----- Original Message ----- From: "John Fereira" <jaf30_at_cornell.edu> > It has been estimated that there are 24 million paddlers but several people > have expressed skepticism regarding that figure based on how one defines > "paddler", so I offer, in my best Jeff Foxworthy voice... > > If you paddle a kayak less than 17' long or more than 23" wide.. > ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community. > > If you have ever gone kayaking and brought along beer > ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community > > If you transport your kayak using a shiny new 4x4 > ... then you're not a part of the kayaking community > SNIPPED I would add: If you don't subscribe to PaddleWise...then you are not a part of the kayaking community If your boat is not made of skin on frame construction...then you are not a part of the kayaking community ralph diaz *************************************************************************** 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 May 06 2002 - 09:43:20 PDT
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