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by paddledog
Fri Aug 08, 2008 4:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Roll session tonight (8/7) in Fayetteville
Replies: 5
Views: 1527

Re: Roll session tonight in Fayetteville

How do we get more than a couple hours notice on these?
Did I miss a post?
by paddledog
Thu Aug 07, 2008 3:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Da Ford
Replies: 18
Views: 4552

Re: Da Ford

I just took another look at the graph.
This is the last 7 days.
Ford3.png
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Unusual flow pattern for "rainfall"
Viva da Ford. Flush twice.
by paddledog
Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Da Ford
Replies: 18
Views: 4552

Re: Da Ford

Properly treated, waste water is fine to use for recreation. The only time I fear outflow is during flood stage when the plant is overwhelmed and releases untreated waste. The water at the Ford has improved 10 fold since Ok. sued the major chicken farmers in Ar. In the summer, 6-8 years ago, you cou...
by paddledog
Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:26 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Da Ford
Replies: 18
Views: 4552

Re: Da Ford

It is indeed above the average.
Gauge seems accurate.
by paddledog
Thu Aug 07, 2008 2:21 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Da Ford
Replies: 18
Views: 4552

Da Ford

I have noticed that Fishers Ford has maintained an unusually high level this summer. Looking at historical levels, it is almost a foot over "normal". Ford2.png Ford.png The deltas are historical averages. The only possible explanation I have is the West side wastewater treatment facility c...
by paddledog
Tue Aug 05, 2008 11:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Fish or Paddledog...
Replies: 1
Views: 777

Re: Fish or Paddledog...

Josh, Got back just in time for Tom's wedding. Been unpacking and sorting gear since. I didn't see the other truck, however did receive several offers for mine. Drove 2149 miles, pulling a large trailer with 22 foot catamaran, four yaks and five friends, one large lab (mascot) and enough gear to sup...
by paddledog
Sun Aug 03, 2008 7:07 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: INFO ON FISHER'S FORD
Replies: 4
Views: 1265

Re: INFO ON FISHER'S FORD

"Better than Rockport?"
Well, it runs 24 / 7 / 365
However, the wave isn't as big or challenging.
by paddledog
Fri Jul 25, 2008 3:53 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Royal Gorge
Replies: 12
Views: 2337

Re: Royal Gorge

My son works for a company that guides there.
We are headed there this Saturday.
It is a great run.
I can give you his contact info if you PM me.
by paddledog
Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:39 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: Protec Helms
Replies: 17
Views: 4835

There is a significant difference between the WRSI and most of the others on the market. This is the number of layers. WRSI has an outer shell, then a layer of foam then another hard shell. Then the comfort foam inside this. http://inlinethumb45.webshots.com/41068/2906308720095198063S500x500Q85.jpg ...
by paddledog
Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:56 am
Forum: Gear Review
Topic: New to kayaking . . .
Replies: 4
Views: 1767