Barbara Ryan

Great report! Always fun. ....That IS an expressive parrot face! Makes me wonder what happened next? ?

TAH DAH!!!! YAY!!!!!! Proud of you all for your passion for keeping our ocean and lands clean and your problem solving success! Great trip report Jim and terrific pics Fred, Janice and Ben. What a FUN ADVENTURE! I too am sorry to have missed it but am sure, paddling with this group, there will be many more memorable capers ahead. ~Barb

Sounds great to me!

Haha’! This is a well told account of the great BOB escapade! I would love to join in the next chapter of the adventure. Good ideas for getting the B to the mainland. My mind wonders about using a larger than the B plastic construction bag to seal it in and tow- as long as it can be sealed so that it wouldn’t leak- causing a double flotsam rescue aka BBOB. After Mem day, that week , I am free every day except Friday. Will hope to join you! Barb

Please put me on the "Maybe" to join you tomorrow list Jim. Not sure about my hand/grip yet but will check it w /my paddle today.

Thanks Mike!!! And, Prudence brought me into the light too on this one with, as she has many other questions. Thanks Prudence! Amazing how obvious it is once I "SAW" that envelope beside my profile pic under the 3 lines!

Hi Friends. I have looked and looked, both on my iphone 12, using both Chrome and Safari, and in our NSPN posts here and have not been able to find how to get to my personal messages from my iphone. It is super easy on my laptop as it is in the upper right hand corner- an envelope icon right beside my photo. But can't find anything that brings me to my personal messages on my iphone. How do you find it please? Thanks. Barb

I'd love to join you too! Thanks Jim!

This is a super fun and zippy boat great for paddlers 5’ 7” and under probably as it is 44” from seat back to bow bulkhead. It is red, 14’3” long, 22” wide, 48 lbs and made of really strong (much stronger than my Tempest) poly. I found that it tracks well and is super maneuverable. The tracking system is controlled with toe levers in front of the stationary foot pegs but I seldom used it. This is my first boat and I loved it! It is in good condition as it has been stored much of the time. Asking $400. Please personal message me if interested. Thanks! Barb

I am definitely interested!!

You all are adding some really helpful info. to the forum. Thanks!

Well so far Jewell Island is my farthest destination but i want to be prepared Karen. What is PLB? Thanks so much for all your feedback friends.

Hi Friends. I need a new VHS radio and in researching know I want at least 6w, 11 hr battery life, USB charging (for camping) and am wondering if I need to go for one that has GPS/DSC? The Standard Horizon HX 890 is 2 lbs! Too heavy. I was looking into how our phones might be helpful and found these articles: https://portal.ct.gov/OMA/In-the-News/2020-News/With-i911-System-Coast-Guard-Can-Use-Cell-Phone-GPS-Data-to-Locate-Mariners And, for some reason this is app. says it is "not available" here, but the USCG offers an app for mariners on the West coast: https://uscgboating.org/mobile/ "The app also features an Emergency Assistance button which, with locations services enabled, will call the closest Coast Guard command center." I know i should know and be able to give my exact position from my chart is I need to call for help, however, having GPS give my exact location seems prudent. I would appreciate your experienced thoughts. Thanks! Barb

This is a terrific and very helpful video Gary. Thanks! I too look forward to more "how I do its" and to see you packing your boat. I also am an admirer of your garage.?

Hey Jim! I've always wanted to do that paddle. I'm interested!

Sounds good! I wanna go too! Fingers crossed.

Thanks for trying Jim! Looking forward to when the weather and schedules are all in our favor.

Hi Jim, Sue and Jody. I can’t make this paddle as this week has become too busy. Gone next week to Fla but will look forward to adventuring with you after that. Barb

No problem Jim.

I'm interested!

I’m in and soooo excited!! Best time ever for me last year!! Thanks Gary!

Hey friends! I am signed up for this Saturday, Jan. 14th and can't make it. Anyone want to take my place? Happy to gift or you can buy me a beer after a paddle. Barb

Sounds terrific! Thanks Jim and Cath and David for your recommendations. I'm checking it out. Barb

I'm out. Exposed to ? covid and don't want to potentially expose my buddies. Have a terrific end-of-the-year paddle! ♥️

I’m in! Thanks Prudence!