm still a rookie at this, so please check my timing. The way I see it, h...

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It seemed many people were interested in an alternate weeknight paddling location when the idea was proposed. But after some reflection, nobody wanted to give up the traditional Thursday night schedule of Hingham when the tide is right, and Hanson for skills development on the alternate Thursday. Ho...

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I'm planing to be there.

Was there a problem with the old PPR site?

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Well, I don't think I'll be attempting Plum Island this year and I don't own a fancy paddle, so I guess I'd have to volunteer to load/unload your boat from your car. Do I get credit for helping you unload your boat at the pool session in Randolph the first time we met? I think KG is in some sort of ...

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Drat, I don't have the right flavor of ESPN. I guess it was on "ESPN Classic" and we only get ESPN and ESPN2.

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Thanks for the info Joyce! I probably would have missed it. I think I'll set up the VCR right now.

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Too bad they don't re-broadcast the games like the Red Sox do...I shoulda taped it! I guess I'm only a fair weather fan...I couldn't stay awake to see the whole thing.

So what's better, win it in 5 and shut up the LA crowd or win it at home in front of cheering fans?

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I'm going to plan to come off the injured reserve list early and paddle tonight. Can't pass up this weather and a chance to meet more new people. It looks like it may be nice and calm out there tonight. I won't be staying for the PPR (and I won't be doing any rolling practice). I may drop back and n...

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Thanks Chris. I'm feeling fine now but I just have no energy or strength in my core. I don't want to slow anybody down or get out there and need a tow, so I'll have to get out and build up my strength in my rec yak on a small local pond for a while. The doctor said I still have some fluid in my lung...

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How about a trip report for a guy out on injured reserve drooling to get back out on the water and trying to live vicariously through your good times? Did you make the trip?

You don't have to get too fancy, just tell us what it's like out there.

Thanks,
Norm

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I won't be there tomorrow. Can't paddle for a few weeks - appendicitis - hope to be back in June.
Enjoy,
Norm

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I think switching around to different paddling spots on Thursday nights is a great idea! It gives people who can't always make weekend trips a chance to experience different places with familiar faces. For those who work in Boston, I think a "take your kayak to work day" could be interesting. I can ...

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I forgot to confirm the time...I'll assume we are shooting for 5:00pm push-off from shore again?

I won't be staying for PPR afterwards tonight if anyone is taking a count for reservations.

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So, is it Hingham for this Thursday, 5/1? I'm planning to be there, wherever it is.

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c5johnson, I'm going to be long-winded because I've met you, seen you work with young athletes, seen your energy level and enthusiasm and want you (and your wife) to enjoy kayaking as much as it appears you enjoy coaching track. Craig, please don't be discouraged at all about this group - I'm fairly...

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I'm plannin' to be there.

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