Lbeale

I take it back--have to work that day--sorry

looks like I can make this trip as well--les

Just you wait, Leon---to be continued with the litany of "What was her or his name?" people--It is my secret weapon to get fast paddlers to slow down--I ask for the name of some flash in the pan newsbreaker--they get so distracted they forget their full rotation--works every time-- you're going wish you never said those names, by the way--you forgot Linda Tripp(sp)--Les

Welcome, I live in "Almost Cambridge" known locally as the happening Davis Square, Somerville area. I have often rented rooms to visiting Fellows from MIT and Harvard. But, alas, not renting rooms due to sabbatical year. My suggestion is go to Harvard or MIT Housing websites. The listings tend to be choice, varied and cheaper than housing offered on campus. If you need any more information on places, costs and choices, email me at lbeale at splfdcoldotedu. Best of luck, les

Hey David, Want to set up "long" circumnavigation trips like we did last summer--get in touch with me to start planning trips--or anyone else who wants to join us--les

yes, I can do weekday paddles as well--my preference, actually--so add my name to your list--les

The update for Todd W's and John C's on the water risk management workshop is that I have been in contact with Todd and John and currently working to set up time, place (hopefully someplace MA Northshore) and cost. It is my understanding that 6 or more people have told me that they are interested in this workshop: Karen G. Tom H, Mary B, Kevin B, Gillian B, Sal-- Is there anyone else? I think anyone can take this workshop who has an interest--you do not need to have taken the H2o workshop to participate. If there are other people, please post here-- Les

OK--it looks like we have six people--maybe more if anyone wants to jump in-- Todd explained this workshop to me--scenarios on the water--not off shore but coastal--start off away from shore and then work you way toward shore--success driven in that instruction is built on your success with gradual challenges as opposed to throw you into high risk situations then you figure out what you did wrong-- If anyone remembers Scott's and Rick's risk management excellent workshop several years ago with risk management this workshop would be similiar to that experience. So for those of us who took that workshop, this would be a refresher-- Todd also stated that if we got enough #'s, he and John would do their workshop on the North Shore-- Does anyone have Todd's email address at St. Mike's College? If so, please post here--thx, Les

Thank you Kevin for the organization of this hands-on, practical, build-on success rather than failures safety workshop. The type of learning fostered by Todd and Ryan relieves some of the anxiety one might experience when encountering a medical emergency on or near the water. Highly recommend. Todd also mentioned that he and John C. would be willing to do an on-the-water risk reduction/risk management follow-up workshop. I believe you do not need the first workshop to participate in the follow-up workshop. He would be willing to do the workshop with six participants. I know that Mary B., myself and Karen G. voiced interest. Anyone else interested? If we can get six people then I would be willing to organize where, when and how. Please post here if interested. Les

I recently got a new car and had to get Thule crossbars (long story)--unfortunately all my saddle sets are Yakima. Is there a way I can use or an adjustment I can make to these saddles (round fittings) to my Thule crossbars (square shape). Les

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Get in touch with eyeglasses guru Karen Gladstone--she will point in the right direction on the best selection or at least give you expert advise on the most appropriate glasses for your needs--Les

Thanks Liz, will call him tomorrow--I will keep my fingers crossed--

I knew my spelling was off--and thank you for helping me get the spelling right-I always appreciate help in any form-- Dog town? yes--just the kind of place or area I am looking for--nothing fancy--want a no frills cottage --I have an open agenda for the summer--have a flexible time schedule--any leads--mightly appreciated--les PS. I could start any time after Mid-June--

would be willing to work around their schedule--I got a year sabbatical so would enjoy spending sometime on the water--any leads would be much appreciated--your swell, Al--see you on the water soon? les aka swearing ferret

Does anyone know of a small cottage for rent -- a week or two -- on or near the water --this summer in the Cape Ann or Cumono Pt (sp?) area? Nothing fancy but it would be grand if I could also take my 5 year old well behaved chocolate lab, billie holiday, with me -the girl does love to swim in cold water- hopefully under a $1000 a week--any suggestions or recommendations? Les

I also will be there--looking forward a wonderful afternoon paddling---Les

Moosejaw?

Hi Everyone, want to go but don't have the racks on my new car yet--dealer conspiracy-- Is anyone coming from W. Somerville to Mystic Lakes on the 18th so me and my kayak can hitch a ride? Les

QUOTE(Kevin B @ Mar 19 2008, 06:53 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>We're looking for just four more! Anyone else interested? I'll do it--Les

I can't believe you outed me like that, Al--those peole who have paddled with me over the years, will know exactly what you are talking about--the swearing ferret

You may want to check out the NYTimes today--the escape section--there is an article of paddling from inn-to-inn with places to eat lobster rolls. The article is writing byan author who paddles up to 25 miles in a day along the unpredictable Maine seacoast--not for the leisurely, scenic paddler. Les aka swearing ferret

I did this trip last year with Kate, Al and others and will do it again--and it was fun--some of the sand sculptures have a political bite with references to the big dig while others are more aesthetic in appeal. Les aka swearing ferret