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by getnoutside
Wed Apr 18, 2007 6:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: new member
Replies: 4
Views: 6479

Joyce, It was a pleasure talking to you at the expo. As far as paddling the North River, this is a good place to start for basic launch and tide info. http://www.nsrwa.org/recreation/kayak_main.asp Also, that map that the NSRWA provides is a great thing to have. If you didn't pick one up at the expo...
by getnoutside
Tue Apr 17, 2007 7:14 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Marshfield Surf 4-16-07
Replies: 4
Views: 7129

You crazy bast*rd. This is as close as I got to being on the water. This was high tide at Cedar Point. They had the road to the lighthouse closed off so I couldn't get any closer. I was on the other side of the harbor and the sound of the crashing waves was still loud. http://www.sdrimages.com/photo...
by getnoutside
Sun Apr 15, 2007 6:10 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May 5th: South River Paddle/Potluck/Outfitting Workshop
Replies: 59
Views: 70720

Re: Date Change

I've updated the header post for this thread to reflect a date change to May 5th, with June 2nd as the alternate date if the first weekend in May is too cold or rainy. I'd like to change the focus of future discussion on this thread to who would be interested in doing what to their boats if we hold...
by getnoutside
Thu Apr 12, 2007 11:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Name tags for the kayak expo
Replies: 8
Views: 10463

Skip,

WTP will have a table at the expo. Start there. Looking forward to meeting you.
by getnoutside
Wed Apr 11, 2007 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm afraid I'm done.
Replies: 47
Views: 60778

Thanks for the update Sue. Wish him a speedy recovery
by getnoutside
Sun Apr 08, 2007 7:13 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: May 5th: South River Paddle/Potluck/Outfitting Workshop
Replies: 59
Views: 70720

I'll have to check my schedule, but it sounds like a good time.
by getnoutside
Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greenland: the real thing
Replies: 16
Views: 19199

If I take Kent's slant on the swarthy Chippendale-like Gianni's and Vinnie's , I might not get the sketches back through customs.


Oh, now that's just wrong!!!!! :wink: Painting in Italy... Great, someone else I have to be jealous of.
by getnoutside
Tue Apr 03, 2007 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Greenland: the real thing
Replies: 16
Views: 19199

Sorry Adam, but I'm having a tough time picturing the "Sexiest Girls of Greenland" calendar being a hot item at Christmas :wink:
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Johnysmoke??
Replies: 27
Views: 28258

How Captain Hook really lost his hand...arrghhh!!!
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 23, 2007 6:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Johnysmoke??
Replies: 27
Views: 28258

Ready made energy snack
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Johnysmoke??
Replies: 27
Views: 28258

Sorry... but, I'm just so incredibly jealous and this is the one thing that will make me feel better. Let's see how many captions we can come up with for this image before Johnny can get back and defend himself. That'll teach the bastard!! http://sdrimages.smugmug.com/photos/83759076-M.jpg
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 23, 2007 3:40 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Johnysmoke??
Replies: 27
Views: 28258

Crap... did anyone think to inform Johnny that there is a Washington State AS WELL as a Washington DC?
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 23, 2007 9:14 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is Johnysmoke??
Replies: 27
Views: 28258

I hope Doug realizes that he now has to double his food and swag bag supply.

Have fun, Dude!!!!
by getnoutside
Wed Mar 21, 2007 8:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Turkey Paddlers in Advertisement
Replies: 6
Views: 7954

Yes, but Robin Williams is not the look I would have chosen had I actually been given a say in the matter. Are you just kidding or do some people think you look like Robin Williams?? If its any consolation... I don't see it. So I've been told on more than one occassion... but, I prefer your answer.
by getnoutside
Wed Mar 21, 2007 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Turkey Paddlers in Advertisement
Replies: 6
Views: 7954

Yes, but Robin Williams is not the look I would have chosen had I actually been given a say in the matter. :wink:
by getnoutside
Tue Mar 20, 2007 9:41 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: I'm bored
Replies: 22
Views: 24658

Steve do you want to do the bike


yeah sure... 8 miles of hill climbing sounds like a blast. Right up there with turning my eyelids inside out with a pair of pliers and holding them over a bunson burner :roll:
by getnoutside
Mon Mar 19, 2007 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Turkey Paddlers in Advertisement
Replies: 6
Views: 7954

Thankfully, the kids got their mothers looks.

No royalties.
by getnoutside
Mon Mar 19, 2007 1:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Turkey Paddlers in Advertisement
Replies: 6
Views: 7954

Wild Turkey Paddlers in Advertisement

We must be gaining notoriety. We are now being featured in advertisements. I just noticed that the picture Ron took of my family during out innaugural group paddle/row on the North River last year is now on Chesapekae Light Crafts website. http://www.clcboats.com/boats/skerry_photos.php
by getnoutside
Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Kayak porn.
Replies: 12
Views: 14186

John,

I've finished the videos... should I pass them along? Nelson expressed an interest.
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:30 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Kayaks and radar: Nope
Replies: 9
Views: 11584

... the Vinyard ferry, stay out of the way of that one, even if you know they have seen you. Back in my windsurfing days (pre-marriage years) I was out jumping waves with my buddies off of Kalmus Beach and nearly got taken out by the ferry. I was new to the area and didn't realize it would come fly...
by getnoutside
Thu Mar 15, 2007 5:59 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paddling the Spirit Bear Wilderness
Replies: 35
Views: 40020

Great job, Doug. Informative AND entertaining
by getnoutside
Wed Mar 14, 2007 5:24 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Kayak porn.
Replies: 12
Views: 14186

Chip,

Give 'em to me :D
by getnoutside
Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:36 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paddling the Spirit Bear Wilderness
Replies: 35
Views: 40020

Todd wrote:Chip,

She thought you were a complete gentleman.



Apparently she doesn't spend time on this forum, then? :wink:
by getnoutside
Tue Mar 13, 2007 3:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monadnock 3/17
Replies: 6
Views: 8499

Ron wrote:Sounds like your kind of trip. Isn't supposed to be raining?


Doesn't matter if it's predicted or not.... you know it will :roll:
by getnoutside
Tue Mar 13, 2007 12:36 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Monadnock 3/17
Replies: 6
Views: 8499

Monadnock 3/17

Anyone interested in climbing Monadnock this saturday? If you aren't familiar with the Mt., it's in southern NH (under a 2hr ride) and, although not super challenging (My 8 year old climbed it in the fall), is a fun climb (alot of boulder scampering), with some beautiful views if the sky is clear.
by getnoutside
Mon Mar 12, 2007 2:34 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New Kayak porn.
Replies: 12
Views: 14186

John,

I'll take you up on that generous offer. I can stop by the store to get them when it's convenient. Let me know
by getnoutside
Fri Mar 09, 2007 2:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paddling the Spirit Bear Wilderness
Replies: 35
Views: 40020

I am planning to go.
by getnoutside
Wed Mar 07, 2007 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: When should we start Thursdays?
Replies: 47
Views: 57757

There is a really good Mexican joint right up 3A, in the same plaza as EMS. Or we could just go a little further up 3A to Ocean Kai, which is Hingham's dive Chinese place. I wouldn't want to leave my boat in the parking lot of the 99, seems a little sketchy... oooooohhhh... I am a fajita fanatic!!!!
by getnoutside
Wed Mar 07, 2007 11:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: "Spirited Waters" by Jennifer Hahn
Replies: 4
Views: 6131

"Spirited Waters" by Jennifer Hahn

... gets a thumbs-up from me. The author describes her 750 mile paddle through the inside passage from Alaska to Washington state. What I liked most about this book was that it wasn't just a trip report. Hahn also takes on the role of Naturalist and Historian describing the significance of the areas...
by getnoutside
Tue Mar 06, 2007 10:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Run of the Charles
Replies: 0
Views: 3373

Run of the Charles

April 29th is the 25th annual Run of the Charles Canoe and Kayak race

http://www.crwa.org/rotc/rotc.html
by getnoutside
Wed Feb 14, 2007 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Australia/New Zealand crossing: Some details
Replies: 9
Views: 10491

Apparently, it comes down to ones Monoamine Oxidase level (well, duh... what else would it be?).

http://lifegetinit.fitdv.com/new/articles/article.html?artid=285


It's one theory, anyway.
by getnoutside
Sun Feb 11, 2007 7:23 am
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Late Fall Lake Paddle
Replies: 2
Views: 6232

Late Fall Lake Paddle

One of my fellow Skerriers, David Bixby, and his wife are recent converts to kayaking. He just sent me a quick trip report for a paddle they did on a lake in his home state of Montana. Beautiful scenery alert!!

http://www.get-outside.com/late_fall_paddle.htm
by getnoutside
Sat Feb 10, 2007 8:18 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Towing
Replies: 16
Views: 17965

Admittedly, I can't recall everything we learned from Doug that day (I blame age, young kids, and too much partying in college). But, he did suggest that clipping into the bow was not adviseable. I believe the reason was that both paddlers should be able to abort the tow if necessary. It makes sense...
by getnoutside
Wed Feb 07, 2007 12:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Towing
Replies: 16
Views: 17965

I haven't had time to read the article. But, in general, I can say this about towing. We spent a little time practicing towing while up in Stonington with Doug. It was enough to convince me that many of my preconceived notions on the subject were misquided. Like any other paddling topic, there are v...
by getnoutside
Tue Feb 06, 2007 12:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Book Recommendation: "Threading the Currents"
Replies: 1
Views: 3767

Book Recommendation: "Threading the Currents"

"Threading the Currents" by Alan S. Kesselheim

Part trip reports, part reflections on life using paddling experiences as methaphors. I really enjoyed this book.

The Duxbury Library carries this book (as soon as I return it)

http://www.villagebooks-mtshasta.com/threadcur.html
by getnoutside
Sat Feb 03, 2007 11:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Video Suggestion: An Inconvenient Truth
Replies: 5
Views: 7167

Like I'm not already paranoid enough :roll:

I was talking to a buddy at work about it (he rented it last week). It sounds pretty telling... and scarey
by getnoutside
Tue Jan 30, 2007 9:29 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paddling the Spirit Bear Wilderness
Replies: 35
Views: 40020

Thanks for the heads-up Doug. Nothing like a little paddling envy to get one hankering to be back on the water. Let's hope winter doesn't decide to show it's face in April.
by getnoutside
Thu Jan 25, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wild Turkey Outing with Lonesome Jukebox
Replies: 6
Views: 8297

Ron, I don't. It appears that the general feeling is that, all though we would all like to see Dougs band play, standing around an alcohol-free gymnasium watching a band would bring back many long-since surpressed memories of High School. Doug's going to keep us in the loop for further engagements.
by getnoutside
Wed Jan 24, 2007 10:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Paddling Stories
Replies: 3
Views: 5934

Paddling Stories

I may be out of the loop and this site could be common knowledge, but I just came across it for the first time.

http://www.canoekayak.com/features/stories/