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needs to get out moreAuthor
went out for a paddle to the north side and back. water was smooth as silk, though sky had been gray all day. headed out, sun shining, shirt off, no wind. took 40 min to get to other side. clouds building, so i get over, take a pee, and head back. on way back south clouds start heading westwest to east/southeast and activity starts to build on other side of bridge, then i can see north end of bridge is in the activity. i'm making pretty good headway, and by the time things start to get hectic, i'm just north of the channel. it comes in fast and furious, and i'm paddling like crazy with the right, just to stay headed semi south. the seas are cresting at 1-5 to 2 feet and i'm staying in the troughs, until, i get rolled, south of channel by now.
stuff is in new ziplock, and xm is in old ziplock with opening on top for antenna/earbuds. at this point i'm more concerned to just hang on. boat is full, no pfd, big seas, and lightning. kinda freakin' try a couple of times for re-entry, but seas too high and boat too full. look at phone to see about calling someone(who, ghostbusters?) and phone and camera look like goldfish in a bowl, bummer. i just hang tight, all the while kicking towards shore. storm eventlly passes, things calm down, and i finally feel terra softa underfoot. so i 'walk' the rest of the way in.
xm still submerged in cockpit, phone and camera on drainboard(why?)
lessons? buy pump, buy whistle, buy real 'electronics' dry bag, buy water enclosure for camera(there would have been some really cool action pics if camera stayed dry), don't put tounge on hot grill.
kind of took the rest of the day off and watched tv aferwards
stuff is in new ziplock, and xm is in old ziplock with opening on top for antenna/earbuds. at this point i'm more concerned to just hang on. boat is full, no pfd, big seas, and lightning. kinda freakin' try a couple of times for re-entry, but seas too high and boat too full. look at phone to see about calling someone(who, ghostbusters?) and phone and camera look like goldfish in a bowl, bummer. i just hang tight, all the while kicking towards shore. storm eventlly passes, things calm down, and i finally feel terra softa underfoot. so i 'walk' the rest of the way in.
xm still submerged in cockpit, phone and camera on drainboard(why?)
lessons? buy pump, buy whistle, buy real 'electronics' dry bag, buy water enclosure for camera(there would have been some really cool action pics if camera stayed dry), don't put tounge on hot grill.
kind of took the rest of the day off and watched tv aferwards
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
no pfd, big seas, and lightning.:shock: No pfd??? YIKES!
SoWal Expert
:shock: No pfd??? YIKES!
Let Mermaid take you PFD shopping. She'll pick out a snazzy one for you!
Glad you are OK- what a scary story!
FunnChef - AlisonCooks.com
Let Mermaid take you PFD shopping. She'll pick out a snazzy one for you!
Glad you are OK- what a scary story![/QUOTE]
What she said! Thank goodness you are ok! I was so distracted by the no pfd that I forgot to say this!
SoWal Expert
Holy Cow, Batman! That sounds scarey. Glad you made it back in one piece.
bean
Wow JR, sounds a little scary...makes for a good story tho. Sorry about all your stuff!
Admin
John - get you a small pelican watertight box.
Also, practice in-water recovery methods: http://www.useakayak.org/in_water_draining.html
Also, practice in-water recovery methods: http://www.useakayak.org/in_water_draining.html
superJfunn
i ordered a new camera last night. my brother let me fiddle with his and Smiling Joe sent over a link to a Cnet ratings page. my brother's camera ranked highest of the handful i looked at, so i jumped on it, love ebay. phone will be replaced when i can get up to the alltel store.what are you selling? i have no idea.
So now, someone really needs to buy theses CSNY tickets so I can fund the camera.
SoWal Expert
what are you selling? i have no idea.For Sale: C,S,N,Y Philips Arena, 8/10, 1 pr, Face plus freight
tickets to Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young. Playing in Atlanta.
Darlene is my middle name, not my nickname
Geez John R. I was scared just reading that!!! I am glad you made it home safely!!!
little sugar
went out for a paddle to the north side and back. water was smooth as silk, though sky had been gray all day. headed out, sun shining, shirt off, no wind. took 40 min to get to other side. clouds building, so i get over, take a pee, and head back. on way back south clouds start heading westwest to east/southeast and activity starts to build on other side of bridge, then i can see north end of bridge is in the activity. i'm making pretty good headway, and by the time things start to get hectic, i'm just north of the channel. it comes in fast and furious, and i'm paddling like crazy with the right, just to stay headed semi south. the seas are cresting at 1-5 to 2 feet and i'm staying in the troughs, until, i get rolled, south of channel by now.
stuff is in new ziplock, and xm is in old ziplock with opening on top for antenna/earbuds. at this point i'm more concerned to just hang on. boat is full, no pfd, big seas, and lightning. kinda freakin' try a couple of times for re-entry, but seas too high and boat too full. look at phone to see about calling someone(who, ghostbusters?) and phone and camera look like goldfish in a bowl, bummer. i just hang tight, all the while kicking towards shore. storm eventlly passes, things calm down, and i finally feel terra softa underfoot. so i 'walk' the rest of the way in.
xm still submerged in cockpit, phone and camera on drainboard(why?)
lessons? buy pump, buy whistle, buy real 'electronics' dry bag, buy water enclosure for camera(there would have been some really cool action pics if camera stayed dry), don't put tounge on hot grill.
kind of took the rest of the day off and watched tv aferwards
HOLY COW !!!!
glad you are safe 
Beach Fanatic
John - glad YOU are safe. That storm did head this way very quickly.
needs to get out moreAuthor
thanks all, for the concern. i own a sweet pfd, just didn't think i'd need it. now it is on list of default gear to keep onboard during trips. just got new phone from alltel(that was an adventure). so, if we've spoken, please pm me your numbers. thanks.
jr
csny is 14th row.
jr
csny is 14th row.
Beach Fanatic
Dang John...................
Wet my pants just reading..... GET A FLOATY or something!!!!!!!!!!
DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really, glad you're okay.
Wet my pants just reading..... GET A FLOATY or something!!!!!!!!!!
DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Really, glad you're okay.
SoWal Expert
JR--Glad you're ok!! Pretty scary!!!
SoWal Insider
WOW. Glad you are OK. 
SoWal Expert
Thought I would fill in for John R. This photo is taken from the Clyde Wells Bridge, looking towards John R's house.
needs to get out moreAuthor
thanks to mr. SJ for covering while i'm down, great pic. sky looks quite angry.
from expensive phone w/camera(among many other things). the young gentleman at the alltel store worked me.
from expensive
phone w/camera(among many other things). the young gentleman at the alltel store worked me.SoWal Expert
SJ-you're a real pal. JR-beautiful!
SoWal Insider
WOW, :clap_1: I think that's one of the best yet! I love the variations in color. Looks like the phone may be a winner.
Thanks, that made my morning, and I needed it.
I didn't notice SJ's picture from last night, that one is cool too. :clap_1:
Thanks, that made my morning, and I needed it.
I didn't notice SJ's picture from last night, that one is cool too. :clap_1:
SoWal Insider
Wow glad you are safe,
The bay had funn with us the other night, will post in seperate thread.
Thanks for the pics.......they are great!!
The bay had funn with us the other night, will post in seperate thread. Thanks for the pics.......they are great!!
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Meow
John R...I must have missed this thread somehow and just read your harrowing story! I am so glad you made it out of that situation!!! My heart was pumping just reading the story!
fartblossom
John R...I must have missed this thread somehow and just read your harrowing story! I am so glad you made it out of that situation!!! My heart was pumping just reading the story!
me too kitty - glad you are safe and sound john r - things are replaceable, people ain't...
SoWal Expert
Beautiful JR!
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