Question Paddle wisers!! Why when Tina wanted to get together as a group no one said a word, or wrote any support for this. Now someone else wants to get t-shirts going for sale and you are ready to jump on it. Come on people, this is a group for the enjoyment of paddling not JUST for the East coast or for the West coast. I think that it is a good idea that there is some way to say that you are a part of a bigger group. That is why I will buy 2 of these t-shirts as soon as I can. I also think that if a person has an Idea, that can pull more than a few people together then lets go for it. It is not very often that a large group can have a positive inflence on the public and how they look at us as YAKERS. What better mix of people then us to show them. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
Steve, My experience thus far with kayakers in general, is that they tend to be relatively independent [though my view has changed a bit having actually had coffee with another kayaker recently-give me a month or so and I'll change my signature line perhaps<g>] THIS "club" is one that appears to cover nearly the entire globe... well... sorta...<g> and yes, that can be a problem getting people together...<g> But I heartily endorse your views however! Frankly I cannot afford even one "T." <shrug> but now decals? <VBG> that I may be able to swing, along with hopefully an electric pump this month! I mean we all have out priorities don't we? ;-) Fact is that it would indeed seem that a group of people with a common interest could get together very well. It would also seem that you make a valid point about how a group of paddlers could possibly influence the public. The decision about decals is to place them very visibly on both ends of my kayak, as well as on my truck on "both ends." Perhaps that may "identify" me to others as being part of this select group? I Intend to go to Pt. Townsend this summer and get with at least one of the other members of this group, perhaps there will be more? I would love for that to happen! C'mon you Seattle-ites, it's just a ferry boat ride+50 miles...<g> OTOH, since I have been a member here from shortly since its conception and Wavelength before that, and have only recently met another member F2F, if it never happens I guess it is all right too! Weather is good for the weekend out here, and one way or the other I intend to spend at least Saturday on a lake, and possibly I will shift to sea water for Sunday... Take care, Tom Weese [Bremerton] At 10:18 PM 4/28/00 -0700, Steve James wrote: >Question Paddle wisers!! > >Why when Tina wanted to get together as a group no one said a word, or >wrote any support for this. Now someone else wants to get t-shirts going >for sale and you are ready to jump on it. Come on people, this is a >group for the enjoyment of paddling not JUST for the East coast or for >the West coast. I think that it is a good idea that there is some way to >say that you are a part of a bigger group. That is why I will buy 2 of >these t-shirts as soon as I can. I also think that if a person has an >Idea, that can pull more than a few people together then lets go for it. >It is not very often that a large group can have a positive inflence on >the public and how they look at us as YAKERS. What better mix of people >then us to show them. > >*************************************************************************** >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/ >*************************************************************************** A kayak paddler with a brain injury that is VERY glad He no longer lives in the close vicinity of seattle... <gadfly911_at_earthlink.net> homepage: none yet *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I have to add my agreement. There appears to be some validity to the independent (there I go) observations of people on the PW list. Having begun paddling in Florida and now living on the West Coast I can tell you that the clubs and/or paddlers I have encountered tend to be far more independent and less structured as a group than what one would expect. In comparison to the Sierra Club, Mountaineers or other outdoor groups paddlers just don't seem to socialize or unify in the same manner. I have made some life long friends flying, climbing and backpacking, but have found it difficult to get together with paddlers. In California there are organizations such as California Kayak Friends, but they don't get together as a group yet have trips that folks can join and a couple of purported excellent clubs such as BASK and San Diego Kayak Club. Presently there are no clubs in the Los Angeles area or Orange County that I can find. I would like to work on putting a club together in the Dana Point area. There are facilities available to meet and some excellent paddling opportunities at our door step. I believe a more active club structure would have a positive impact on the paddling community at large and provide an excellent venue for people to enter the sport of sea kayaking in a safer way, gain experience and skill and generally grow as a paddler and person. At 12:36 AM 4/29/2000 -0700, you wrote: >Steve, > > My experience thus far with kayakers in general, is that they > tend to be relatively independent [though my view has changed a bit > having actually had coffee with another kayaker recently-give me a month > or so and I'll change my signature line perhaps<g>] > > THIS "club" is one that appears to cover nearly the entire > globe... well... sorta...<g> and yes, that can be a problem getting > people together...<g> But I heartily endorse your views however! > > Frankly I cannot afford even one "T." <shrug> but now decals? > <VBG> that I may be able to swing, along with hopefully an electric pump > this month! I mean we all have out priorities don't we? ;-) > > Fact is that it would indeed seem that a group of people with a > common interest could get together very well. It would also seem that > you make a valid point about how a group of paddlers could possibly > influence the public. > > The decision about decals is to place them very visibly on both > ends of my kayak, as well as on my truck on "both ends." Perhaps that > may "identify" me to others as being part of this select group? > > I Intend to go to Pt. Townsend this summer and get with at least > one of the other members of this group, perhaps there will be more? I > would love for that to happen! C'mon you Seattle-ites, it's just a ferry > boat ride+50 miles...<g> > > OTOH, since I have been a member here from shortly since its > conception and Wavelength before that, and have only recently met another > member F2F, if it never happens I guess it is all right too! > > Weather is good for the weekend out here, and one way or the > other I intend to spend at least Saturday on a lake, and possibly I will > shift to sea water for Sunday... > > Take care, > > Tom Weese [Bremerton] > >At 10:18 PM 4/28/00 -0700, Steve James wrote: >>Question Paddle wisers!! >> >>Why when Tina wanted to get together as a group no one said a word, or >>wrote any support for this. Now someone else wants to get t-shirts going >>for sale and you are ready to jump on it. Come on people, this is a >>group for the enjoyment of paddling not JUST for the East coast or for >>the West coast. I think that it is a good idea that there is some way to >>say that you are a part of a bigger group. That is why I will buy 2 of >>these t-shirts as soon as I can. I also think that if a person has an >>Idea, that can pull more than a few people together then lets go for it. >>It is not very often that a large group can have a positive inflence on >>the public and how they look at us as YAKERS. What better mix of people >>then us to show them. >> >>*************************************************************************** >>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/ >>*************************************************************************** > >A kayak paddler with a brain injury that is VERY glad >He no longer lives in the close vicinity of seattle... > <gadfly911_at_earthlink.net> > homepage: none yet > >*************************************************************************** >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/ >*************************************************************************** *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
I like these thought and ideas. Independence doesn't mean we can't do things together, especially things hard or not wise to do alone. On a side note, I notice that some people are not signing their e-mail. This isn't the way I'm used to seeing the list mail. I like knowing who wrote what. I know a lot of people by their address but this one and several other recent ones, I haven't a clue who is talking. If we are such a friendly group can we have some way of referring to people? If not a real name at least a nickname would be really nice. Thanks, Joan Spinner Who went through a lot to have this name and is very proud of it *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> Frankly I cannot afford even one "T." <shrug> but now decals? ><VBG> that I may be able to swing, along with hopefully an electric pump >this month! I mean we all have out priorities don't we? ;-) When I place an order for my T-shirt I would be happy to make out a check for an extra $5 for a "buy TomW a Paddlewise t-shirt fund". Congratulations on getting back out there to paddle. Keep it up. *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
John, Your thoughts and wishes are appreciated, and I am complimented indeed. However, please save the $5 for heavens sake...! <smile> Use it to pay for gasoline to get you and your boat to the water! KooL! <G> I've got to check out the rec. boat for SLUGS [UGH!<g>] and get it in the water again today. Tomorrow, it will be the Ferry and pick up the w/w boat as I got my verification of pool session on the 20th <g> There I will meet 6 other paddlers from the club-you bet I will mention Paddlewise btw! <g> hehehhh... this is and always has been, a wonderful group! I too would like to see a "Paddlewise Mingle" out on this corner<?> of the country and perhaps we can sometime manage that-I'd be willing to do what I could/can to help further that proposition off list if needed...<g> After all, why do you think I was given the nick of "gadfly" years ago?<g> Take care, Tom... >When I place an order for my T-shirt I would be happy to make out a check >for an extra $5 for a "buy TomW a Paddlewise t-shirt fund". > >Congratulations on getting back out there to paddle. Keep it up. A kayak paddler with a brain injury that is VERY glad He no longer lives in the close vicinity of seattle... <gadfly911_at_earthlink.net> homepage: none yet *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
As I remember it, the original thought was for a general PW get-together. It quickly became apparant that that wasn't going to happen, but some people indicated interest in more regional get-togetheers - shorter traveling distances, etc. The East Coast group picked it up and ran with it. I sort of thought there would be other get togethers, in the Midwest, California, Washington, where ever. Also, no one said this get together was ONLY for east coast paddlers - everyone is invited; it just didn't (and doesn't) seem likely that anyone else was going to make the trip. In fact, It doesn't look like all that many from the East Coast are planning to make the trip, though those of us that do get together can expect to have a great time. But anyone else who wants to come is welcome; we have plenty of room. I would like to see periodic get togethers in different areas, so that whoever is free at a particular time, or close enough, or wants to badly enough, can go. It just takes indivduals to say, "hey, let's do this here and now." The tee shirts are a great idea. I would think that anyone on the list might be interested - not just people who are coming to the NY get together. My 2 cts. Joan On Fri, 28 Apr 2000 22:18:27 -0700 Steve James <sljames_at_pacifier.com> writes: > Question Paddle wisers!! > > Why when Tina wanted to get together as a group no one said a word, > or > wrote any support for this. Now someone else wants to get t-shirts > going > for sale and you are ready to jump on it. Come on people, this is a > group for the enjoyment of paddling not JUST for the East coast or > for > the West coast. I *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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