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Hmmmmm, who does this look like? (4 replies)

DorothyLee — Thu, 16 May 2013 10:18:12 -0500

I just thought I'd share this ad that looks suspiciously like one of our paddlers.

D*t (:P)

New digital topo maps available (1 reply)

paddlezrm — Wed, 15 May 2013 14:33:09 -0500

Just got an email about new digital topo maps available from USGS, of KY and TN.

http://www.usgs.gov/newsroom/article_pf.asp?ID=3590

I haven't looked at them yet, but they sound good. Just tried to look at them -- not so easy to find, and thumbnails not really ready yet on all of them. If you want to take the time to download on spec, you can probably do it.

Zina

Town Branch Trail -- Lex Legends Charity of the Night (no replies)

paddlezrm — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:04:20 -0500

Hi,
Town Branch Trail, my pet project, is the featured organization for Monday night's game (May 13). If you like baseball, come on down and show your support.
- Zina

Shuttle history (1 reply)

paulgraves70@rocketmail.com — Mon, 13 May 2013 08:14:12 -0500

Im sitting here before a run and an interesting question popped into my mind?

How much has preferred shuttle vehicles changed in 25 yrs or so?
The man who taught me so much and a vet boater of 20+yrs
Has this old chevy suburban he used yrs ago still sitting at his house.
One of his comments to me was when ya start makin trips, if you have a grill and can cook and a vehicle that will haul alot of boats you,ll make friends quick lol.
So my question i guess was did boaters transition from the 25'long gas guzzlers to todays more efficient fuel zoom zooms. Just an interesting question from a newer boater.Even fun to think about perhaps.

Friday night at 7:30 (no replies)

joewbwa — Fri, 03 May 2013 16:07:21 -0500

Jeff K. and myself will be playing music tonight at 7:30 at the Twisted cork on Clays Mill Rd. Come on out and heckle us!

Another fallen Vet (4 replies)

tribski — Tue, 07 May 2013 09:04:54 -0500

Just to let you know that Cisco Estes is at UK on life support. They are waiting for his Mother to arrive and see her son one last time. He loved kayaking and attended the BWA clinic in years past. Send him good energies as he transitions to a new peace where the demons of war cannot find him.

Projector (3 replies)

Hanleyk1 — Thu, 02 May 2013 13:48:00 -0500

Is it the club or the NPFF that owns the projector and screen? I'd be willing to donate $100 for the opportunity to borrow them this weekend. What's the skinny?

New webmaster (9 replies)

dperkins — Wed, 08 May 2013 11:32:38 -0500

Joe W and I spent 2 hours or so going over all the web site information a couple weeks ago. He's now got his laptop set up to be able to make updates and has added himself to get the webmaster@bluegrasswildwater.org email. I guess its time to officially turn it over. I'll stay on awhile as his backup, but I'll be forwarding anything I happen to get directly over to him. I will stay forum moderator until Sandy gets back on board. If she doesn't, I'll see if I can turn that over to someone.

Thanks Joe!

SPRING CLINIC DANCE OFF!!! (8 replies)

abtrfly4u — Tue, 14 May 2013 11:25:02 -0500

Ok. So I'm one of those who like to invade both our phorum as well as the Vikings phorum and I'm not at all liking what is being said over there in the REDZONE of that Louisville based club -
Seems that there is a challenge of a Dance Off during the Spring Clinic and that the Vikings seem to think that THEY CAN BEAT the BWA!

WTF?????!!!!!?? BEAT US, IN A DANCE OFF??

So BWA, are we going to sit back and let them run their yaps and put our dancing skillz down on their forum?
Better let'em know we HAVE NO FEAR!!!

SOUND OFF HERE!!!!

Adelessa

Derby Saturday (no replies)

Hanleyk1 — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 08:15:23 -0500

For those of you who aren't at Cheatfest or chasing rain down on the plateau this weekend, there's a horse race in Louisville that attracts some local interest.

Denile and I will be having a Derby Party on Saturday. There will be food, games, friendly wagering, mint juleps and the award-winning homebrew of Jeff Kirkner, accompanied by my own non-award-winning homebrew for contrast. Big hats and bowties are encouraged, but not required.

Please let me know if you plan to come so we know how many folks to expect. You can contact me at hanleycl@hanleyanddenile.net to let me know you're coming. Parking is limited, so carpooling is encouraged.

Festivities get under way at 4:00 PM, post time is 6:24.

Break-in at Telleco Ledges put-in (1 reply)

Hanleyk1 — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 10:39:48 -0500

Just a quick FYI reposted from TVCC

*************************************************
----- Forwarded Message -----
From: David McConnell

Just a heads up, my car was broken into at the Ledges put-in yesterday.
Smashed window, grabbed my i-pod and a canvas bag of clothes, went through
the glove compartment. Obviously very hurried because a lot of stuff was
left that was visible from just looking in the window.

Really nothing you can do about it other than keep anything of value out of
sight, hope for the best and keep your eyes open for sketchy characters.
Driving into work this morning was "refreshing".

SYOTR,

David McConnell

I Hope it Hurts A Lot (no replies)

Kayak1ky — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 22:46:27 -0500

Thought I should come over here to this area to post this. I have been watching the events in Boston and see that they got the terrorist and got the som-bitch alive. That is a good thing. I do, however, hope that any wound this bastard has received hurts and hurts a lot. With all the pain and agony this cockroach (I prefer a different term) has inflicted on others, my hope is the pain he is experiencing is only just a start. I do pray that he got at least a 9mm to the nuts to start with.

In the early Fall of 1980 I was stationed in Nuremberg, Germany. One weekend three of us decided to go to the Octoberfest in Munich. What a day it was. It was beyond great. The music was cheezy and the beer was beyond fabulous. We partied like never before with the Nazi's and enjoyed every second of it. It was time for us to get back on the bus to Nuremberg. We were several yards away from the gate when suddenly the world seemed to come to an end.

A bright light blinded me and immediately following was a shock wave that punished every cell in my body. There was nothing in me that was not hit. Ever have you soul get a shit kickin? The next thing I know I am prostrate on the ground, my vision blurred, and the only thing I could hear was the loud ringing in my ears I saw that my shirt and my arms were splattered with blood and others around me looked the same. It took a little time to gather my wits and regain some sense though sometimes I wish that had been delayed. About two yards from me was an arm. That was all there was, just an arm. No matter what I do or how hard I try I cannot get that arm out of my memory. After almost 33 years I still dream of that ring on that hand. It won't go away.

I was witness to the terrorist attack on the Munich Octoberfest that long ago night in Germany. It is something that I cannot erase and still deal with after all these years. Being an Army medic attached to a tanker brigade, I did participate in triage and treatment of civilian wounded. For the time being I kicked into automatic mode. I didn't understand a word of what people were saying but somehow we all worked as a team to preserve life as well as we could at that time. Of that, I am indeed proud. But I was a United States Army Medic, where was the war?

What I can't get rid of is being witness to the event that killed and wounded innocent people, just like in Boston. The guy who blew himself up in Munich was indeed successful. He fucked up part of my life forever. I just hope that when he placed his bomb in the can there at the gate, his last thought as it prematurely went off was that he had really frigged up. I'm glad he died, damn glad. You have no idea of how glad I am that he is dead. There is no forgiveness in me for this asshole. None. And if you were not there, don't judge me. You didn't have to see that arm. Too bad he couldn't die twice. To this day I wish I could cut his throat and prevent what happened that night.

I have no pity for these two bastards in Boston. I hope the first asshole was aware that his own brother ran his ass over with the car in order to get his own cowardly hide outta there. I understand brother number one had on a suicide vest. Hells to the yeah that it didn't go off and this piece of shit will never get the opportunity to take it back even if he kept the receipt. You have no idea how much I hope brother number 2 suffered greatly while spending the day like a friggin flea infested rat holed up hungry and thirsty and bleeding in some stranger's boat. I hope every beat of his worthless cold heart is painful and every breath he takes causes him grief. It makes me feel good knowing that his being 19 and pretty will work against him in prison. (_o_) of day of admission. (_O_) one week later.

You know, I really don't give a shit about what motivates assholes like this to do what they do. They are terrorists. They don't care about their victims. I can't say that I don't care about them though. Take this surviving coward: I do hope his worthless carcass gets the best of medical care. I hope he has protection on the level of the president. I want all this because I want to see our guys gleen any information they can out of him and then kill him with as much prejudice as we can muster.

Tick check for Plateau boaters! (no replies)

AliBlair — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 09:28:19 -0500

I pulled one off Brandon yesterday before it got attached and found two teensy little bastards on me this morning. I guess they were so tiny I couldn't see them until they got engorged with my precious lifeblood. Check yourselves!

Bomber Gear Drytops on the Clymb (no replies)

powhoundus — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 07:11:10 -0500

Great deals, all sizes currently available. Shorty and LS.

Sad demise of Alibaba Time Out Deli (1 reply)

powhoundus — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 06:11:10 -0500

One bit of sad news I forgot to pass on after our Spring Break trip. We discovered while holed up in Knox that the long time Knoxville favorite eating spot for me and I know many of you - Alibaba Time Out Deli is out of business. There was a sign on the door stating they were retiring. I know I will miss them and some of you will as well :(

More Fun with Facebook (39 replies)

brentaustin — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 20:36:59 -0500

Yes, all you Facebook users will increasingly face the future noted in the book "1984". Only Big Brother is Facebook.

[gigaom.com]

Of course, it may not matter since some people only "Like" some people on Facebook anyhow, and they probably don't care if they are tracked ever more carefully. My friends have my email and phone number...

Cheers,

Brent

Kayaker nearly hit by SUV, then saves family from river. (no replies)

Hanleyk1 — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 12:46:36 -0500

I probably could make this stuff up, but noboby'd believe me.

http://www.weather.com/news/kayaker-saves-family-river-crash-20130408

Beer, wine and liquor tasting at Liquor Barn (no replies)

Hanleyk1 — Fri, 05 Apr 2013 14:51:17 -0500

I usually visit Liquor Barn on Thursday and/or Friday for the beer tasting. Jeff and Joe often show up too. I thought I'd throw this out there in case anybody who doesn't usually attend such events cared to meet me out there around six-ish.

Super Moon Music & River Festival - Elkhorn City (no replies)

abtrfly4u — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:20:27 -0500

This event has been posted to Facebook on the Russell Fork Boaters group page.
I know some of you are not on FB and would be interested in an event that is geared toward helping out
the Elkhorn City Heritage Council.
Super Moon Festival

There are a few tickets left at a reduced price. There is no difference in the packages other than the price - per Tim Blecher
It's a great way to support Elkhorn City and the EC Community Garden all while taking in some great music, some river time, and some
social time with our beloved EC friends and phams!

I've bought my tickets - You should go to the website and buy yours too!!

Adelessa

Need help with outfitting! (5 replies)

AliBlair — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 13:37:26 -0500

I thought putting some foam in the bulkhead of the Project 45 would be pretty straightforward but I clearly have no idea what I'm doing and need some experienced assistance.

Handymen (and women) (no replies)

Cephas_Stutts — Fri, 29 Mar 2013 10:37:21 -0500

Don't know if this is the appropriate forum, but...does anyone in the construction/handyman business have experience with design and installation of rain barrels? If so, send me a PM, I might have a small job to sub-out.

-Peter

Motorville (no replies)

paddlezrm — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:11:15 -0500

Interesting animated commentary on our society's addiction to oil.
Very cartographic...

Patrick Jean's "Motorville"

Zina

BWA is Awesome (3 replies)

Cephas_Stutts — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:43:31 -0500

Another reason to love your local canoe club...

This morning Ali Blair posted a photo of a cat she found to facebook. I recognized my wildcat that went missing nearly four months ago! When she got out, she was about 9 months old, she has returned bigger and stronger than when she left.

Thanks Ali!

#FreeMulletCat (2 replies)

John.Mello — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 08:01:39 -0500

Benchmark Outdoor Expo-volunteers from BWA needed (16 replies)

cynthg — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 09:10:02 -0500

Benchmark is having an Outdoor Expo Saturday March 23rd from noon-4, and has asked me to head up a group to represent the BWA. Here's the low-down: "We will provide a table for you all so all you need to bring are your fun selves and any info you'd like to share with customers. We are asking people to get there to set up between 11 and 11:30. I think it'd be nice to have some pictures of some trips you all have taken, especially runs down local streams. Just a thought and a way to engage them in conversation. ;-)"

It should be fun, I've done the Ladies Night there for several years and have always had a great time. It would be awesome if someone could volunteer to put together something to showcase the BWA (any media you want, but there won't be giant amounts of space) and I need volunteers to man our table from noon-4:00 If interested, please post here. I have attached their flyer about the event.

Thank you in advance! C6

In need of boat repair (4 replies)

EricD — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:28:32 -0600

I have a decent sized crack just to the left of my cockpit which is a bit of a problem. If anyone has a heat gun that I can come over to use it would be much appreciated. I'm busy today but am free after 2 tomorrow. Thanks!

EricD
8596305385

Need pet sitter recommendations (1 reply)

tribski — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 12:10:57 -0600

Britt and I now have a dog, in addition to our two cats. Does anyone have a recommendation for a pet sitter who would come to the house and walk the dog and feed the cats?

RIP TRR boater (4 replies)

tribski — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 08:29:28 -0600

It is with sadness, that I must report on the death of another of our TRR boaters, Scott Reed. Many of you met him on the weekly flatwater paddles and on the whitewater trips to the Pigeon and Nanty. He always had a great smile and was a lot of fun, but in the end, he could not escape the demons in his head from Iraq. His fiance takes great comfort in the fun he had with TRR and paddling. She came with him to the last Nanty paddle. May he rest in peace.

Interesting read on events in Ecuador (5 replies)

bethany — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 10:10:35 -0600

This article is lengthy, but good; it's nice to see coverage of this in the US. This is what Matt Terry, with the Ecuadorian Rivers Institute, has been up against.

http://www.salon.com/2013/02/10/to_get_the_gold_they_will_have_to_kill_every_one_of_us/

Obed Oral History Program (1 reply)

desertrat — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 11:18:35 -0600

This will be cool. I plan to be boating down there while this is happening tomorrow, but it looks to continue...Plateau history is fascinating...

[www.knoxnews.com]

Brandon