Efficient work in checking in resulted in all six of us, at one moment, being in the boats and in the water, at 6 pm. Debbie B with guest Nancy G, Stephanie N with guest Mindy B, and guest Debbie W with Linda F, heading east into the wind toward Barton Springs. The lake was crowded, with a great variety of boaters as well as boats. Green fronds waved in the clear deeps under us. Instead of graduated sizes of turtles along the tree branches over-hanging the water, it was small kids next to older kids, then teens, sister, mother, then Dad at the sturdy end. Daredevils jumped off the bridges, missing us. We went right up to the outflow of the pool, thronged with near-naked swimmers in the very cold water.
Stephanie reports on our conversation: “Cool new movies were discussed, latest concerts, and how volunteering seating people at venues results in free entertainment! One of our ladies is a yoga teacher.” Quote from Stephanie’s father: “Hark! There they go – I must hasten after them, for I am their leader!” (for Linda, leading from the rear). Stephanie was also responsible for our post-paddle entertainment, as she showed us how her Thule Hullavator lifts her 24-lb. boat on to the roof of her car, with minimal effort.
Best wishes to those who were unable to join us due to lingering illness, we hope to see you on the water soon.
Next paddle is Wednesday morning at (new time, a little earlier) 9 am on Thursday 16 June, led by Diane, next evening paddle is 22 June led by Gloria. And the next in Maria’s Kayak Adventure series is at Emma Long Park 7 July, 4-7.