After monts of inactivity I live again, loungers.

[eyepaddle]

It looks like spring is officially here! :bounce: All I'm waiting for now is confirmation that the ice ledges are gone and I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO gonna hit this river for like four hours tomorrow--I'll burn sick time if I need to.

When the flow rate gets over 80 cubic feet per second (cfs) the Verm (vermillion River) is fun--over 100: awesome, over 150: incredible, over 300: just fucking EPIC.

I can't put how happy I am into words--just stop by and wish me well if you please--and I'll wish for your happiness and fulfillment as well! :hi:

[KitchenWitch]

1. Hey, enjoy!

:hi:

[eyepaddle]

4. Hi Glorious!

I think this does for me what first pitch opening day does for you! Yes, I am THAT happy! :hi:

[KitchenWitch]

6. Cool!

:woohoo:

[Midlodemocrat]

2. I don't understand any of that, but you seem so excited, so YAY for you!!!

:bounce:

[eyepaddle]

3. the graph shows the amount of water flowing in the Verm

As you can see it is just taking off--heading almost straight up. All of MN's recent snow is melting and has made it's way to the river basin. The (mostly) flat level of around 35 is what the spring fed flow gives it--above that it is drainage; this smeans two things it's warm enough to melt water (springtime, YAYYYYYYY) and there is enough water for me and my buddies to do our THANG.

The graph should continue to head up for the next couple of days--snow melt usually builds slowly, rainstormss will make this river rise while you sit and watch. So it is good right now, and will likely only get better!

Thanks for the vibes! :hi:

[cwydro]

5. I paddled for three hours yesterday

here in the calm Florida ocean. Have a great time!

[eyepaddle]

7. Here's a pic from last year, but the hole will be bigger now

and the air will be much, much warmer than this pic makes it look! :hi:

I love to sea kayak as well--I need something to do when the rivers get to low! :)

[flvegan]

8. I have no idea what you just said, but

it sounds like you're excited about the conditions for a good kayak run. So, assuming that's the case, I'm very happy for you and wish you a great time tomorrow.

[eyepaddle]

9. You assume corectly

just substitue "25 inches of fresh powder" for everything I just said, and imagine you have your board strapped to the roof of your car.

Thanks, by the way! :hi:

[flvegan]

10. Mmmm...that would be nice

I can definitely feel you on this one.

Sigh...fresh powder.