if you know anything about anybody who contributes to this site, including Nick, you know that we live for paddling or come something close to that. One of the most significant qualities that paddlers seem to be characterized by is a "thriving desire to live and experience all that life has to offer regardless of the risks or at least with respect to the inherent risks.". Ok, I might be in that category of "regardless" so I speak for myself. I feel as alive when paddling as I feel when running. There is something primordial about paddling that, once experienced, must be kept up. This feeling is as simple as it is complicated. Am I making myself clearly understood? 
Robert N Pruden
