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Hello to all.

Posted: Wed Jul 14, 2010 9:43 pm
by tmankins
Hello to everyone. I would like to introduce myself to everyone, my name is Travis Mankins and I am from the river valley area. I am a recreational paddler. I have done some white water rafting, but I enjoy flatwater and slow moving river paddling best. Most of my paddling is solo, so I was hoping to meet some new paddlers and establish some new contacts for future paddling trips. I am always looking for new areas to paddle and explore. I look foward to learing more about the ACC.

Travis

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 6:46 am
by DeBo
Welcome Travis! We will be doing some trips to some of the wetlands of Arkansas in the Fall. A really good place to paddle and see wildlife in your area is the Holla Bend National Wildlife Refuge near Dardanelle. Keep an eye out here for posted trips.

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:41 am
by vtsquid
Hay Travis

If you are looking for a paddling buddy that's mainly what I do, lakes around central AR! This sunday 7/18 The girl, dog and I are going to paddle up stream the ouachita river if you are interested in join us!

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:53 am
by tmankins
DeBo,
Thanks for the info, and I am interested in getting in on some of those trips.

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:56 am
by tmankins
vtsquid,
Where were you guys going to put on at and what time. I still need to check to make sure I dont have anything else going on, but I am interested.

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 12:55 pm
by vtsquid
I need to finish my research on that, will get back to you tonight when I get home, but there is a put in by or at the 27 bridge at the mouth of the river there. usually if I am planning an all dayer, it will be around 0900. we can make it earlier or later, which ever is easiest for everyone!

We just look for paddle time :clap:

get back to you soon
Bryan

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Thu Jul 15, 2010 10:24 pm
by tmankins
Wow! Thank you for making me feel welcome. Since I introduced myself, I have had several invitations to go paddle. The ACC sounds like a great group of folks and plenty of opportunities to have fun. Thanks again :idea: :)

Re: Hello to all.

Posted: Fri Jul 16, 2010 7:52 am
by Cowper
Not to high-jack you from the first offer, but see Jim Kruger's post on another Sat float if you need a slightly later Saturday start. That's a great float for a rec boat, with a fun rapid at the end which is very managable in a rec boat, but also has waves and play spots that attract kayakers from a 5 state area on some Saturdays - its that fun.