[proud_yank]

My deck is very shallow, I almost wish it were 3-4" taller with a smaller cockpit. My leg can get really annoying, the first trip out is usually the worst on the legs as they cramp up so much. At least on a longer trip.

Scavenging shores is pretty fun. One of my paddling buddies has mastered that art! Seems like every half hour I am turning around to see how far behind he is.

I would love to have a dog, but I will wait a few years until I am somewhere a little more permanent. I'd like to get a canoe too, which would be better for a dog.

[DollyCali]

Almost all the river runs I do are along a golf course.. on the steep banks & in shallow water are golf balls. My biggest "take" one afternoon was 94 balls.

Oliver used to find various treasures.. animal skulls etc.

When I got my first kayak, I did NOT do much research. Just wanted on big enough for my granddaughter (who lives in NC and has never gotten into kayak).

I never wanted or looked for a dog. They are all rescues & really have been gifts from God in so many ways. I still have my cats also.

the dogs I have are ideal for the outdoorsy things I do. I little poodle or fluffy "whatever" would probably not work out with my activities