In a message dated 00-11-29 05:42:44 EST, KiAyker_at_aol.com writes: << I have found that more times then not, people resent having a stranger step up and try to help. I >> This reminded me of an occasion in a group paddling trip where a newbie was lagging way behind, obviously did not like the little tips I was giving her, didn't want to try them out, and then told me to go on ahead that she would just meander along at her own pace. Although I was not a designated sweep (and none had been assigned), I just said, "We don't leave people behind." Fortunately, this was a hugging the coastline and islands type of trip in the Keys (warm water, another-day-in-paradise type of day), so I just set myself in relax mode and kept near her with my mouth shut (THAT was the hard part :) sandy kramer in Miami where we're having a wee cold spell - it was actually 58 degrees yesterday morning. *************************************************************************** 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 Wed Nov 29 2000 - 15:08:14 PST
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