rossjb1 Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 The frigid air our soul to test. We have thought of pushing forth Not to travel South or West but to the ocean to our North Not Southward to warmer sea and air. where lesser paddlers go but to the land of cold we dare to the land of ice and snow though the details not worked out we will thus communicate All interested parties give a shout and we'll set the time and date. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Alas, the flakasaurus, long believed extinct. Do you mean to swim at Popham Beach? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 All interested parties give a shout and we'll set the time and date. Would depend upon the time and location, but interested. Northerly. Are you thinking Cape Porpoise? Portland? Mere Point? Harpswell? Port Clyde? Stonington? Jonesport? Bay of Fundy? Day paddle or camping? Ed Lawson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Oh Ross, you handsome young fella I’ve been meaning to call up and tell’ya If winds aren’t too fierce Let’s carpool to Pierce You, me, and your yella Capella Others may well join the fray Amid rocks we may linger and play With Ed, Jon and Laura? We’ll see fauna and flora And have just a marvelous day Landlubbing? A thing of the past Our boats we will paddle quite fast On a trip around Gerrish Its unlikely we’ll perish With the boats, kit ,and skill we’ve amassed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 Oh Ross, you handsome young fella I’ve been meaning to call up and tell’ya If winds aren’t too fierce Let’s carpool to Pierce You, me, and your yella Capella Others may well join the fray Amid rocks we may linger and play With Ed, Jon and Laura? We’ll see fauna and flora And have just a marvelous day Landlubbing? A thing of the past Our boats we will paddle quite fast On a trip around Gerrish Its unlikely we’ll perish With the boats, kit ,and skill we’ve amassed I might be interested in a paddle from Pierce on Sunday...as long as I'm not going to be required to write a poem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry s Posted February 13, 2009 Share Posted February 13, 2009 I'm up for it! Anywhere from Peirce to Porpoise Gerry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted February 13, 2009 Author Share Posted February 13, 2009 Come on Sal don't be shy ryme a few words just give it a try So if the weathers not fierce we'll all meet at pierce back in the saddle for a full day's paddle then drink a toast our exploits we'll boast we decided the where but what of the when how about we assemble this Sunday at ten Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerry s Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 If ten is when then I shall bend but eleven is easier if that don't displease yer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Come on Sal don't be shy ryme a few words just give it a try So if the weathers not fierce we'll all meet at pierce back in the saddle for a full day's paddle then drink a toast our exploits we'll boast we decided the where but what of the when how about we assemble this Sunday at ten Ross It's not that I'm shy..I say with a sigh It's not that I won't give it a try It's not some lack of pluck It's simply that... If I had to rely on clever rhyme to make myself a buck I'd be so totally out of luck. In any case...10AM Sunday at Peirce sounds good to me. I'm planning on being there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 If ten is when then I shall bend but eleven is easier if that don't displease yer I'm flexible on time. 11 would work just as well for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Sunday looks good for me but simply can't launch until after my morning tea I'll follow the board then follow the hoard to get back in the saddle for a full day's paddle as my skills are getting rusty and my drysuit is dusty I'll join for the toast but unlikely to boast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Being prosaic as well as timid, I shall use prose. Does not Cape Porpoise beckon? Have not been on salt since forever so really no matter to me, but still...variety...spice. Oh, timid...nevermind. Being Northward, with deep morning chill and covered with snow, eleven is better for me. Gerry is the expert on current and river, but if not befuddled I believe slack near Pierce will be around 1100, max flood 1400 and slack at Little harbor at 0950 and max flood at 1230. What is estimated time to be off the water? Route to be selected at launch? Ed Lawson Who uses snowshoes to get his boat to the car Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob budd Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 My brother holds the family talent for a clever turn of phrase. I look forward to a trip from Cape Porpoise in the future. Have a great day all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 Being prosaic as well as timid, I shall use prose. Does not Cape Porpoise beckon? Have not been on salt since forever so really no matter to me, but still...variety...spice. Oh, timid...nevermind. Being Northward, with deep morning chill and covered with snow, eleven is better for me. Gerry is the expert on current and river, but if not befuddled I believe slack near Pierce will be around 1100, max flood 1400 and slack at Little harbor at 0950 and max flood at 1230. What is estimated time to be off the water? Route to be selected at launch? Ed Lawson Who uses snowshoes to get his boat to the car This winter I've had to use snowshoes myself to carry my boat to my truck. I wonder what the neighbors think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted February 14, 2009 Author Share Posted February 14, 2009 well seems as if perhaps we'll depart at eleven later than ten better than seven thats all right with me and plenty of time for Cathy's morning tea the route we could choose when we arrive just as long as we're back by five sunset is around 5:15ish maybe paddle around Garrish? or just play amongst the rocks It'll be cold, so wear warm socks wear a helmet to protect your head oh and Pete, I'll be in my kayak that is red SUN NW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT... DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. (we'll keep our eyes on Sundays forecast complete) today there is a gale warning We can decide tonight or in the morning This weekends been cold and windy so far if it continues I may stay home and play my guitar Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 well seems as if perhaps we'll depart at eleven later than ten better than seven thats all right with me and plenty of time for Cathy's morning tea the route we could choose when we arrive just as long as we're back by five sunset is around 5:15ish maybe paddle around Garrish? or just play amongst the rocks It'll be cold, so wear warm socks wear a helmet to protect your head oh and Pete, I'll be in my kayak that is red SUN NW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT... DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT IN THE AFTERNOON. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. (we'll keep our eyes on Sundays forecast complete) today there is a gale warning We can decide tonight or in the morning This weekends been cold and windy so far if it continues I may stay home and play my guitar Ross 11 sounds good. I'll watch the weather and the board. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted February 14, 2009 Share Posted February 14, 2009 We can decide tonight or in the morning This weekends been cold and windy so far if it continues I may stay home and play my guitar I will need to know no later than 9AM Sunday as that is when I will be leaving. Recent forecast suggests windier and colder than originally forecast. So what is new? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I will need to know no later than 9AM Sunday as that is when I will be leaving. Recent forecast suggests windier and colder than originally forecast. So what is new? Just spoke to Pete and we are still on for tomorrow. I really want to get out there even if if its for a little while. So, yes its a go. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 I plan to be there, but weather is a concern...wind! we'll see in the morning my cell is 781-454-9111 if it's cancelled.....we can always surf Jenness Beach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 I plan to be there, but weather is a concern...wind! we'll see in the morning my cell is 781-454-9111 if it's cancelled.....we can always surf Jenness Beach Sounds good. Surfing would be fun also. My number is 914-489-2673. Call tomorrow if anyone needs to communicate. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Sounds good. Surfing would be fun also. My number is 914-489-2673. Call tomorrow if anyone needs to communicate. Ross my cell is 978-973-6806 keep me in the loop. I'll check the boards in the morning too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterB Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 my cell is 978-973-6806 keep me in the loop. I'll check the boards in the morning too. http://www.gomoos.com/data/datamap.html?ma...ata_type_B=null CAPE ELIZABETH ME TO MERRIMACK RIVER MA OUT TO 25 NM- 709 AM EST SUN FEB 15 2009 TODAY... NW WINDS 10 TO 20 KT. SEAS 2 TO 4 FT. It'll be a shade windy: GOMOOS buoys read 13-15 at this time, winds probably dimnishing as day progresses ; basically a go. No rest for the Quest: Ross and I are carpooling, will be at Pierce @ 11AM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cathyfoley Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Ross: I'm not going to paddle today. I had strained a muscle in my left shoulder friday installing a heavy hanging light. I felt a little better yesterday and thought I would be fine today, but I'm no better than yesterday. I don't think I could launch from Pierce and circumnavigate Gerrish without aggravating it more. Winter is no time to be a liability to the group. Hope to join you next time. The weather looks perfect for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rossjb1 Posted February 15, 2009 Author Share Posted February 15, 2009 Ross: I'm not going to paddle today. I had strained a muscle in my left shoulder friday installing a heavy hanging light. I felt a little better yesterday and thought I would be fine today, but I'm no better than yesterday. I don't think I could launch from Pierce and circumnavigate Gerrish without aggravating it more. Winter is no time to be a liability to the group. Hope to join you next time. The weather looks perfect for you. Ok thanks for the message hope you get better. Pete and I are still on for anyone else who is interested. Ross Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spuglisi Posted February 15, 2009 Share Posted February 15, 2009 Ok thanks for the message hope you get better. Pete and I are still on for anyone else who is interested. Ross I'll see you guys there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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