Re: [Paddlewise] night lights

Dave Kruger wrote:

> > > 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

Sorry.  I just saw the musical Cabaret on Broadway last night and walked
away with major gender confusion!!!  ;-)

ralph

Going to go paddle right now to straighten out.

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