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tell stories in such a way that each tries to out do the other to a point. If you can't beat the other fellers story then you try to say or tell something to get everybody laughing (even a balatant lie, like "my head sayed dry the rest of the day"). Louie was just ribbin' Longboatin all in fun now, ...

Ooooh! That looked painful

Mick I'd say his butt is as tough as his nose cause it must have taken a few licks on that swim.

Most paddlers accept what others tell them is the minimum running level for such-n-such river, creek, etc. Many also read a guidebook or internet page and accept what they state is minimum. Without going to the stream, looking at the gage AND flow can you determine what you're willing to paddle. I b...

Open boater and golder,

A paddler in Birmingham AL is planning to pick up the boat on Sunday. If that falls through..I'll let you know.

Thanks for the interest,

Michael

This blue canoe made with Whitesell Lite Royalex. Includes Perception saddle. Air bags not included. Patched with ABS. Fair condition. $100. Located in Lilburn GA. Shipping not included.

Michael McCurdy

Boat sold on 4/22/09

Kimmie, Yeah I wish we'd seen you last Saturday. I decide to boat on Saturday morning after looking at the gages and was able to catch up with some folks headed to the Tellico. I saw on Alabama WW that South Sauty ran most of last week. If I hadn't ran it recently I would have considered making the ...

As I'm driving up to Tellico Plains Saturday morning I see a Ford truck with IK and Taureau on roof pulling up to 68. Later thought that might be Louie and PLG setting shuttle. I ran middle Tellico with two other OC-1s. Level was 2.8' as we put on and we had a great time. Very good day other than st...

Hey Andy, Paddleboy makes a very good cart for large canoes. Check out the Nemo Model. I have an older version of the Nemo model and have found it very useful at Thrifts Ferry and Woodall Shoals. This cart does not have a solid axle so it provides good ground clearance over rocks, roots, etc. on the...

Kimmie, Your approach to the Five Falls yesterday was good. You were definitely challenging yourself running Corkscrew in the Skeeter. Corkscrew is harder at lower levels (it looked like a 1.5' to 1.6' level yesterday) and becomes easier at higher levels. Next time try the main entrance line and you...

What a remarkable story with a wonderful outcome. Very few are so fortunate as this young man. I didn't know a AED could be transported on a raft.

Louis is not some sort of deragatory term for an open boater I think you're about to find out just who he is...real quick

A friend has a purple Rival with wooden gunwales he would like to sell. It was made around 1995 and has been stored for several years. The hull has only superficial scratches, but the gunwales are not in the best shape. It is located in Atlanta. If you're interested PM or email me at mrmccurdy@comca...

You'll need two thwarts to install this saddle. I installed one in my Caption and love it. The front thwart supports the thigh braces and keeps them from bending. When you press on the footpegs your thighs apply enough force that the braces will bend outward unless they are supported. I bolted two 1...

Due to the severe drought I haven't been on the Chattooga since mid-June. Thanks to Fay we finally got some water. There were more people on the Chattooga than I have seen in many years. At 4:30 there were at least thirty boaters at the five falls! Everyone was enjoying a beautiful blue bird day. Th...

Forward strokes explained...so anyone can understand.

Well done. I also look forward to cross-forward. For me, it is one of the weakest strokes

Thank you Bob