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South Saluda Run

Posted on August 27, 2006 By Tom 1 Comment on South Saluda Run
Paddling

The Time Lords were not happy.  However, it was an accident.  I didn’t mean to bring Sunday’s paper into the house before it was actually Sunday, and when I recognized my mistake, I quickly stepped back out and left the vile thing on the bench outside until Sunday arrived.  However, the damage had been done.  … Read More “South Saluda Run” »

Juniper Run

Posted on December 29, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Juniper Run
Paddling, Travel

The decision was not made lightly.  Do we go to Disney World, or do we go camping, kayaking, and four-wheeling?  After spending eight days without power, we figured we had already done the camping thing, but we decided for Ocala National Forest over animated mice. We packed up the convertible and headed out at 6:00 … Read More “Juniper Run” »

Another View of the Tuckaseegee

Posted on August 7, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Another View of the Tuckaseegee
Paddling

It seems that we have run the Tuckaseegee more than the Green this summer. The crowds of float bubbas have gotten so obnoxious that we’re willing to drive the extra miles to get to the Tuck.

Tuckaseegee II

Posted on July 10, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Tuckaseegee II
Paddling

I almost chickened out. TS Cindy flooded most of the Southeast on Thursday. The Tuck was running at 5.8 feet above normal, Hurricane Dennis was scheduled for landfall today, and it was cloudy in Greenville – all ingrediants for disaster. Despite certain doom, I loaded up the kayak and headed toward Dillsboro to meet Bob and Roxanne. After a slight memory slip as to the location of the put-in, I found Bob and Roxanne and unloaded the boats. The river didn’t look too rough, and a local raft company was getting ready to launch with children on board. We figured if kids could take it, we could handle what the Tuck might throw at us.

Paddling Resources Update

Posted on May 20, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Paddling Resources Update
Paddling

As I was looking over the site today, I noticed that there was no section for links to paddling resources. How in the world could that be??  Anyway, I have updated our links page with tons of info on paddling in our region.  Enjoy.

Paddling Jocassee

Posted on May 19, 2005 By Tom No Comments on Paddling Jocassee
Paddling

Why is it some Indian maiden is always committing suicide for a lost love?  The Appalachian Mountains are littered with the names of these unfortunate young women – Evaleka, Cateechee, Issaqueena, and Jocassee among them – or named for the event itself – Jump-Off Rock in Hendersonville and Blowing Rock as examples.  This weekend Houston … Read More “Paddling Jocassee” »

In search of a lake

Posted on April 6, 2005 By Tom 1 Comment on In search of a lake
Paddling

I have a consistent dream.  In this dream, I arrive at a small town somewhere in the mountains of North Carolina.  A beautiful whitewater river flows next to the town, and artisan shops line the streets.  As this dream has repeated, I have added more and more detail to the town.  The main highway curves … Read More “In search of a lake” »

Paddling in Tongues

Posted on October 23, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Paddling in Tongues
Paddling

The horizon is suddenly much closer, and the sound of rushing water is upon you. As you approach the entrance, you look for the tongues – the flat patches that indicate where the rocks aren’t. You pull hard on the paddle, trying to stay on the line you’ve chosen and not wind up on the … Read More “Paddling in Tongues” »

Paddling the French Broad

Posted on July 24, 2004 By Tom No Comments on Paddling the French Broad
Paddling

No, I’m not talking about a porno film.  Paul W and I decided to paddle a section of the French Broad River today. I was tired of the crowds of "float bubbas" with their inner tubes on the Green River, so another venue was in order.  Specifically, I was looking for the following: 1. a … Read More “Paddling the French Broad” »

Take me to the river…

Posted on August 16, 2003 By Tom No Comments on Take me to the river…
Paddling

One turbine running at 100% – ideal conditions for a run down the Green. Unfortunately, hundreds of others, mainly on inner tubes, also thought so. Despite the crowds, Bob and I still had a good run. Dodging the float bubbas was not unlike my daily commute on I-85. With the fast river conditions, crowds, and … Read More “Take me to the river…” »

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