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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 17, 2012 15:19:19 GMT
Taking the wife for a paddle on the Avon on Sunday, looks like a great day but I guess I ought to take a rod 'just in case'.  |
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Post by Daz on Nov 17, 2012 18:01:00 GMT
Taking the wife for a paddle on the Avon on Sunday, looks like a great day but I guess I ought to take a rod 'just in case'. make sure you take some pics please  |
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Post by keithyg on Nov 17, 2012 22:13:53 GMT
Love that stretch, even better at night too
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 17, 2012 22:29:10 GMT
I bet...that was a paddle I wanted to do.
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 18, 2012 19:38:47 GMT
Well what a beautiful day. Unbroken blue sky very little wind perfect. Whoops, went to the free car park just outside Stratford but I had the Kaafu upright and I was too high for the barrier. Doh!! The access was very busy so we decided to opt for the town car park next to the river bridge. £3 for 4 hours or £4 all day great value. The Avon at Stratford is great on days like this. I was on the p13 and Steph was trying the Kaafu. I was quite surprised how high the water was, up at least 12", very coloured and full of weed and Autumnal leaf fall. Mmmnnn not looking good for wetting a line. Steph soon got used to the Kaafu, although she felt a bit wary as it was 3ft shorter thn her usual paddle the P13.  Within 10 minutes she was loving the manoeuvrability and how easy it was to paddle.  We were loving it still some frost but in the sun it was lovely. s202.photobucket.com/albums/aa25/izzetafox/?action=view¤t=P1090655.jpgThe colours of Autumn are beautiful, this larch was burning brightly.  What a lovel view for you lunch.  Steph is getting too comfortable in my FISHING kayak.  Mind you it is nnot all beauty there are a few slums on the river side....Fancy calling this Swan Court.  Lottery, lottery, lottery PLEASE!!!!! Be careful here though the locals can be a bit brutal ...... this was a polish angler who tried to take a pike home .  The one disappointment of the day was the amount of fresh saw branches floating down the river. As we came down river we saw why. The Stratford on Avon Boat Club support boat was doing some 'tree surgery' Now I am sure this might be necessary and I am sure they would not cut branches without the Upper Avon Navigation Trust consent. But..... why are they throwing the branches into the river and not dealing with the debris properly? I am sending emails to the club, the Trust and the EA for advice. Terry |
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Post by Daz on Nov 18, 2012 19:49:47 GMT
looked to be a great day afloat mate....wish my misses showed intrest in getting afloat.....great pics mate and looks like you both had a nice day afloat |
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Post by keithyg on Nov 18, 2012 19:52:37 GMT
They are some cracking photos, I love the light at this time of year, so sharp you could smash it.
Your Mrs is looking well at home on the water now.
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 18, 2012 20:12:15 GMT
It's the first time she has paddled in over 12 months she has had a damaged nerve in her shoulder and the Physio put a total ban on paddling.
Just waiting to see if the pain now is down to lack of paddle fitness, certainly hope so.
I loved being back on the water with her it is so nice to share a beautiful paddle.
Did you get your new ride(s)?
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Post by keithyg on Nov 18, 2012 20:36:23 GMT
Did you get your new ride(s)? Back in the game!!! That's good news that she is back in a boat, forgotten about her shoulder. |
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 18, 2012 20:41:43 GMT
Well done mate. Both of them?
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Post by keithyg on Nov 18, 2012 21:07:48 GMT
Yup, one scupper mango one Venus 11 yellow.
Very happy with price paid
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Post by Izzetafox on Nov 18, 2012 21:10:45 GMT
Congratulations we will have to wet them soon.
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