New York Finger Lakes pix--from a lake
08-30-2010, 03:58 AM
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Hubby and I LOVE to kayak!! We try to go every Sunday--weather permitting. I have a smaller kayak I use when I go alone during the week (I have July and August off); I can't get my nice one on top of the very tall van. :roll:
My son just taught me how to send cell phone pix to my email, so finally I can do something with these pix!!
Note--it's not always this calm when we go. Three weeks ago we were on Canandaigua Lake. The winds were about 5 mph when we decided to paddle across--which we rarely do on that lake--just too boat busy. Once we were about 1/3 of the way across, the winds suddenly gusted to 25 mph!! We kept going amid white caps--two foot waves!! The lake's personality changed in a hurry! We fought our way to the other side, and I prayed steadily on the way back. The last 1/2 mile took us 45 minutes--going against the wind. When we finally reached the launch area, my hands were cramped from gripping the paddle. Sheesh. No wonder there weren't many other boats out there. :roll: Good thing I didn't take my camera--we were soaked head to toe. Mark's kayak has a more open cockpit--he drained at least 2 quarts of water from his boat afterwards.
My son just taught me how to send cell phone pix to my email, so finally I can do something with these pix!!
Note--it's not always this calm when we go. Three weeks ago we were on Canandaigua Lake. The winds were about 5 mph when we decided to paddle across--which we rarely do on that lake--just too boat busy. Once we were about 1/3 of the way across, the winds suddenly gusted to 25 mph!! We kept going amid white caps--two foot waves!! The lake's personality changed in a hurry! We fought our way to the other side, and I prayed steadily on the way back. The last 1/2 mile took us 45 minutes--going against the wind. When we finally reached the launch area, my hands were cramped from gripping the paddle. Sheesh. No wonder there weren't many other boats out there. :roll: Good thing I didn't take my camera--we were soaked head to toe. Mark's kayak has a more open cockpit--he drained at least 2 quarts of water from his boat afterwards.
One of my favorite shots.
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Hmm--well, maybe this one is my favorite. ;-)
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Ahhhhhhh....so relaxing.
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Hemlock Lake are all the rest. Look how calm the water was yesterday!
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Canadice Lake last week.
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I know most of these are of Mark, but he's easy on the eye. ;-)
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08-30-2010, 04:34 AM
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Originally Posted by sandyl
Those are some awesome photos. I really like the one with the tip of your kayak in it, too. We pontoon alot and I love that-it's relaxing too and no paddling required! Thanks for sharing your pics.
Oh--I'd much rather paddle than sit! :-D
08-30-2010, 05:21 AM
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Oh, I envy you the pleasure. I have always wanted to kayak for the simple serenity of it; but don't know how to swim so am scared to even try. I grew up with a mom who didn't let us go above our knees in the water, now I have too much fear to try to swim. My youngest son has a pool and I only stay in the shallow end even though I love the water. Fear comes over me once I know that the water is deeper than I am tall. I hope you and hubby continue to enjoy your hobby for many years to come. Are there any loons on the lake for your enjoyment?
08-30-2010, 06:46 AM
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Karla, we just bought a kayak to see if we'd like it. LOVE it! the small lake we'll be in is a no motor vehicle one, and then there's a lot of saltwater marshes we plan to explore, we'll be fishing. Next month that is when we can buy thre other one.
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