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Ekidokai
08-13-2010, 04:01 AM
OK, here is what happened, I go into Big Lots to buy a bug zapper fly swatter and see a kayak hanging on the wall. Knowing I have a hell of a time getting into and out of my inflatable kayak and can't really run the thing because of my extreme inflexible knees, I try it out in the store and buy it. I can sit in it up right. I didn't know they had foot pegs so that helps a lot.

I proceed to take it on an easy cache in a very still stream and manage to snap the paddle that came with the inflatable in half. I try to portage up over a beaver dam and can't figure how to get back in and find myself floating sprawled on top of it paddling with my hands with the bow almost under water. I think I might be too heavy for it. I then try one last time to get back in the seat and roll it over. I brought my whole caching bag with me and everything gets soaked. My phone, GPSr, Nuvi, camera and watch. I got the camera, watch and GPSr working. I lost the Nuvi and phone.

So here is what I need:

1.) life vest for a bald headed cigar sucking fat guinea.
2.) Paddle that wont break moving said fat guy through the water.
3.) lessons. I found out the what I thought was a water drain turns out to be a water tight compartment.
4.) A car navigation system. I would like to get a Nuvi 500 so I can do Werigo caches, but I'll get something else if it is cheap enough.

I already know to look on the online sites like ebay, but I thought maybe someone out here might have one they want to get rid of.

Besides money I have some specialized skills. I can offer a paranormal investigation and if need be removal session. Also a fire investigation or consulting on codes. I might even be persuaded on giving hints on my lost treasure.

JustPJ66
08-13-2010, 04:24 AM
wow hints on that lost treasure would be worth a nuvi if we had one to sell ...bummer . What size life jacket you want I will keep my eyes open in the yard sales.

Hiram357
08-13-2010, 06:21 AM
well, you know how the song goes, "I should have bought it, when i saw it, at Old Town..." oh wait... or was that mardens... Seriously though, the people at the OT Store are a wealth of information when it comes to paddle, kayak, and gear sizing. Might want to stop and there and have a chat with them. I don't think they'll be able to help with the GPS though...

brdad
08-13-2010, 06:42 AM
Maybe I can carve you a paddle. Should be done by..... Next July?

If I ever get around to getting a new PFD that fits me, we may have a spare. I'll keep you in my if you don't find one by then.

WhereRWe?
08-13-2010, 07:45 AM
OK, here is what happened, I go into Big Lots to buy a bug zapper fly swatter.

I've bought a lot of these "bug zapper fly swatters", and have had bad luck with all of them - they die after a short time - except for one model.

Throw away the one you bought at Big Lots and buy "The Jolt (http://cgi.ebay.com/Jolt-Bug-Zapper-Fly-Swatter-Mosquito-Killer-Racket-/170431235054?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)". Far superior to other zappers, an we've got two that are still going strong after 2 years.

:D:D

tat
08-13-2010, 09:42 AM
I have "The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic - Video" if you'd like to borrow it.

hollora
08-13-2010, 12:46 PM
Old Town Canoe usually has paddles which are seconds up there - I have had mine for years (it was dented in the handle). For the Nuvi - watch on the GC.com forums too - they have a for sale section.

Also - free ads in Uncle Henry's under wanted and TheMaineMarketPlace.com might work. Also good places to look along with Craig's List

Sorry to hear of your misadventures - hope things get better and work out.

dufzor
08-13-2010, 01:14 PM
Am willing to give lessons and go paddle shopping.

Ekidokai
08-13-2010, 03:01 PM
Am willing to give lessons and go paddle shopping.


Old Town Canoe usually has paddles which are seconds up there - I have had mine for years (it was dented in the handle). For the Nuvi - watch on the GC.com forums too - they have a for sale section.

Also - free ads in Uncle Henry's under wanted and TheMaineMarketPlace.com might work. Also good places to look along with Craig's List

Sorry to hear of your misadventures - hope things get better and work out.


I have "The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic - Video" if you'd like to borrow it.


I've bought a lot of these "bug zapper fly swatters", and have had bad luck with all of them - they die after a short time - except for one model.

Throw away the one you bought at Big Lots and buy "The Jolt (http://cgi.ebay.com/Jolt-Bug-Zapper-Fly-Swatter-Mosquito-Killer-Racket-/170431235054?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0)". Far superior to other zappers, an we've got two that are still going strong after 2 years.

:D:D


First off thank you all.
WhereRwe? Funny thing is I forgot to buy the fly swatter or that would have gotten dunked too. I really like the one in the link.

Tat I have no idea who or what "The Brent Reitz Forward Stroke Clinic - Video" is. I guess it is a paddling video. I would like to view it.

Hollora, misadventures is my middle name. Life would be boring for me with out them, although I love it when a plan comes together, I never have a plan. Thank you for the suggestions. I was hoping you might want to give lessons too.

dufzor, I'll be right down after I get out of Marden's.

dufzor
08-13-2010, 04:35 PM
dufzor, I'll be right down after I get out of Marden's.:eek:
End of next week or on the weekend Eki, when my house is on its new founation and not sitting in 2 pieces on seperate sides of the property! LOL. the boats should be accessable again by then. :)

brdad
08-13-2010, 06:46 PM
There are loads of short kayak lessons available on youtube as well.

http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=kayak+lessons&aq=0

JustPJ66
08-13-2010, 06:49 PM
the way kev and I learned was just to get in and try not to fall out! so far it has worked .....

dubord207
08-13-2010, 08:05 PM
I just spoke with Joe Bornstein. We both think there's a decent size claim here.

First of all, where was the paddle made? If it was Mexico, Korea, Sri Lanka, China, Taiwan or California then forget it...those are all bankrupt and we can't blood out of rock!

If it was made in Iraq, then you just won the lottery as that country has about 700 billion of good ol' US dollars backing up their economy. Not Iraq, well how about sold by Wal Mart? If you once worked there, then it's a conflict of interest, if not then it's soon to be called "Mike's Mart!"

But, were you smoking cigars at the time? Was the sun beating down on you bald head causing glare to bounce from your head, off the water and then back to you eyes? I'm worried the defense team at Wal Mart might make an issue of that.

I guess you should just go into Chapter 13 and tell everybody to buzz off and stand in line.

That's my take. You now owe me about $1.45 for this well presented legal advice.:D

lexmano
08-13-2010, 10:00 PM
That's my take. You now owe me about $1.45 for this well presented legal advice.:D

Mike, as the client you are entitled to request arbitration of your shyster's, er lawyer's, fees.

That $1.45 sure seems excessive given the quality of the legal? advice received.:D

dufzor
08-13-2010, 11:04 PM
There are loads of short kayak lessons available on youtube as well.

But can they compair with lessons from suetube? :confused::D:eek::mad:

Mainiac1957
08-14-2010, 05:35 AM
But can they compair with lessons from suetube? :confused::D:eek::mad:

Nothing personel Sue, but Dan's advice sounded more like "SUE"tube!:rolleyes:

79olds
08-14-2010, 12:44 PM
hey ekidokai this is 79 olds i have a garmin nuvi 350na for sale for $75.00, and i have some life jackets also. I might have one big enough to fit you. let me know if you are interrested

dufzor
08-14-2010, 08:32 PM
Nothing personel Sue, but Dan's advice sounded more like "SUE"tube!:rolleyes:
So true!!!! ;)

Ekidokai
08-14-2010, 10:40 PM
Today I go into Dick's to get a life jacket. I find one for $5. I see a kayak just like mine for $100 less, so I get real mad. I see an even better one for the same price. I am steamed.

I get home wash the kayak up real good and grab the instructions and receipt and head for Ocean state job lot. The manager said he could not take it back at the store level. Once it is in the water the situation changes. I don't see how or why. No damage as it was only in the water a short time and I did not scrape it up on rocks and stuff. It looks just as good as it did three days ago.

I'm told I have to call the home office on Monday. I ask what they are going to say and I get no reply.

I might need some advice on Tuesday from you legal types about small claims court. I asked at the time of purchase if I could return it if I could not use it and was told yes within 30 days with receipt. The recept says the same thing. Nothing about water.

hollora
08-15-2010, 03:14 PM
Today I go into Dick's to get a life jacket. I find one for $5. I see a kayak just like mine for $100 less, so I get real mad. I see an even better one for the same price. I am steamed.

I get home wash the kayak up real good and grab the instructions and receipt and head for Ocean state job lot. The manager said he could not take it back at the store level. Once it is in the water the situation changes. I don't see how or why. No damage as it was only in the water a short time and I did not scrape it up on rocks and stuff. It looks just as good as it did three days ago.

I'm told I have to call the home office on Monday. I ask what they are going to say and I get no reply.

I might need some advice on Tuesday from you legal types about small claims court. I asked at the time of purchase if I could return it if I could not use it and was told yes within 30 days with receipt. The recept says the same thing. Nothing about water.

Printed on the receipt - wow! They better take it back!

lions6281
08-15-2010, 05:25 PM
well lets see, the wife has life jackets somewere i can find them may need two though they might be a little small. daughter has a garmin nuvi dont know the # but see wont miss it i think and as for the paddle i have a couple of cannoe paddles and duck tape at home i know we can tape u up something I Want To Know About The Treasure LETS MAKE A DEAL Lions6281

Ekidokai
08-15-2010, 11:31 PM
I know you want to know about the treasure. I know it is not frustrating me as much as you, but I really didn't think it would be that hard. Then again Dyslexia Nightmare is a challenge too.

I'm still fighting with computers, browsers, stores and doctors, so things are kind of eclectic as what gets done and when.

Thanks for all the offers and help. Some of those videos are way too good.

Sudonim
08-16-2010, 02:43 PM
I know you want to know about the treasure. I know it is not frustrating me as much as you, but I really didn't think it would be that hard. Then again Dyslexia Nightmare is a challenge too.



Not gonna name names, but some people have trouble with water at Dyslexics nightmare too!

Ekidokai
08-17-2010, 08:40 PM
That's very strange. I have no idea what that means. Am I supposed to?

Sudonim
08-18-2010, 12:32 PM
If you start bushwacking from the parking lot instead of using the trail system, it gets wet fast!

Ekidokai
08-19-2010, 01:28 AM
Oh I get it. I did that on the Bogey Man one.

kayaking loon
08-23-2010, 03:48 PM
I gave Vic some life jackets for his yard sales, don't know if he's sold them yet or not. Maybe he'd throw in a kayak lesson too...I still remember the last kayak lesson I gave. The first one went great, the second was a disaster.

If I see any ghosts in my Boothbay Harbor house I'll call you. My father saw them all the time just before he went to assisted living...

JFamilySebec
08-23-2010, 05:07 PM
My father saw them all the time just before he went to assisted living...

Hmmm, I think they probably moved to assisted living too........

kayaking loon
08-24-2010, 08:25 AM
My father saw them all the time just before he went to assisted living...

Hmmm, I think they probably moved to assisted living too........


No, they didn't. I asked and they all stayed behind at the house. Of course, I haven't seen or heard a single one of them.

And Mike, I think what you need for a kayak is a sit-on-top. Go to Old Town and see what they have that's right for your weight. I use Sandpipers. They were made in Canada but sold by Old Town for a bit. But they don't hold much weight. I also have a Hobie Mirage (expensive but good). I don't like Yak Boards but a lot of people do. Check them all out, try them out, then buy.

JustPJ66
08-24-2010, 08:30 AM
No, they didn't. I asked and they all stayed behind at the house. Of course, I haven't seen or heard a single one of them.

And Mike, I think what you need for a kayak is a sit-on-top. Go to Old Town and see what they have that's right for your weight. I use Sandpipers. They were made in Canada but sold by Old Town for a bit. But they don't hold much weight. I also have a Hobie Mirage (expensive but good). I don't like Yak Boards but a lot of people do. Check them all out, try them out, then buy.

we bought a sit on top kind at ocean state job lots this spring for just about 250.00. I am not a petite woman and they hold me just fine! dont know if they still have it tho.

kayaking loon
08-24-2010, 11:25 AM
Looks like Old Town doesn't sell sit-on-top kayaks anymore. But REI had quite a few of them. Once you find a make and model you like, you can see where you can get the best price. It's also good if you can try out different models first (yes, some places let you get them wet!). Maine Sport in Rockport has a pond and so does Belgrade Canoe and Kayak and he'll dicker on the price. Wilderness Systems had some nice looking ones.

Ekidokai
08-24-2010, 03:07 PM
They sure do have a bunch of sit on top ones. I was surprised at the cost. Some were $5000.

Ekidokai
08-24-2010, 03:15 PM
No, they didn't. I asked and they all stayed behind at the house. Of course, I haven't seen or heard a single one of them.

And Mike, I think what you need for a kayak is a sit-on-top. Go to Old Town and see what they have that's right for your weight. I use Sandpipers. They were made in Canada but sold by Old Town for a bit. But they don't hold much weight. I also have a Hobie Mirage (expensive but good). I don't like Yak Boards but a lot of people do. Check them all out, try them out, then buy.

I have everything I need and thank you all for the support.

I have one that will hold 300#'s. I have had it out a few times and it works well.

I guess I don't really need lessons. On my last trip I figured it out that I should not try so hard not to get wet. I was going out in jeans, sneakers, long sleeve shirts and the like. Then a couple of jet shiers pulled up as I was getting out of the thing and I noticed how easy it was when you could just get in the water and have fun.

Walking in the woods and bushes my not be so bad with shorts. I could even bring a pair with me if need be.

Now I'm looking for a motor.

Sudonim
08-24-2010, 05:35 PM
I have everything I need and thank you all for the support.

I have one that will hold 300#'s. I have had it out a few times and it works well.



Now I'm looking for a motor.

A 300 pound payload, sit on top, shallow draft and a motor. I think this exists. It's called a Jet Ski, they have been making them for a few years now...:p

Ekidokai
08-25-2010, 12:05 PM
Interesting. Those are the motorcycle like things that keep trying to sink me. Too expensive and bush whacking with one looks hard.