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freemywrld wrote:
Alex wrote:
Kristen is out, anyone want to share our tandem kayak with Justin, or do any of the sailors want to give him a ride out there? Paddling the tandem solo doesn't work that well.
I can ditch my kayak in favor of the tandem, unless Justin finds another option entirely or would rather hop aboard a sailboat. Let me know!
Quick question on the tandem, though - what is its gear stowage space like? Would gear need to obtain passage on another boat or does it have hatches?
That sounds good to me, Wendy. See you at the ass-crack of dawn Saturday morning.
The tandem is a Seaward Gemini. It has front and rear hatches and bulkheads, but no center hatch/bulkhead. The front has a lot of legroom too, and we've put our sleeping bags up there before.
Here is a photo of it:
We really overloaded on that trip (enough camping gear for 3 or 4 people even though there were only two of us...came home with an extra days worth of food after 5 days of kayaking) and still fit.
Derrick, what is the water situation like over on Blake Island? Fresh water is easy, or do we need to bring a lot of it? Do we need to bring filters?
alex
Sweeney
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 1:05 pm
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Alex wrote:
The tandem is a Seaward Gemini. It has front and rear hatches and bulkheads, but no center hatch/bulkhead.
I was fortunate enough to borrow this from Alex last year (thanks!) and he's right, there is plenty of room for gear (and beer). Hell, you could probably even bring some short, skinny, starving stowaways along with you...
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i hazily remember a water source near the marina (1+ mile away), but not quite sure. im going to bring my own liquids.
freemywrld
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:02 pm
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Alex - should I come to your place Saturday morn? I can happily haul the tandem on my Honda since you have saddles. If so, PM me your addy.
Justin - did you need/want to carpool if I am hauling the tandem?
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Alex
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:14 pm
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Coming to help load or carry a boat would be great. We can put a kayak carrier on your car or use both of our cars. Address is coming in PM.
freemywrld
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:23 pm
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Alex wrote:
Coming to help load or carry a boat would be great. We can put a kayak carrier on your car or use both of our cars. Address is coming in PM.
I'll be there. See ya bright and early and we can figure out what will work best, car-wise.
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Chip McShoulder
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 2:33 pm
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freemywrld wrote:
Alex wrote:
Coming to help load or carry a boat would be great. We can put a kayak carrier on your car or use both of our cars. Address is coming in PM.
I'll be there. See ya bright and early and we can figure out what will work best, car-wise.
If you can give me a ride to Alex's in the morning, I would gladly accept. I live on the north end of cap hill. If that's out of your way, though, I understand, and I can get there on my own.
If you can give me a ride to Alex's in the morning, I would gladly accept. I live on the north end of cap hill. If that's out of your way, though, I understand, and I can get there on my own.
It's no problem - just PM me your addy and I'll come get you at 7'ish.
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Chip McShoulder
Posted: Wed Jul 07, 2010 6:51 pm
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Oh yeah, by the way... the tent I am bringing is a 2-person, and there is no second person currently booked. So if anyone wants to save some room in their luggage, and take the other spot in the tent, I've got a space (except if you are Derrick).
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[quote="freemywrld"]
Chip McShoulder wrote:
If you can give me a ride to Alex's in the morning, I would gladly accept. I live on the north end of cap hill. If that's out of your way, though, I understand, and I can get there on my own.
Oh, and I included one too many commas in that post.
I can ditch my kayak in favor of the tandem, unless Justin finds another option entirely or would rather hop aboard a sailboat. Let me know!
Does this mean that there is a spare single kayak? I've been trying to get one of my ex-coworkers to lend me his for transport on Alex's lesbaru, but he's been out of contact…
I could also join tittlefitz or you in the tandem, I am open to topping or bottoming.
derrickito
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:08 am
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that last line kinda creeped me out. im curious how titelfitz will roll
on another note, the weather looks PERFECT this weekend. sunshine.
someone bring a fisbee. bocce balls.
anyone have a croquet set? i'll kayak it over if you do
Sweeney
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 10:12 am
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derrickito wrote:
that last line kinda creeped me out. im curious how titelfitz will roll
I'm a top, thanks for asking. It appears, however, that just about everyone living in Seattle wants to paddle a kayak with me, and I think that another deal was already struck.
that last line kinda creeped me out. im curious how titelfitz will roll
I'm a top, thanks for asking. It appears, however, that just about everyone living in Seattle wants to paddle a kayak with me, and I think that another deal was already struck.
Details forthcoming.
I think we are approaching a finalized plan - just waiting to hear back from Alex.
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Alex
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:08 am
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Sorry Fred, it looks like a kayak shuffle occured off the forum last night (I just found out too). The tandem is now Kyleen and Justin, Wendy is in her own boat, Christine and I are in our own boats, and my cars are full (2 kayaks per subaru, 2 subarus, 3 single kayaks, 1 tandem kayak).
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Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:18 am
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henry wrote:
In reference to the first post, Dorothy Rose will not be there as I'll be performing a rock and roll tribute George Lopez in Jeff's bedroom ... or something like that.
boo
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Sweeney
Posted: Thu Jul 08, 2010 12:57 pm
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jeni wrote:
henry wrote:
In reference to the first post, Dorothy Rose will not be there as I'll be performing a rock and roll tribute George Lopez in Jeff's bedroom ... or something like that.
boo
Yeah, WTF?! That boat is amazing and will be missed.
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last call, Justin & I are meeting at his slip at 6:00pm tonight. Two nights on Blake then we'll be leaving Sunday AM for the sail home. Room for another or two!
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Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 12:43 pm
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langston wrote:
last call, Justin & I are meeting at his slip at 6:00pm tonight. Two nights on Blake then we'll be leaving Sunday AM for the sail home. Room for another or two!
I called Justin earlier, I'm sailing with y'all too.
Alex
Posted: Fri Jul 09, 2010 8:42 pm
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Derrick -I have the radio.
derrickito
Posted: Sat Jul 10, 2010 6:04 am
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fantastic. ive got a bottle of pills and a light flu, but i'm awake and packing up now. see you all in a bit
bott
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 3:11 pm
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wow.
bott
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 5:03 pm
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the camera only presents only the surface of reality.
maybe its the color settings...
derrickito wrote:
we camp, play games, hike around, and steal other peoples yard games while eric the beard passes out in the grass. it's been good fun in the past and so far we've always had good weather.
but i wouldn't want to not follow the rules. good times.
Alex
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:59 pm
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Great trip and glad to finally make it this year.
tehschkott
Posted: Sun Jul 11, 2010 9:33 pm
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bott wrote:
the camera only presents only the surface of reality.
maybe its the color settings...
derrickito wrote:
we camp, play games, hike around, and steal other peoples yard games while eric the beard passes out in the grass. it's been good fun in the past and so far we've always had good weather.
but i wouldn't want to not follow the rules. good times.
Everything happens in circles.
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Chip McShoulder
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 10:03 am
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Great trip! Thanks to Alex for the use of his gear, thanks to Derrick for the planning, and thanks to everyone else for making this a generally awesome weekend.
Watership Down is a great read, I wouldn't mind taking a second pass on it. Bunny themed is good as long as I don't have to dress like a bunny.
I'm glad you guys could borrow the gear, it was great having both of you along on the trip.
Edit: Sailing folks, if I wanted to take sailing classes where is the best place to go in Seattle? I don't think that I can afford to be a sailor, but I'd like to try sailing. My last sailing experience was almost 20 years ago and sailing on a Laser for 3 or 4 days in New York.
sekai
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 6:39 pm
Joined: 25 Jul 2005Posts: 1466Location: on the lake
There is a place in Kirkland I've heard good things about.
Find someone who races and crew on their boat. Nothing intense, pull lines and move your weight around.
Meg-ha!
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:00 pm
Joined: 19 May 2008Posts: 240Location: Seattle
[quote="Alex"]Watership Down is a great read, I wouldn't mind taking a second pass on it. Bunny themed is good as long as I don't have to dress like a bunny.
Alex....
Have you tried dressing like a bunny?
Come on....dont be such a dress-up-bunny-downer....
Try it.....for real.
Meg-ha!
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:00 pm
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Meg-ha!
Posted: Mon Jul 12, 2010 9:09 pm
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Yes.
Thank you Eric for being REAL.
Thank you Sweeny for being gentle always.
Thank you Woo for being Woo...even though we argue.
Thank you Elizabeth for having beautiful freckles.
Thank you Alex for being fucking amazing...seriously.
Thank you Krisitne for knowing flowers.
Thank you Tittle for your pink hat and deep voice.
Thank you Derrick and Ainsley for being snuggle bunnies.
Thank you Langston for your underwear.
Thank you Fred, for being FUCKING FANTASTIC
Thank you Jeni for your Heart Song.
Thank you Justin for your WolfDOg Michigan RUnning Loving Self
Thank you Blake Island for your Racoons, clams, and calassed penis
shellfish diggers
Thank you Sound for your glorious sea weed.
ECT Thank you's ...Ect....thank you's...
Fucking amazing trip.
Alex
Posted: Tue Jul 13, 2010 8:23 am
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Thanks Meg!
I keep forgetting to post this, but we brought back a pair of water shoes that weren't claimed. Size 13, mostly black with grey detailing, low tops. PM if they are yours.
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