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  Quote dave Replybullet Topic: Weekend Kayaking
    Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 8:22pm
Looks like everything is pumping! I am too out of shape to hit the Green Gorge at anything above 2800, but if it is too high, the MM looks to be running all weekend at  good flows. Plus for us out of shape and less experienced people, we can always run the South Fork of the Snoqualmi if the MM is too high.
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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 8:58pm
What?! How high is too high for you on the MM?
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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 13 Jan 2011 at 9:45pm
OMMMMM GODDDESSS! The MM is still rising!
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  Quote Tobin Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:28am
12k on the MM is 'sporty' but big and fun.
Just don't miss the take out and be ready to grab tree branches.

A group of us are doing the Nisqually on Saturday. It is a new found treat at 6k +, like a poor mans Wenatchee.
Meeting @ the hydro plant @ 11.

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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:09pm
Right now I would say that over 5,500cfs is my limit for the MM. I need to get out and paddle more before I tackle any big water. Getting out of shape working and driving and sitting around to much.
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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:11pm

I got to tell you, right now watching everyone else out there having fun every day and having to get up early to go to work is making me want to take a few years off and collect some funenployment too. I could use a few years off...

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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:20pm
What section of the Nisqually are you paddling? 
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  Quote Tobin Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 12:31pm
McKenna to Yelm Hydro Plant
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  Quote rainpaddle Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 1:04pm
Meeting there at 11. It's on 510 and Powerhouse rd, roughly mile 12.5 just past the casino.

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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 1:15pm
are you guys using your playboats?
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  Quote GHannam Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 2:32pm
Nisqually at 6K! I want to go!! I'll see if I can swing it. Otherwise, I'm up to paddle wherever on Sunday and Monday (MLK Holiday).
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  Quote rainpaddle Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 2:50pm
I think I'm bringing my Z One. Tobin's bringing a playboat.

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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 3:42pm
Sweet, well I'm going to make my call later this evening... Can I get one of your guys numbers?  Mine is 425-306-0676 (I'm Jessie)
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  Quote rainpaddle Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 5:29pm
253-too too five-won six ate too.

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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 6:21pm
Nisqually is a class III playboat run all the way.
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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 6:27pm
The South Fork of the Snoqualmi is running at a fun level, I may solo boat that if no one is going. I just need to get some time with my new paddle and after driving over 1000 miles for work this week, dont feel like driving all the way down to the Nisqually.
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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 8:01pm
how about...... we wake up, and be at the river @ 8am... we get warmed up..... then we go paddle some nar-nar?! What do you think?!
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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 8:04pm
How about I sleep in till around 9am then think about where to go...I am hoping the MM comes down a bit. If we can muster a group together, the MM is fun at 6k.
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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 8:06pm
yes........ What about 7000cfs? or 8000cfs? would you run it then? I'm going to take my creeker....... but hmmm........ I won't know for sure until the morning!
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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 10:12pm
we will see in the AM. 7-8k is a healthy fast flow. You cant make any mistakes at those levels or you may DIE...
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  Quote GHannam Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 10:29pm
Aw!! Come on Dave! Carpool with Jessie to the Nisqually :-) With an 11am meeting time, you can still sleep in until 9am, pack your boat and be on the road by 9:45/10:00am

Jessie- you're coming, right?
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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 14 Jan 2011 at 11:29pm
We will see in the morning...I feel like I practically live in cars and trucks lately...driving so much...
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  Quote jella Replybullet Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:23am
I'm going to stay local... The MM or Sky... Have fun!
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  Quote dave Replybullet Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:30am
Looks likes the MM is at a good fun level. Lets hit it up around 11am or so.
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  Quote olyyakker Replybullet Posted: 15 Jan 2011 at 8:48am
A couple of usfrom Oly might be willing to head up to MM if people are going. Otherwise Nisqually at 11.

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