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jP
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 5:47pm |
Yup. Discover Pass for Flamin G t.o.
They were out in full force checkin 'em last week. I got one.
Yeah, the more the merrier on this kind of run. All are welcome. We don't always use the trip planner. The forum is less formal, but it works. Been awhile since I used the trip planner, but sometimes I like it.
I'm concerned about flows. I doubt I've run the lower this low, but if Slick, Dale, and or James say its good to go, I'll prolly check it out. If its cold though, I'm not sure how many breaks Ima wanna take. May have to leave my van at the T.O. if y'nz wanna stop a whole bunch. Its sposed to be cold. But y'nz do what ya want.
Dancer- I was boating a few years before that boat came out. I could tell ya all about it. It actually became the default "creeker" for awhile, believe it or not, because unless you had a Topolino or a Noah Jedi (maybe mispelling Jedi), the Dancer was one of the most responsive plastic boats on the scene (talkin mid 80's here).
It never really impressed me or my fellow boaters at the time as all that great. Its main appeal was simply that it was made of plastic. Still, if you have one and want to paddle it, I'll tell you this:
Its a helluva lot faster on the water than any playboat or creekboat out there today. And it tracks better, which will help you master your forward stroke better than modern boats with lots of rocker, a virtue indeed..bring it on out!
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BrianP
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 7:07pm |
If it stays around 650, the cave wave is great!Nice little pocket in the corner that isn't in when the levels come up.
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 8:20pm |
Would anyone object to bumping the meet time up to 1000 on saturday? forgot about the boat parade in gig harbor that i was voluntold to be at...
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BrianP
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 8:32pm |
Works for me..
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BrianP
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 8:44pm |
Good thinking!
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jP
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 8:55pm |
Originally posted by slickhorn
10 works for me. I suggest a little kindling and a lunch time beach fire if we are stopping
-b
Basicly if Slickhorn is going, I'm going- haven't logged enough river miles with ya, dude.
And it sounds like I oughtta pack a little kindling n some food...
10 works fine.
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 08 Dec 2011 at 9:00pm |
sounds good. see you guys at 10
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rainpaddle
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jP
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 Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 8:56pm |
Just a reminder that you need a Discover Pass to park at Flamin' G. Not sure how militant they are if you just show up for the Shuttle Meet without one. Anyone have experience w/ that? Does the " this car is driving to the put in" line work? Prolly depends on the Ranger.
And it sounds like there is at least one riverside break on the agenda, so come prepared with a snack and maybe a drybag w/ a fist full of kindling- heard somethin bout a fire. If this is the case I'm going to lobby strictly for sunny spots, as there were quite a few from which to choose last week....
See yall at 10, Flamin G (sounds like the name of a gay bar)
-Not that there's anything wrong w/ that
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BrianP
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 Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 10:37pm |
They don't seem to hassle you if you're just running shuttle. They'll wait for you to drive off, then give you the ticket.
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BrianP
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 Posted: 09 Dec 2011 at 11:36pm |
/\once again, i made no sense/\..i meant there are usually rangers around but they don't seem to come around while you're there.
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jP
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 1:11am |
I basicly just bought my Disco Pass out in Aberdeen a few weeks ago but hadn't used it or filled it out. 5 min after I showed up at F'n G, El Rangero showed up and came in straight for the Dirtbag Van. I Produced it as he approached, and he personally filled out my liscense plate # on it. He was cool about it n all. I'm just say'n he wasted no time gettin in on it.
I don't have a prob w/ El Passo, I just wish it was traceable to me personally. So if I dicide to ride in the Fish Mobile instead of the Man Van, it's not suddenly some big ol problemo.
Anyway, to clarify for anyone coming in late to this thread, meet times are for Saturday AND Sunday, apparently, despite the thread's title.
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 4:35pm |
Had a great time today and got some great video. Who is up for tomorrow?
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Mr.Grinch
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 6:10pm |
Originally posted by jPSee yall at 10, Flamin G (sounds like the name of a gay bar)
-Not that there's anything wrong w/ that
Puttin' tha 'gay' in gangsta.
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BrianP
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 9:03pm |
I'll be there, would have been today but I was busy buying a new boat! I was hoping I'd get to paddle it tomorrow (after spending all afternoon outfitting) but my test run on Green Lake left my foot numb and I really don't feel like messing with it right now.
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 9:16pm |
sounds good. got a time preference?
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dave
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 9:18pm |
I need the exercise, been over 10 days out of a boat now...going to get fat. I will shoot for 10am or see you at Paradise.
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 10 Dec 2011 at 9:20pm |
10 sounds good to me. video from today is rendering as we type
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thad2000
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 12:27am |
#@$$@@@!!! what happened to 11?
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why not!
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BrianP
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 12:34am |
If there are people who can't make 10 but can make 11, I can make that work.
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erikSANDSTROM
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 6:26am |
Are you guys still going to hit it up at 500? I have some experimental equipment that we need to try out. LMK
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This river don't go to Aintry. You done taken a wrong turn.
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Dale
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 6:39am |
Experimental equipment? Sweet.
Will there be explosions?
I'm sure that 500 cfs will be the perfect test bed for whatever madness you have in mind.
I'll be there. 10-11?
I'll bring my blast shield and radiation detector.
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 8:35am |
ill be there at 10 but in no hurry so can wait till 11
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nelsonwoods
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 8:39am |
my number is 406-459-8352. let me know what time works best for everyone
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jP
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 Posted: 11 Dec 2011 at 11:02am |
I can't figure out which value is lowest: the tempertures, the flow, or my motivation. I'm going to let the cold temps win. Too low for me. Yesterday was fun, but I got really cold by the end.
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