In a message dated 00-11-12 05:22:18 EST, dlloyd_at_telus.net writes: << I probably owe Sandy and some others on this list an apology. I've been kind of grumpy lately about Paddlewise and people. So Sorry. >> It's amazing how online communication between people who don't know each other, yet do get emotionally involved in issues, can be so in depth. I look at the subject line and the senders' names and already there is a reaction. With Doug we know we're usually going to get something profound and meaningful. Ralph will come up with all sorts of interesting topics that invariably lead to long threads. Some want to stick to the basics of paddling, while others just enjoy reading the messages and learning. << I mentioned to the list I was going to back off a bit, and I got a ton of e-mail back-channel (mostly) saying the list would be boring, and people would miss all my great posts. >> I was one of them. << What IS a real kayaker anyway? Is a middle-aged, overweight housewife whose just taken up the sport and found something transcendent to domestic enslavement, not a "real" paddler? >> Aw, shucks, Doug, ya got me all figured out, haven't ya? (well, except for the housewife part. Unfortunately, I gotta work.) I have nothing to prove and everything to enjoy. The serenity and inner fulfillment I get from paddling down Florida's rivers and creeks, looking at the scenery and wildlife, jumping into springs for a dip, and camping with friends has no rival. However, I also get a kick out of armchair travel and paddling. Everything has a place. <<< I can only trust some of you had the grace and patience to bear with this post. If not, that is okay too. BC'in Ya Doug Lloyd ("Love thyself last" -W.S.)>> "grace and patience" are virtues we could all use sandy kramer miami *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************Received on Mon Nov 13 2000 - 13:43:51 PST
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