Re: [Paddlewise] night lights

rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com wrote:
> 
> JCMARTIN43_at_aol.com wrote:
> >
> >  rdiaz_at_ix.netcom.com writes:

> >  For _planned_ paddling at night, I have a headband, which was made to
> >  hold a maglight horizontally and a chemlight vertically (like a
> >  feather).  I have rigged it up to hold two "C"Lights. >>
> >
> > Ralph, this is fantastic.  Does anyone have a picture of you like this.  I've
> > got this overwhelming image of a Scandinavian maiden at Christmas with a crown
> > of candles!  Work with me on this!  That's not <you>, is it?
> 
> I had the same thought when I first put it on, I mean of the
> Scandinavian maidens. [snip]
> 
> Sorry, no photos.  But I was at an evening ceremony last year [snip]
> My wife arrived late but said
> she could spot me easily among all the boats because I shone like a
> beacon, even more visible than the noon paddled craft!!!
> >
> > Seriously, ain't no such thing as too much light, s'long as you can balance
> > and brace!
> 
> [snip] I paddle a folding kayak, remember.  You
> hardly ever ever think of bracing them as they are so stable.  If seas
> are so rough to require bracing in a foldable, you have a bigger problem
> on your hands than just worrying about being seen!

Forget the bracing, Ralph, you've got more serious problems "fitting"
into this role!  The festival/ceremony is that of the Lucia Bride, and
the rule is that she must be pure and virginal ... a couple of "C"
lights won't fool anyone!  When she is crowned, and surrounded by
hundreds of candles, it IS quite a sight -- happens on the courthouse
steps out here.

-- 
Dave Kruger
Astoria, OR
a VERY Scandinavian community
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