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by pat
Wed May 10, 2017 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum updated
Replies: 5
Views: 24658

Re: Forum updated

Excellent question, Bea. If there is a limit, I'll expand it or eliminate it. As far as the size goes, I think that people should try to resize the photos to something reasonable. Anything much wider than 1000 px across is probably going to be lost on anyone, and will probably force the width of the...
by pat
Tue May 09, 2017 8:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Forum updated
Replies: 5
Views: 24658

Forum updated

Due to overwhelming demand ("overwhelming" being a relative term), I've updated the forum software. The default style is now mobile-friendly. The look is pretty spartan at this point, but I'll do my best to get some images up at the top.

Let me know if you find something doesn't work.
by pat
Tue May 09, 2017 8:13 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: 2017 Skills - Thursdays Beginning May 11
Replies: 9
Views: 18090

Re: 2017 Skills - Thursdays Beginning May 11

I don't see wet, but the high temperature for the day is supposed to be 51. I'm probably going to wait a couple weeks.
by pat
Wed May 03, 2017 4:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Thursdays - May 4th
Replies: 9
Views: 14117

Re: Hingham Thursdays - May 4th

Yeah, it does look good. I'm 50-50 at this point. Lots depends on work. I have to put the kayak rack on the car and dig everything out. If I can't make it for the paddle, I might stop in for CMTPBIDA (Couldn't Make The Paddle But I'm Drinking Anyways).
by pat
Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 154841

Re: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm

It was a terrific time. Bea, I think you should make this a monthly event!
by pat
Thu Apr 27, 2017 5:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 154841

Re: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm

Bea, where did I leave my contacts???
by pat
Thu Apr 27, 2017 7:28 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 154841

Re: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm

Sounds like there will be plenty of amazing food. That should fuel our creative thought process so we come up with great plans for the 2017 kayak season. Not me. I'm going to drink some beer, eat a ton of amazing food till I get drowsy and fall asleep. I'll read about what you all decide tomorrow o...
by pat
Wed Apr 26, 2017 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 154841

Re: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm

I think I'm also going to bring a loaf of home made bread.
by pat
Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:38 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 154841

Re: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm

Sorry, Bea. I wasn't thinking. I'll be bringing Norwegian Meatballs.
by pat
Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:03 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Cancelled - Whale Watch - Herring Cove Beach April 22nd
Replies: 17
Views: 28655

Re: Cancelled - Whale Watch - Herring Cove Beach April 22nd

Eileen wrote:Good call - it was rough and totally fogged in here most of the morning.


Yeah, going out on a "Whale Listen" doesn't have the same effect.
by pat
Mon Apr 17, 2017 10:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Responsive forum poll
Replies: 3
Views: 8764

Responsive forum poll

The forum software is currently two major upgrades behind. I haven't bothered keeping it up to date, because I'm a big fan of "if it ain't broke, don't fix it". However, the latest versions make the default style responsive, which is becoming more and more important these days. I think tha...
by pat
Sat Apr 15, 2017 10:58 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Thursdays - May 4th
Replies: 9
Views: 14117

Re: Hingham Thursdays - May 4th

Praying for cool weather. Seems like every year, the first Thursday is 85 degrees, and the water temperature is still 33.
by pat
Sun Apr 09, 2017 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 154841

Re: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm

We're in. Right now, I'm planning on something vaguely resembling Swedish meatballs.
by pat
Sun Mar 19, 2017 10:47 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPS for kayaking
Replies: 7
Views: 12697

Re: GPS for kayaking

I don't know. Sounds like an interesting idea, but I suspect that in actual usage, it could be a bit clumsy. I usually have my gps sitting flat on my spray skirt and I glance at it from time to time. It's not in a fixed position aimed at my face. Truth be told, I don't really have that big a need fo...
by pat
Sat Mar 18, 2017 4:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GPS for kayaking
Replies: 7
Views: 12697

Re: GPS for kayaking

Why are waterproof/marine GPSs so freaking expensive?? A 2.2" screen is simply too small for my aging eyes. I bought a nice Garmin Nuvi 57 with a 5" screen for my car for $85. A waterproof GPS with a 4" screen (Garmin Montana 680t) costs $500. I just can't believe that the technology ...
by pat
Wed Mar 01, 2017 4:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated home page
Replies: 3
Views: 7189

Re: Updated home page

Due to a lot of general complaining that Norm was in the video (and not all of it was from Norm), I've switched in a new one. The lighting isn't as good, but it's less flat water. I'll get better videos once we get into the season.
by pat
Sat Feb 25, 2017 12:51 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwinter gathering and potluck
Replies: 23
Views: 34897

Re: Midwinter gathering and potluck

It's so nice out, we should make Ron's party a PPR this year.
by pat
Tue Feb 14, 2017 10:24 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Updated home page
Replies: 3
Views: 7189

Updated home page

Hey, check out our new gimmick-packed home page, now featuring... Norm!!!
by pat
Sat Feb 11, 2017 6:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwinter gathering and potluck
Replies: 23
Views: 34897

Re: Midwinter gathering and potluck

(Ron, say yes!)
by pat
Sat Feb 04, 2017 6:48 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Windblown in the Florida Keys 7th Jan to 15th Jan 2017
Replies: 7
Views: 21507

Re: Windblown in the Florida Keys 7th Jan to 15th Jan 2017

I'm doing my best to feel bad that you had so much wind to deal with down on the Florida keys, but then I look outside through the 20-degree air at the snow on the ground, knowing that we still have half a winter in front of us, and my sympathy is getting drowned out by jealousy. Thanks for a great ...
by pat
Tue Jan 10, 2017 10:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwinter gathering and potluck
Replies: 23
Views: 34897

Re: Midwinter gathering and potluck

TraceyJ wrote:I guess I'll go.


But you might stay home?
by pat
Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Midwinter gathering and potluck
Replies: 23
Views: 34897

Re: Midwinter gathering and potluck

How significant do they have to be?
by pat
Fri Nov 11, 2016 9:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Two-Headed Shark
Replies: 1
Views: 6601

Re: Two-Headed Shark

Somehow I can't help but think that this is the opening to a Trump joke.
by pat
Mon Nov 07, 2016 5:02 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Good Luck Jordan!!
Replies: 18
Views: 36493

Re: Good Luck Jordan!!

Glad to hear it, Jordan! Things aren't as fun without you on the water.
by pat
Mon Sep 05, 2016 2:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Any trips coming up for September 2016?
Replies: 2
Views: 6118

Re: Any trips coming up for September 2016?

Trips tend not to be posted long range. It's common to see trips posted on Wed/Thu for that weekend.
by pat
Tue Aug 30, 2016 8:51 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Scituate 9-3 Scituate Harbor to Minot and back
Replies: 8
Views: 19594

Re: Scituate 9-3 Scituate Harbor to Minot and back

Did you mean the title to be:
Saturday 9-3 Scituate Harbor to Minot and back
by pat
Mon Aug 22, 2016 9:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thanks
Replies: 7
Views: 14413

Re: Thanks

Any idiot can slap up a website. It takes good people to make a good group.

So you have only yourselves to blame for this mess.
by pat
Fri Aug 05, 2016 10:16 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Happy Birthday, Jordan!!!
Replies: 9
Views: 17293

Re: Happy Birthday, Jordan!!!

I don't want to say Jordan is old, but I saw him putting Armor-All on his forehead and gel-coating his knees.
by pat
Wed Jul 27, 2016 2:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 303
Replies: 3
Views: 7571

303

Recently, my day hatch cover self-destructed and I just received my new one. I'd like to take better care of my hatch covers, and the general wisdom is that you should treat them with 303. So I've got my "Buy now with 1 click" button ready on Amazon, but the selection is a little confusing...
by pat
Wed Jul 20, 2016 1:40 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson Thursday July 21 anyone?
Replies: 17
Views: 24326

Re: Hanson Thursday July 21 anyone?

My car will be in the shop. If it's out in time, I'll be there.
by pat
Thu Jul 14, 2016 4:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Where is thursday's paddle going to be? July 14th (Hingham)
Replies: 9
Views: 14617

Re: Where is thursday's paddle going to be? July 14th (Hing

Radar shows the recent rain to be moving out to sea. Nothing else threatening.
by pat
Wed Jun 29, 2016 9:32 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Cohasset Harbor parking
Replies: 5
Views: 12537

Re: Cohasset Harbor parking

This is too far to walk, but people/cars could be shuttled from this church parking lot nearby.
by pat
Tue Jun 28, 2016 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]
Replies: 10
Views: 16621

Re: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]

Thanks, John. I actually have something else in the works for Thursday. Not sure yet, but maybe.
by pat
Tue Jun 28, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]
Replies: 10
Views: 16621

Re: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]

Yeah, I thought so. I've been itching to go on a night paddle for some time.
by pat
Fri Jun 24, 2016 9:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]
Replies: 10
Views: 16621

Re: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - Special Pizza Editi

I was thinking of a round trip. Abigail Adams has a land-able beach with no boat traffic. Although there are ferries in that area, they tend to be going pretty slow once they get to that point. On the way back in the dark, they'll be pretty much finished for the day. As far as St. James Ave goes, I ...
by pat
Fri Jun 24, 2016 7:12 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]
Replies: 10
Views: 16621

Thursday, June 30 - Hingham Harbor - [CANCELED]

In my old age, I totally forgot that I tried doing this five years ago and got almost no takers then either. I'll try to remember next time. But I wanted to open up the Thursday night slots for people that want to plan a skills session or something. (btw Nancy, I made the decision to cancel before ...
by pat
Tue Jun 21, 2016 9:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Harbor Thursday June 23rd
Replies: 8
Views: 15041

Re: Hingham Harbor Thursday June 23rd

The first Hingham night was spectacular. But now we're paying for that. I'm still optimistic, though. I really really need to get out, so I'm going unless it's miserable.
by pat
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Hingham Harbor Thursday June 23rd
Replies: 8
Views: 15041

Re: Hingham Harbor Thursday June 23rd

I'm in for 5:30.
by pat
Thu Jun 16, 2016 3:02 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills on for June 16
Replies: 6
Views: 13437

Re: Skills on for June 16

Sue and I are in the process of buying a car. If we're done in time, I'll be there to paddle. Otherwise, both of us will be there for ppr.
by pat
Thu Jun 16, 2016 7:57 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Windmill point over night parking
Replies: 18
Views: 28510

Re: Windmill point over night parking

Rclarke wrote:Commuter boat and municipal parking enforced not to mention High schoolers parking.


Could you extrapolate on that a bit? If you're not a commuter boat user, are you prohibited from parking there? And what's the deal with the high school lot? Is that also prohibited? Or just likely to be full?