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It sounds like you rescued them and kept all three of you safe by not towing them SIX miles in changing ocean conditions. I think all of us feel outrage that 2 people would be so ungrateful, selfish and cheap to expect their rescuer, an ocean kayaker-one of us, to put all three of you in potential danger. It doesn't matter what age they are, we already know what kind of people they are (and they come in all ages!). It says something about yourself that you did the right thing and set a great limit on them when rescuing them and now on us to protect everyone (even if we are curious and would love to judge them even more!). Good for you!

Hi Peter, I'll be there! Count me in. It'll be great to see everyone again. Janice

What a great day, great group and great weather! Thanks for organizing it Katherine! And did I tell anyone how much I LOVE my new (slightly used) Avocet LV? Thanks for helping me get it Katherine Janice

Count me in! I'll be there Janice

I can't make tomorrows (4/14/13) pool session in Portsmouth. Does anyone want it (free of course)? I don't know how to PM you Doug to let you know. So I will just post it this way. Janice

Thanks Katherine! I dislike getting lost (and therefore being late). I can always count on you to take care of all the details to make sure we all enjoy the event! See you there, Janice

I'm also bringing a none vegetarian friendly entree that is a spicy New Orleans style seafood dish - and a dessert with chocolate, one of the best foods, that will be vegetarian friendly! Janice

I'll bring an entree. Janice

What a great paddle (and trip report!). Thanks for organizing another fun paddle, Katherine. I was sure this would be my last paddle of the season but I'm now reconsidering. First I need some socks and gloves (and not to forget my hat) though I don't think I'd paddle in December (yet). Yes, any day on the water is a good day. Janice

I googled the Kittery Town Launch and found these directions in case anyone other than me does not know how to get there: * Take Interstate 95 North from Portsmouth, NH * Take exit 2 to merge onto ME-236/Rte-236 toward US-1 * At the traffic circle, take the 3rd exit onto ME-236/Rogers Rd * Slight left at ME-103/Whipple Rd Continue to follow ME-103 Continue to follow ME-103 2miles Belamy Rd is on right at Pepperil Cove / Captain & Patty's Restaurant www.capandpatty.com Janice

Thanks for the directions! I don't like getting lost and then being late. See you all tomorrow. Janice

Hi Katherine, I'd like to join you also. Do you have more specific directions to the put in? Let's hope the weather holds off until after our paddle! Janice

I'll be there for both the meeting and paddle. I'm looking forward to it.

Thank you Katherine! This was my third Ladies Paddle that you've organized and all of them have been great. What a great day - lots of sunshine, lots of birds -and the seal My face was crusted with salt too! I think it was heading over to Coffins and then Hog Island that we got splashed. So Florrie, what do you come up with for miles? We had a nice long paddle. See you soon and thanks again Katherine. Janice

Hi Katherine! I'm all set for Sunday - count me in. There are no changes in my float plan. Thanks for the specific directions for the put-in. I'll bring my binoculars. Thanks again for organizing the paddle, it looks like another great one. I bought a chart and found the area on it. I still need a chart case so I'll try to get one before Sunday. See you Sunday. Janice

That's right, maps are land and charts are water!

Thanks Katherine - I'll have fun shopping! See you on the 16th. Janice

Count me in too! I'm looking forward to seeing everyone. Did you ever get your map back Florrie? Where do you buy nautical maps? See you soon. Janice

Thanks for organizing this! Count me in - I've been watching for the post about the trip! Janice

Congratulations to all three of you. It's so impressive to even do the 20 miles! You are an inspiration! Janice

What a great paddle! Thanks Katherine for organizing it so well. I'm really looking forward to the August paddle. Thanks Florrie for checking the distance so I can keep track of the miles. And all that great food and company...what fun! Janice

Hi. There was some discussion about parking and fees at the Solstice paddle. Someone checked and got permission for us all to park there that day for free but the attendant said after that we could put in there but we'd have to pay and I think park across the street. Does anyone else remember that? Janice

Count me in. I'll be there. Janice

I'm interested in a medium distance paddle as I don't feel I'm quite ready for prime time yet as I've only done the one last week that was about 7-8 miles. I'll watch for your trip posting. Thanks. Janice

Thanks Blaine for trying to get the trip going. I did see the Lane's Cove trip and it looks great but I'm worried about the distance. I comfortably stretched myself last weekend with the 7-8 miles and this trip looks like it's much longer. I can check to see how long Pru is going and perhaps return early with her. I don't want to have to have a tow (if worse comes to worst or visa versa!)! Janice