Temperature is hitting the low 50's tomorrow so I am going paddling. I have rotator cuff surgery on Monday and expect that it may be a bit before I can paddle again. Doc said recovery could be 2 weeks or 6 weeks or 6 months. I am hoping for 2-6 weeks. Just a little 5 mile stretch of the Paw Paw River, SW Michigan not WVa.
December paddle
- Thread starter Jan Bloom
- Start date
Had a great paddle today. About 5 miles in 3.5 hours. Numerous downed trees to go around, under or through branches. Saw one owl, a number of Piliated woodpeckers and one injured female wood duck that seemed to be getting along pretty well. She couldn't fly for some reason. She had a pretty nice little hiding hole along the bank so maybe she will get thru the winter. I have paddled somewhere in Michigan every month since June, 2009 that includes the winter months. Hoping to be back out by the end of January providing the shoulder surgery on Monday goes well.
pklonowski
Unrepentant Canoeist
Best of luck on the shoulder rehab... my first one was 9 months, the second was 19... UGH!
pklonowski
Unrepentant Canoeist
Depends on how much work they have to do, and how gently you use it after PT starts... Be nice to it.
Kathryn Klos
squirrel whisperer
Best of luck with the surgery, Jan. Sounds like this latest paddle of yours was the best sort of preparation for surgery!
Kathy
Kathy
H.E. Pennypacker
LOVES Wooden Canoes
Very nice, Jan. What a great way to welcome winter and prep yourself for your surgery! Did you take along a camera? It would be great to see some pics posted here. Best of luck for a speedy recovery from surgery.
I have an AW 100( it and the 110 are from Nikon). Its good to 30 feet deep too. However I usually don't take a snorkel when canoeing. I had enough trouble getting it from six feet down when I dropped it. I advise orange.
Also a microfiber cloth. I have taken my share of fuzzy pictures because of water drops on the lens. Best of luck on your camera research while recuperating. When I pay attention I get very nice pictures.
Also a microfiber cloth. I have taken my share of fuzzy pictures because of water drops on the lens. Best of luck on your camera research while recuperating. When I pay attention I get very nice pictures.
pklonowski
Unrepentant Canoeist
I use a Watershed brand dry bag: http://www.nrs.com/product/55412.02/watershed-ocoee-dry-duffel
Can also get a padded liner. Kind of pricy, but room for the dSLR and lenses, and 100% dry, after years of use.
Can also get a padded liner. Kind of pricy, but room for the dSLR and lenses, and 100% dry, after years of use.
