Re: [Paddlewise] Re: Risk Homeowhatsis

> > > I paddle a folding kayak. Never tried to roll, and can't emagine why I
> > > would want to learn. I do work full time at keeping the inside of the
> > > boat and me dry tho.
> >
> > > > Is part of your plan to never capsize in cold water?
> >
> > > That's right! I did that many years ago(in janurary)with an empty boat.
> > > Didn't much care for it. 
> >
> > OK.  I guess as long as you capsized it once, you'll be OK if you go
> > over again.   
<snip>
> 
> As far as my paddling skills. I paddle alone, so don't have anyone like
> you near, that I feel might need impressing. They likely aren't as great
> as yours, but they sure have managed to get me through a few years and a
> tight spot or two.
> I realize I may not fall under your approval, but then I don't have too,
> do I.
> 
> ..... carry on as long as it makes you feel important.

I want to thank the Paddlewisers who contributed to the exchange above
(not naming names) for as clear a demonstration as we could have asked
for on the topic of a previous thread, namely "How do you decide when to
speak up?"

It appears from the dialog that there is one person who is sure he know
what he's doing, and does not suffer kindly the suggestion that some of
his practices might be dangerous, and another who is trying, with a
little humor and a little sarcasm, to point out to him exactly that.

A lovely example of life imitating art, or something like that.

Steve
***************************************************************************
PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - All postings copyright the author and not
to be reproduced outside PaddleWise without author's permission
Submissions:     paddlewise_at_lists.intelenet.net
Subscriptions:   paddlewise-request_at_lists.intelenet.net
Website:         http://www.paddlewise.net/
***************************************************************************