[Paddlewise] Who We Are

I'm yet another "old fart" at 51 and am basically a canoer.  I live in
Minneapolis -- and I note that this area seems well represented on this
list.  I've canoed since the 70's and have paddled about 3000 miles on
rivers, not to mention several dozen trips to the Boundary Waters.  My
favorite Boundary Waters route:  all of 'em.  I am a neophyte kayaker who
took instruction from George Gronseth two summers ago (a great excuse to
spend a week on the coast).  I planned to rent and paddle numerous boats
last summer with the intent on picking out a boat to buy.  Alas, a
persistent bout of tendonitis in the shoulder prevented that.  A cortisone
shot finally cured the shoulder in time for a fall Boundary Waters canoe
trip.  I hope to get into a yak again this summer to restart the learning
process.  Until I improve my skills, I will stay on local lakes or go to
Voyageur's National Park, and will venture on the big lake only with
organized trips.  My major limitation is that I have no place to store
boats, so I guess I'm going to have to move.  :-)  I'm down to a basic
aluminum canoe - but when I buy the yak I will store it in the living room
if I have to.  I've been on the list for several years and cannot believe
how much you can learn by absorption.  Keep up the good work!  

Larry Snow
Andy Knapp's right.  It's winter -- and it's supposed to be cold!  
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