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Weather looks warmer for the weekend. I have no strong preference for any specific location so I'm up for ideas. Whose looking to get out?

Ross

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Ross

Wouldn't that be a geo-political movement?

Ed Lawson

LONG TERM GEOLOGICAL FORECAST FOR COASTAL WATERS OF MAINE

Dissipation of heat from the Earths mantle will result in convergent boundaries resulting in the eventual collision of the American and Eurasian tectonic plates.

Plates will be moving Easterly and Westerly, respectively, at approx. 2 centimeters per year

This will result in Maine’s coastline crust crumpling and buckling into a mountain range.

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH NEXT GEOLOGIC EPOCH DUE TO EARTHQUAKES, VOLCANOES AND RESULTING TSUNAMIS.

Love the area and would love to do it but can't this weekend. Don't worry Ross......Cape P has been there for a while so we'll get there someday.

G

ps: It's doable at all tides but better at with more water than less.

So yes Gerry I suppose I can wait but realize that the geological clock is ticking. With the waves battering and the coastline eroding I fear the Cape will soon be a sand beach. Or perhaps the continents, always drifting, will once again collide to form a single, giant land mass. What of our Cape then? A long since forgotten memory thrusted skyward into a jagged mountain peak? People will wonder why the highest point in the world is called Mt. Porpoise. I'm really not in shape to to do any mountaineering and I don't enjoy having to haul things on me back. So yes we wait but lets get out there before Cape Porpoise becomes Porpoise beach or worse...Mt. Porpoise. Ross

This could be our chance high tide @ 1:30. I'd like to check this area out days are getting longer so we'll have that much more time. Anyone?

Ross

I've got family commitments tomorrow but I'm hopeful about being able to get out next weekend.

Lets start kicking around ideas for next Sunday

Seems as if there isn't that much interest in this paddle I may stay local and head up there some other time. Perhaps even next weekend, depending on the tides and weather. I am thinking of heading down to Manchester by the Sea. I will post that as a separate trip if

I decide upon that. Ross

Folks have been chomping at the bit to get up up to Cape Porpoise. Anyone interested in this coming Sunday? Ed here is your chance. Popham also a possibility.

Ross

I'll call ya tomorrow.

Meet at Kettle Cove beach parking (Ocean St. off of 127) @ 11:00. Ross .

How about 11 AM? Does Tuck's point work this time of year?

Yes that would be good, give a call 914 489 2673 tomorrow just to confirm

I'm off for the week. Anybody interested in joining me for a paddle tomorrow in Manchester by the Sea tomorrow 2/17?

Ross

Hey folks, any NSPN musicians interested in getting together to play and sing sea shanties or any other traditional new England tunes? Something fun and different.

Ross

Ross:

I'm not going to paddle today. I had strained a muscle in my left shoulder friday installing a heavy hanging light. I felt a little better yesterday and thought I would be fine today, but I'm no better than yesterday. I don't think I could launch from Pierce and circumnavigate Gerrish without aggravating it more. Winter is no time to be a liability to the group. Hope to join you next time. The weather looks perfect for you.

Ok thanks for the message hope you get better. Pete and I are still on for anyone else who is interested.

Ross

I plan to be there, but weather is a concern...wind! we'll see in the morning my cell is 781-454-9111 if it's cancelled.....we can always surf Jenness Beach

Sounds good. Surfing would be fun also. My number is 914-489-2673. Call tomorrow if anyone needs to communicate.

Ross

I will need to know no later than 9AM Sunday as that is when I will be leaving.

Recent forecast suggests windier and colder than originally forecast.

So what is new?

Just spoke to Pete and we are still on for tomorrow. I really want to get out there even if if its for a little while. So, yes its a go.

Ross

well seems as if perhaps we'll depart at eleven

later than ten better than seven

thats all right with me

and plenty of time for Cathy's morning tea

the route we could choose when we arrive

just as long as we're back by five

sunset is around 5:15ish

maybe paddle around Garrish?

or just play amongst the rocks

It'll be cold, so wear warm socks

wear a helmet to protect your head

oh and Pete, I'll be in my kayak that is red

SUN

NW WINDS 15 TO 20 KT...

DIMINISHING TO 10 TO 15 KT IN THE AFTERNOON.

SEAS 2 TO 4 FT.

(we'll keep our eyes on Sundays forecast complete)

today there is a gale warning

We can decide tonight or in the morning

This weekends been cold and windy so far

if it continues I may stay home and play my guitar

Ross

Come on Sal don't be shy

ryme a few words just give it a try

So if the weathers not fierce

we'll all meet at pierce

back in the saddle

for a full day's paddle

then drink a toast

our exploits we'll boast

we decided the where but what of the when

how about we assemble this Sunday at ten

Ross

The frigid air our soul to test.

We have thought of pushing forth

Not to travel South or West

but to the ocean to our North

Not Southward to warmer sea and air.

where lesser paddlers go

but to the land of cold we dare

to the land of ice and snow

though the details not worked out

we will thus communicate

All interested parties give a shout

and we'll set the time and date.

Yes Jon I have been checking the site for plans I wasn't that interested in going too far North. I may be interested in a Portsmouth paddle tomorrow but not too early. Give a call tonight anytime i'm up late. Ross

I will likely stay in the Portsmouth area or somewhere around here so Ross, Sean and whoever else, drop a note here.

Jason, I would love to join you in Boston Harbour but not this weekend.

Jon

Hey Suz, I was happy to see your post because just the other day I was thinking to myself. "What else should I be doing besides just washing my dry suit". See ya then Ross

I may be interested in a Sunday paddle. Ross

I'm not going. Forecast is for extreme cold temps. Need those fingers and toes for future paddles!

Yes Kim and I were just out for a walk and the temps are really cold. We'll have plenty more weekends. I'll probably do some x-country skiing the conditions have been very good for that. Get in touch if anyone is interested. Ross

Where would be launching from in "Rockport"?

- Curious but undecided

Cathy and I are working on that. I thought I would put the idea out and

come to a group consensus. I have actually never launched right from the town. I am open to ideas Ross

Probably Rockport launching @ 10:00 whose in? Ross