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by Mark
Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:00 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Drysuit - $1M OBO
Replies: 0
Views: 10936

Drysuit - $1M OBO

I have an older drysuit that I would like to part with. It is an OS Systems non-breathable suit with latex feet, and a high quality dive relief zipper. Size large, or XL, I forget. It fit me well at 6'1". No drysuit is dry. The non-breathable fabric was never a problem for winter paddling. Make...
by Mark
Wed Apr 26, 2017 7:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 145979

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

I am going to pre-announce what I made for the party tonight, so no one is frightened when they see it.

1. Toothpick mini-towers of BBQ chicken thighs, pepper jack cheese and a black olive garnish
2. Roasted red pepper stuffed with gorgonzola. They are ugly, sushi-like things, but delish!

:shock:
by Mark
Tue Apr 18, 2017 8:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 145979

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

Hi Bea - Kate and I would like to come. We will bring a non-dessert dish, TBD.

Yes, to the gear swap. Great idea. Chip, Johnnysmoke and I were just talking about this the other day.

(Please message me your address - I forget.)

Thanks for hosting!

Mark and Kate
by Mark
Fri Apr 14, 2017 7:26 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Spring social/Pot Luck Thursday April 27 at 6:30 pm
Replies: 60
Views: 145979

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

Are non-paddling spouses invited? :o :roll: :oops:
by Mark
Fri Apr 07, 2017 5:30 pm
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Yakima Roof Rack System for Kayaks SOLD
Replies: 0
Views: 10910

Yakima Roof Rack System for Kayaks SOLD

SOLD a Yakima roof rack system in good condition for a car I no longer own. 48" Bars with end caps Set of 4 Yakima Q Towers Set of 4 Q Clips # Q102 (clips are vehicle specific - you may need different ones. They go for $30-$35 for a set of 4) Set of 4 SKS Lock Cores, so you can lock the bars on...
by Mark
Wed Sep 07, 2016 7:10 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: New Inlet Wave Session September 25th
Replies: 3
Views: 11037

Re: New Inlet Wave Session September 25th

Helmets, adequate boat and clothing required.


Make it clothing optional and you might get more takers. :D
by Mark
Tue Jul 26, 2016 6:37 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Kajak Sport - Artisan Millenium - SOLD
Replies: 7
Views: 25368

Re: Kajak Sport - Artisan Millenium - SOLD

Only if he's willing to accept what I got for the Millenium - only got $750. I would like to get something though, because a Cetus is not comfortable for my paddling partner and maybe a Delphin could be adjusted better to fit her needs. I did recently drop the price, but $750 is pretty low ball. I ...
by Mark
Wed Jul 20, 2016 7:09 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: P&H Delphin 155 $1050 SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 21521

Re: FS: P&H Delphin 155 $1050

Bump. Price Drop!
by Mark
Sat Jul 09, 2016 12:00 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills for July 7 Anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 27138

Re: Skills for July 7 Anyone?

Hey, I tried to warn him about putting his head in that scummy bath water!
by Mark
Wed Jul 06, 2016 11:17 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Skills for July 7 Anyone?
Replies: 13
Views: 27138

Re: Skills for July 7 Anyone?

kayakerjnj wrote:Hi All,

The pond should be in mid summer warmth. Great time to try all your skills and plan on getting wet!



http://secondnexus.com/ecology-and-sust ... 19379f9d79
by Mark
Fri Jun 10, 2016 6:51 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Mega Megatron surf kayak $1000 obo Sold
Replies: 7
Views: 18157

Re: Mega Megatron surf kayak $1000 obo

Chip wrote:If you had an Optimus Prime I would be all over it.


But Chip, this is a really BIG Megatron. It is a MEGA Megatron!
by Mark
Fri Jun 03, 2016 7:42 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: Mega Megatron surf kayak $1000 obo Sold
Replies: 7
Views: 18157

Re: Mega Megatron surf kayak $1000 obo

Wow, that's the end of an era.
by Mark
Thu May 26, 2016 7:18 am
Forum: Classifieds
Topic: FS: P&H Delphin 155 $1050 SOLD
Replies: 6
Views: 21521

Re: FS: P&H Delphin 155 $1200

Putting this back on the market. Paddled once in last two years since these pictures were taken. Stored on a rack out of direct sun.
by Mark
Tue Dec 29, 2015 8:49 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: humpback whale in new bedford harbor
Replies: 2
Views: 8901

Re: humpback whale in new bedford harbor

:lol:
cgr wrote:Same whale?
http://turnto10.com/news/local/humpback ... ansett-bay

Must have taken a wrong turn at Prudence.
by Mark
Sun Nov 29, 2015 7:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Help planning a trip from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyard?
Replies: 6
Views: 13604

Re: Help planning a trip from Woods Hole to Martha's Vineyar

Hi Dave - I have done that crossing by kayak a bunch of times and have also escorted swimmers across from Falmouth to Martha's Vineyard. PM me to discuss your plans, if you like.

Mark
by Mark
Mon Nov 16, 2015 12:45 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A short, interesting read.
Replies: 10
Views: 27984

Re: A short, interesting read.

THIS: "Sea kayaks are essentially a craft to allow access to other activities, like camping, fishing, diving, hunting, photography, wildlife viewing, etc. only to those of us who obsess on it is it an activity to itself. " See the full post here: m A different spin on Let's Not Take Oursel...
by Mark
Fri Oct 09, 2015 8:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heading South
Replies: 8
Views: 15014

Re: Heading South

Best of luck to you both in FLA. I have some great memories of our trips together, esp. the MV paddles. (You'll have to come back up for that swim to Nantucket).

Mark
by Mark
Wed Sep 09, 2015 9:43 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Looking for surf, New Inlet, Thurs 10th Sept
Replies: 4
Views: 16746

Re: Looking for surf, New Inlet, Thurs 10th Sept

If no surf, go north. South is just boring beach until forever. Just north is Peggotty Beach where my little icon photo was taken. :D
by Mark
Sun Aug 02, 2015 10:32 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31
Replies: 25
Views: 51481

Re: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31

Well no one brought moonshine, but at least there was a Blue Moon.
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by Mark
Fri Jul 31, 2015 9:04 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31
Replies: 25
Views: 51481

Re: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31

Tracey, I can bring a tarp for our "tablecloth". It sounds like the brownie bites I brought last year might fit the menu. Maybe another appetizer. Need to go shopping.
by Mark
Tue Jul 28, 2015 6:33 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31
Replies: 25
Views: 51481

Re: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31

I guess I am thinking about a 6:00 -6:30 launch time? Does that generally work for everyone?

Be sure to bring headlamps for the paddle back.
by Mark
Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:04 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31
Replies: 25
Views: 51481

Re: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31

Ken R wrote:Mark,
Do you really mean the spit in Scituate?


Right. Yep. Scituate. :oops:
by Mark
Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:01 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31
Replies: 25
Views: 51481

Re: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31

Chip wrote:Mark, if I go, I can give your boat a ride.


Thanks, Chip. I am thinking Kate may want to do this, in which case I am all set. :wink:
by Mark
Thu Jul 23, 2015 6:59 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31
Replies: 25
Views: 51481

Blue Moon Paddle to the Spit July 31

I'll post this, but it is an annual Turkey Tradition, with a twist. This month on Friday. July 31 there is a rare blue moon - which is the second full moon in the month. It lines up well for a full moon paddle to the Spit in Norwell. Low tide is around 6:30PM, with sunset and moonrise both at 8:03 P...
by Mark
Thu May 28, 2015 7:12 am
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Saturday or Sunday Current session
Replies: 12
Views: 16522

Re: Saturday or Sunday Current session

Image

Nunchuck skills, Paddling skills...
by Mark
Wed May 20, 2015 6:54 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: 2015/2016 Bea's Trip-posting challenge!
Replies: 20
Views: 24502

Re: 2015 "Where's Bea?" Trip-posting challenge!

Waste of good powder.
by Mark
Wed Apr 29, 2015 7:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Nostalgia
Replies: 4
Views: 9431

Re: Nostalgia

Hmm, I could have sworn this was the first "official" WTP trip.

by Mark
Fri Apr 10, 2015 7:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Florida Bay kayak trip presentation Thursday April 2, 2015
Replies: 25
Views: 31855

Re: Florida Bay kayak trip presentation Thursday April 2, 20

Chip, you would have loved all the cookbooks that Briggsy brought for this.
by Mark
Thu Mar 12, 2015 7:01 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ice ice baby
Replies: 10
Views: 14485

Re: ice ice baby

Back in 2004, when we had another real winter around here, some of us went out in our sea yaks on Feb 29th. This is what happened:

http://www.coastandkayak.com/2006/am06cod.html

If you go out with ice in the water, be careful!
by Mark
Fri Feb 27, 2015 9:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mid-winter gathering and potluck
Replies: 33
Views: 46642

Re: Mid-winter gathering and potluck

Not to interrupt this fascinating discussion of Chip's bowel movements, but Kate and I are planning to attend the soiree on Saturday night.

I thought I might make something from this list:

http://thestir.cafemom.com/food_party/1 ... g_Snow_Not
by Mark
Wed Nov 05, 2014 8:20 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Off-Season PPR Gathering - Thursday, November 6 - 6:00pm
Replies: 26
Views: 29870

Re: Off-Season PPR Gathering - Thursday, November 6 - 6:00pm

norm wrote:Reservations for 12 made under my last name...


Does anyone actually know Norm's last name? Peterson, right?
by Mark
Fri Oct 24, 2014 7:39 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: whitewater turkeys invade new Hampshire Oct 25
Replies: 8
Views: 23691

Re: whitewater turkeys invade new Hampshire Oct 25

Thanks, Norm. I was leaning toward mountain biking anyway. :wink:
by Mark
Wed Oct 22, 2014 7:38 am
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: whitewater turkeys invade new Hampshire Oct 25
Replies: 8
Views: 23691

Re: whitewater turkeys invade new Hampshire Oct 25

Not sure if this nor easter will be bringing snowmaking weather Mark. There are steak tips and baked potatoes forecast for Sat! Yeah, Saturday's weather looks great for the river run. Any Turkeys interested in doing this again this year? If not, it will be a great day to be on my mountain bike too.
by Mark
Tue Oct 14, 2014 7:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Out-of-town paddler looking for paddling partners Oct 24
Replies: 5
Views: 8783

Re: Out-of-town paddler looking for paddling partners Oct 24

kscholz wrote:Hello all,

I'm a BCU 3-star paddler from Oregon, and member and trip leader with the Oregon Ocean Paddling Society.

Best regards,
Ken Scholz


Really, you call yourselves OOPS? :shock:
by Mark
Tue Oct 07, 2014 7:37 pm
Forum: Past Trips
Topic: whitewater turkeys invade new Hampshire Oct 25
Replies: 8
Views: 23691

Re: whitewater turkeys invade new Hampshire Oct 25

Thanks for the heads up. I am a maybe.

Last year Killington opened on Oct. 25th.
by Mark
Wed Oct 01, 2014 6:49 pm
Forum: Skills and Training
Topic: Hanson - Thursday, October 2nd? Roll-Off?
Replies: 15
Views: 23357

Re: Hanson - Thursday, October 2nd? Roll-Off?

What time we looking at for this? 5ish or earlier? Hi Chip, Some of us have been getting to Hanson as early as 2:30-3:00. By 5- 5:30 we have been getting out and going over for an earlier PPR. It would be nice to have you join us, and I would even stay and buy you a beer. Tracey Wow, free beer, eve...
by Mark
Tue Sep 30, 2014 5:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Great White Shark Attacks Kayakers In Plymouth
Replies: 19
Views: 22989

Re: Great White Shark Attacks Kayakers In Plymouth

norm wrote:Maybe there's a new business opportunity in tiger stripe decals for kayak hulls.


I have some experience in that department.
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by Mark
Fri Sep 19, 2014 8:26 pm
Forum: Trip Reports
Topic: Fortune Bay, Newfoundland: A Love Letter
Replies: 10
Views: 29471

Re: Fortune Bay, Newfoundland: A Love Letter

Birdseye wrote:I love your trip reports. They're even better than Mark's used to be back in the day.


That's because her trips are better.

And her photos are better.

And her writing is better.

And, and, and ...

but thanks for the mention! :D