Comments | major7: Major7's *MAJOR* Class IV Whitewater Disaster

major7

Major7's MAJOR Class IV Whitewater Disaster

Jul 27, 2009 17:49

The short non-scary version is this:
I somehow managed to not drown today.

( The long scary version )

Comments 18

wonderboynj July 28 2009, 01:14:48 UTC

I'm just glad you're okay!

Dr. Major7 Always Says.... major7 July 28 2009, 01:33:05 UTC

Keep your legs elevated and drink plenty of fluids.

and thanks.

oh no adpfromga July 28 2009, 01:25:08 UTC

I'm glad you didn't drown and didn't get badly hurt.

You could have - thats a really bad swim.

But yeah, a raft is nothing like a canoe or kayak. Technique is totally different when it comes to dealing with the river in a boat than in a raft.

I hope this doesn't put you off learning how to manage a canoe in rapids.

I'm going to suggest that while you recover you get a copy of "Catch Every Eddy, Surf Every Wave" by Tom Foster and Kel Kelly and read it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/offer-listing/0964522144/ref=dp_olp_used?ie=UTF8&qid=1248744087&sr=8-1&condition=used

This is a great book, its got information for both canoeists and 'yakers.

Re: oh no major7 July 28 2009, 01:32:15 UTC

A., I was a little embarassed writing this knowing that you would read it.

Re: oh no adpfromga July 28 2009, 10:11:29 UTC

the only reason I've not done something similar is I tend to paddle with friends who possess more common sense than I do - and are only about a year a head of me in experience.

Because, really - who needs the Voice of Reason when you can have the Voice Of Binky?

But most of all, I'm glad you are ok.

Re: oh no major7 July 28 2009, 13:40:13 UTC

Thanks. And this has not scared me off the water.... just off the Ocoee in a canoe. I would gladly go back on the river in a nice big inflatable.... um.... well.... maybe in a few eeks LOLOLOL

spikejrt July 28 2009, 01:48:08 UTC

better to read about you here than the obits -

major7 July 28 2009, 13:31:07 UTC

Speaking of obits.... I need to update mine now... you know, for when I die.

envirobear July 28 2009, 02:59:56 UTC

Mark, I love you more than your canoe...and after having nearly lost my long-time close friend Gary less than a week ago, you can well imagine me giving you a stare-down with both hands on my hips. I'm SO happy to know that you're in one piece (and not water-logged)...but I'm happy that you are staying away from the water for a while too.

*BEARHUGS*

major7 July 28 2009, 13:32:09 UTC

Yep. You and The Mister.
He read me the riot act over the phone when I confessed.

Have you got a sealed envelope waiting for The Mister? sandor_baci July 28 2009, 04:25:42 UTC

One with instructions, like, "This is my LJ log-on, please let all my friends know I'm dead"?

Jeez, Maje. Glad you're still here.

Re: Have you got a sealed envelope waiting for The Mister? major7 July 28 2009, 13:33:44 UTC

I actually do have that. Plus, there are a couple of people on here that I know in R/L who have my phone number who I guess would call if all of a sudden a couple of weeks went by with no posts.
Check your LJ email.