Pintail Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 ...is on the calender for Friday, 31st August, so please start planning ahead for this, you intrepid crowd!It is <likely> to be from Lanes Cove, as usual, although this is flexible, as will be the itinerary. It will be a mellow level 2 trip, most probably, although there will be exposure to open ocean (the Atlantic looms out there in the dark!) The entire area around the Annisquam mouth, Coffins and Cranes beaches are perfect for night-time activities -- sandy beaches, plenty spots for hauling out with shelter (unless there is a howling nor'easter blowing).So, think about hauling and howling at the full moon. Post here if interested. Assembly time will be 1830 for a 1900 launch -- how's this for a less-laid-back attitude? There will be a beach briefing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 I will be there ~ it was already in my calendar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted August 15, 2012 Share Posted August 15, 2012 Planning to be there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florriej Posted August 19, 2012 Share Posted August 19, 2012 I'm in! Florrie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 22, 2012 Share Posted August 22, 2012 Cathy and I will try to make it. We have never gone on a moonlight paddle and would really like to get at least one in this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejwilliams Posted August 23, 2012 Share Posted August 23, 2012 Bob and I would like to join in for this moonlight paddle.Elizabeth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted August 23, 2012 Author Share Posted August 23, 2012 Looking forwards to seeing you all! Confirmation (weather, etc) closer to the appointed hour... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddempesy Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Hey Christopher ! I plan on being there as well !!! Yay !DebCetus LVTurquoise over White Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David MC Posted August 24, 2012 Share Posted August 24, 2012 Being on that luminescence! See you there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jasm5513 Posted August 26, 2012 Share Posted August 26, 2012 Count me as a maybe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prudenceb Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 If I can find a way to get out of work and beat the !@$%* Fri nite Labor Day traffic to get up to the launch, I'll be there... pru Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MPARSONS Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 If I can find a way to get out of work and beat the !@$%* Fri nite Labor Day traffic to get up to the launch, I'll be there... pru Me too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rfolster Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 Turns out Cathy and I will not be able to make it (again!). We will try for next month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 27, 2012 Share Posted August 27, 2012 I just figured the military time... I may be late... Hope to get there by 8:00; I won't leave work until 6, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brandy2057 Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 I'm planning on joining you too. Katherine, assembly time is 6:30 for 7:00 pm launch, FYI, hope you won't have to pass.On a different note, I worked my way through the maze to pay my dues, but last post still said unpaid, how does that get fixed?Marcia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 28, 2012 Share Posted August 28, 2012 Thanks Marcia ~ looks like I won't be able to make it. If you are still showing up "unpaid' post in the general message forum and i am sure the problem will be rectified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Liz did ask me, the other day, to postpone this trip until Saturday; but the last time I did that, the trip folded because of mass confusion and discombobulation -- <is> there a general preference for Saturday? (Oy, vey)Katherine, stop being pathetic -- military time, indeed! Well, yes: the military do tell time this way; but so do railways and airlines throughout Europe and the rest of the world -- so enough insularity (and provinciality)! Grrr ;^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So, shall I call it Euro time??? I have already made plans for Saturday evening...Perhaps the next moonlight paddle could be on a Saturday???Enjoy all, looks like lovely weather, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
florriej Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 eek, I thought it was called military time too, I've always heard it referred to that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katherine Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It IS called "Military Time". Christopher is trying to make me more of a cosmopolitan woman instead of 2nd generation, Boston born and bred woman :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 In the US, the 24-hour clock is generally referred to as "military time." Please stick to Friday this time! I've been planning it since missing the last one, and can't make Saturday this weekend. It's probably a good idea to vary them now and then from Fri to Sat, but it's probably also best to stick with the plan this close. The September event seems far enough out to switch if you wanted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pintail Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yes, yes -- alright, Joyce! I get the message: Friday it is, then. Sorry, Miz Liz.It (the use of 24-hours in telling time) may very-well be called "Military Time" here; but I am merely trying to point out that in the rest of the known world it is quite commonly used as a regular clock (in aviation, for one example; train timetables, for another). I shall continue such usage -- so forgive me in advance! ;^) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leong Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 So, shall I call it Euro time??? I have already made plans for Saturday evening... Perhaps the next moonlight paddle could be on a Saturday??? Enjoy all, looks like lovely weather,Whenever you want integer numbers to wrap around upon reaching a certain value (called the modulus), you call the resulting arithmetic modular arithmetic. A clock is a good example. Since there are 24 hours in a day, the natural modulus for a clock is 24. However, it is common to have 12-hour clocks in which the day is divided into two 12-hour periods; i.e. the clock numbers wrap around every 12-hours. So, if it is 9:00 now and we want to meet in 5-hours the time to meet is not 14:00, it’s 2:00 because of the wraparound. The disadvantage of 12-hour clocks is that we have to label each 12-hour period either am or pm. Yup, the military prefers the modulus to be 24 for its simplicity; however, so do a lot of other organizations because of its simplicity. Uh-oh, I hope I didn’t cause this thread to end with another of my controversial posts. If I did, sorry dear Katherine. CAM-able Leon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyce Carpenter Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Yippee!!! See you about 6:30 - 7:00 USA time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lhunt Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 I'd like to come, too, even though it's way past my bedtime...-Lisa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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