RE: [Paddlewise] Fwd: An Apology

Well there is rec.boat.paddle there is a ton of stuff advertised on it.  I
read it occasionally but it is so cluttered with commercial postings about
boats for sale etc, much of the boating dialogue is lost.  There is a troll
on the group who posts incessantly about sponsons, and he sells them.  I
finally got tired of reading it.  One of the reasons I sought out this group
is because there is more boating discussion less selling.  You might try
posting some of the commercial stuff on that newsgroup, or e-mail privately
if someone is looking for something. I often look at websites in the
signature line so I think a personal website is an effective way of getting
the message out.

BTW I would like to have a discussion of sponsons but I have been a little
timid to bring it up, thinking some folks might be saturated from
rec.boat.paddle.  I wondered of the pros and cons of them versus paddle
floats.  I was starting to dismiss them completely because of never ending
posts on rec boat. Anyone have any experience comparing the 2?  -- MZ

website:
http://members.home.net/mzuschlag

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
[mailto:owner-paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net]On Behalf Of Gypsykayak_at_aol.com
Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 9:11 AM
To: paddlewise_at_paddlewise.net
Subject: [Paddlewise] Fwd: An Apology

In a message dated 01-04-25 19:28:49 EDT, you write:

<< Hasn't been just a few things that I was excited to announce to the list,
deals and such, that the 'delete before send' button saved me from
embarrassment...    >>

While fully understanding the "no commercialization" policy, I also think
it's a pity that this paddling community will be deprived of knowing about
things that we might just want to buy.

Is there any way we could be referred to a site with a list of who has a
site
that offers paddling-related items of possible interest without violating
the
policy?

I subscribe (was ev-updates and now I think it's through Yahoo) to a list
that caters to VW EuroVan owners and wannabe owners.  One guy mentioned he
had a custom-made bag that fits in the over-the-cab storage well.

A lot of us were interested and they organized it so we could place our
orders from the manufacturer within a 2 or 3-week time frame.  As a result
of
this bulk-buying venture, we were able to get them at a special discounted
rate of $62 instead of the regular $80.

Just thought I'd mention it.

sandy kramer
miami



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