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Title: River Wild
Post by: Chopsdad on 20 October 2007, 18:59:10
I'm going kayaking tomorrow on my first proper river expedition.  It's expected to last 3 hours in total and I've finally learned how to eskimo roll, which may proove useful :-/

I was really looking forward to it as there are 25 of us (some better than others) and although the water will be cold the weather bright at the moment and it'll be a scary blast  :)

Only one small issue, reported here in the local press http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=555963

The rocks are well known locally as "The Graveyard" and that's half way down our route. :-/

So I hope to be back on line tomorrow, if not there will be a Star Silver Omega going cheap :-[
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: STMO123 on 20 October 2007, 19:02:44
Eskimo roll? I've had arctic roll. are they the same? :-/
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 October 2007, 19:07:06
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I'm going kayaking tomorrow on my first proper river expedition.  It's expected to last 3 hours in total and I've finally learned how to eskimo roll, which may proove useful :-/

I was really looking forward to it as there are 25 of us (some better than others) and although the water will be cold the weather bright at the moment and it'll be a scary blast  :)

Only one small issue, reported here in the local press http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/viewarticle.aspx?id=555963

The rocks are well known locally as "The Graveyard" and that's half way down our route. :-/

So I hope to be back on line tomorrow, if not there will be a Star Silver Omega going cheap :-[

Wheres my big stick, which river was it :D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: omegaman2 on 20 October 2007, 19:09:58
pancake roll 2 for 2£ house of dragon :P
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: STMO123 on 20 October 2007, 19:10:26
We dont mean it Mark. You are very brave. :-*
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: alan2450 on 20 October 2007, 19:13:58
Hope you have better success than I did a numer of years ago, I remember going down the river and upon reaching a shallow part, rolling over and having my face bounce and scrape along the gravel on the bottom  :'( I attempted the roll thingy without success, so escaped the canoe as quickly as possible so save my dashing good looks  :)

I did finish the trip with a some what sore face.  My tip: Stick to the deep end  :y
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Chopsdad on 20 October 2007, 19:20:10
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Eskimo roll? I've had arctic roll. are they the same? :-/

With a water temperature just above freezing there's not much difference.

I practiced 2 rolls this morning and got brain freeze - so went to the shop and bought a neoprence skull cap - like an Ausie lifeguard wears to keep my barnet warm ;D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 October 2007, 19:27:06
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Eskimo roll? I've had arctic roll. are they the same? :-/

With a water temperature just above freezing there's not much difference.

I practiced 2 rolls this morning and got brain freeze - so went to the shop and bought a neoprence skull cap - like an Ausie lifeguard wears to keep my barnet warm ;D

Id have bought two and covered the crown jewels as well :o
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Chopsdad on 20 October 2007, 19:42:08
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Eskimo roll? I've had arctic roll. are they the same? :-/

With a water temperature just above freezing there's not much difference.

I practiced 2 rolls this morning and got brain freeze - so went to the shop and bought a neoprence skull cap - like an Ausie lifeguard wears to keep my barnet warm ;D

Id have bought two and covered the crown jewels as well :o

6mm divers neoprene down there Pete - so warm you can roast nuts ;D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Elite Pete on 20 October 2007, 19:45:35
Betty Swollocks ;D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Auto Addict on 20 October 2007, 20:24:51
Is your kayak silver by any chance ::)
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: CaptainZok on 20 October 2007, 20:31:40
I bet its very shiny.
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 20 October 2007, 20:31:51
Good luck Chopsdad  :y
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Chopsdad on 20 October 2007, 22:53:47
No AA it's not silver (yet) but the roof bars are now, and Captain Zok - yes it is shiny - cos I polished it with car wax - it seems to be the only one that forms beads  8-)
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 October 2007, 22:59:28
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I'm going kayaking tomorrow on my first proper river expedition.  It's expected to last 3 hours in total and I've finally learned how to eskimo roll, which may proove useful :-/


Took your time, I learned that when I was 14 ;D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Chopsdad on 20 October 2007, 23:02:35
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I'm going kayaking tomorrow on my first proper river expedition.  It's expected to last 3 hours in total and I've finally learned how to eskimo roll, which may proove useful :-/


Took your time, I learned that when I was 14 ;D

Yeah but I didn't start until I was 34 :-[
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: MikeDundee on 20 October 2007, 23:05:17
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I'm going kayaking tomorrow on my first proper river expedition.  It's expected to last 3 hours in total and I've finally learned how to eskimo roll, which may proove useful :-/


Took your time, I learned that when I was 14 ;D

Yeah but I didn't start until I was 34 :-[

Oh can you give is the address where the cars gonna be parked ;D ;D........PM me the address otherwise Loo-Knee might get there first to put a flyer on yer car ;D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Chopsdad on 21 October 2007, 16:59:26
I survived.   ;)

No free car, sorry  :y
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: Darth Loo-knee on 21 October 2007, 17:06:35
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I survived.   ;)

No free car, sorry  :y


Have you washed it though???   ;D
Title: Re: River Wild
Post by: MikeDundee on 21 October 2007, 17:33:43
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I survived.   ;)

No free car, sorry  :y

 ;D ;D...had to laugh as you never get nothing free from Bankers anyway ;D