Greetings

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  David Thomas

  You didn't mention if you were considering a Canoe or Kayak. My wife and I put our canoe on our Prius with foam pad carrier (campmor - $45) for local trips but it is really not secure enough for highway travel. I dented my first kayak by using foam pads in hot weather and not tying it down correctly. Plastic kayaks can bend easily so proper mounting is important. Yakima makes a tower (The connector) for nearly all car makes and models.

  Sep 06, 2011 12:28 AM
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  Bill Schlichtholz

  Hi Cindy,
  Welcome. I took the Kayaking class through the Nicolet High School Recreation Department. They are on-line at https://rec.nicolet.k12.wi.us. The instructor teaches independently too. he can be found at www.aquaguideandoutfitter.com Try Dunhams for the kayak. Very reasonable.

  Sep 02, 2011 9:32 PM
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  Abigail Fox Valley Yakkers

  Welcome to the group Cindy! Glad you found us through Eerehwon (great store!). We paddle in the Mequon area once or twice a year, and then all over the Fox Valley and other places too. There are some spare boats available at times through members of the group so maybe you can join us on the water before you buy one.

  Sep 02, 2011 3:06 PM
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  Ron Hickman (Group Founder) Fox Valley Yakkers

  Welcome to the group Cindy.
  Well look no further, You have just joined an awesome group of people that love to paddle. YYou will find some of the best people here. As for buying a kayak. Let me know when your ready to go shopping. I can meet you someplace and fill you in on what to look for and what not to look for. I am here to answer any questions you may have. You can call me at [masked] and we can set up a time and date.

  Sep 02, 2011 7:23 AM
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  David Thomas

  “Hi! any advice on what to purchase as a beginner??”
  Kayak or Canoe? What kind of water? My advice, don't buy something expensive for your first boat. Figure out what kind of paddling environment you enjoy the most and see what other paddlers are using there. If you are ever in Madison, stop at Rutabaga and ask to check out their used boat yard. It's right on the water and they will let you try out a few boats and you can see what you like. No obligation to buy.

  Sep 02, 2011 12:06 AM
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  Tony Milwaukee Small Breed Dog Group

  Hope you and your dogs are having a beautiful summer !

  Aug 03, 2011 9:47 PM
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  Tony Milwaukee Small Breed Dog Group

  Thanks for your reply Cindy, I won't be at Vino 100 today either, but I really like that place- Rodney my 11 year old minature poodle and I will be there again a few times this summer. I hope your business is going well and you're enjoying the slightly cooler temps up in Port- one of my favorite cities in this area.

  Jul 09, 2011 12:15 PM
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  Tony Milwaukee Small Breed Dog Group

  Hi Cindy, I'm a world traveler as well as a small dog lover, I'd like to hear about your experiences living over in London sometime, that must have been very interesting and exciting. Hope you're enjoying living here now and being in this group.

  Jul 08, 2011 11:36 PM
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  Maria

  Hope you have a great week. We look forward to meeting you after September 12th.

  Aug 30, 2010 7:46 PM
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  Maria

  Hi Cindy, thanks for letting me know your schedule and I will look to meet you after the 12th.

  Aug 25, 2010 8:31 PM