[demime could not interpret encoding binary - treating as plain text] I had long thought that paddling was free of big ego's among the "common" folk like myself. Between model railroading, rock climbing, cowboy action shooting, equine interest and paddling, I've realized that there will always be those who are of great skill and mind. Unfortunatly there seems to be two classes of the above. Those who are highly illuminated and have skills that seem otherworldly, yet still love to talk with the novice and see if they can spark that glimmer of understanding that once shown in their eyes too. Then their seems to be the "other" class. Those who have transcended the norm, yet quickly forget that they too one day stood at the waters edge with only the most basic of understanding of the skills required and some courage to strike out on a new adventure. I have sought out the past 15 years to find an organization, club, or group of people who just liked to have fellowship with others of a simular interest. Unfortunately the other day on my way back from my first Cowboy Action Shooting meet, I realized this is the ultimate conundrum, and most likely doesn't exist. There will always be those who join an organization just to flex their mental muscle or skill in the face of others. For everyone here, you are always welcome to paddle beside me. Anyone in the Baltimore area is welcome to email me if they need a paddlemate. But to those in the latter catagory, be forewarned, you'll not get the "ooo ahh" reaction you may be looking for. What you will find is a good, although novice, paddling partner. Cheers, SSgt. Kevin J. Tully 193rd Security Forces 193rd Special Operations Wing Raven 530 ICQ: 10442115 *************************************************************************** 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 Tue Nov 14 2000 - 17:27:28 PST
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