Re: [Paddlewise] Trip report: Everglades City to Picnic Key

From: BRADFORD R. CRAIN <brad_at_mth.pdx.edu>
Date: Mon, 5 Apr 1999 14:54:34 +0000
We want to hear about the Paddler from Hell.

> From:          Bob Denton <BDenton_at_aquagulf.com>
> To:            "Paddlewise (E-mail)" <PaddleWise_at_lists.intelenet.net>
> Subject:       [Paddlewise] Trip report: Everglades City to Picnic Key
> Date:          Mon, 5 Apr 1999 15:29:05 -0400 

> On Good Friday evening I finally convinced Robin, my 13 year old son to head
> out to the Everglades National Park. He has a fear of alligators and when he
> learned there weren't any in the brackish water, he decided to go. (I didn't
> mention the salt water crocs or the sharks)
> 
> I called Chuck Landis, a Paddlewisenheimers, and asked if he wanted to go.
> He readily agreed and we decided to meet at Everglades City around 9am,
> about a 2 hour drive from Delray Beach where we both live.
> 
> This was our second trip to the area and the first without an organized
> group and leader. It would also be our first trip to the area with out the
> paddler from hell (Another story..Chuck can fill you in).
>> 
> The almost full moon came up much later and the beach was ablaze in light.
> It's amazing what the night accustomed eye can see if you don't have some
> gonzo flashing a headlamp in your eyes (a reference to the previously
> mentioned paddler from hell)
>> 
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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  
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