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I just caught up with this. Hi Jeff,  Thanks for posting! Liz

thanks. Liz

I'll just be at the party due to another commitment during the day. See you at around 5:30 PM or so. Liz

At an NSPN trip -- I think it was Lobster Buoy -- someone contributed Green Chili to the pot luck. It was the best Green Chili I have ever tasted. Would the chef be willing to share the recipe?

Liz

Cam at  Maine Sport Outfitters fixes my skeg. Liz

Make that  3 slots still open. Grrr. Work happened, again!  Liz

Chris Perkins was the President in 2000. Liz

the board that year:
1)    Jill T. Aaron

2)    Erica Bernstein

3)    Adam Bolonsky

4)    Robert J. Burnett

5)    Kathryn M. Carey

6)    Martha Curran

7)    Daniel Kern, Treasurer

?  John Leonard

9)    Peter Logan

10)    Christopher J. Perkins, President

11)    Roger Voeller, Clerk

Finally, I can go on a Wednesday paddle  I'll be there. Liz

Thanks for the advice. I was thinking 6MM looked too big. I'll see if West Marine has 3/16" since I need it now.

Liz

I have been trying to find new bungee cord for my decks but locally all they have is 1/4 inch and it is too big to go through the fittings of my Valley Nordkapp. West Marine has this:

https://www.westmarine.com/new-england-ropes-6mm-shock-cord-sold-by-the-foot-17986886.html

at 6 mm it is a tiny bit smaller. Does anyone know if that would work? Other suggestions?

Liz

I'm in. I've done this many times. Great fun. Liz

I'm in, schedule permitting. Liz

I've seen it. I'd love to help. I could donate lots of bubble wrap -- ugh, plastic, I know -- to fill the cavity and keep it buoyant for the tow. Of course, it would be riding very high and get blown around if there is wind ...

Liz

They air lifted it. Pretty impressive. I think they are sparrows but only got a quick glimpse of Mom.

I leave my Tilley handing in my garage, with other critical gear. Yesterday I noticed some twigs sticking out. I moved the hat slightly and there was a tussle inside so I stopped and did not actually look inside. I thought about ditching the nest so I can use my favorite hat for May paddles, but today Mom and Dad were out and I gently took it down (using the neck strap) and inside were 3 TINY TINY babies. Gotta leave them alone to grow up. 

Last summer robins roosted on top of my hoe, also hanging in my garage, and raised 2 clutches. 

Liz

Joe, you are amazing. Thank you! Liz

great idea Dan! I'll be there. Liz

I'm so glad I can finally go to one of these. Of course I'll test. Will post later what I will bring. Won't be hummus.

Liz

Enjoy RI. Liz

Unfortunately, Yella is not opening this weekend due to staffing shortages. :-((

I'm looking for alternatives.

Joe, you will be missed!

Liz

There is clearly enough interest, so I put this trip on the calendar. Please sign up there. Liz

So frustrating, but I'm watching the westerly winds create whitecaps on Ipswich Bay and this forecast is too risky for paddling in the dark:

Hopefully another month!

Liz

After the delightful full moon paddle at MDI, we should do it again.

Sunday, October 9

sunset at  6:12 PM (Nautical twilight 7:13 PM)

moonrise at 6:20 PM

low tide: 5:32 PM

high tide: 11:50 PM

Launch Location:  "The Greasy Pole" - boat ramp at the downtown end of Stacy Boulevard.

The plan is to launch at 4 PM, and paddle for a couple of hours before the moon rise. The route will be based on conditions. Possibilities include:

1) paddle out the west side of Gloucester Harbor, past Norman's Woe to Magnolia for a short break. Watch the moon rise out of the ocean on the way back.

2) noodle through the harbor, land at lighthouse beach (just past the Annisquam yacht club), walk out to the end of Dogbar breakwater to watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Return to boats and paddle back. (Note:  It likely will be VERY cold on the breakwater.)

3) paddle straight out Gloucester Harbor, around Dogbar breakwater to Brace's Cove.  Watch the moon rise out of the ocean. Paddle back. (Note, the landing spot will have lots of boulders.)

But wait, there's more! 

Come early to walk the boulevard and see the dazzling dahlias. Watch the first video:  https://generousgardeners.org/ 

Stay late and have a great meal right across the street at Yella  https://www.yellaonthewater.com/menu-gloucester (This is where I discovered MOROCCAN SHAKSHOUKA.) They will be closing the following weekend so it may be crowded and we'll need a head count to make a reservation.

Post interest here.

Liz

Sorry, Debra, but my plans have changed. I'll be arriving Friday mid-morning.

Liz

I just spoke with Lobster Buoy.  I'll be arriving Thursday evening and they said I could camp at the group site. I'll pay the private rate for that night. If anyone else wants to arrive then, let me know.

I also asked about a cooking grill. We can build a fire in the fire ring and get a rack to place over it at the office if one is not there.

Showers require quarters.

Liz

This  https://goodmorninggloucester.com/2022/08/11/boat-parade-of-lights-info-sheet-3/

is a lot of fun to watch from kayaks. You can launch at the Greasy Pole boat ramp and hug the shore all around the harbor, with no need to ever cross the channel. LOTS of boats so you would not be able to cross the channel safely. 

I did this years ago, but will be in Montana so I can't go this year.

Liz