Looks like a trip to Quatsino Sound, northern end of Vancouver Island, is in the works. Any advice on where to launch, what to see, what to do (or not do), where to camp would be appreciated. Brad Crain Bradford R. Crain Dept. of Mathematical Sciences Portland State Univ. 724 SW Harrison St. 334 Neuberger Hall Portland, Or. 97201 e-mail: brad_at_mth.pdx.edu phone: 503.725.3127 fax: 503.725.3661 *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
steve_at_brown-web.net wrote: >I always carry my 357 mag on backpacking trips just in case of an >unfortunate encounter with unruly humans or pugnacious large animals. Hmmm... This is all very interesting for a city boy... I do most of my paddling around NYC, where there have been a few-hundred murders in the last year. I guess there haven’t been quite as many bear attacks. Unfortunately, I haven’t yet found a folding magnum for my Feathercraft and I have a bad feeling about where I might end up if I tried firing one from the cockpit. :<) The real issue here is one of threat management. I remember meeting an extremely accomplished martial artist who, when asked about practical self-defense, replied that the truly accomplished practicioner should be skilled enough to avoid a situation requiring the use of lethal force. There are many strategies for dealing with danger. As kayakers, we can go offshore in gale-force winds armed to the teeth with the latest safety equipment and finely-honed technique, or, we can check the weather forecast and find an alternative activity. The main characteristic that makes humans more successful and dangerous predators than bears is the brain. This is our most powerful (and often under-utilized) weapon. What would we say about a bear who walked onto an Interstate carrying an anti-tank weapon in case it encountered a car? Sincerely, Jeff jkayak_at_sopoint.com (who tries to avoid being unruly) -------------------------------------------------------------------- mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
> >What would we say about a bear who walked onto an Interstate carrying an >anti-tank weapon in case it encountered a car? I'd say "cool, anybody get a picture of that!?" Just having some fun 'cause it's Friday! K *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
A bear with an antitank weapon for a car? What an absurd idea, not to mention UN-sporting. Even bears (sterling sportsman to a bear) know you only use anti tank weapons on tanks, APCs, and helicopters. Cars depending on size, merit only small caliber rifles from a .243. for a VW or small British sports car, to the larger .458s for Winnebagos and like sized game. They also fish as I'm sure you know, and prefer casting throw nets for unwary kayakers. Of course anyone carrying a tranquilizer gun can merit an anti tank weapon or anything else at hand. KMN *************************************************************************** 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/ ***************************************************************************
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