For those who marveled at nature's products: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yellowduckiee/2985326320/ Still working on the real weird one found in the river....
It was definitely a Turnicate and this is the closest I could find, but the ones we played with were larger and were growing in water with no salinity. ...
Yesterday was an awesome day to go kayaking. All together there were 16 kayakers on the river, paddlers included Glee, Terry W, Gerry, Todd, Sachiko, Kent,...
just a reminder and a bump to get this to the top of the message board. Hope to see everyone at the meeting Monday night. Come with your ideas for paddles for...
It looks like gerry identified the strange life forms we encountered on the way. This is always a great paddle because it is the first one that I ever went...
Based on what Todd described to me the gelatinous blobs are most likely bryozoan colonies, a small colonial creature similar to coral polyps. BTW their...
OK, it's time for zoology class. Those galls are formed by gall wasps to raise their larva instead of building a paper or mud nest like most wasps. You can see...
Ted: Where were you Saturday when we needed you! Looked up bryozoans and found the picture of the ones we saw (there are over 8000 kinds) and the Wa State...
If anyone is going to the meeting tonight I usually make the dinner reservation at El Sarape. They would not let me make a reservation unless I deposited $50...
I have the first crack at the new schedule up on the website. Take a quick look at it, since lack of attendance at the meeting doesn't mean you aren't a POC...
I signed us up for a twitter account. I think this can be another good way of getting the word out about the club. I'm guessing a good number of people have...
I thought the kayak shop in Gig Harbor was closed. It moved to facility near the mexican diner on the main route. I thought I would just mention it since some...
Oh Nick - you're so fickle! You fall in and out of love all the time. ;o) That kayak does look sweet, though! Becky... :o) www.lacey-massage-therapy.com ...
OMG! No wonder he fell in love... that thing has beautiful lines, so esthetic ... like looking at the Mona Lisa. I'm with you on this one, Nick! In a...
- Gerry, It is on the same side as the Mexican Restaurant just a about five lots north. The black boat is a beauty. I won't be surprised if someone in the...
no day hatch though - that would bug me OR for that price get one built in! ... From: Hiddenhts@... To: southsoundareakayakers@yahoogroups.com Sent:...
Putting together a paddle to Lake Mead sometime between Feb 20 and March 20. The dates are flexible for the sake of your calendar. Have two people and room...
keep me as a backup mate, I might be in NZ then. Kiwi ... From: "Gerry" <gnthodge@...> To: southsoundareakayakers@yahoogroups.com Sent: Saturday, August 8,...
Hey Mark P. Vicki & I are interested in coming to the paddle next weekend and are wondering if we can bring our traveling porta potty with us to stay at your...
Hello! My name is Nancy Heyen. I have been paddling for 14 years sometimes with the Mountaineers and the Olympic Kayak Club. Mostly with friends though. I...
Hi Nancy. :o) Welcome to SSAK! Generally, to join in a paddle, just show up about 1/2 hour before the launch, sign a release waiver, and you're ready to...
Oh, come on, Becky! Be honest! Tell Nancy about the arduous application process, sending in transcripts from all your roll classes, the interviews, the...
