Re: [Paddlewise] "The Psycho Duck"

From: Gabriel L Romeu <romeug_at_erols.com>
Date: Wed, 13 Jun 2001 00:14:21 -0400
> 
> I was paddling with a friend quite a few years ago and after a portage
> across a road (!!) we entered the next narrower, tidal stretch. I paddled
> up to a nearest duck and hit it over the head with my paddle. My friend was
> quite disturbed by my actions (too much cycling in Buddhist countries?),
> until she realised the the "duck" was a decoy. I knew it was there (from a
> previous trip) and got the expected reaction (!!!).
> 
> Cruel???? :-)

disturbed perhaps Alex, but not cruel.
> 
> A good overnight trip that one, camped under pines (no tent), woke to the
> sun rising over the mountains.

camped?...no tent? definitely disturbed.

Just getting into winter down there, eh?

hope all is very well, gabriel

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