It was time. Plans were made, research was done. Reaching out to my favorite kayak forum, I procured a pair of kayaks for the rest of my clan. An Ocean Kayak Drifter for the oldest and Ocean Kayak Malibu Two Tandem for the rest. Used, but well cared for. The marsh can be a lonely place, specially when you have a 2, 4 and 7 year old back home playing while you are looking for redfish. In fact, it can drive a man to quit fishing. But now I can see an end to the lonely times spent on the water, and we couldn’t wait for my call weekend to end to try them out. Below is the prelude to this year’s adventures. Come on warm weather!
Good stuff! I long for the days when my boys are old enough to go out with me.
Your wife looked less than amused. I have been looking for a couple kayaks for the kids(me) to use this summer. Looks like you are prepared.
On our way! Though we live in a veritable jungle, the water temp was a brisk 55 degrees. She wasn’t thrilled about the possibility of taking a polar bear plunge. But she’s a gamer!
I’ll sit here on ice planet Hoth and long for the days when it’s not possible for me to ride the Tauntaun across the lake.
Andy, did you by chance see an uptick in views? I posted this on reddit.
Why yes. Fairly amazing and much appreciated.
Glad to hear it.
I loved this. What a wonderful dad! Kudos.
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