Saturday Paddlers - Guadalupe River

With the promise by Joline of a "bubble" of water moving down the river from the recent rain, thirteen paddlers showed up for the trip from the Zoeller Lane crossing to the Sisterdale bridge. It was difficult to discern whether the group was more excited about the possibility of a better stream flow or the prospect of free beer pledged by our leader if the water did not materialize. Well, there was a little more water, as the river was running at a nice 55 cfs according to the Comfort gauge. I guess we'll have to wait for that refreshing beverage.

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Why do I have so many photos of restaurants in my Saturday Paddlers collection? Robert, Sandra, Jackie, Joline (a/k/a as our fearless leader), Martha, Mike F., Mike S., Bing (Captain Ahab), and Miguel gather at Rudy's in Leon Springs.

Bing was heard muttering under his breath "I'll follow him around the Horn, and around the Norway maelstrom, and around perdition's flames before ..." as we waited for the shuttlers to return to the put-in. I did notice a slight limp afterwards.

Martha caught unawares.

Joline eyes a warmly-wrapped scarecrow.

Ahoy there. Ready to depart on the adventure.

Sandra hasn't quite mastered the Girls Gone Wild thing.

Susan and Mike enjoying the peace and quiet. Well, almost.

At the lunch stop, Bing continued his quest, and was heard to cry out: "From hell's heart I stab at thee; for hate's sake I spit my last breath at thee. Ye damned [Guadalupe bass]."

Joline describes where the pain caused by the photographer is located.

It was a very strenuous day.

Mike - while still dry.

Sandra and Katie examine a tree and rock.

Robert maneuvering his long boat.

Traffic jam at Violet Rapid.

Some were less brave, ...














... but celebrated nonetheless.

A splash and a smile - must be Joline.

Heel, girl. Robert and his obedient kayak go for a walk.

Not another restaurant! Yes, the trip ends with drinks (and even a little Mexican food) at El Rio Restaurant in Boerne.

Note: To access 18 more photographs from this outing, click here to be transported to my Flickr photostream, and then click on "Slideshow" in upper right of Flickr screen.

P.S. For those needing one more quote from Bing: "Sleep? That bed is a coffin, and those are winding sheets. I do not sleep, I die." Cheers!