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by norm
Mon Mar 16, 2009 12:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Sea trials @ Hingham Harbor
Replies: 13
Views: 12565

Congratulations on the glass boat! With your shopping skills, I'm sure you got a great deal. I have enough trouble trying to get a one-piece cover back on the day hatch while paddling, I can't imagine dealing with the multiple pieces on that boat. Does it have one of those neoprene sleeves under the...
by norm
Sat Mar 07, 2009 7:33 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Saturday march 7 Possibly reaching 60 Degrees!
Replies: 15
Views: 13346

Glad you guys had a good time!

My son's basketball team won too, so we're Division 3 South Champions.

A Good day for all!
by norm
Fri Mar 06, 2009 8:43 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Saturday march 7 Possibly reaching 60 Degrees!
Replies: 15
Views: 13346

Jordan - Wish I could join you but I didn't get a dry suit yet AND more importantly my son's basketball team is in the Division 3 South Finals tomorrow at UMass Boston. I hope you can find someone to go paddling.
by norm
Thu Feb 19, 2009 7:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WT Paddlers Pool Time?
Replies: 36
Views: 21900

Sounds good to me too.
by norm
Sat Feb 14, 2009 2:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WT Paddlers Pool Time?
Replies: 36
Views: 21900

Will they let us try this in the pool?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LjfY3uLVuU&NR=1

It would be more interesting in sea kayaks!
by norm
Tue Feb 10, 2009 7:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: WT Paddlers Pool Time?
Replies: 36
Views: 21900

I'm interested. Any day is fine with me. Not available the 11th-13th.
by norm
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Dry Suit by Stohlquist OK?
Replies: 8
Views: 8275

Dry Suit by Stohlquist OK?

Took a quick look online for a dry suit to get an idea of cost. Found one on clearance for $350 - m Is this a good deal? Most others I've seen are in the $700 plus range. Any advice for or against Stohlquist brand dry suits? It does appear this model does not have a relief zipper, but I think I coul...
by norm
Sun Feb 08, 2009 11:36 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Feb 8th Hingham/Weymouth
Replies: 9
Views: 10946

Congratulations on getting out on the water in February again. Is this becoming a regular weekly event now?

I'm really curious - do any of you do any rolling practice on these outdoor winter excursions or is that just too crazy this time of year?
by norm
Sun Feb 08, 2009 10:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whitewater Boat Advice
Replies: 35
Views: 41054

Thanks for all the advice - excellent as usual. One more very busy week of high school sports and then maybe I can get back to research on boats. To answer Mark's question about size, we're both going to need pretty big boats. My son is about 6'2", 180 lbs., size 11 feet and may still be growing. I'...
by norm
Tue Feb 03, 2009 11:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Whitewater Boat Advice
Replies: 35
Views: 41054

Whitewater Boat Advice

I showed my son an ad for the LiqidLogic Remix XP and now he's insisting that since I spent so much money on sea kayaks the last two years, we should be able to afford a couple whitewater boats this year! It seems to me that you can't compromise with a crossover boat if you are trying to learn to pa...
by norm
Tue Feb 03, 2009 9:56 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: sunday feb 1
Replies: 15
Views: 13832

Hey guys - you should have posted your results on the trip report page - this is impressive, getting out in February. Who would bother to be logging in to check the "Upcoming Trips" forum in February!
by norm
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:46 pm
Forum: Recreational
Topic: Promoting recreational kayaking
Replies: 44
Views: 74539

Pat - sounds like a great idea. I wouldn't mind taking another try at establishing another regular weeknight paddle for recreational boaters this year, like I tried for a few Tuesday nights last year. Maybe planning out a few weeks worth of Tuesday night trips in advance might help (as Chris mention...
by norm
Tue Feb 03, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welcome to new and prospective members!
Replies: 109
Views: 239846

Bet - Welcome to the forum. I can honestly say I've done just about all of the Agawam River in the last 3 years, over multiple trips. Nothing really spectacular to report, but it's interesting to try to explore every section of a river. We RV camp at Maple Park campground once or twice a year. We've...
by norm
Fri Jan 23, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Water Watch Lecture Series
Replies: 5
Views: 6889

Hey Pat, that flyer link in the original post is from 2008. The one for 2009 is at: http://www.nsrwa.org/Event-17.html

I wish I could go to some of these lectures but I'm tied up with high school sporting events every Wednesday night all the way through February.
by norm
Thu Jan 08, 2009 2:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Inspector Clouseau and the Paddle-Float Self Rescue
Replies: 11
Views: 10406

Thanks for the chuckle - just what I needed this afternoon.
by norm
Mon Jan 05, 2009 8:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Winter gathering - Jan 17th - you're invited!
Replies: 40
Views: 32725

Lance - I'm planning to try to come. I don't think my wife will be coming with me - she is busy with youth basketball volunteer work on Saturdays. I'll try to whip together a slideshow with my kayaking pictures from 2008. I'm keeping busy with volunteer video taping of Abington High school sports - ...
by norm
Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Merry Christmas ALL
Replies: 2
Views: 4363

Yes, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Norm
by norm
Wed Dec 24, 2008 1:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: God Jule!
Replies: 6
Views: 7554

Mike - hopefully you are safely home at this point in time. I hope you can find a way to do some paddling in Sweden and share you experiences with us.

Merry Christmas and Happy New year to you and your family.

Norm
by norm
Thu Dec 04, 2008 2:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: turkey dinner 2.0
Replies: 32
Views: 23516

Well, since Jordan is bringing his non-paddling wife Karen, I'll bring my non-paddling wife Helen, so Karen will have someone to comisserate with...

Count me in for 2 please.
by norm
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: turkey dinner 2.0
Replies: 32
Views: 23516

Jordan - did you gain a lot of weight since the paddling season ended or are you bringing the wife?
by norm
Thu Dec 04, 2008 9:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: turkey dinner 2.0
Replies: 32
Views: 23516

My team lost the other night, so I'm free Saturday and thinking of joining you at the BBC. Are you making reservations or just showing up?
by norm
Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:39 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: boat recommendation/feedback suggested
Replies: 4
Views: 6037

Hey Chris - the Kajak Sport Artisan Millenium is 18'3", not 17 feet. Don't sell Jordan's old boat short! The only reason I stay ahead of the pack is that I can't roll yet and I want people to rescue me if I tip over. Soon I've gotta sign up for those rolling classes you've posted...after I get my so...
by norm
Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Waterproof p+s Optio W30 onsale $150
Replies: 5
Views: 7693

Thanks for sharing that info - that price is as good as what I've been seeing them go for used on eBay! I hope we haven't been bidding against each other.
by norm
Mon Dec 01, 2008 3:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: turkey dinner 2.0
Replies: 32
Views: 23516

I would join you if I'm free, but I'm hoping to be at Gillete Stadium for the high school superbowls if Abington wins their playoff game at AllieGal3's Bridgewater-Raynham high school stadium tomorrow night. Football runs right into basketball season this year and now the hockey parents are asking m...
by norm
Mon Nov 10, 2008 10:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: TALL SHIPS BOSTON
Replies: 31
Views: 27212

I feel the need for a DSLR camera with a long lens to shoot the tall ships.

Thanks for the early notice so I can work on that problem... :lol:
by norm
Mon Nov 03, 2008 7:37 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: North River Foliage Drift
Replies: 10
Views: 11553

Here are a few of the pictures I took on the North River Float trip. http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/6510.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/6513.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/6533.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/6546.JPG http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/ph...
by norm
Mon Nov 03, 2008 1:42 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: North River Foliage Drift
Replies: 10
Views: 11553

Nice report Kate - your so good at writing fiction when there's no excitement to report. In my opinion, there's nothing wrong with mellow "float" trips. It's the only type of trip I'm able to share with all you BIG Adventure seekers until I gain a lot more skills. It was nice listening in on all of ...
by norm
Fri Oct 31, 2008 12:14 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: North River One-Way Float Saturday Nov. 1
Replies: 3
Views: 5842

I'm still planning to be there. Thinking of using my 15' kayak as it's easier to get in an out of while wearing bulky clothes and more stable for taking pictures. See you at 9:30 at the driftway.
by norm
Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:48 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is the Sea #4
Replies: 25
Views: 18445

kayakerjnj wrote:Hi Norm,

I'd love a copy!

Maybe we could find a time to meet on Sunday? I could swing by.

Have a great balance to the week.

Jordan


Jordan - I'm not sure what I'm doin' Sunday. I could just mail it to you - I've got your address and I've got to go to the post office soon anyway...
by norm
Thu Oct 30, 2008 12:32 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: North River One-Way Float Saturday Nov. 1
Replies: 3
Views: 5842

Mark - I'm interested. A chance to try out some cold weather gear I've never used.

I've got a vehicle that can carry 2 sea kayaks on the roof.
by norm
Wed Oct 29, 2008 8:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: This is the Sea #4
Replies: 25
Views: 18445

I wish I could join you but they moved the Friday football game to Thursday this week. I made slideshow CDs of the Taunton River foliage trip we did a few weeks ago and would like to give you guys copies if you want them?
by norm
Wed Oct 22, 2008 2:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Seal Launch
Replies: 6
Views: 7245

This video make me think of the stock market and my 401k!!!
by norm
Sun Oct 12, 2008 4:06 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Taunton River Sat 10-11-08
Replies: 53
Views: 42272

You're too fast for me...was fixin it while you were lookin...think I found all my filename typos now. Shouldn't you be out in a tree somewhere?
by norm
Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:52 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Taunton River Sat 10-11-08
Replies: 53
Views: 42272

Here are a few of the pictures I took on the Taunton River Foliage trip on Saturday 10/11/08. http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/IMG_6193.JPG Leaves on the water. http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/IMG_6223.JPG Yellow foliage. http://home.comcast.net/~nhc1205/photos/IMG_6236.JPG Red foliag...
by norm
Sat Oct 11, 2008 9:36 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Taunton River Sat 10-11-08
Replies: 53
Views: 42272

Jordan - Thanks for planning this trip and handling all the arrangements. I've got some good pictures that will back up your description of the day - I don't have time to post them tonight - I'll try to post them tomorrow. I think Skip saw the one heron of the day when he sped ahead of us while tryi...
by norm
Fri Oct 10, 2008 9:04 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Taunton River Sat 10-11-08
Replies: 53
Views: 42272

Hey Barb, I can give you and your canoe a ride to wherever you need to go after the paddle. It's always hard to coordinate a pick-up ride with a trip of undetermined time length. I think your canoe can fit inside my Suburban and hang out the back like I do with my 9.5 foot rec boats or if needed cou...
by norm
Thu Oct 09, 2008 10:48 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: night paddle?
Replies: 17
Views: 15622

Polo
by norm
Thu Oct 09, 2008 8:00 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: night paddle?
Replies: 17
Views: 15622

I'm going to try to make it tonight also if I can get out of work on time today. If I'm not there at 5, go ahead without me.

It's gotten pretty pathetic that all I look forward to on a Thursday night is watching Survivor and CSI on TV!
by norm
Wed Oct 08, 2008 9:09 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Taunton River Sat 10-11-08
Replies: 53
Views: 42272

I'm planning on using my 15' boat, not the Millenium Falcon, since this is a "leisurely trip". Hopefully the water level is high enough that there won't be any scratchy spots, like under the Titicut St. bridge and near the factories... Jordan - maybe you should use the plastic boat? Or are you looki...
by norm
Wed Oct 08, 2008 7:04 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Taunton River Sat 10-11-08
Replies: 53
Views: 42272

I'm planning to make this trip if problems settle down on the job and I don't have to work on Saturday. I could shuttle one other boat on my roof and one or two short 10-12 foot boats inside my truck (with one passenger).