subaruguru Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Six hearty (manly types!) put in at Tuck's today, Seeking adventure, camraderie, and a touch of mayhem... with no delay! Gentle winds, a mild temperature and a fair sky... "Brisk pace 'tween the boisterous Miseries" was the cry! Alas, one among us dumped, accoutrements scattered While our remainder focused on all else that mattered. Gathered and brave, about to press onward, We spotted, there beached, the crimson vessel starboard. "I shall retrieve!"... off he mustered through Neptune's breakers Only to be also spilled like unarmed pacifist Quakers Thoroughly flummoxed upon repeated attempts to launch He'd nearly forgotten the plastic orb, but, of strong haunch Blazed out fearlessly to rejoin our group (who, needlessly said, in unison, let out a whoop). Splashing now round Little Misery, 'cross fiery-white Bowditch Ledge We set for Mingo Beach, the heaving rollers trying to wedge Us from each's view; finally we slowly gathered, scouring a landing, When one us hazarded too close, then surfing, oh free-flight! ...into quite a sanding. Our remainder, hesitant but one, Sought kinder refuge in a cove called Plum. After trekking rocky Smith Point to reconnoiter We gathered for grub amidst Helios grown brighter We duo from Mingo managed to put in, Soon to realize we've repeated the sin For not only was my curvaceous bottle of tea ginger Left behind, but it's fate is to perhaps linger With that cursed void-vessel shaped like a (bent? straight? see other thread) finger. Fully refreshed, the majority set on Hardy Shoal While a pair relaxed in Misery redux as a goal To the Gooseberries, ne'er mind the shoal 'round Pope's Head, In hopes of seeing a colony, but nearly bonking a sleeping seal instead! Off easterly we studied a long nervous high line of perilous detail, Linking the Dry Breakers NNE, just for paddlers more hale! "Around Bakers" we demurred, cascading rollers through Ledges Pilgrim and Gales Arriving east of House and Ram Isles, did we band of males. Gingerly (actually...not) pondering our course homeward We saluted ourselves and pressed forward Through the entry of the procession of breakers 'tween rocks Suddenly stopping, jaws now agape when an eight footer cocks Its might through our stage set so near That, Christ, we just quickly retreated in fear. "Around House" eventually became the common clarion, Lest some of us be mercilessly pounded to carrion. Threading narrowly along swell banks crossing Whaleback Enroute to violent crashes upon House's rocks NOT scaled back We did singularly file, ever so awed, with freshened humility Eventually to Tuck's, joining our buds from Misery. RIP Bottles of Pee and Ginger c. Black Rock 3 November 2009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Six hearty (manly types!) put in at Tuck's today, Seeking adventure, camraderie, and a touch of mayhem... with no delay! Gentle winds, a mild temperature and a fair sky... "Brisk pace 'tween the boisterous Miseries" was the cry! Alas, one among us dumped, accoutrements scattered While our remainder focused on all else that mattered. Gathered and brave, about to press onward, We spotted, there beached, the crimson vessel starboard. "I shall retrieve!"... off he mustered through Neptune's breakers Only to be also spilled like unarmed pacifist Quakers Thoroughly flummoxed upon repeated attempts to launch He'd nearly forgotten the plastic orb, but, of strong haunch Blazed out fearlessly to rejoin our group (who, needlessly said, in unison, let out a whoop). Splashing now round Little Misery, 'cross fiery-white Bowditch Ledge We set for Mingo Beach, the heaving rollers trying to wedge Us from each's view; finally we slowly gathered, scouring a landing, When one us hazarded too close, then surfing, oh free-flight! ...into quite a sanding. Our remainder, hesitant but one, Sought kinder refuge in a cove called Plum. After trekking rocky Smith Point to reconnoiter We gathered for grub amidst Helios grown brighter We duo from Mingo managed to put in, Soon to realize we've repeated the sin For not only was my curvaceous bottle of tea ginger Left behind, but it's fate is to perhaps linger With that cursed void-vessel shaped like a (bent? straight? see other thread) finger. Fully refreshed, the majority set on Hardy Shoal While a pair relaxed in Misery redux as a goal To the Gooseberries, ne'er mind the shoal 'round Pope's Head, In hopes of seeing a colony, but nearly bonking a sleeping seal instead! Off easterly we studied a long nervous high line of perilous detail, Linking the Dry Breakers NNE, just for paddlers more hale! "Around Bakers" we demurred, cascading rollers through Ledges Pilgrim and Gales Arriving east of House and Ram Isles, did we band of males. Gingerly (actually...not) pondering our course homeward We saluted ourselves and pressed forward Through the entry of the procession of breakers 'tween rocks Suddenly stopping, jaws now agape when an eight footer cocks Its might through our stage set so near That, Christ, we just quickly retreated in fear. "Around House" eventually became the common clarion, Lest some of us be mercilessly pounded to carrion. Threading narrowly along swell banks crossing Whaleback Enroute to violent crashes upon House's rocks NOT scaled back We did singularly file, ever so awed, with freshened humility Eventually to Tuck's, joining our buds from Misery. RIP Bottles of Pee and Ginger c. Black Rock 3 November 2009 This may be one of those times where the reader may have had to be there to appreciate the above poesy. Nevertheless since this is award season I nominate Ern for the "Trip Report of the Year" award. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 This may be one of those times where the reader may have had to be there to appreciate the above poesy. Nevertheless since this is award season I nominate Ern for the "Trip Report of the Year" award. I second the nomination. Great trip yesterday (notwithstanding the aforementioned loss). Bill, thanks for calling and organizing. Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhunt Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 What I really want to know is, which took longer, the trip or writing the trip report? Great post, Ernie! Lisa Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbjorn Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 We've a bard in our midst! Who knew?? Bravo! Encore!! I'm so moved by the retelling of our saga as to mount a tea/pee vessle rescue -- undoubtedly a first in the history of sea kayaking. Any brave lad ready and able again to venture to yon briny depth and sandy shore? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 So...what is this cocktail of "pee and ginger" called, I want to know? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
subaruguru Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 So...what is this cocktail of "pee and ginger" called, I want to know? Hi Geoffrey, As far as we're able to discern, the bottleS are probably resting separately, hopefully unable to share their liquid contents. After all, the ginger tea was my curvaceous bouteille's maiden wetting. However, the infamous pee bottle's certainly an old hand (!) at its...ahem...business. Ern Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rylevine Posted November 5, 2009 Share Posted November 5, 2009 So...what is this cocktail of "pee and ginger" called, I want to know? Hi Geoffrey, As far as we're able to discern, the bottleS are probably resting separately, hopefully unable to share their liquid contents. After all, the ginger tea was my curvaceous bouteille's maiden wetting. However, the infamous pee bottle's certainly an old hand (!) at its...ahem...business. Ern Ernie, In pondering your recent foray into NSPN marketing and the infamous resulting tail-flag thread, it occurred to me that perhaps we should consider likewise branding of so-called pee bottles. These unfortunate losses at sea would at least have the benefit of spreading the good work of our organization. Unlike with the tail-flags and especially among those males of age 50+, there will be no argument as to the criticality of these devices for paddling safety and comfort! Bob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bazzert Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Ernie, In pondering your recent foray into NSPN marketing and the infamous resulting tail-flag thread, it occurred to me that perhaps we should consider likewise branding of so-called pee bottles. These unfortunate losses at sea would at least have the benefit of spreading the good work of our organization. Unlike with the tail-flags and especially among those males of age 50+, there will be no argument as to the criticality of these devices for paddling safety and comfort! Bob How many new members has this thread cost us ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EEL Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 How many new members has this thread cost us ? Seems benign compared to some. I can see the marketing campaign now. Designed around the theme of "going with NSPN". Ed Lawson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gcosloy Posted November 6, 2009 Share Posted November 6, 2009 Seems benign compared to some. I can see the marketing campaign now. Designed around the theme of "going with NSPN". Ed Lawson I've been in touch with the pharmaceutical company that makes Flomax. They admit that their TV ads showing men of a certain age arm paddling their kayaks are lame and would like to upgrade their marketing to feature paddlers demonstrating proper technique in kayaks. Anyone interested? They are thinking of a new theme like: "Lost that coveted pee-bottle;don't worry, Flomax has got you covered!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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