Every day I check the weather forecast, and every day it seems to be the same. Clear skies, 55 degree days, and cold nights. It is nice Fall weather, but as you know, not good weather for either snow or high water.

I have been having a lot of fun outside though, regardless of the nice weather. Kayaking in the evenings with Macy has been tons of fun. Everyday we are trying new moves and competing against each other in games of “pig” or “horse”.

Yesterday while playing a game of Pig I got a P for not being able to do a move. (Actually not being able to not do a move) The move Macy did was this; establish a side surf, take your paddle out of the water, and then flush without flipping over, bracing, or using your paddle at all. Not really a move at all, but I couldn’t do it. I was depressed for about 4 seconds!

I have been spending time in the gym, as I seem to do every year around this time. It has been fun to lift weights again. It really doesn’t take long to get strong again. Of all the things that you can do athletically, gaining strength seems to be the easiest. I am still running 3 or 4 days a week but that has taken a back seat to the workout that my legs get chasing game birds all over the Nevada mountains.

I finally busted out my cold weather gear the other day. You know, the skull cap, thick fleece, dry pants, and gloves. It is still a little early for the gloves, but the other warm gear has made my time on the water much more enjoyable.

I didn’t paddle today, and that doesn’t happen very often. You know, that water may be low and the weather may be cold, but my day just doesn’t feel right without spending some time in my boat. And oh what a boat the All Star is!

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