'"TOO MUCH FUN... THAT'S NEWS TO ME"

A great quote from Commader Cody and the Lost Planet Airmen. Well, I think we came close to the edge for this past Sunday Rowing Adventure.

First off was the traditional Sunday Row when 10 Peaceful Warriors took to the bay in what was just perfect rowing conditions: flat water, gentle breeze (albeit very gentle) and clear skies. In attendance were: Thomas rowing the Dolphin. Chris and Emliy in the two new Alden Stars, Jon in his black night Alden, Chas, Scott O, Jean, Eileen and Dana in our tried and true Echos and yours truly in the Maas Aero.

Our only real excitement was an early mix-up between Eileen with a local lobster boat. It was more like an nudge than a broadside but I'm sure it was scary for Eileen who got a real life flippn' experience.

Then it was on to the cut behind Little Misery which was nicely flooded due to the early morning tide. Most of the team turned towards the beach for a well deserved frolic in the water. Scott O and Dana had to turn around right away and Emily, Jon and Thomas decided to add another mile by covering Big Misery and joining us on the other side. (I think we got the better deal spending more time IN instead of ON the water.)

A return back to the dock where we were greeted by a full set of sweets and lemonade complements of Debbie T (my better half) and a group of members waiting patiently to jump into the water, don lifejackets, flip boats and get back in. What a great job Emily and Terrie did in hosting this event. Jay N, Stan, Shelia, Shelly, Scott S and Andrew. Please click on the "you tube" video in Thomas' blog to see just how easy Emily makes it in the Alden Star.

Just when we all thought the fun would end, it was time for the newbie instructional row. Jay N, Gail, Andrew, Stan, Shelia, Terrie in the Echos, Scott S in the Alden Martin ,Thomas in the Wintech 24 and Julie and I in the Alden Double traveled down the coast towards Salem Harbor learning how to dodge all the weekend warriors in their bowriders barreling down upon us with little regard or curtesy. Seeking refuge by hugging the coast, we were still able to get a 4 mile row together.

Returning home exhausted at 1:30, I realize that I had been on water or around the club house for over for close to six hours. It was a close as I have come in a long time to having too much fun.
Thanks guys for an incredible Sunday