Since the onset of email, my trips have started in January with a vigorous email conversation, first setting up the trip but soon digressing into delightful minutia that some people hate. As my paddling friends are spread over the country now, we usually meet in the Cities and drive north. Depending on the crew, the ritual stopping spot on the drive north changes. If going up the north shore, Betty's Pies is required. We motel it the night before, and pack up in the room or a covered porch, usually too late in the evening. If at the East Bay Hotel, I pat the dog. A real breakfast before putting in is also a required ritual element.

Posted by lah on February 13, 2002 at 13:40
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