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I'm in, sounds great. Thanks Peter! Hi Janice! Florrie

Thanks for doing this! Count me in for the 21st. I have a new dry suit but haven't even put it on - still too scared of it, in spite of Suz and everybody's great job at last fall's workshop! Florrie

Dessert - my favorite cupcake recipe made with elderflower liquor. Florrie PS, is it BYOB or no B?

What could be more festive than men in skirts?

Got a ride, Thank You! Florrie

Is anyone going by Newburyport that could carpool? (i.e., give me a ride?) I bought a new car last week, sold my old one with the rack, and it is very awkward (I mean really difficult!) to get my boat up with blue foam blocks. I'll be replacing the rack, but not this week. I am 1.7 miles off 95, will be ready on time and contribute to gas costs. Thanks! Florrie

If you're sure it's not encrustation then this isn't relevant, but when my paddle started getting sticky I soaked the ends in very hot water and after that they were smooth as silk to disengage! Florrie

Yes, thank you Katherine for this great season of Ladie's paddles, they were a fabulous addition to my summer! So girls, I would say with confidence based on the technical string and chart mileage method that we did 13 miles. Yup, and adding the agreed upon 10 miles for those gale force winds puts us at a virtual 23 miles. Felt like that, didn't it, Amazons?! Thanks again Katherine!

Katherine, I'll be there, sorry to be a bit late replying - see you tomorrow! Florrie

Yes, thanks for posting Cathy! I was biking on the coast that day, looking at the waves knowing that somewhere out there some NSPNers were enjoying themselves!

Katherine, that sounds great. I've launched there before and know how to find the put-in, always a plus. I had a chart of that area, can't find it - it must have been the one I lost at Lanes, dang it all over again! Not sure if I'll have another one by the 19th or not. Thanks again for organizing, I'm looking forward to it! Florrie

Here's a good site for charts, http://www.richardso...s.com/index.php and I get some at West Marine Stores. Janice, I never found my chart case, bummer! I guess someone else is enjoying it now. That link keeps messing up - it should say richardsonscharts dot com Katherine, I'll follow you anywhere, including Rockport, but for the sake of discussion how about a change to Pavillion Beach up into Plum Island Sound?

eek, I thought it was called military time too, I've always heard it referred to that way.

I'll be there! Florrie

I'm in! Florrie

Closed end first zipped, for reasons given above. I stuff mine into a nylon compression sack which gets it smaller than you can by putting the sleeping bag directly into a drybag. I stick the compressed bag into a dry bag and stuff clothes and small stuff around it. Florrie

I'm looking forward to it! Ipswich or Essex sounds good, and I remember we had also considered going to Misery as well. Thanks again for organizing! Florrie

Thanks Katherine for coordinating another excellent day! I have to say I was coaxed into rock play by you, thanks to you and the rest of the amazons for that support! We were debating mileage, and according to my chart we did 3.5 miles each way, for a 7 mile total. I look forward to seeing everyone again next month or sooner! Florrie

I'd be glad to carpool but I'm not sure Newburyport is convenient for anyone - if you northern folks come down this way, let me know, it would be fun to meet up and I'll be happy to drive us to the put-in. Florrie

I'm coming - thanks for the planning Katherine! There are directions to Lane's Cove in the drop down menu under Events & Planning - click on Put-ins and it's under Gloucester. See everybody Sunday! Florrie

Rob, in case you don't get my message, I need to fix my car rack - one of the locks is loose. If I'm not at the put-in on time don't wait, I'm not coming in that case. I'm going to try & fix it and get there however! Florrie

I am coming also. Thanks for that clear informative listing. Florrie

Great idea Katherine, dates are on my calendar too! Florrie

I'm in too! Thanks - looking forward to it! Florrie

Shari, that's great. Do you want to call or email me and we can work out the details? Thanks - Florrie