Puddle Paddling
Falls lake is not what it used to be. It's full of new islands, old
islands are now peninsulas, the marina now has dry slips, and many of
the boat ramps don't quite reach the water. Not only is it hard to
find a place to put in, it's just depressing.
There's red clay everywhere. It's not just mud. It's clay. It is
nearly impossible to remove from anything it touches. After hours in
salt water and countless water hose rinses, my kayak has red clay
smudges that don't wash off.
Where's this global warming that's going to lead to the worst
hurricane season in history? Where was it last year? How hot does it
need to get to get at least a decent tropical depression? Any
thoughts, Mr. Gore?
Forget my job, my wife's job, our friends, our lives - I need to move
to the coast.