Hello, all.

One of my staff (Woody, a.k.a. Ghost Paddler), recommended this forum, and I'm so glad he did!  I'm already learning a lot just perusing the different threads.

To introduce myself--my name's Darren and I'm the Chief Paddling Evangelist of Rutabaga.  Been there 21 years, owner for ten.  I love it.

Since a bunch of you are coming to Canoecopia, I thought you'd be interested in the following:

- 51,059 show guides being mailed out Friday
- Over 700 rooms reserved for Canoecopia room blocks
- 121 manufacturers
- 15 paddling clubs
- 35 outfitters
- 17 chambers of commerce or destinations
- 7 publishers
- 29 non-profits
- 10 Public or Government Agencies
- 16 direct vendors of cool stuff  :)
- 102 speakers
- 15 pool demonstrations
- 127 temporary staff
- 1 great team.

Anyway...if there's anything I can do for this group, let me know. You are the real deal...

Darren a.k.a. Canoelover (   (You need to Login or Register)

P.S.  Got a permit for August - Missing Link.  Just me and da wife.