: I hope it wasn't red.

Twas red I'm afraid.

: Carbon fiber is harvested from the moon, don't you know that. That's why the
: space shuttle has to keep going up all the time. They're bringing back
: carbon fiber.

Actually, I looked it up. It's from Neptune and is delivered on the backs of dead turtles, that's why the shipping and handling charges are so expensive. Epoxy is from the moon. Okoume plywood is also from the moon.

: We have to be careful how we tie down the surfskis because they will smush
: down or bend in the middle.

I see the surfskiers anxiously do that...I keep thinking that the construction isn't well thought out, or perhaps the materials is the key. Then again, the cost of carbon fiber (aka kryptonite) definitely puts a restriction in design and layup. Then again, surfskis do fine in the majority of cases so what's wrong with a little bit of bendy skin? I wonder if the bendy skin is in a way a good thing in places on the hull?

: Actually I'm not sure if I was paddling it sideways or not. It was hard to
: tell. By the way, there was no manufacturer name on it. Do you blame them?
: I wouldn't put my name on that thing either. It's a travesty of justice
: that they even call it a kayak. Isn't the word "tippy" somewhere
: in the definition of a kayak? Besides, the hull was technically a
: trimaran. I'm quite certain I heard a fish laughing at me. It was like
: going to prom in an AMC Pacer.

Hey, my AMC Pacer is a real babe magnet. I alternate between the Pacer and the Yugo. Girls are swarming over the house like ants. They're everywhere. Life is hell, send money!

: I'm not going to blame him when he was just doing his job... although he
: could have maybe smiled or even said good day or something. Tell him I'm
: Pruden? Wouldn't that get me arrested? Isn't Pruden wanted for oogling
: women at the rowing club?

Well, I'm not so sure about that. Most have a attitude that has got to go. It would help to take their guns away for a few weeks to learn about non-aggressive interaction. But, hey, what do I know? Ya know, Rob and I are cursed with dashing good looks. Of course, I edge him out with my BM (hey, that's Babe Magnet, the Pacer and not what you think!)

: Yes, the plug is located in the Governor's mansion, but I believe it's
: already been pulled.

Yeah, I know. Awww-nold ist going to "clean up Sac-ra-mento." Since Kalifornia is populated by idiots-the same dolts who voted to deregulate energy, the state will end up invading neighboring states with fleets of Hummers grabbing the goods. Of course, there will be a good reason, like...as if I have to say it. I need to get back north.

: Ha! Quit your bragging, Bugs!

I'm a real lucky guy and I know it.

: Hey look... is that an AMC Pacer I see? Oooh I gotta have one. I can put my
: tubby little kayak on top and be the envy of all....

Dude, the Pacer is a hot thing, but the Yugo is it, the ultimate babe magnet. It's such a magnet that babes nearby are drawn to it and stick like iron filings to a magnet. You have to pry 'em off in thick layers. Trust me, get yourself one. Also, to finish the effect, you have to develop that raise-one-eyebrow and that casual, off-the-cuff amused look. Cruising down the road searching for the third gear, you'll notice the looks of awe and wonder. And since you have a issue with America's finest, you will command a whole new presence and respect, greatly decreasing those ever-annoying pull-overs and tickets. In fact, I'll wager that you'll have officers establishing a motorcade just for you. Jeeeez, I sound like spam

Where are you on that island crossing venture?? I was wondering what time you're thinking for whole paddle. Currents in your favor?