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by jim johnson
Wed Oct 17, 2012 12:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dave reid
Replies: 110
Views: 26347

Re: dave reid

welcome home Dave. I can't wait to see you...
by jim johnson
Fri Oct 05, 2012 12:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dave reid
Replies: 110
Views: 26347

Re: dave reid

GREAT NEWS...
by jim johnson
Fri Sep 21, 2012 5:16 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dave reid
Replies: 110
Views: 26347

Re: dave reid

GREAT NEWS. Thanks for the update.
by jim johnson
Fri Sep 21, 2012 7:44 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dave reid
Replies: 110
Views: 26347

Re: dave reid

Cat, thank you so much for keeping us informed. It really helps to hear how Dave is doing.
by jim johnson
Sat Sep 15, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dave reid
Replies: 110
Views: 26347

Re: dave reid

Thanks. Please keep us updated. Dave is special to all of us.
by jim johnson
Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: dave reid
Replies: 110
Views: 26347

dave reid

can anyone fill me in on Dave Reid's accident?
by jim johnson
Thu May 13, 2010 9:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Heads up NW ARK from I40 area and north
Replies: 8
Views: 1731

Re: Heads up NW ARK from I40 area and north

ohhhh Auntie Em, I don't think Toto and I are in Kansas anymore!
Hope everyone is OK. We have basements here in Kansas...
jim
by jim johnson
Thu Aug 13, 2009 6:05 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: outside magazine article
Replies: 6
Views: 1403

outside magazine article

a recent article in Outside magazine analyzes the decline of whitewater kayaking.
http://outside.away.com/outside/culture ... ion-1.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
any opinions?
jim
by jim johnson
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:59 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gates of Lodore
Replies: 4
Views: 914

Re: Gates of Lodore

exactly. your memory is real good. the video is of the top of the rapid. Hells continues for nearly 1/2 mile, hence the name. the flow was about 1200 cfs on the lodore section and everyone went right (or over). the yampa dumped about 6500 cfs in at echo park so the final canyon (split mountain) was ...
by jim johnson
Wed Jul 08, 2009 7:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gates of Lodore
Replies: 4
Views: 914

Re: Gates of Lodore

the first raft thru was a wichita boater (to remain anonymous). after a few tense moments (seconds) in the hole he flushed out in good shape. the rock is known as lucifer or whalerock and is the crux of the upper part of the rapid.
jim
by jim johnson
Tue Jul 07, 2009 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Gates of Lodore
Replies: 4
Views: 914

Gates of Lodore

Here are some shots of our recent trip on the Gates of Lodore on the Green River in Dinosoar National Monument. Noted ACC member Okieboater was one of the star oarsmen as well as Shred Ready owner Tom Sherburne along with a cast of characters from Oregon, Utah, Kansas, Missouri and Idaho. This is a ...
by jim johnson
Sun May 17, 2009 1:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LOST DOG - SOAFY - IN FAYETTEVILLE
Replies: 45
Views: 8975

Re: LOST DOG - SOAFY - IN FAYETTEVILLE

Fish
I am really sorry. you were a good father...
jim
by jim johnson
Fri Apr 24, 2009 5:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: kansas paddling rights
Replies: 0
Views: 537

kansas paddling rights

I thought you all would be interested in what is happening with regards to access to the Arkansas River in Kansas. Sedgwick County orders halt on Arkansas River plan Comments (62) Recommend (6) BY DEB GRUVER The Wichita Eagle No more planning, staff time or money from Sedgwick County will go into a ...
by jim johnson
Sat Jan 24, 2009 12:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whitewater boating down 70%?....
Replies: 33
Views: 7500

Re: whitewater boating down 70%?....

all who have boated for many years have noticed the increase of participation in our sport. however, the stats point out some interesting trends. when I first started whitewater boating in the early 1980s, the Outdoor Industry Foundation did not track the participation in the sport as it was too sma...
by jim johnson
Fri Jan 23, 2009 7:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: whitewater boating down 70%?....
Replies: 33
Views: 7500

Re: whitewater boating down 70%?....

if you are interested in the industry research of the issues mentioned here, including ethnic participation and recent participation figures, go to http://www.outdoorindustry.org" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; and click on "research and resources" then "view ...