So my question - I'd like to make a generous offer of thanks for fishing the paddle out of the river and being honest enough to call me instead of just saying finders keepers (like alot of people on BoaterTalk apparently would do - if you read the posts about the latest boat stolen from the Green). Anyway what do you guys think would be appropriate gesture of thanks - please no obscene suggestions Louie (or anyone else).
I've always considered (good) beer to be a suitable currency in boating related exchanges. If they don't drink, then some other interesting comestible - BBQ sauce (your local variety unique?), another beverage (i.e. Blenheim's Ginger Ale), something homemade, etc...
Scott - I'm in for a case of the ginger ale too - 50/50 mix - reg and hot if you can.
As for the paddle... How much have you missed it? What's the replacement cost?
I figure a case of good brew or a bottle of nice scotch work. Only issue is if he is a non-drinker. Then a gift cert for one of his local retailers would be nice.
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sbroam wrote:I've always considered (good) beer to be a suitable currency in boating related exchanges. If they don't drink, then some other interesting comestible - BBQ sauce (your local variety unique?), another beverage (i.e. Blenheim's Ginger Ale), something homemade, etc...
If they don't drink they are not to be trusted under any circumstances.
I returned a kayak stick to a guy that lost it on the Gauley last September. I told him I only needed payment for the cost of shipping it back to him. I insisted ONLY shipping! He sent me like 50$ or something obscene like that.
sbroam wrote:I've always considered (good) beer to be a suitable currency in boating related exchanges. If they don't drink, then some other interesting comestible - BBQ sauce (your local variety unique?), another beverage (i.e. Blenheim's Ginger Ale), something homemade, etc...
If they don't drink they are not to be trusted under any circumstances.
If the inverse is true, then there are some very trustworthy folks around here...
Most meat eaters would appreciate a vacuum sealed package of AAA kobe beef steaks. At least an inch or two thick. If He's a vegetarian, stick with beer. If he doesn't drink perhaps he'd prefer some fine cheese or a fruit basket.
If the guy has dread locks, get him a half O of BC Bud
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Louie (or anyone else). 
