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futuredivot

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I sometimes guide rafts on the New. It's an outstanding river, but IMO, far better in the spring, when the water is still up. Summer and fall tend to be a little low. But, the water does warm up around the end of May. Schedule yourself a raft trip for then and you're probably in for a good time. Or, do a Gauley River trip in the fall. Gauley Season still has a couple weeks left, as a matter of fact.

I probably shouldn't point this out, since it directly contradicts my assertion that you should go rafting on the New and/or Gauley... but screw it. :D This video is long, but it's nothing but action, through and through. At least make it to 2:28, which is my favorite part. B| It's called "An Orgy of Unimaginable Carnage." This is part one; there are three -- all worth watching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CGv8xnSx734

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I'm missing the rafting and debauchery at Psychobob's stabin' cabin.:( Working weekend shows really bite sometimes



Rafting? Rafting? There's a boat big enough to keep your fat ass from sinking? :D
"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

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Ya'll suck. You're supposed to say that it was too cold/wet/hot/dry and you had a horrible time and I didn't miss anything.

On the plus side, I creamed my pants doing my first loop in a Cub Sunday afternoonB|



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"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

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Ya'll suck. You're supposed to say that it was too cold/wet/hot/dry and you had a horrible time and I didn't miss anything.

On the plus side, I did get do do my first loop in a Cub Sunday afternoonB|




Thought they were playing the Mets? :P










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The river temp was 65 degrees. It was overcast so we didn't have to fight the sun. The air temp could have been a little warmer, but we all survived.
Next year we plan on doing the Upper and Middle parts of the river. This year was just the Middle.
We'll send you an invite for next year. :)

Be patient with the faults of others; they have to be patient with yours.

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I love rafting! I've done the French Broad, Chattooga, Nantahala and Ocoee. We love vacationing in the mountains up thataway. B|

She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man,
because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon

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I'm missing the rafting and debauchery at Psychobob's stabin' cabin.:( Working weekend shows really bite sometimes

Don't worry. I hear Turtle just bought a 2-man raft with you in mind. :o
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I'm missing the rafting and debauchery at Psychobob's stabin' cabin.:( Working weekend shows really bite sometimes

Don't worry. I hear Turtle just bought a 2-man raft with you in mind. :o


A 2 man raft for Divot? He needs a 4 man raft just to keep it from sinking. :P
"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban

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