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Freya Arrives! - Freya Hoffmeister will paddle into Caffyn's Cove in Queenscliff,
Melbourne in the next day or two, completing her historic solo kayak
circumnavigation of Australia.
More info at:
http://qajaqunderground.com/fr eyas-blog/
http://www.vskc.org.au/
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John Valentich | Dec 13, 2009 |
| Re: SATURDAY - Preview not available | carolyn | Dec 12, 2009 |
| Re: Re: Sunny Monday Paddle - I'm paddling the Allegheny Monday, testing cold water gear for my January southern swamp trip. Departing 40th St Bridge/Millvale put-in at 12-1 pm. May go to Pine Creek if current permits. If interested, call or email. John | John Valentich | Dec 12, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Re: stream turned to ice - when laurel mtn downhill ski slopes were open, they use to have kayak races down tamecat slope just outside the lodge as part of their winter festival towards the end of the ski season. for speed and control some kayak racers used paddles on the snow, s | Tim Vechter | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Re: stream turned to ice - haha! your wit is exceeded only by your charm, gary. happy hunting my friend! xo, autumn --- On Fri, 12/11/09, Gary (BYRDMAN) <ches | autumn | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Sunny Saturday Paddle - hey debra.... i'm not going to be able to paddle saturday anyways, i have to go into work for a while tomorrow unexpectedly. i didn't anticipate the | autumn | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Re: stream turned to ice - Not a problem . Autumn had blades on the bottom of her kayak and will skate on top of the ice.. --- On Fri, 12/11/09, debra <dw | Gary (BYRDMAN) | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Sunny Saturday Paddle - Autumn, there may be a problem checked out some creeks this morning and Little Beaver is frozen give me a call [masked] --- On Thu, 12/10/09, autu | debra | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Re: Sunny Saturday Paddle - I have another meet-up scheduled for Sat. I can go on Sunday. | John Valentich | Dec 11, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Sunny Saturday Paddle - where did you have in mind ? The mahoning river in New Castle is nice and the Connie from Zelinople has water and it flat so we will not wet I am not real | debra | Dec 10, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Sunny Saturday Paddle - 36 degrees? not even remotely interested. bob   | Bob | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Sunny Saturday Paddle - would consider but this is last day of hunting and my freezer is still empty... --- On Thu, 12/10/09, autumn <[address removed]> wrot | Gary (BYRDMAN) | Dec 10, 2009 |
| Sunny Saturday Paddle - is anyone up for a paddle this saturday? i know, i know... its cold. but saturday's forecast is for clear sunny skies and 36 degrees. not to menti | autumn | Dec 10, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Packsaddle Gap - maybe - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Packsaddle Gap on Sunday - maybe When: November 29, 2009 10:00 AM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) i'd like
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Tim Vechter | Nov 27, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Lite-Up Night - Dave et al, I will not be doing light up night/paddle tonight. Too cold and miserable and getting sick. :( Enjoy if you'all go! On Thu, Nov 19, 2009 at 9:12 AM, Dave Mottorn < | kristi yager | Nov 20, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: See Light Up Night from the River - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://kayaking.meetup.com/129/calendar/11824041/ When: November 20, 2009 7:00 PM Where: Three Riv
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Dave Mottorn | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: See Light Up Night from the River - Preview not available | kristi yager | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Lite-Up Night - Please note that I updated the Lite-Up night event. Dave M | Dave Mottorn | Nov 19, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: See Light Up Night from the River - Preview not available | Mike Cornell | Nov 13, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: See Light Up Night from the River - Herrs Island is the "pre-redevelopment" name for Washington's Landing. About 3 miles to the Point from the Island. Be aware that the current can be slightly dece | Sara | Nov 12, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: See Light Up Night from the River - Preview not available | Dave Mottorn | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: See Light Up Night from the River - Preview not available | kristi yager | Nov 8, 2009 |
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New Meetup: See Light Up Night from the River - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: See Light Up Night from the River When: November 20, 2009 7:00 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) I'm have
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Dave Mottorn | Nov 8, 2009 |
| Wet Weather Gear Testing - I'll be testing rain gear tomorrow on the Allegheny. Perfect weather; 10-13 mph wind with rain! Departing Millvale River Front Park put-in (below 40th St. Bridge) at 11 pm. Route will be south around Washington's Landing then north to the Highlan | John Valentich | Oct 30, 2009 |
| Conemaugh River Dam to Saltsburg, Sunday November 1 - Conemaugh River Dam to Saltsburg | Tim Vechter | Oct 29, 2009 |
| Seeking New Organizer for Pittsburgh Kayaker Social Group - Dear All, I love being a member of the Pittsburgh Kayaker Social Group, but as many of you have come to recognize, I don't get out to paddle as often as I would like. Many of you have really stepped up, and have taken on the respo | Sara | Oct 20, 2009 |
| Kayak for Sale - A couple people from this meetup have told me they wanted to by kayaks in the last few months. There's one listed in the local paper for $115 including a skirt. The phone number given is (724) 327-7228. That was in Wednesday's paper so you'd better be | Dave Mottorn | Oct 17, 2009 |
| sunday meetup canceled - high of 37 with a 30% chance of snow showers - no thanks! | Dave Mottorn | Oct 15, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - Preview not available | Dave Mottorn | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - Preview not available | Linda and Mike D | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - | Dave Mottorn | Oct 7, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Fall Colors on Loyalhanna Creek - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Fall Colors on Loyalhanna Creek When: October 18, 2009 9:00 AM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) Meet in Duf
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Dave Mottorn | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - 1-800-42-RIVER | Mark | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - Do you know how to contact anyone from Hazel-Baker? I'd like to paddle down the Yough while the leaves are turned and take out (and Park) there. I'd want to have their permission first though. Dave M ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Vec | Dave Mottorn | Oct 7, 2009 |
| Cypress Swamp Kayaking Trip - 2010 Ghost Bird Expedition Warm-Up In Jan or Feb I'm planning a kayak trip to search for the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker (AKA the Ghost Bird) in North Carolina and South Carolina cypress swamps. (If you want info about the Ivory-Billed story, get back | John Valentich | Oct 5, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: Float from Loyalhanna Dam to Avonmore - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://kayaking.meetup.com/129/calendar/11476952/ When: October 3, 2009 10:00 AM Where: (A location has
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Dave Mottorn | Oct 1, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: Float from Loyalhanna Dam to Avonmore - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://kayaking.meetup.com/129/calendar/11476952/ When: October 1, 2009 9:00 AM Where: (A location has n
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Dave Mottorn | Sep 27, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Starlight float at Loyalhanna Lake - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Starlight float at Loyalhanna Lake When: September 19, 2009 8:30 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) Weathe
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Tim Vechter | Sep 17, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Loyalhanna Lake Night Float - short notice - Tim. Do canoes need state registration? Rick. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Vechter" To: Sent: Friday, September 04, 2009 6:21 PM Subject: Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Loyalhanna Lake Night | rick feryok | Sep 6, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Loyalhanna Lake Night Float - short notice - the big fast boats are off the water at dark. and there is the option of kayaking up lake where it is too shallow and narrow for the fast boats. most often at night i have the entire lake to myself. miles of lake. last night (thursday) i was the only | Tim Vechter | Sep 4, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Loyalhanna Lake Night Float - short notice - anyone interested in going to lake arthur instead. there is a horsepower limit, so no big fast boats. --- On Fri, 9/4/09, Tim Vechter <tow | carla | Sep 4, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Loyalhanna Lake Night Float - short notice - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Loyalhanna Lake Night Float - short notice When: September 4, 2009 9:30 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.)
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Tim Vechter | Sep 4, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - what time? Where is loyalhanna lake? --- On Thu, 9/3/09, kristi yager <[address removed]> wrote: | carla | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - I'd be interested in doing that on the Ohio, from Sewickley! On Thu, Sep 3, 2009 at 1:00 PM, Tim Vechter < [address removed] > wrote: | kristi yager | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - I would but I have a long hike the next day and we'll be starting early for a stop at Ligonier. I could do it Sunday. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Tim Vechter" To: Sent: Thursday, September | Dave Mottorn | Sep 3, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] fri moon float at loy lake - Preview not available | Jared | Sep 3, 2009 |
| fri moon float at loy lake - anyone interested in paddling friday sept 4 nite in the moonlite at loyalhanna lake, starting from bush recreational area? let me know. i'll also be stopping at loy lake tonight (thur) between 10:30 & 11:30 pm. full moon occurs fri sept 4 2009 | Tim Vechter | Sep 3, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Fw: Packsaddle Gap tomorrow!! - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } That will be a nice trip for you autumn...i will be goin as well but i wi | Kayakingpirate | Aug 31, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Fw: Packsaddle Gap tomorrow!! - Thanks Autumn. I appreciate the invite but have a church picnic tomorrow. Chris Rishack --- On Sat, 8/29/09, autum | Chris | Aug 29, 2009 |
| Fw: Packsaddle Gap tomorrow!! - | autumn | Aug 29, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Above Conemaugh Dam - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } i paddle this water often..and september is not a good time to paddl | Kayakingpirate | Aug 29, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Above Conemaugh Dam - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } i would suggest two things: 1. go on meetup.com and do it you | Bob | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Above Conemaugh Dam - Would someone PLEASE remove my name from your mailing list??? I have made this request several times...thank you very much. --- | Sandra | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Above Conemaugh Dam - | Dave Mottorn | Aug 26, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Above Conemaugh Dam - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } I would be interested. Are you going to do a meetup? Bob & | Bob | Aug 26, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Above Conemaugh Dam - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } hi dave i should finally be up to kayaking in sept...let me k | Sharon | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Above Conemaugh Dam - A friend and I went for a paddle out to Conemaugh Dam yesterday. I put some photos in an album with the name "Above Conemaugh Dam". We got as close to an eagle as I've ever been and saw two swans. It took us about 3 hours to go from Altman's | Dave Mottorn | Aug 26, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Safety Skills Practice - Rescheduled - Preview not available | kristi yager | Aug 22, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Safety Skills Practice - Rescheduled - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Safety Skills Practice - Rescheduled When: August 29, 2009 2:00 PM Where: Raccoon Creek State Park Boat Launch & Rentals
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Mike Cornell | Aug 22, 2009 |
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Meetup details changed: Middle Yough on Sunday 8/23/09 - I've updated this Meetup. For more details, see the full listing: http://kayaking.meetup.com/129/calendar/11129619/ When: August 23, 2009 12:00 PM Where: Ohiopyle V
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Linda and Mike D | Aug 21, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Middle Yough on Sunday 8/23/09 - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Middle Yough on Sunday 8/23/09 When: August 23, 2009 12:00 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) So far the p
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Linda and Mike D | Aug 17, 2009 |
| Safety Skills Practice Site - An excellent site for practicing wet exits, rescues etc is Keystone State Park Lake (the end near the dam). It offers: - A practice area just yards from a great launch area with a pebble beach. - Flat water - Clean lake water regularly teste | John Valentich | Aug 16, 2009 |
| Middle Yough this sunday - | Tom Nesbitt | Aug 13, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Meetup details changed: Safety Skills Practice - If I can make it, I also will bring bilge pump, paddle float, etc On Wed, Aug 12, 2009 at 2:15 PM, Kerry < [address removed] > wrote: | kristi yager | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Safety Skills Practice - Mike, Just wanted to alert any paddlers who use the Mon put-in down at Duck Hollow off Browns Hills Road that there is another volunteer trail cleanup with Allegheny Cleanways there this Friday evening from 5:00 to 8:00. I | Kerry | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Meetup details changed: Safety Skills Practice - Mike, I'd like to make the Sunday outing but have to check in first with a friend who had said she "might" need help with some moving that day. I'll know by Friday evening. If I do come to the "rescu | Kerry | Aug 12, 2009 |
| Meetup details changed: Safety Skills Practice - **Update: If you don't have your own boat, Mon Yough Outfitters ([masked]), right there in Millvale Riverfront Park, has small Pelican recreational kayaks for rent, $10 per hour For more details, see the full listing: | Mike Cornell | Aug 12, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Safety Skills Practice - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Safety Skills Practice When: August 16, 2009 3:00 PM Where: Three Rivers Rowing Assn Millvale Riverfront Park Mill
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Mike Cornell | Aug 12, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Middle Yough trip Sat- camp Friday night - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Middle Yough trip Sat- camp Friday night When: August 14, 2009 6:00 PM Where: (A location has not been chosen yet.) Pla
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Linda and Mike D | Aug 11, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Dinner Paddle to Paradise Beach - Yay! I can't wait! On Mon, Aug 10, 2009 at 7:36 PM, Mike Cornell < [address removed] > wrote: | kristi yager | Aug 11, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Dinner Paddle to Paradise Beach - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Dinner Paddle to Paradise Beach When: Thursday August 20, 2009 6:30 PM Where: Chestnut Street Boat Launch 100 Chestnut S
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Mike Cornell | Aug 10, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Kayak Demo Tomorrow - Thanks for posting this -- I tried out a 12' Carolina that I fell in love with. Do you think my mortgage company will understand if I send their money this month to Exkursion? ;-) -----Original Message----- From: [address removed] [mailt | Judy | Aug 10, 2009 |
| Kayak Demo Tomorrow - Exkursion (http://www.exkursion.com/) is having a kayak demo day tomorrow (Sunday) from 12-4 pm at Keystone St. Park. 40 boats to play with! I have no official connection with Exkursion, but they're good guys for the local paddling community. J | John Valentich | Aug 8, 2009 |
| good deal on sea kayaks on Craiglist today - For anyone looking for a kayak, I just spotted a new ad this morning on Pittsburgh Craigslist under "boats" selling two equipped sea kayaks for $400 each. Looks like a very good deal and I'm sure they will go fast. | Kerry | Aug 8, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Middle Yough this sunday - | rick feryok | Aug 8, 2009 |
| Meetup Cancelled: Rare Earth Concert & Fireworks Paddle - Sorry, canceling the Rare Earth Concert & Fireworks Paddle due to lack of interest. | Mike Cornell | Aug 7, 2009 |
| Re: Bargain tip - cheap waterproof camera - Kerry, You're absolutely right, it would be nice to have a viewfinder. But do any of the waterproof cameras | Mike Cornell | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Middle Yough this sunday - i don't know if my boating skills are up to par??? but i would like to try -----Original Message----- From: autumn <[address removed]> To: [address removed] Sent: | ARLEEN | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Middle Yough this sunday - | Tom Nesbitt | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Middle Yough this sunday - hello all! anyone interested in paddling the middle yough this sunday? i have a few people interes | autumn | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Re: Bargain tip - cheap waterproof camera - Preview not available | Linda and Mike D | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Re: Bargain tip - cheap waterproof camera - That is a good deal for a waterproof camera -- my only reservation about that model for kayaking is it has no viewfinder. I realize that doesn't bother some people, but I just wanted to alert people that if you've always used a camera with a | Kerry | Aug 6, 2009 |
| Bargain tip - cheap waterproof camera - If anyone is looking for a good deal on a waterproof camera, here's a tip. I bought an 8-megapixel Olympus Stylus 850 | Mike Cornell | Aug 5, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Rare Earth Concert & Fireworks Paddle - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Rare Earth Concert & Fireworks Paddle When: August 9, 2009 6:30 PM Where: Millvale Riverfront Park Millvale Pi
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Mike Cornell | Aug 4, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Moon Light Paddle - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Moon Light Paddle When: August 8, 2009 6:30 PM Where: Steve's River Resort 641 Canal Rosd Apollo, PA 15613
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Steve | Aug 3, 2009 |
| sunday possibility - the recent rains will have the Conemaugh River thru Packsaddle Gap in play. river level looks to be around 2.4 - 2.3 ft. anyone interested? tim | Tim Vechter | Jul 31, 2009 |
| Aug 1 Yough Float - Both the water levels and the weather forecast look good for Saturday. See you there. Dave M | Dave Mottorn | Jul 29, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - Preview not available | Jason Dailey | Jul 24, 2009 |
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RE: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - Jason,
Are you from USC?
Bart Hardy
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From: [address removed] on behalf of Jason Dailey
Sent: Thu 7/23/2009 10:18 PM
To: [address removed]
Subject: Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bik
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Bart Hardy | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - Preview not available | Jason Dailey | Jul 23, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - Preview not available | Dan | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - hey folks, i'd do the Sat. float middle yough but i will be assisting in a group float elsewhere. Sunday is out also for me unless other plans change. i am itching to do the middle yough. i can do it Tuesday 7/28 if anyone else is game. a weekday o | Tim Vechter | Jul 23, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - Preview not available | Linda and Mike D | Jul 23, 2009 |
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New Meetup: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday - Announcing a new Meetup for Pittsburgh Kayaker (ka-"yack"-er) Social Group! What: Middle Yough Bike/Paddle Saturday When: July 25, 2009 10:00 AM Where: Ohiopyle Visitor Center 4 Negley St. Ohiopyl
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Gary (BYRDMAN) | Jul 23, 2009 |
| RE: Kayaking volunteers needed for Pittsburgh Triathalon 7/26 - | Judy | Jul 18, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] Sewickley kayakers - Hello All, I would be interested in this paddle next month. Living in the Rochester area, I have don | Chris | Jul 15, 2009 |
| RE: [kayaking-129] Spam and the real Marcia - .hmmessage P { margin:0px; padding:0px } body.hmmessage { font-size: 10pt; font-family:Verdana } this topic has run its course. move on. | Bob | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Spam and the real Marcia - Kerry - Thank you for for your thoughtful and appropriate response. I work at a local university and spam is a daily occurrence - annoying, but a | Marcia | Jul 15, 2009 |
| Re: [kayaking-129] re:Advice on Spammers - I second Kerry's response. I am also an organizer of another group. There are things being done by MeetUp central and there are conversations being emailed betw | David | Jul 15, 2009 |
| re:Advice on Spammers - A constructive suggestion: the spam-bot that sent that message is not going to be in the least bit affected by your wrathful response (and consider your fellow group members -- is being copied on someone's hissy fit a useful contribution to the posts? | Kerry | Jul 15, 2009 |
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