RE: [Paddlewise] Lastest Sea Kayaker Magazine Issue

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> I know i enjoy Doug's posts and have enjoyed his trip descriptions and
> have 
> learned a lot from his other comments, so I would regret his holding back
> on 
> sharing his thoughts.  So, reconsider, Doug.  Hank
> 
	I concur with Hank.  I'm still new to Kayaking, and have learned a
GREAT deal from Paddlewise.  To learn, you need to hear the discussion from
many points of view.  While Doug's style of Kayaking isn't the norm, it does
provide points of view and discussion issues that we wouldn't benefit from
if everyone participating shared very similar experiences and points of
view.  In fact, if that were the case, there really wouldn't be much of
anything to discuss, would there?  Whether you agree or not with Doug's
comments is one thing....learning from them is an entirely other thing, and
I would think that even Doug's biggest critics would have to admit (if only
to themselves) that they've learned something from the discussions, and
would therefore say that his opinions add value - even if the value were
simply in reinforcing their own opinions.

	So, Doug, don't lurk too long -- I still have too  much to learn!

	Rick  (....Virginia)



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