Thursday, April 3, 2008

Trouble in Paradise

Woah Nelly what a gorgeous day we had yesterday! B-E-autiful blue sky hovered over the sea in Comox where Vicki and I got out for a summer-like paddle on glassy green waters. Unreal! There was actual warmth coming off of the sun yesterday and we had a fantastic glide along the shallow waters off Point Holmes in Comox. We were playing around with power strokes and edging into turns but more than anything we were just enjoying the sunshine and enjoying close encounters with seals and seabirds:)
Snow to Surf is in 2 weeks and I am the kayaker for Team ELM so I have more incentive to get in the boat for often this spring. I will be ready team don't worry! http://www.snowtosurf.com/

TROUBLE in PARADISE...
We were just finished basking in our beautiful evening paddle...the boats were secured to the roof...we changed out of our wet gear...when we suddenly encountered trouble in paradise! Vicki's jeep wouldn't start and we were stranded on the boat launch surrounded by the ocean...yes the tides were turning for V and I...

Our strategy of frantically turning the key 82 times did nothing. We were at a loss...

But our knight in shining armour paddled up to the ramp beside us and we were saved! Dr. Rob Hill had perfect timing and happily towed us out of the depths of danger and onto safe dry land. Hurray! We managed to avoid disaster and survived to tell the silly story. Thanks Dr. Hill for saving the day!
NOTE: there is no cell service on Rogers in the Point Holmes area. Now I know...
Paddle on,
S

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