Re: [Paddlewise] [PaddleWise] The High Cost of Kayaking

From: Craig Jungers <crjungers_at_gmail.com>
Date: Sun, 2 May 2010 11:32:19 -0700
Doug... before you shell out $5k for a kayak you should at least paddle
someone's F-1. There are at least 3 or 4 of them on Vancouver Island.

It's a sad day when husband and wife shop together only to ensure that
neither spends too much money. But at least you can shop in the same store.
:)

Craig

On Sun, May 2, 2010 at 10:38 AM, Doug Lloyd <douglloyd_at_shaw.ca> wrote:

> I used to think woodworking was cheap (make your own furniture and
> cabinets...any tool budget is well worth it) but then Lee Valley opened a
> store near my house with a plethora of toolage and gadgets and stuff; now
> my
> spouse shudders when she hears I'm headed down to Lee Valley. Likewise, I
> used to think gardening was inexpensive. Well, Yvonne loves perennial
> flowers and they do add up, without even mentioning her addiction to
> annuals. Yvonne came with me to Lee Valley one day to monitor my
> purchasing.
> They sell gardening tools there, beautiful gardening tools. Now I shudder
> when my wife heads down to Lee Valley! I have to tag along to monitor her
> purchasing.
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