Re: [Paddlewise] trips

> From:          "Larry Bliven" <foxhill_at_shore.intercom.net>
> To:            <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> Subject:       Re: [Paddlewise] trips
> Date:          Thu, 2 Jul 1998 18:23:26 -0400

> hi Brad   
> 
> >  Discussion on this list is listing heavily towards technography 
> lately. Anybody have any trip reports to balance things out?
> 
> Last weekend there were severe thunderstorms with high winds and lots of
> lightening on friday nite. i paddled Chincoteague Bay, Maryland on saturday
> morning and found two new PFD's in a marsh that was 15 miles from the
> closest marina... one had a toy critter attached...can be described as
> *Mighty Moose* - half-man and half-moose. biting flies are coming into
> season here, so we will have to pay attention to time of day and wind for
> choosing sandy beach landings... that problem will be addressed tomorrow.
> 
> where you been paddling?
> 
> bye bye bliven
>  
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          We paddled the Columbia River last weekend, launching from 
Corbett. Weather was brilliant sunshine and a modest breeze opposing 
the steady current, making for a few interesting  sections of wave 
action. Highlights were the massive basalt cliffs, towering 
waterfalls, and background mountains of the Cascades. Not a lot of 
wildlife, but scores of cool boats, mostly motorized. Just an ideal 
day to get out and stretch some desk-bound muscles. 
          Two weekends ago, ventured forth on the Willamette River on 
a sunny Sunday afternoon, starting at the Sellwood Bridge. Saw too 
many runabouts and large pleasure craft, but had tons of oportunity 
to capsize in the numerous wakes. Most boats did not slow down as 
they passed, so had to pay careful attention to boat traffic, and 
stay out of the channel. But it was fun dodging all those waves. Also 
saw many ducks and geese in the shallows. 
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Bradford R. Crain                             E-mail: brad_at_mth.pdx.edu
Dept. of Mathematics                          Phone: (503) 725-3127
Portland State Univ.                          FAX:   (503) 725-3661  
P.O. Box 751
Portland, Or. 97207
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