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isobars
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 Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:30 pm Post subject: |
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| wdg1000 wrote: | | Vessels engaged in racing (lets call the freestyle frenzy a 'race') do not have additional rights. |
I disagree very strongly with that. A big organized event is special and rare (if it's a weekly local thing, never mind). Its organizers and competitors and spectators -- even the town of Hood River -- have much more at stake (e.g., money, trophies, sponsorships, careers, future events) than some self-centered interloper who busts through the playing field vs going around it. Interrupting an event like that is the height of conceit in my book, beyond arrogance and well into "F You" territory, considering its potential impact on everyone there. They would be justifiably arrested in many kinds of sporting events.
Mike \m/ |
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1aloop
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 4:40 pm Post subject: |
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What Edwardz said
Being a windsurfer I would never be able tell any of my friends that I did something that inconsiderate to fellow sailors. I have to wonder why you made this post on this board |
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Lance
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:38 pm Post subject: ?? |
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next time i kite the hatch i am going to claim the gut the entire session just to piss off all the fags here who think they have more of a right to the swell than any other river user.
i'm pretty sure the arrogant asses aren't even gorge locals... just pdx wannabes. |
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isobars
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 5:44 pm Post subject: |
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I think Lance answers very well the common question, "Why can't we all just get along?"
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flyskiwindsurf
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 8:22 pm Post subject: |
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| darcystevenson wrote: | | eileen wrote: | | TOTALLY AWESOME video of the AMAZING freestylers at the Hatch! Thanks for posting! But I think it should be in it's own forum topic instead of buried in the kayak topic. |
Not a good idea to post stoned or drunk or both. |
I TOTALLY disagree!!! It's the ONLY way to post!! PREFERABLY using both AND "other"!! It makes the posts SO much more interesting!!  |
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mik377
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| Posted: Fri Jul 11, 2008 9:24 pm Post subject: |
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| In several years I've never seen a kayak go through there. Seems like a one time mistake/inconvenience. I don't know why anyone would want to sail there the busy 2 months of the year or why people dont go upwind or downwind a couple hundred yards for less crowded waters. But it does make for good entertainment from shore. |
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EdwardZ
Joined: 18 Jun 2008
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| Posted: Sat Jul 12, 2008 1:30 pm Post subject: |
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| These photos in context of this thread.....are like kayaks peddling through the heart of the Hatchery. They reflect our self absorbed, self indulgent, look at me mentality. Nothing against you Eileen, your photos are quite nice, but the parallel to Mr. RWRIGHT is clear. Whether intentionally or not, you both hijack the flow of the moment for a self-gratifying whim. All of us have done this....What's revealing about the original post is the sense on entitlement and our reflexive way of blaming others....when challenged. |
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flyskiwindsurf
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 10:57 am Post subject: |
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| eileen wrote: | | Dang. I just wanted to share about a funny sign. The Darcy comment reminded me of the sign. I almost put it in a new topic but I thought that would be too innapropriate because it isn't about windsurfing. I thought people on this site are interested in Maui and it would be funny to some. Too complicated, too limiting. Other things to do. |
Not about windsurfing?? Heck, the Stoner Ohana probably ARE windsurfers AND surfers!! 
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River-Lizard
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| Posted: Sun Jul 13, 2008 11:00 am Post subject: |
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| If it had been the second or third post, I might have agreed a little with Edward. As it is, this thread has run its course, the OP is probably driving his vintage Ford Model T at 40mph down the I-5, and I really enjoyed your photos. That's a beautiful spot, and you have a really good eye! Thanks for sharing! |
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tsokat
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| Yeah, actually, I think the harsh and uncivil comments to Eilene were just as rude as running kayaks through the pack on a busy day at the Hatch or cursing out the kayakers for doing same. Eilene was just being nice. Sounds like the Gorge could use a little more Aloha. Perhaps the Stoner Ohana could help things. |
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