[Paddlewise] "pat answers" was:tethers

>Doug,
>
>         My reason for trying to always remember my fanny pack at the 
> least, is that my "judgement" is not always reliable... <g> But until I 
> get out beyond the harbor, I think I can safely keep my VHF in the truck...<g>
>
>         Since I seem to be about average or perhaps just a little tall in 
> torso dimensions, I suppose that would explain a difference.
>
> > Everyone is so different and we often forget that in a world where
> > we are so inclined toward looking for pat answers.
>
>         This is [I feel ] an important point.  It is also one of the 
> things I like about Paddlewise, and before that, Wavelength...
>
>         I remember a thread about Jet Skiers, and the many different 
> approaches to their...approach! <g>  As you say Doug, people are indeed 
> different, different builds, different concept of what is comfortable, of 
> what is "Safe" or a "good risk..." even what resources they have.  So, it 
> is important that we share our views, problems, and where possible, answers.
>
>         If someone out of the blue, just handed me a kayak now-I'm afraid 
> I'd look at them and ask them, "are you kidding?" <g>  But they 
> didn't-it's sitting out there hollering at me, "C'mon-let's GO!  We're on 
> the right side of the Sound now-C'mon!"<smile>
>
>         I think for this season [40 year old wimp that I am<g>] I'll wait 
> until the sun comes out for more than 9or10 hours...<g>  Well, at least 
> February for heavens sake! <VBG>
>
>         Oh and about a "bonk...?"  yea, well everyone [that I know of] on 
> this list has a kayak right?  Betcha if they get bonked, and are in coma, 
> betcha even those who cannot roll a kayak, will!  <shrug> just a thought <wink>
>
>         Take care,
>
>                 Tom...


	
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