avra cohen http://photos2.meetupstatic.com/photos/member/a/7/6/b/member_1182859.jpeg
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NYC Hiking and Outdoor Adventure Group http://photos3.meetupstatic.com/photos/event/8/5/4/global_56162132.jpeg 20100110
Oakland Gardens, NY 11364

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New York, NYUSA 10014
Hometown: New York

Member since:

January 29, 2012

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Introduction

Water baby. Most happy in zero gravity. Scuba, sky-diving, trapeze, or in my dreams... Lunar Base 1.

How often do you play sports or exercise? Wii Sports doesn't count!

Sports? Not so much (Read: zero). Exercise? Every day. I work for a living (work= force x distance).

Do you like hiking, wrestling bears or jumping out of planes?

Hiking? This is walking in rustic environs? Yes, up to a point. I would be interested, and possibly persuaded, to wrestle alligators. But bears? Emphatically: No! I have seen what seals can do (oddly, they are related). I loved jumping out of planes 40 years ago, and gave it another go this year. Still a blast, albeit less challenging with the newer ram air parachutes. It seems the sort of thing that one should give a go every 40 years or so. If you can't join me this year, maybe the next go round?

What other random stuff do you like to do? Any hidden talents?

Dive, climb, cave, explore, paddle, discuss, cook, argue, and drink. But not in that order.

Any crazy adventure stories you'd like to share?

Diving beneath the ice in Lake George. Moonscape bottom, diffused light, ethereal quality. Face numbed by cold, on a tether not unlike an EVA... complete silence except for my own breathing. Balance, harmony, light... in the moment. Stark beauty.

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  • Thanks so much, Avra, for not only attending yesterday's premiere of the Civil War tour, but for your very kind review. I also appreciate your generous cross-listing of my upcoming Slavery tour on your own site. Hope to see you again soon!

    Jun 02, 2013 7:45 AM
  • Hi Avra - I'd love to play a more active role in the group. Let me know how I can help. - Sia

    Jun 01, 2013 10:01 PM
  • Avra,
    thanks for the reminder. I just announced the screening to the whole group. I will see you there
    Dan

    May 27, 2013 12:48 PM
  • Hi Avra, yes that was a wetsuit. Sounds like we share several interests, excellent! Will look for you too at the astro on tap event. ;-)

    May 04, 2013 4:30 PM
  • Hi Avra, sorry you won't be able to attend tonight, but I hope to meet soon! Thanks for the connection! - Justin

    May 01, 2013 3:09 PM
  • Hi Avra - We just wanted to thank you for joining us at our Girl Rising meetup on Saturday. We hope you found the film as moving as we did! If you want to join our mailing list, volunteer with us, or donate, head to http://iirr.org/. Or you can email [masked] for more information!

    Mar 13, 2013 11:34 AM
  • As expected, I am not able to come to NYC from central NJ today because of possible bad weather when returning (am still recovering from being hit by a cab in December, so a little less than sure footed). I do want to be involved with your very meaningful group, so will be coming when the weather improves.
    Thanks, Thea Samit

    Mar 07, 2013 8:53 AM
  • Welcome to our meetup group! We hope you can join us for a future trip or event.

    Feb 19, 2013 10:39 AM
  • Hi Avra, thank you for the wonderful welcome message. I look forward to seeing you at the meetup next week!

    Feb 03, 2013 2:06 PM
  • Welcome Avra! I look forward to meeting you in person in our first meetup tonight @ 6:30 PM! In order to make this meetup as interesting as possible to all its members, please let me know if you have any specific interests in the sailing world (stories you want to hear, people you wish to meet, experiences you wish to have etc.). Thanks! Nitzan - Sailors NYC

    Nov 19, 2012 8:45 AM
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