[Paddlewise] Is this thing working

Finally got on the water Friday after about a two year hiatus. We paddled
out of Ridgefield
and onto the Columbia River. The weather was partial sun and clouds, with
moderate
temps and a nice breeze blowing down the river. My seventy year old body
was not
battle hardened, and I had to chase everyone else all day. Even walking on
the soft
sand beach at lunch was a challenge. But it felt good to be outdoors again,
and the
ospreys were friendly.

I woke up Saturday morning and my body hurt everywhere. Even my legs were
sore
and tired. The shoulders and arms were not functional. I decided to let
Saturday be
a rest day, not that I had much choice. Sunday morning I felt much better,
and managed
to get to the gym for some more exercise. Today (Monday) I will commute to
work by
bicycle. My hope is that I can kayak again before another two years passes
by.

Brad
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