tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post6488359673916755223..comments2023-06-23T09:48:10.471+01:00Comments on OCEANPAX Paddle / Run / Be: We made mistakes...and got away lucky.Duncan and Joan Barwisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09696525297637660026noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-8618898410976613082011-11-08T04:18:08.136+00:002011-11-08T04:18:08.136+00:00Thanks for that, PO. I'm sure "Bear Attac...Thanks for that, PO. I'm sure "Bear Attacks" crossed your mind on your last expedition - I'm quite sure I wouldn't want to see one straddling my kayak! Duncan.Duncan and Joan Barwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696525297637660026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-3647317907860256622011-11-08T04:11:10.626+00:002011-11-08T04:11:10.626+00:00This book is on my bedside table right now. Along ...This book is on my bedside table right now. Along with his second book Everyday Survival, and Bear attacks:their causes and avoidance. (stephen Herrera) When I teach map and compass I use lessons from this book. It's a truly great read. <br /><br />POAdventure Otakuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12215628711923335166noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-35693626288521589102011-11-06T04:02:48.024+00:002011-11-06T04:02:48.024+00:00Hey J, great to hear from you. I just hope I don&#...Hey J, great to hear from you. I just hope I don't make you homesick with all this talk about oceans and mountains! But I'm sure you're enjoying the sun, the desert, and the hot temps. :)Duncan and Joan Barwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696525297637660026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-55723933874188662362011-11-05T21:48:53.605+00:002011-11-05T21:48:53.605+00:00I'm back. I sure missed checking in these pas...I'm back. I sure missed checking in these past couple of months. Will try and keep up on your postings to avoid getting lonely down here.<br />J.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-47404357750980453402011-11-03T03:09:25.398+00:002011-11-03T03:09:25.398+00:00Linda, I think you nailed it. Impatience usually l...Linda, I think you nailed it. Impatience usually leads to inattention to detail - not a good "end state". Thanks for suggesting I was being enthusiastic and not just dumb. :)<br /><br />Understood, Lee. And if what you quoted are going to be your last words, at least we know you'll be having fun - and heck, that's gotta count for something in life. Haha.<br /><br />Thanks guys, always appreciate your feedback. D.Duncan and Joan Barwisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09696525297637660026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-5721632445444199242011-11-02T18:38:00.198+00:002011-11-02T18:38:00.198+00:00My long time paddling buddy Rob always said to my ...My long time paddling buddy Rob always said to my wife my last words on this earth is gonna be "hey Rob...WATCH THIS!"<br /><br />Don't fear the stuff that happens accepted it!Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02003408787689426511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5296941970054564614.post-61789605944969101952011-11-02T17:34:08.646+00:002011-11-02T17:34:08.646+00:00Impatience....I think that is what you would call ...Impatience....I think that is what you would call it...getting the quick directions, not listening, not packing enough food, in your haste to get out there and reach the summit. Your enthusastic personality just probably took over. Glad you made it down safe and sound! <br />LLindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16297041608441856986noreply@blogger.com