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Re: Why I'd rather die paddling...
Posted By: Reg Lake In Response To: Re: Why I'd rather die paddling... (shawn baker)
Date: Thursday, 8 September 2005, at 1:12 p.m.
: Sorry Davis. Why are you being so defeatist? Negative attention is not good.
: I almost died in a vehicle accident 3 weeks ago. I would hate to die so
: young--it means no more playing in all the tomorrows, but I'd much rather
: die paddling..than in a damn car...or worse yet, on the couch.: Not to say we should chase fate, or tempt death, but there is an element of
: risk in all of life. Manage the risks and live the life you choose.: If paddling makes your heart sing, keep paddling. If paddling doesn't make
: you happy, then fugeddaboutit. Regardless of the risk of death. I had a
: crappy summer; two funerals of people close to me, and a near-death
: experience, and too much work. I entered a 9-mile kayak race last week,
: and had a great 'Lake Wind Advisory day' and got thrashed. And I'm
: "centered" again. I can't tell you that kayaking must be your
: "fix". It is or it isn't. If it is, we're all fellow addicts who
: can help you with your healthy addiciton. If it isn't your fix, move on.: Give up kayaking only because you don't enjoy kayaking.
: I wish you well in your future endeavors.
: Shawn
I heard that time spent on the water is not deducted from your allotted time on the planet. Keep paddling.
Reg
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