The Kayaking Adventure 05-16-09

When I met David in January 2007, he owned a 12 1/2 foot kayak. He had mentioned he and I going kayaking several times, but we never went for one reason or another. The second week of May this year, he asked me if I wanted to go kayaking that weekend. Of course, never wanting to sound like a weenie, I told him "sure". Well, it just so happened that this time he showed up on Friday night with the kayaks in tow and so I knew it was really going to happen. Then my nerves kicked in to overdrive. I just knew I was going to make a fool of myself or flip over and not be able to come back up. I was scared to death! (I just didn't show it.) On Saturday morning, David, Hyls and I went to Lake Athens Marina and unloaded the kayaks. First, David had Hyls and I sit in them on the land to get the feel of them. Then off we go into the water. Much to my surprise, it was very easy and really relaxing. I had a great time and I am looking forward to going again.

Following are some pics of the great adventure (BEFORE we were actually afloat).

Me and Hyls putting on our "gear"

David giving Hyls some paddling tips

Ready to go!