On 31 Mar 2005 09:38:52 -0800, "con.carey@gmail.com" <con.carey@gmail.com> wrote:
I've been waiting patiently to read about paddling and touring trips.>Really tired of this other subject that keeps popping up.>Let's hear about water sports...>I'm a canoest, and seakayaker...and want to read and talk about>that...isn't that why we signed up here? If not let me know, and I'll>unsubscribe and move on...>
Let's give it a go..eh?
OK. I take it your post containing nothing about paddling is exactly the type of thing you complain about, right?
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in article 1112290732.843341.283190@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com, con.carey@gmail.com at con.carey@gmail.com wrote on 3/31/05 12:38 PM:
I've been waiting patiently to read about paddling and touring trips.> Really tired of this other subject that keeps popping up.> Let's hear about water sports...> I'm a canoest, and seakayaker...and want to read and talk about> that...isn't that why we signed up here? If not let me know, and I'll> unsubscribe and move on...
Threats like "behave more like I want you to or I will leave" are seldom a good way to motivate people.
Let's give it a go..eh?
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see where it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to provide the type of discussion you are looking for.
That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from telling you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for another couple of weeks
On 31 Mar 2005 09:38:52 -0800, "con.carey@gmail.com" <con.carey@gmail.com> wrote:
I've been waiting patiently to read about paddling and touring trips.>Really tired of this other subject that keeps popping up.>Let's hear about water sports...>I'm a canoest, and seakayaker...and want to read and talk about>that...isn't that why we signed up here? If not let me know, and I'll>unsubscribe and move on...>
Let's give it a go..eh?
Shall I say, "You first." or "Bub bye now." ?
Instead of whining and threatening to deprive us of your, possibly otherwise nice, company, why don't you tell us what and where you paddle and what's good or bad about it?
All I paddle are a canoe (rental the last couple of years since I gave away my stipper) and a recreational Old Town Otter kayak and (when I lose 5 more pounds?) an old Perception Dancer that I use like a recreational kayak.
I do them on lakes and the St. Croix River in MN/WI. Like them all, Lke the places except that too many other people in canoes like the 'Croix on warm weekends. But the backwaters remove most of the aluminum hatch from sight and sound.
Cyli r.bc: vixen. Minnow goddess. Speaker to squirrels. Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.
in article fglp4110qqaj431c03cvuvvpp50j2kt6qa@4ax.com, Cyli at cylise@gmail.com.invalid wrote on 4/1/05 12:08 AM:
Cyli> r.bc: vixen. Minnow goddess. Speaker to squirrels.> Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.
Excellent sig!
I too speak to squirrels. Minnows do not worship me, however.
I once caught a speckled trout that was so cute it put my off fishing. Apparently there are gar pike in the area where I've recently moved and that has me a bit excited about fish again.
Like most people I am almost entirely harmless until there comes a time when I am not.
RBC makes Canadians think of a large chartered bank.
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see where> it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to provide > the> type of discussion you are looking for.>
KMAN: =========== That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from telling you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for another couple of weeks ================
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together tomorrow.
in article D353e.866271$8l.306388@pd7tw1no, frtzw906 at frtzw906@hotmail.com wrote on 4/1/05 12:34 AM:
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see where>> it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to provide>> the>> type of discussion you are looking for.>>
KMAN:> ===========> That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from telling> you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for another> couple of weeks > ================>
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together tomorrow.>
Wilf> ===========
I think I will inspect various ropes for evidence of fraying.
"KMAN" <KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:BE7247F6.19D22%KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com...> in article D353e.866271$8l.306388@pd7tw1no, frtzw906 at > frtzw906@hotmail.com> wrote on 4/1/05 12:34 AM:>
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see >>> where>>> it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to provide>>> the>>> type of discussion you are looking for.>>>
KMAN:>> ===========>> That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from >> telling>> you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for another>> couple of weeks >> ================>>
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together tomorrow.>>
Wilf>> ===========>
I think I will inspect various ropes for evidence of fraying.
================= C'mon KMAN, you're supposed to take this seriously. I REALLY am going to bolt my contraption together. That is, is the rain holds off, because I have to lay it out on the picnic table to do so (and I don't want to get wet).
I think I'll also work on some biking trip reports (website). Which reminds me, a number of the links to pictures on your website are dead-ends. Did you know that?
On 1-Apr-2005, "BCITORGB" <wilf.ratzburg@gmail.com> wrote:
Sorry to disappoint, sailors call them sheets.
Nope - TnT is right - they are lines. Sheets are specific types of lines - they are attached to the clew of a sail and are used to control the sail. Guys are attached to the tack of a sail and halyards are attached to the heads of sails. This terminology for triangular sails - rectangular (or more generally, four sided) sails use slightly different names.
KMAN <KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com> wrote in news:BE7247F6.19D22%KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com:
in article D353e.866271$8l.306388@pd7tw1no, frtzw906 at> frtzw906@hotmail.com wrote on 4/1/05 12:34 AM:>
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see>>> where it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world>>> to provide the type of discussion you are looking for.>>>
KMAN:>> ===========>> That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from>> telling you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say>> for another couple of weeks >> ================>>
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together tomorrow.>>
Wilf>> ===========>
I think I will inspect various ropes for evidence of fraying.>
I'm going to drill about 16 holes in the deck of my cedar strip kayak.
I've never cared much for the deck fittings (web loops) I originally installed so I'm going to build in some recessed fittings. The fittings are simply small pieces of mahogany, about an inch long, 1/4" wide, and 1/2" deep with two holes drilled in the side. The holes in the deck will be drilled with a 1" forstner bit, and the a 2" (or so) diameter piece of wood (probably red cedar) will cover the hole under the deck and will be epoxied in place. Then I'll use the same forstner bit do drill into the under deck covers to a depth such that the fittings will be flush with the top of the deck. I'll epoxy the fittings into place, then sand the deck around the fittings for a piece of fiberglass cloth covering the fittings. After filling in weave, the rest of the deck and hull will be get a light sanding before putting on several coats of varnish. When I'm done the boat will have a much nice deck rigging layout and will likely look better than the day I first launched it.
"frtzw906" <frtzw906@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Oo53e.865869$6l.842496@pd7tw2no...>
"KMAN" <KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com> wrote in message > news:BE7247F6.19D22%KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com...>> in article D353e.866271$8l.306388@pd7tw1no, frtzw906 at >> frtzw906@hotmail.com>> wrote on 4/1/05 12:34 AM:>>
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see >>>> where>>>> it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to >>>> provide>>>> the>>>> type of discussion you are looking for.>>>>
KMAN:>>> ===========>>> That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from >>> telling>>> you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for another>>> couple of weeks >>> ================>>>
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together tomorrow.>>>
Wilf>>> ===========>>
I think I will inspect various ropes for evidence of fraying.> =================> C'mon KMAN, you're supposed to take this seriously. I REALLY am going to > bolt my contraption together. That is, is the rain holds off, because I > have to lay it out on the picnic table to do so (and I don't want to get > wet).>
I think I'll also work on some biking trip reports (website). Which > reminds me, a number of the links to pictures on your website are > dead-ends. Did you know that?>
frtzw906
Yeah, it needs a total overhaul. Moved to a new server. Thanks for the reminder.
"Tinkerntom" <tnksng@qwest.net> wrote in message news:1112368546.024766.285730@o13g2000cwo.googlegroups.com...>
KMAN wrote:>> in article D353e.866271$8l.306388@pd7tw1no, frtzw906 at> frtzw906@hotmail.com>> wrote on 4/1/05 12:34 AM:>>
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and> see where>> >> it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to> provide>> >> the>> >> type of discussion you are looking for.>> >>
KMAN:>> > ===========>> > That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from> telling>> > you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for> another>> > couple of weeks >> > ================>> >
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together> tomorrow.>> >
Wilf>> > ===========>>
I think I will inspect various ropes for evidence of fraying.>
Landlubbers call them ropes, they're called lines! TnT
No, I'm talking about ropes. I've got various ropes in the shed.
"frtzw906" <frtzw906@hotmail.com> wrote in message news:Oo53e.865869$6l.842496@pd7tw2no...>
"KMAN" <KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com> wrote in message> news:BE7247F6.19D22%KMAN-tinOGc@hotmail.com...> > in article D353e.866271$8l.306388@pd7tw1no, frtzw906 at> > frtzw906@hotmail.com> > wrote on 4/1/05 12:34 AM:> >
The best thing to do is simply start. Introduce a new thread and see> >>> where> >>> it goes. It isn't the responsibility of the rest of the world to
provide> >>> the> >>> type of discussion you are looking for.> >>>
KMAN:> >> ===========> >> That being said, the dang water is still frozen here, so aside from> >> telling> >> you about getting my gear organized, there isn't much to say for
another> >> couple of weeks > >> ================> >>
I think I'm going to bolt my roofrack contraption together tomorrow.> >>
Wilf> >> ===========> >
I think I will inspect various ropes for evidence of fraying.> =================> C'mon KMAN, you're supposed to take this seriously. I REALLY am going to> bolt my contraption together. That is, is the rain holds off, because I
have> to lay it out on the picnic table to do so (and I don't want to get wet).>
I think I'll also work on some biking trip reports (website). Which
reminds> me, a number of the links to pictures on your website are dead-ends. Did
know that?>
frtzw906>
A paddler that does not want to get wet? I see that as the perfect opportunity to check out your wetsuit or see how your chosen paddling clothes work ;>
Now do as I say and not as I do, cause I'm hibernating till I see better weather.
"Cyli" <cylise@gmail.com.invalid> wrote in message news:fglp4110qqaj431c03cvuvvpp50j2kt6qa@4ax.com...> On 31 Mar 2005 09:38:52 -0800, "con.carey@gmail.com"> <con.carey@gmail.com> wrote:>
I've been waiting patiently to read about paddling and touring trips.> >Really tired of this other subject that keeps popping up.> >Let's hear about water sports...> >I'm a canoest, and seakayaker...and want to read and talk about> >that...isn't that why we signed up here? If not let me know, and I'll> >unsubscribe and move on...> >
Let's give it a go..eh?>
Shall I say, "You first." or "Bub bye now." ?>
Instead of whining and threatening to deprive us of your, possibly> otherwise nice, company, why don't you tell us what and where you> paddle and what's good or bad about it?>
All I paddle are a canoe (rental the last couple of years since I gave> away my stipper) and a recreational Old Town Otter kayak and (when I> lose 5 more pounds?) an old Perception Dancer that I use like a> recreational kayak.>
I do them on lakes and the St. Croix River in MN/WI. Like them all,> Lke the places except that too many other people in canoes like the> 'Croix on warm weekends. But the backwaters remove most of the> aluminum hatch from sight and sound.>
Cyli> r.bc: vixen. Minnow goddess. Speaker to squirrels.> Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.>
Nice to know there are others out there with a Dancer that is a little snug. It takes everything that boat has to keep me afloat. I have removed the plastic bit under the front combing edge and that gets me into the thing. I was somewhat worried that I would not come out in a wet exit but when the time came, it came off like a good pair of pants. I love the looks I get when I show up with it. I'm 6' 1'' and about 275-285 depending on what I had for breakfast ;> and most people where I go have huge canoes and are shocked that I am actually going to go out in my "little" boat.
On 1-Apr-2005, "Tinkerntom" <tnksng@qwest.net> wrote:
Wilf, therein lies the problem, this NG is for paddle craft.
Actually, sailing paddlecraft is well within this newsgroup's domain. I have a sailing kayak (old one that needs to be repaired - picked up really cheap) complete with both main and jib and two lee-boards. Lots of folk sail canoes as well.
in article Oo53e.865869$6l.842496@pd7tw2no, frtzw906 at frtzw906@hotmail.com wrote on 4/1/05 1:57 AM:
I think I'll also work on some biking trip reports (website). Which reminds> me, a number of the links to pictures on your website are dead-ends. Did you> know that?>
frtzw906
I am happy to report that (I hope) all the links at gokayaking.ca are now working. Anyone who finds otherwise, please let me know.
The bay here is still frozen but there's all sorts of water collecting on the surface of the ice. We had a big rain and continuing warm temperatures, so the day is coming...
Anybody "sheets" on my bed....I keeeeel em "BCITORGB" <wilf.ratzburg@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1112372923.157193.80750@g14g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...> Tink:> =========> Landlubbers call them ropes, they're called lines! TnT> =============>
Cyli, Your the kind of gal I would like to see on the survivor program,>any chance you would volunteer? TnT
I'd be voted off more quickly than I heard the first guy on the first show was. The guy that was the only one that knew how to start a fire...
What little I've seen of it is full of people who want to be movie or TV actors. Young pretty people in good shape. I don't fit any of those qualifications. Oh, yeah, and I can be a tad abrasive if I'm sure I'm right and no one agrees with me. And it's likely no one would. Most of them (again from the very little I've seen) have brains the size of walnuts and have common sense factors in the minus range.
I did see one of their contests all the way through once (my husband went downstairs to use the computer, so the channels didn't change). One where the people were shooting at pumpkins or something like that. Duh. This is not survivalism at basic. You walk over, grab the pumpkin, cut it open and take it away to cook it. You don't, if in real need, make a bow and arrow first thing, you make pit traps or deadfalls or nets. Then you make bows and arrows. Or atalals (sp? Spear throwers, whatever they're called).
Anyway, I think you can see now why I'd not enter one, even if I were in good shape. After three days with what I've seen of those people I'd possibly use any bow and arrows they gave me to shoot the guide, the other contestants, or, better yet, the producer, if I didn't shortcut it all and use the arrow to slit my wrists (remember, it's down, not across).
But thank you for the compliment.
Cyli r.bc: vixen. Minnow goddess. Speaker to squirrels. Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.
On 5 Apr 2005 06:11:26 -0700, "Tinkerntom" <tnksng@qwest.net> wrote:
(snipped)>Like I said, you more than qualify for a real survival show. There have>been some of the more mature women on the show, but I agree that most>of it seems to have little to do with real survival, and more to do>with social climbing in a semi-primitive setting.>
I always figured the tribe that wants to survive should raid the other>tribe, maybe bash a few knee caps to weaken the competition, and>generally cause havoc. Maybe go after the producers camp. Now we can>have a real program, with Jeff living on the beach. TnT
Format has changed or I watched too little of it. I didn't know there were two tribes competing. Geeze. Too much silliness for Cyli.
With real tribes you don't raid until there's a need. Usually a need to get rid of some of the too many young over-testosteroned men who are pretty useless if you've already got enough hunters. True primitives tended to wander apart from one another most of the time. As tribes got larger there was warfare and trade, but these start out with 20 people or less for the 'reality' show, don't they? Insane.
Cyli r.bc: vixen. Minnow goddess. Speaker to squirrels. Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless.
