Re: [Paddlewise] Paddle Types and kayak count

First of all, where would this list be (Paddlewise, that is) without Brad?
I've learned not to open his posts if I'm drinking coffee or tea at my
terminal lest I burst out in laughter and short out delicate electronics.

As for kayak collections, mine is modest. It is growing. Together with
various bike trailers, kayak racks and bicycles, any thief working the
neighborhood would be sure to trip, entangle, and seriously mangle
themselves trying to scamper through my yard. Right now, three rudders,
miles of cable and cordage, kayak seats and four buckets of kayak parts and
bolts and fittings litter the side pathway. Heck, my wife's loquacious lady
church friends can't even navigate our yard when she brings them over for
backyard socials - so I've been told; repeatedly. But I like it when a plan
comes together.

I've have four touring kayaks (one decommissioned due to new weight
restrictions in BC for vehicles carrying kayaks), three sit on tops, and one
white water kayak. Canoe elsewhere. Who canoes anymore, anyway? :-)

I've had an Atlantis prototype kayak around here on and off; neighbors are
worried I'm cheating on my wife again, but it was on loan for evaluation.
When I get my renos done, I'll be working on another new kayak, either a new
build or a modification of a second hand boat. However, as I just picked up
a new used Nordkapp, I've been told one other kayak has to go. As I only
have one spouse and can't let her go, I'm wondering if you can make good
money selling fiberglass scrap. Scrap metal, the heavier, the more money you
get for a given volume. Is old fiberglass worth anything? My old Nordkapp
might be worth a fortune.

Doug Lloyd

> On Aug 16, 2008, at 11:07 PM, Bradford R. Crain wrote:
>
>>   I hate to resort to cliches, but it's whatever floats your boat(s).
>> [Actually, I like cliches-they're an easy substitute for real  thought.]
>> Craig is limited to however many nautical doodads he can cram onto  Moses
>> Lake and his property. The paddler known previously and referred 
>> heretofore
>> as Pam is limited to however many she can launch into the vast  Pacific. 
>> My garage has room for one kayak and a few bicycles. It  seems everyone 
>> is approaching a stable solution.
>>
>> Triple digits and not loving it in Portland.
>> Brad
>
> So is it time for an aquatic shakedown? Who else would like to share  with 
> the group their personal paddle craft tally? I do like Pam's  idea of one 
> kayak for each day o' the week. My personal SWMBO would  disagree quite 
> strongly BTW. Laundry lists with colorful descriptions  of favorite old 
> war horses welcome. Doug's 100+ lb VCP comes to mind.  My list is small 
> but tasteful depending on your taste.
>
> Single baidarka with proud war paint.
> Double baidarka with optional matching sail and war paint.
> Tern 14 with deck festooned with geckos, poison dart frogs and 
> butterflies.
> Surf jet SOT with matching faded thigh straps.
> Old Town OTCA who has yet to open up to me and tell me her history.
>
> Jim et al
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