Jomarac5 Posted September 12, 2003 Author Posted September 12, 2003 So far, the following are confirmed to go: Gorak MrPeabody Hairy Plotter Dagg Peregrine007 and myself Curious George, Pat Patterson, MrG, Seneca, Mystery Woman, are you able to make it? Zuuk, RobertM, and my wife, are confirmed no gos. Anyone else know at this point if they are coming for sure? (I still have a seat available in my boat) *****
+Dagg Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 CG is in the nations capital right now. (trying to find O Canada) I just got off the phone with him, He is intrested in hopping in your double J5. But he wont know for sure until later today.....
+Gorak Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jomarac5:[My boat is a barge. If I pack carefully, I can probably fit two Coleman 2 burner stoves between the cockpits of my double and I've still got lot's of room in the hatches. ***** I'll bring the stove along in case its needed. __________ Gorak
+MrPeabody Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 I'll take that extra paddling jacket if it's available. I'm a large-ish medium. Alistair ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine.
Jomarac5 Posted September 12, 2003 Author Posted September 12, 2003 quote: Dagg wrote:CG is in the nations capital right now. (trying to find O Canada) I just got off the phone with him, He is intrested in hopping in your double J5 Cool. Hope he can carry a tune. *****
+Hairy Plotter Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 Hairy Plotter here again, looks good . Just to make sure we are talking Sept. 20th, 21st right.
KimAndMollie Posted September 12, 2003 Posted September 12, 2003 quote: O CanadaI dont think he found it... Not to be confused with... (shameless plug! ) Real cachers don't smell like Fleecy.
Jomarac5 Posted September 12, 2003 Author Posted September 12, 2003 quote: Hairy Plotter wrote:Just to make sure we are talking Sept. 20th, 21st right. We sure are. We'll be leaving Deep Cove at 9:30AM at the very latest so you'll need to arrive a bit earlier to pack your gear (and say hello to everyone). *****
+WCoaster Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 Wow am I ever sorry I was late in finding this post. However since the fire closure are over is there any talk of a reschedule? Just finished kayak lessons and anxious to do some more. You can steer all you want, but it is all for not if your not moving forward!
+WCoaster Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 quote:Originally posted by WCoaster:Wow am I ever sorry I was late in finding this post. However since the fire closure are over is there any talk of a reschedule? Just finished kayak lessons and anxious to do some more. You can steer all you want, but it is all for not if your not moving forward! Sorry didnt realize there were more pages to read. When are we going to have the privilage of erasing our post from the boards. You can steer all you want, but it is all for not if your not moving forward!
Jomarac5 Posted September 14, 2003 Author Posted September 14, 2003 So, WCoaster, are you going to make the trip? *****
+Gorak Posted September 14, 2003 Posted September 14, 2003 quote:Originally posted by MrPeabody:I'll take that extra paddling jacket if it's available. I'm a large-ish medium. It's a medium so I'll bring it along for you - hopefully it will fit. __________ Gorak
+Dagg Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 WORK SUX! lets go kayaking! is it the weekend yet...??
Jomarac5 Posted September 17, 2003 Author Posted September 17, 2003 It's now confirmed that WCoaster will be going with me. I hope that Curious George will be able to make the trip. Hey, Dagg and Perigrine007 (and anyone else who's coming), do you guys want to go for breakfast before we go? I just called Deep Cove Kayak and they told me that there's a restaurant (called Honey's or something like that) on the main street in Deep Cove that is open early for breakfast. I'll give a knock on your car at 7:00 or so, when we arrive. *****
+Dagg Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 breakfast sounds good to me If CG decides to go I have an extra boat he can use. Its not mine so don't tell anyone
+Gorak Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jomarac5:I just called Deep Cove Kayak and they told me that there's a restaurant (called Honey's or something like that) on the main street in Deep Cove that is open early for breakfast. Given all the paddling you've done in the Arm, I'm surprised you haven't heard of Honey's. They're famous and their food is great. Count me in. What time? __________ Gorak
Jomarac5 Posted September 17, 2003 Author Posted September 17, 2003 quote: Gorak wrote:Given all the paddling you've done in the Arm, I'm surprised you haven't heard of Honey's. Well, that's because I'm always paddling around the arm rather than spending my time sitting in restaurants. How about we meet at Honeys around 7:30? This will give the guys who are sleeping in their cars a bit of time to wake up and clear the sand out of their eyes. *****
+MrPeabody Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 Being an ex-Deep Cover (actually, I graduated from Windsor, a slightly better high school just down the Parkway ), Honey's will be a great place to meet for breakfast. Count me in. (Now where is that dadgum *tent*?) ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine.
Peregrine007 Posted September 17, 2003 Posted September 17, 2003 quote:Originally posted by Jomarac5:How about we meet at Honeys around 7:30? Sounds good to me! Is that the same place that has the donuts? Think I may have been there once or twice before on cycling trips... Can't wait! Already I'm daydreaming at work; people keep asking me why my arms are moving around in circles
+Pat Patterson Posted September 18, 2003 Posted September 18, 2003 Woo Hoo. I'm now confirmed to have Saterday and Sunday off, as in not working altho I was confirmed for today but had to go in anyway As $$$ will be tight I'll be using a canoe that I own instead of renting. No Brian actualy it's dad's not my death trap. Pat Patterson Garmin 12XL Some have graceland, some have mecca. We have the side of a gravel road in Oregon.... How did we get to be the better off?
Jomarac5 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Posted September 18, 2003 Glad you can make it Pat. It looks like the following are going: Gorak MrPeabody Hairy Plotter Dagg Peregrine007 WCoaster Pat Patterson Myself and possibly Curious George I'm looking forward to meeting everyone. See you at breakfast. I'm stoked. *****
Jomarac5 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Posted September 18, 2003 quote: Perigrine007 wrote:Is that the same place that has the donuts? I've never been there but the fellow at Deep Cove Kayak mentioned something about donuts so it could very well be. *****
+Dagg Posted September 18, 2003 Posted September 18, 2003 No camp fires at all! I wonder if briquetes are ok...
Jomarac5 Posted September 18, 2003 Author Posted September 18, 2003 Fires are not permitted at Granite Falls at any time. My guess is that briquettes are OK as they are allowed at other parks where open fires are not allowed. Wonder if we'll run into any pirates up there? *****
+MrPeabody Posted September 18, 2003 Posted September 18, 2003 Oh no... NO! No more talk about Pirates! ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine.
+Gorak Posted September 18, 2003 Posted September 18, 2003 Dragged my boat out of the barn last night for the first time in two years for a pre-trip inspection. Good thing I did. I'm off right now to MEC and/or Ecomarine to get some new parts for the boat and, hopefully, a new spring clip for my favorite paddle. Why do they build kayaks and paddles with parts that rust? I guess I didn't do a very good job of rinsing off my toys last time I used the boat. __________ Gorak
+Dagg Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 So last night on survivor, They had a pirate theame, today is talk like a pirate day, and all day Sat we will be seaching for pirate caches...arrr pirate name [This message was edited by Dagg on September 19, 2003 at 08:49 AM.]
+MrPeabody Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 So, the more I frantically tear apart my storage, the less camping gear I appear to have (lent out, never returned, lost, etc). The capper was when I discovered that my most excellent sleeping bag that I have used for years has a ruined zipper and won't close. So, I am now begging gear from friends so I am not caught huddled in the bottom of my kayak, covered in moss to preserve body heat. I'm heading off to MEC today for some required items, but might I ask: is anyone bringing a stove that I can borrow? (I'm king of the last minute ) ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine.
Jomarac5 Posted September 19, 2003 Author Posted September 19, 2003 Arrr Dagg, it is true that today is talk like a pirate day, will ye be joinin the fun matey? MrPeabody, hope all works out with your gear. There are two of us bringing Coleman stoves that I know of which should be enough for all of 8 (or 9) of us. Dagg asked about briquetes but I don't know if he's bringing a barbeque or not. Dagg? It might be a good idea to go back to page one of this thread and take a look through the list that I made up. I'm pumped guys and looking so much forward to this -- see you tomorrow morning at Honey's. *****
+Dagg Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 I think we should be ok stove wise. I will bring my two burner and my Primus (a little flakey at times) And P007 is bringing his one burner as well. I was thinking of briquettes for marshmallow shooters..will see how much room i have oops i forgot to add ARRRRR
+Gorak Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Mr. Peabody, I feel your pain. As Jomarac mentioned, I'm bringing an extra 2-burner stove and a large tarp that I'm hoping Jomarac can fit into his K2 barge as my bulkheads won't accomodate them. I am also bringing my one-burner backpacking stove and a single-use disposable BBQ for cooking my steak. I went to MEC last night to get a replacement part for my spare paddle (the metal spring clip that hold the two halves of the shaft together) but was unsuccessful. By the time I got to Ecomarine they were closed so I have to try again after work today. To make matters worse, I pulled my ancient mummy bag and my rarely-used one-man tent out of storage last night to find the bag won't loft, even after tumble drying, and the waterproofing on my tent fly has turned to some sort of sticky goo. So I have to hit MEC again to get a new sleeping bag and rent a tent. My other tent is a 5-person dome. This trip is starting to get expensive. As far as spare gear, I have 2 spare paddle jackets, one of which is spoken for, an extra wetsuit (medium-large) and an extra PFD and possibly a couple of extra dry-bags. I will bring them along in case someone wants to use them. __________ Gorak
+Hairy Plotter Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 I mates, the boat was loaded last night just to make sure everything fits. Had to do a little rethinking to be able to bring some pirate booty trade items, now it does all fit. See all you scowlly wags in the morn..arr! Maybe in time for breakfest at honey's.
+Pat Patterson Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Ack! The buddy I was counting on has a b'day party that his wife is requiring him to be at. So My options are Find a paddiling partner. or rent a single kyack. I'm to old and out of shape to paddle that old canoe all the way by myself. That said If I use the canoe, gear storage is no problem. Whats the cost of a single? where is the best place to rent one? Anyone want to paddle a canoe with me? Got a single for sale cheep? Pat Patterson Garmin 12XL Some have graceland, some have mecca. We have the side of a gravel road in Oregon.... How did we get to be the better off?
Jomarac5 Posted September 19, 2003 Author Posted September 19, 2003 Arrr!!! Gorak me friend, 'ow big do ye thinks me ship is matey? She be a big one fer sure, but takin the kitchen sink is outta the question. Me already gots Daggs stove, as well as me own -- I think we're goin te be OK with the stoves that we 'ave. Maybe ye should leave yer stove at 'ome (or brings it and if it's not needed ye could leaves it is yer auto). As fer as the tarp goes, bring it along -- we can straps it to the deck if we be needin to. Gorak, ay've gots an extra two man tent that might work fer ye. It's a bit old, but it'll keep the skeeters from findin yer blood. Me thinks it's OK in the rain, but we could throw a tarp over it if the skys begins te fall upon us. Aye, good to sees ye Plotter, and we hopes te sees ye in time fer some grub before we set sail. Arrrr!!! *****
+MrPeabody Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Pat, you might just be in luck... due to my extreme bad luck. I have been trying to hold off a cold from overtaking me the last couple of days, mainly because I am looking forward to this trip *a lot*. But today, simply put, I feel like absolute crap. I am worried that if I get out on the water tomorrow, with my glands this large, they'll get in the way of my paddling. So... Deep Cove is holding a single Kayak for me (that they don't want to cancel because of the 48 hour notice requirement)... so would you want to take over my rental? Alistair ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine.
+Gorak Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Arrr, Billy. Ever been treasure hunting up the arm? I be leavin' the cooker at 'ome an' relyin' on me wee single-burner fer preppin me vittles. I be takin' ye up on yer offer of the tent. The oracles be seein' fair skies for the voyage. Been meenin' ta ask ye - how many scurvy cutthroats be totin' FRS's? __________ Cap'n Gorak o' the vessel Ziggy [This message was edited by Gorak on September 19, 2003 at 02:50 PM.]
+Pat Patterson Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 quote:Originally posted by MrPeabody:Pat, you might just be in luck... due to my extreme bad luck. I am worried that if I get out on the water tomorrow, with my glands this large, they'll get in the way of my paddling. So... Deep Cove is holding a single Kayak for me (that they don't want to cancel because of the 48 hour notice requirement)... so would you want to take over my rental? Alistair ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine. I could be into that... Call me 604-614-2704. Soonest. I'm going to go pick up the canoe but I'd rather not paddle it by myself. Oh and I have an FSR and might have a spare or 2 if needed. anyone have a list of the caches we need to have in our gps's? Pat Patterson Garmin 12XL Some have graceland, some have mecca. We have the side of a gravel road in Oregon.... How did we get to be the better off?
+Dagg Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 If anyone needs an frs let us know, We have spares....Anyone want to buy a set? Brand new All the caches are on the event page.
+canadazuuk Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 I'd like the one that matches mine Dagg And yes, please remove the cache still.
Jomarac5 Posted September 19, 2003 Author Posted September 19, 2003 Arrr Gorak, I'll bring me extra tent for ye mate. Dagg, I don't have an frs. If you have one to loan, I'll gladly borrow it for our boat (unless WCoaster has one). quote: Consider your cache plundered har har har *****
+MrPeabody Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Okay, well, Pat has been kind enough to agree to take my Kayak rental (saving both his arse and mine in the process). I'm going to come down to Honey's anyway just so I can see all your faces and get some context for who I see on these boards and log books all the time. See y'all tomorrow AM at 7 ---- Mr Peabody and his fabulous WABAC Machine.
+Geo-Trekker Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Hey Jomo, If you still got a seat in your boat, I might take it. It would make for a good time don't ya think? You can paddle forwards and I can paddle backwards! See you in Deep Cove tomorrow AM. Geo-Trekker A man with a GPS knows where he is...A Man with two GPS's is never sure!
+Dagg Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Im off to catch a ferry! C-ya all in the AM
+WCoaster Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 Ahoy mateys!!! Dagg me crew be needin some o' them wireless talkers. May just dip in to me booty for a decent set. You brings 'em and I spies em to be to my likin' I's be taken em from ye matey. As this be turnin into a most fashionable adventure with the finest pirates on thee west'rn seas, I be bungin the barrel of some of me finest brew. So no milk sop bilge rats need be showin there pale parts around here! Aaarrrr!!!! Heave Ho Mateys You can steer all you want, but it is all for not if your not moving forward!
+Dagg Posted September 19, 2003 Posted September 19, 2003 ARRRRR Team Phoenix has landed on the mainland. lock up your daughters! Prepare to be pillaged
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