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Is anyone interested in practicing some basic exit and reenter skills? Steven and I are looking to get together next Thursday. I would like to focus on wet exits, assisted rescues and maybe self rescue if I get my paddle float by then. I may be able to offer up our campground pond in Plymouth. It is small, clear and warm. If that's too far, we can go somewhere else. I would like to keep it flatwater if possible.
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So far we have Pat, Nelson, Steven and myself. Bea is a maybe. That should cover the other thread
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I have to believe that Ron will be there.
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The items that are recommended for this session are:

kayak (who woulda' thought?)
paddle
PFD
paddle float
hand pump or bailing bucket
sponge
wetsuit (nice to have, but not necessary)

If you don't have something, I'm sure we'll have at least a few of everything, so we can share.
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Thanks Steve,
But I will pass on sharing the wetsuit. :lol:
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Yes, I think I can force myself to show up.
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Thanks Steve,
But I will pass on sharing the wetsuit


Even I get the whilly's thinking about putting on my wetsuit. There aren't a whole lot of options when your out in the middle of the swim leg of a triathlon and Mother Nature comes a callin'. :oops:
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I'm interested. I'm going to try and make it to Hanson this Thursday. Anyone else?
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Todd wrote:I'm interested. I'm going to try and make it to Hanson this Thursday. Anyone else?


I'll be there
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If the Plymouth location doesn't work out, an other possibility is Powder Point. Depending on wind direction, you can usually find calmer water on one side of the Point or the other.

What time are we thinking about starting?
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We got permission from the owner to use the main beach at Curlew Pond, but if that is too far of a drive for people, we change change the location. I'm totally flexible on the starting time.
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How long of a drive is Curlew Pond from marshfield?
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Steve,
It's probably 20-25 minutes. The water is flat and warm.
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Sounds good to me. I could be there by 6:00
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6:00 sounds good. I can post directions or we can meet at the rte 44 exit.
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I suggest posting directions. That way whoever decides to join us can show up whenever they are able.
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Hi guys.

I will be out of town the next four Thursday in a row. Hopefully I can join you later this summer.

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<a href="http://www.curlewpond.org/directions.html">Here are directions to Blueberry Hill Tenting Area.</a>

Those directions take you to the parking lot, but we'll be going to the main beach. So after this directive:

"As you enter the campground, there is a large Blueberry Hill sign with a map on it."

Do this instead:

Take a right and bear right until you get to the main beach (less than a hundred yards). There is also a basketball court there. Chip or I should be around to show you the best place to park and unload.
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Guys,

This sounds really good. I'm looking forward to it.

By the way Chip, congradulations on the horseshoe championship for 2004. Is it going to be tough to repeat or do you have a ringer for a partner? Or is your team a shoe-in?
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Todd,

All you need to know is that he and his partner run the turnament.
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Todd,
Thanks, but it was 2003. We already have been sent to the glue factory. We were out playing with the Phillies the night before so the last quarter mile was tough.
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To anyone who is thinking of coming to this, please do NOT just show up. Let us know in this thread if you're planning on coming down. It's important that we know who's coming.
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I'll be there! :D
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I'll be there and will most likely be bringing my friend Joyce to help out (will probably be in the same car... if parking is a concern)
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I'll be there. Should I bring my friend Bud?
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I'll be there. Should I bring my friend Bud?


I like your friend Sam better :D .
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Officially, guys like Bud aren't allowed in the public areas like the roads and beach, but Ron's or Chip's campside is just a few steps away where we could chat with your friend for a few minutes after our training.
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I am sure we could fit in a PPR (post paddle refreshment). Todd will bring Bud, Nelson will bring Sam and Steven will bring Joyce or is that Joyce Light? :lol:
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This Thursday night thing is sounding better an better! Just a couple more weeks and I'm in. Going to an all day yak class on Saturday, so I should have lots of stuff to practice when I can finally join you guys on a Thursday night.
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The list so far.

Chip
Pat (Adolph)
Steven
Joyce
Ron
Nelson (Sam)
Todd (Bud)
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Chip wrote:Pat (Adolph)


No, no... Adoph and I broke up. I'm dating some Harpy now.
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Is it Friday?? It's sure starting to sound like a Friday? :lol: I wish
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We may have to move it in the future. :D
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We may have to move it in the future.


:?:

I was talking about the banter on the board.... feels like Friday banter.
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Sorry,
I thought it was the beer talk for post paddle. :oops:
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will def. try to make the session...NO THUNDERSTORMS!!!!
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This is the crew we will be looking for. A motley crew at that.

Chip (Gdub)
Pat (Harpo)
Steven
Joyce
Ron
Nelson (Sam)
Todd (Bud)
Maybe RubiI

Pat/Ron, will either of you be there early to greet our guests. 6:00 will be about as early as I can get there.
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I should be able to get there a little early. Are we meeting them at camp?
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It was decided to post the directions to camp so people could show up at their leisure.
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pat wrote:<a href="http://www.curlewpond.org/directions.html">Here are directions to Blueberry Hill Tenting Area.</a>

Those directions take you to the parking lot, but we'll be going to the main beach. So after this directive:

"As you enter the campground, there is a large Blueberry Hill sign with a map on it."

Do this instead:

Take a right and bear right until you get to the main beach (less than a hundred yards). There is also a basketball court there. Chip or I should be around to show you the best place to park and unload.


Here are the directions again.
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