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Title: Top 10 things I learned at the Beaver
Post by: Micratech on September 06, 2011, 10:41:48 PM

10. This is definitely *not* a walk in the park. (despite Larry's W. gross misinterpretation of my comment)
9.  Don't borrow a helmet unless you intend to buy it (will be paying for Paul's poutine for months...)
8.  Creeking is a fine balance between the quest for adrenaline and the preservation of your spinal column
7.  I still don't like rocks
6.  Wide ranges of emotions may be witnessed and experienced on the river
5.  Driving a car without a left side mirror is not a problem
4.  Ray Canton is Spiderman. (highest bounce off the rock at the bottom of Moisher Falls - no one else was even close!)
3.  Boofing (or trying to) is a blast!
2.  This is the best paddling club on the planet.  Period.

And the number 1 thing I learned at the Beaver:

1.  Don't drink and creek!

Thanks to all for an awesome weekend!  Feel free to add to the list...


\MR

Title: Re: Top 10 things I learned at the Beaver
Post by: Robertm on September 07, 2011, 09:21:03 PM

Yo Mike, glad to have you back in one piece. If it's deep water and tranquility that you seek how about lighting up Garb this weekend? Let me know.
Robert

Title: Re: Top 10 things I learned at the Beaver
Post by: Micratech on September 08, 2011, 08:02:39 AM

Love to, but I'm hoping to surf Big Joe with Louis D. this weekend. 
If anyone feels like taking a road trip to Mtl let me or Louis know.

Garb is targetted for next weekend or mid week if anyone wants to play hooky.
Enjoy!

\MR

Title: Re: Top 10 things I learned at the Beaver
Post by: Late Ray on September 08, 2011, 10:12:02 AM

10 NEW things I learned at the Beaver:

10. Ignore weather reports.
9. Skip is the best campsite caretaker anywhere.  Nothing new there, but warrants repeating.
8. If you pretend like you know what you're talking about, you can get people to do just about anything. This is true for both guiding them down the river, or suckering them into eating random mushrooms you found in the woods.
7. An extra 20 cfs in the Eagle makes a noticeable difference.
6. Draw stroke on right side of 1st rapid of Moisher is the key.
5. Rock spins are fun.
4. If you are going to be Spider Man, make sure Peter Parker is there with the camera to catch it.
3. Watching someone (Sandra) drag out and make excuses for their booty beer dues is just sad and embarrassing. 
2. Bring spare paddles. You can break one in "a million-in-one shot"!

and

1. New York State's fine wines sure are "grapey"

Title: Re: Top 10 things I learned at the Beaver
Post by: Sandra K on September 08, 2011, 02:00:48 PM

Well said boys, and...the number one thing I learned at the beaver...

it's intense!