Re: [Paddlewise] A Southern California Tragedy

From: Nick Schade <nick_at_guillemot-kayaks.com>
Date: Thu, 15 Mar 2007 17:03:34 -0400
On Mar 15, 2007, at 4:38 PM, Doug Lloyd wrote:

> I was very saddened to hear about the loss of Steve's friend. The  
> only solace is he died doing an activity he obviously enjoyed...

I had a discussion once with a friend of mine who is known to take  
some risks on the water. I asked him if it would be OK if he died  
while kayaking. He said, "No, I would feel horribly let down. I would  
feel that the place I love has turned against me."

So, how would you feel?



Nick Schade

Guillemot Kayaks
824 Thompson St
Glastonbury, CT 06033
USA
Ph/Fx: (860) 659-8847
http://www.guillemot-kayaks.com/
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