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I have, over my relatively short boating career, stumbled across a weird fact. Why is it that so many kayakers are named either "Scott" or "Brian" ???

Has anyone else noticed this strange pattern? It's mostly the advanced guys, and mostly kayakers too. I swear though. I mean, just look at the US slalom team: youve got scott shipley, scott parsons (and his brother Brian, head of USACK) scott mann, scott mcclesky. Oh and dont forget that guy who won a gold medal, scott strausbaugh.

the brians tend to be mostly creekers. many of them have a toyota pickup. haha. no, it's true though.

are certain names predestined for certain personality types?

Alden (not many of those kicking around the creeks these days . . . )

The cold weather is setting in and it sounds like Alden is already getting cabin fever. If he is wondering about this stuff in early December, what will be on his mind by February, when all of his favorite creeks are frozen? I think you need an outlet for all your paddling thoughts.

On the other hand, now I am really disappointed that I did not name one of my kids Scott.

Jim

jim,
i think you're right, i do need another outlet. i actually went climbing yesterday in the gym to get a little excercise. we're in the middle of exams right now and it is not fun. although i will be done pretty soon and back down to CT. maybe if it rains/thaws we can get the micro and the cascade up to hubbard some saturday.
later
Alden