: Hey Rick,

: I've read lots of good ideas from those who have "identified" with
: you (me included) and responded to your post. But, if I may, here's one
: more thing to consider. Granted, she may be just maturing a little and
: taking more of an interest in spending time with the old man, but, before
: I committed to a particular design, I think I'd talk with her and explain
: some of the differences (and show her some pics) in the types of
: construction and materials in relation to the build time and get a feel
: for what she wants.

: If she's had the opportunity to "come along" but never accepted, or
: has not been interested . . . why now?? I'm sort of inclined to think she
: just may be fascinated by the beauty of the stripper that your building!
: If thats the case, I'd make sure that I didn't dampen her enthusiasm by
: building something else. Talk to her and let her have a say in what the
: two of you will build together. After all, its not going to take forever
: to build. And, as long as she can see the boat progressing, she'll stay
: interested. After all, it will be HER boat, right?

: For what its worth - when my wife and I bought the two plastic yaks, my
: daughter said, "cool". When I finished my wifes Guillemot she
: said, "WOW!! THATS AWESOME!! WHAT A PRETTY KAYAK! IMO, thats the
: difference that only a stripper can make. Now, when I finish my Guillemot
: L, I have to build another stripper (for her). Only I don't have the
: pleasure of building it with her as she is finishing up Grad school.

: Anyway, just my .02 worth. Let us know what you two decide.

: Happy Building.

: Charles.

I would agree let her help pick it out. I got my eldest involved in the decision(she's never been an outdoor person until last year) she picked the Guillemot play. Now will this work for her? Anyone have opinions on it?
It is refreshing to see her want spend time with me, just as she is headed off to college.

Emmett