Re: [Paddlewise] Cretins and Sad Mutations...& Cotton Mouth's

>I spent a long time trying to get back into the boat.  (I wish I had a movie
>of my zany escapades for one of those funniest home video shows).
>I know there's got to be a better way.  Any advice?
>Thanks!
>Tom Meagher
>Katy TX (deep in the heart of Texas (parenthetically and pedantically
>speaking (so sorry!)))

Tom:
Cotton Mouth's are very common poisonous snakes in Texas waters and I would 
imagine give you more than ample and here to fore unimaginable ways of 
getting out of that murky water and "ONTO" if not into your boat.

In all seriousness, there are better folks on the list to tell you how to 
do a paddle float rescue or re-enter and roll, etc.  Get some lessons, pick 
up one of the many good books available on sea kayaking and practice.

And remember:  Never ask anyone where they are from.  If they are from 
Texas they will tell you.  Otherwise, you don't want to embarrass them.

Fred
California Kayaker
(Raised in the country in N. Central Texas.  Closest water - Wind 
Mill.   Please don't tell anyone - they don't know I'm from Texas. I don't 
want Yall to shun me.)


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