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05-19-2010, 09:50 PM
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Manliness and Canoes
For sure, lots of people do tend to worry to much about stuff. I know I tend to err on the side of not worrying, but hey that's life.
Anyone wanna come whitewater canoeing with us this weekend. No worries, just big wet cold bumps on a river.
Here are some shots from a couple years ago of the same stuff we are going to run this weekend.
My brother and nephew
A couple friends
My son Ethan and me
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05-19-2010, 11:20 PM
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Manliness and Canoes
Nice pics. Makes me wanna grab my kayak and hit the whitewater too. This time of year is perfect for catching some spring melt runoff rapids.
Jim - Can't help but notice that you and the others are wearing "skirts" - Where's the manliness & danger in that?
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05-20-2010, 12:03 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
We call them "decks" here - I always thought "skirts" were the things on kayaks.
Sure wish I could join you Jim - looks like a blast. (I'll be putting the inside bit of fiberglass on my canoe instead).
Great photos!
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05-20-2010, 12:08 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
I have a video to show you guys at Merritt. I'd post it, but I can't even get it into iMovie.
I'm sticking to lakes now.
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05-20-2010, 12:31 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
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Originally Posted by mosquitodirk
We call them "decks" here - I always thought "skirts" were the things on kayaks.
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Oops... My bad. Per Wikipedia "spraydeck" is commonly used for both canoes and kayaks although here in the US, kayak spraydecks are typically referred to as "sprayskirts" but not canoes.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spraydeck
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05-20-2010, 04:57 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Great pics Jim! I've limited my kayaking to when the air and water warm a little, but maybe I need to invest in some proper clothing and get out a little more. Looks like fun to me : - )
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05-20-2010, 06:34 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
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Originally Posted by Texscapees
Nice pics. Makes me wanna grab my kayak and hit the whitewater too. This time of year is perfect for catching some spring melt runoff rapids.
Jim - Can't help but notice that you and the others are wearing "skirts" - Where's the manliness & danger in that?
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Like Dirk alluded to, that is a spray deck, but the part that tightens around us to keep us moderately dry, is called a skirt.
And Dirk, looking forward to seeing some more shots of your canoe build. I did finally decide on a boat to build and have the plans. I might be picking up the cedar on my trip to Merritt.
This is me in skirts (ok, a dress)
Pretty cute, eh!!!!
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05-20-2010, 07:32 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Hi: All... Sign spotted on a boat dock!!! "This is our piece of HEAVEN don't go through it like HELL!!!" Alf
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05-20-2010, 10:57 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Ok.. it's official after seeing those pictures of Jim.. I'm locking my door in Merritt!! I just don't want my wigs to get mixed up with his..
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05-20-2010, 12:27 PM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
I didn't realize that Jim made a surprise appearance at the Escape Debutante Ball in Sault Ste Marie.
I bet Gerda, Bob, & Paul sure were surprised when he & his entourage showed up.
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05-20-2010, 01:07 PM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
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Originally Posted by JeffZ
Ok.. it's official after seeing those pictures of Jim.. I'm locking my door in Merritt!! I just don't want my wigs to get mixed up with his..
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Couldn't have that happening.
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05-20-2010, 01:29 PM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Hi Texscapees... In the Soo. He/She Him/Her Um they/them Ah Oh heck...would have gone un recognized!!! He does make a lovely pear . Alf
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05-20-2010, 05:34 PM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
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Originally Posted by Jim Bennett
This is me in skirts (ok, a dress)
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No sense locking my door - not sure I'll ever be able to sleep again.
Jim - I'll take a few shots of the canoe tonight.
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05-21-2010, 06:55 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
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Originally Posted by mosquitodirk
No sense locking my door - not sure I'll ever be able to sleep again.
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Can you believe you slept safely in the same room as me for a few nights?
Maybe this shot of me will lessen your worries.
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05-21-2010, 07:35 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Hi: Jim Bennett... I always knew you were a "Closet EGGHEAD" . Alf
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05-21-2010, 09:34 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Nice shot from the ski trip Jim! Was that day 3 or 4? Maybe the overland section?
Lack of oxygen always assists with sleep......
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05-21-2010, 09:42 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Haha....funny guy, there is no way I would have dressed up that nice for you guys.
This was the last day of the ski trip. Me 'n Jasper.
Convicts wear red.
Dog tired. Jasper and Fin.
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05-21-2010, 10:57 AM
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Re: Manliness and Canoes
Nice pictures JIm---but will we see the dress in two weeks ??
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05-21-2010, 11:08 AM
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Sorry Anna-Marie, you will have to come Halloween partying with me to see that.
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