Friday, August 8, 2008

Aug 8-The Paddling Comes to a Close




It’s been an adventure, and a lot of fun… seals and starfish and eagles. Water warm, water cold. Mountains tall. We hiked at Mt. Rainier in snowfields, rolled with Dubside and spent four days paddling and training on the cold water of the sound. It’s been an adventure and we’re pretty tired, but we’ll do it again, and again, and again if we ever can. We’ve experienced the beauty of glaciers, the comfort of mentorship, and the challenge of eddies, currents and tides. Our education and experiences didn't stop at the boats and boots. We've a new appreciation and respect for this planet and this country, and encourage all to really take a good look. We can’t thank Dubside and Body, Boat, Blade enough for their skill, professionalism and patience in taking two mediocre paddlers and pushing them to a new level of education, confidence and skill. A path has been set….. Now we’ll be off early next week to Gillette for fireworks, and then east for a while, home and to training camp and the gathering. WE REALLY MISS OUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! Can’t wait to see you all.

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