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Lisa! Yummmm!!!! Will you be bringing this to Jewell??? I could bring chips! maryb

Being interested in paddling Alaska as well I am thinking that perhaps others would appreciate hearing about the experiences of others in our group! Might consider posting on this site for all to view?? AND I may be out of line...I am certain that someone will let us know! Maryb Mystic & Explorer lv for sale Force 3 soon to arrive!!!

Hey Joe, That lovely paddle you are describing is a "Black Magic" by Mitchell. A beautiful and warm paddle. I LOVE mine. An added perk is that they will refinish it each year if asked. Great folks to work with! Their shop is here in my neighborhood. maryb, NH

Thanks for the replys, EMS here in Lebanon does not carry them, I was able to order one from REI and have it shipped south so it will be waiting for me there! thanks for all the suggestions!!!! maryb Packing for kayak camp leaving next week Tues AM. Am not able to find the "safe place" in which I put the bite valve for my platypus hydration system the last time I cleaned it!! Can anyone send one to me in New Hampshire by mail?? Of course I would pay postage and cost! Thanks

so when is the big event??? It will be on the water of course, yes?? I can just see it now....all those kayaks... maryb

HI, Just realized that there are more than a few of us joining Ben and John at kayak camp this Jan. Would love to know who is going. I am attending the first week session and am planning to drive. Jason, Gillian, when are you all attending??

Hi, I note that there is frequently a statement which accompanies the listing of a s&g: "usual protocols apply". Could someone enlighten me as to what the protocols are? I have a question about the poster showing up for his/her posted s&g and wonder if this issue is included in the "protocols". thanks, maryb, NH

Way to go Dad!!!! you are a keeper!!! maryb (always checking out good parent behaviors!!!)

Ok, Forest River Park...can find that again I think!!! maryb

Any interest??? Yes Definately! Will be watching posts. actually was thinking of a camping s&g in may..really want to do some of the Island Trail sites. maryb

I will keep watch! mb

Ahhhh come on Joe! It wasn't that cold!! lol!!! But a GREAT time...and I sure did like that boat I paddled...rolled soooooo easily!!!! A ph cappella i think...carbon kevlar....up on my shoulder and away i could go!!!! anyone paddling next saturday?? And a BIG thanks to bob...(and, good thing you have such a wonderful gofer (sp) or perhaps we would have seen you not only sans head gear but sans dry suit as well!! maybe we would have had a chance to practice our warming up skills to reduce your hypothermic condition! lol!) maryb

Kevin, is it too soon to ask if you are going to be paddling somewhere on Saturday before the party??? maryb

ooops!!! Its "_rick" not "rick_"! sorry mb

It was truly a beautiful day for the paddle Brian. Thanks for you effort in arranging it. It was good to have an opportunity to practice paddle assisted rolls! Thanks Judy!! and an opportunity to try out your RomanyLV...Thanks Deb!!! But the BIGGEST thanks go to Rick_! You saved me a run back to Alex's place!!! AND for Deb and all who are interested, here is the Spice Tea recipe: Mix together: 2 cups tang, 1/2 cup Instant Lemon flavored tea, 1 tsp cinnamon, dash of cloves, pinch of ginger (I am generous with the spices except ginger). mix and store in a jar..use to taste with BOILING water. maryb

good point, thanks for the advice. maryb

Will be there with warm clothes on!!! maryb

Do not know how I missed that Brian! I will be there!!!! maryb

So,with all this discussion about practicing skills in cold water, is anyone going out this weekend whom I could join? anyone going to post a s/g?...I would if I knew the area better (took me 1 hr to find Pebble Beach!! Lesson learned: remember to bring the directions! Thanks Liz for the rescue!) maryb nh Explorer lv Mystic

Cathy, Was there a reason why you did not get (use) the organge reflective tape?? maryb explorer lv railblue/white mystic yellow/white

I am planning to be on the Cape Sunday Oct 1 and am looking for folks who would like to engage in skill building at Coast Guard Beach, just north of Orleans. Access is an easy paddle across the Nauset Marsh. Surf, depending on condition, is generally spilling with a good run out. Sandy beach all around. Opportunity to sit on the beach and watch the others if desired. Low tide at about 1:00pm. anyone interested? mesbennett1@adelphia.net UPDATE:Rain etc and lack of response..will return home saturday night and skip sunday. maryb

I would be interested as well, Bob. maryb

Thanks for raising this question. It is reflective of my thoughts as well - not wanting to hold up others while I worked on skill building and not wanting to push the envelop if I did not think there was someone around who would be of help if I got into trouble. (just having someone knowing what I am doing is very supportive!)I have taken several clinics inc rocks and legdes, surf etc BUT it is hard to gain experience on my very nice, but flat, lake. Kevin's s&g for tomorrow is just what I have in mind..going to a place with the intention of practicing. To this end, I have been planning on posting a s&g with focus on skill building and increasing comfort level in surf off the shore of Cape Cod..Nauset inlet just below Coast Guard beach. My thought is to do this next Sunday as some of us will be there on Saturday for the Monomoy paddle. Tides are very favorable for the to/from paddle across Nauset Marsh. (check "private trips" sunday night) Perhaps others would also facilitate practice s&g's. I would do others but I do not know the area around Cape Ann at all. I have paddled Nauset. maryb Explorer LV rail blue/white Mystic yellow/white (on top of a white motor-hut!!! lol)

Hey Kevin! Am going to try to make this one! What do you think? should I bring my Mystic (14') or the explorer?? hummmm??? maryb

hi again, I sent my information directly to you.Here it is again just in case you want it all in one spot. Mary Bennett ACA # 095502 12/31/06 emer contact..610-999-8183 24/7 John/Kristy Luke (daughter) Mystic Yellow/white 14' ...I will be at the Cape on Friday day of trip contact email mesbennett1@adelphia.net 36 hour contact, email mesbennett1@adelphia.net thanks maryb