In a message dated 9/13/99 8:02:58 PM, vaughan_at_jps.net writes: << 90-100% of the time. Same reason. Plus total lack of social skills>> LOL > Dave K wrote: > > > So, I am wondering: how often do others paddle solo, and why? > > About 50%-60% of the time - Because I'm an introvert. > > Woody >> 95% with others. I am a bit conservative on the safety side and until I can roll reliably I think I'd like to be with others. I also enjoy someone being out there with me even if we don't say a word. It is like being in the same house with someone but not talking. There is a sense of companionship in the presence. I've discovered I'm not particularly into big groups. Once in a while it is fine and fun to have an entire flock of paddlers but it means too many skill levels and you then have to paddle to the lowest common denominator. I get fidgety if they are just slow or even nervous if I think they can't make it. If they are faster I'm jealous and tempted to not think the kindest thoughts of my lovely 13'6" boat and that's not fair. It is like being mad at the dog for being a dog. I have to avoid unkindness because she is a wonderful short boat. She isn't pretending to be a long boat. I avoid stress in my life that way. 5% solo because Woody won't drive over 2 hours to meet me where I want to paddle. Joan *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List Submissions: paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net Subscriptions: paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Sep 13 1999 - 19:08:16 PDT
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