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Name: Tony Shaw
From: VT
Time: Nov 1, 1997 00:41
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Website: New Satellite USGS guage (Lamoille@5 Chutes)
Comments: Here's the Oct. 31 weekend forecast....... tonight: increasing clouds and breezy. low near 50. south wind 15 to 25 mph. saturday: cloudy and windy. rain developing during the afternoon. high near 60. southeast wind increasing to 15 to 30 mph and gusty. stronger winds over higher elevations. chance of rain 90 percent. saturday night: windy with heavy rain tapering to scattered showers. low 55 to 60. southeast wind 20 to 30 mph...slowly decreasing. chance of rain near 100 percent. sunday: mostly cloudy and windy with showers likely. high near 60 but turning cooler. chance of rain 70 percent. I may be free to paddle on Sunday. Any takers??????????? Tony

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for sale or wanted
Name: John Hulbert
From: Barre, Vermont
Time: Nov 11, 1997 21:29
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: I'm looking for two used kayaks for my 11 year old twins just beginning to paddle. Would like them to be stable, track well, but still versatile enough to be good handling in light whitewater. A friend recommended Dancer or Crossfire. Anyone out there have anything - please e-mail us. Thanks.

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Name: Tony
From: Williston
Time: Nov 12, 1997 21:51
Referred by: Bow and Stern
(Favorite) Website: Adventurous Traveler Bookstore
Comments: VPC ELECTION MEETING is this Sunday, Nov 16, 7 pm at the home of Eric Bishop in Jericho, VT. Call Eric (899-1865) or me (879-1655) for directions. Come and elect your new club officers!!

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inquiry
Name: Jerome
From: Shelburne,VT
Time: Jan 12, 1998 13:26
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: Friends and I will be taking a trip on the Connecticut this summer and were looking for info concerning canoeing this river,such as best places,safety,etc. Thank you

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for sale or wanted
Name: Jason Albert
From: Bedford, MA
Time: Jan 29, 1998 15:38
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc.
Comments: Perception whip-it for sale. great shape $510

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for sale or wanted
Name: Michael Formica
From: East Barnard
Time: Feb 13, 1998 23:34
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: HI I am looking to buy a used White Water Kayak. I completed a course (2 full days and 4 Wed. night roll classes) on kayaking a couple of years ago, but haven't done it since. Would love to get a boat and play this spring. Thanks

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inquiry
Name: Richard Morin
From: Montreal
Time: Feb 14, 1998 22:25
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: SEEKING DAGGER ENCORE OR MAD RIVER OUTRAGE

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for sale or wanted
Name: Walt Bailey
From: Arlington, MA
Time: Feb 16, 1998 20:37
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: For Sale: Dagger Blast 8 months old, paddled very little. Great boat for lighter adults and kids. $600 email or call (781)648-6981

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for sale or wanted
Name: dwight king
From: Orrington, Maine
Time: Feb 21, 1998 23:07
Referred by: WebTreks
Comments: Reg-green , multi, Sleek for sale. Asking $500.00. (207-825-3829)

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inquiry
Name: James Raboin
From: Colchester, VT
Time: Feb 22, 1998 20:03
Referred by: Bow and Stern
(Favorite) Website: Vt Paddlers Club
Comments: I am looking for some used whitewater gear for a friend. She is 5'3". We are looking for a skirt, helmet, paddle, and pfd, all sized for about 130 lb. person. Anyone out there with some decent used gear? Also looking for a Prijon Rockit or similar creeking boat. Call 802-658-5181.

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for sale or wanted
Name: Chuck Eldred
From: Montpelier, VT
Time: Mar 2, 1998 12:49
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: For Sale: Dagger Crossfire Whitewater Kayak, Perception Harmony Paddle, Spray Skirt and Protec Helmet. This outfit is only 1 1/2 years old and was paddled less than 10 times. My wife has decided that whitewater kayaking is not for her. Asking $650 (802)229-6211.

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Name: Tony Shaw
From: Williston
Time: Mar 6, 1998 07:45
Referred by: "confessed VPC WWW denizen"
(Favorite) Website: Tom Foster's Home Page
Comments: The VPC spring meeting is once again at the Essex Jct. Congregational Church, a couple hundred yards east of 5 corners on Rt 15East, on the right. It's potluck, starting at 6 pm Sunday March 8. Tom Foster will have a video and presentation on Costa Rica paddling.
Tom Foster doing an ender (in Costa Rica)
Hope to see you there! Tony

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for sale or wanted
Name: Karl Lingley
From: Halifax Nova Scotia
Time: Mar 8, 1998 17:31
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: FOR SALE:Cruise Control $450.00 Sleek $450.00 WANTED:used RPM I will be able to deliver or pick-up kayak(s) sometime in March or April but only as far as Portland,Maine. phone: 902-435-3492 fax: 902-465-5009 em:wetmore@mail.kayhay.com

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for sale or wanted
Name: Tom Foster
From: Mass.
Time: Mar 11, 1998 15:00
Referred by: Bow and Stern
(Favorite) Website: Tom Foster Whitewater
Comments: for sale: Pirouette S, Freefall, Super Sport $400.00 each
tel/fax 1-978-667-9707
http://www.northnet.org/tom.foster.whitewater/

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for sale or wanted
Name: Millie Rinard
From: Boston, MA
Time: Mar 11, 1998 17:25
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc.
Comments: WTB: Looking to buy a used RPM or Outburst. Please email erinard@rics.bwh.harvard.edu

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inquiry
Name: Ed van Steenwyk
From: Newtown Sq. PA
Time: Mar 13, 1998 16:53
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: Partner needed for paddling New Hampshire rivers during the last week of March. Will be staying near Plymouth. Home #610-359-1284

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for sale or wanted
Name: John Maiurano
From: Greenwich,NY
Time: Mar 16, 1998 13:35
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: I have a form for building a wood/canvas canoe for sale. It builds a 15ft.Guide style Canoe. $500. e-mail: maiuranogcs@hotmail.com

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for sale or wanted
Name: Jim Hargreaves
From: Ottawa
Time: Mar 17, 1998 16:46
Referred by: Search Engine
(Favorite) Website: Ottawa River Whitewater Guide
Comments: I am looking for ways to promote and sell my new whitewater guide to the Ottawa River to paddlers in Vermont. I know many of you come up to the Ottawa River and will find this new guide useful. Check out the new guide on: www.canada-outdoors.com/whitewater/ Can you give me a link to your club site entitled 'Ottawa River Whitewater Guide' Many thanks Jim Hargreaves

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inquiry
Name: brian daniels
From: lowell, ma
Time: Mar 18, 1998 15:07
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: Info on paddling the connecticut river in mid april. How bad is the whitewater up north.

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for sale or wanted
Name: Bob Jacobson
From: Michigan
Time: Apr 2, 1998 11:42
Referred by: AOL Listing
Comments: I am looking for a used sea touring kayak.. I live in michigan and am looking for something to take throughout the Great Lakes.. sorry about that one.....

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inquiry
Name: Laura Hartley
From: Waterbury, VT
Time: Apr 2, 1998 15:12
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: I'm Seeking help in purchasing a used lightweight sea kayak and sea kayak accessories (my first Kayak). I'm 5'8 female 130 pounds and I'm looking for something that I can put on and off my car alone. I plan to paddle mostly on the Waterbury Res. and Lake Champlain, occasionally I will take it in the ocean (just past the waves) and on some rivers. Most of my trips will be day trips with the occasional overnight. I have rented a few kayaks and I really like the ability to go quickly with good tracking and some storage portals. There are so many different types of kayaks out there I'm confused which one or type is right for me...can anyone help me???

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for sale or wanted
Name: cindy
From: burlington
Time: Apr 2, 1998 17:53
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: am looking to buy used "keowee-type" boat--and assorted gear for short (5'3") 200 lb adult.

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Name: Linda
From: Burlington, VT
Time: Apr 3, 1998 10:19
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: Frankenstein for sale!! I've had it almost 2 years, only used a little over a year. It's in great condition. Asking $525. Please email your interest.

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for sale or wanted
Name: Terry Hoye
From: S. Burlington
Time: Apr 5, 1998 19:46
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: For Sale (or swap for kayak) 16' Alagash canoe (65#). Excellent condition. $550 phone (802) 862-1960.

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Name: Neil Ulman
From: Craftsbury, VT
Time: Apr 5, 1998 21:10
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: In your listing of Orleans Country Rivers you suggest putting in at Lowell on the Mississiquoi and taking out at North Troy. When I asked the president of the Green Mountain Club last year if one could do that, he said, "Sure, just be sure to have somebody with a camera to record your last moments as you go over Big Falls." So I drove up and checked out Big Falls, which is a few miles south of North Troy. It's a major league waterfall. Anybody running that section of the Mississiquoi should make sure they have a map and get off the river well upstream of big falls, because I don't think anyone has ever gone over it and lived to post a trip report. Cheers, Neil

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Name: Steve Lawson
From: Hinesburg, VT
Time: Apr 8, 1998 14:37
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: I am looking for paddling partners for VPC trips and other trips. I just moved back to VT from Maine. I have a super sweet Old Town Kennebec tandem whitewater canoe. I am intermediate, my most challenging trip being the Dead River, ME at 2700 cfs (no swims!)Looking to have fun and do a bunch of paddling.

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inquiry
Name: nathaniel vandal
From: Roxbury, VT
Time: Apr 8, 1998 20:24
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: Want a farmer john style wetsuit in size men's medium. A medium in body glove fits me great. If you have on for sale, E-mail or call ASAP. (802) 485-8380

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Name: cindy modiano
From: burlington
Time: Apr 11, 1998 23:47
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: still seeking used boat..keowee, caspia, swifty, kopapa, naturalist, etc..would also like comments from current/former owners, about these boats..I have not decided on a particular boat yet..have not done this before plse e mail cmodiano@doc.state.vt.us, or 655-2751 (only if you have a line on boat for sale)

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Name: Mike McElhinney
From: Jaffret,NH
Time: Apr 13, 1998 21:03
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: Would anyone be able to tell me where and when to find good spots in southern VT to get action photos of kayakers. I would appreciate any info on this.

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for sale or wanted
Name: Christine
From: Boston, MA
Time: Apr 16, 1998 17:24
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: Hi there, I'm looking to buy a used Perception Sea Lion sea kayak, preferably any color other than red and under $700. Please send email. Thanks!

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for sale or wanted
Name: john wolfe
From: waterbury ctr
Time: Apr 16, 1998 20:42
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: I have a perception overflow for sale. It has an altered stern.It splats!! lite blue, $250.00 firm.(might consider trade for WW play open boat)

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for sale or wanted
Name: DEAN HOLDEN
From: BURLINGTON
Time: Apr 20, 1998 09:49
Referred by: Word of Mouth
Comments: FOR SALE: DAGGER FREEFALL LT -'97 CROSSLINKED -DRAIN PLUG -USED 10X -RED/BLACK $550- CALL: 802-860-0713

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for sale or wanted
Name: Dave
From: Fairfax, VT
Time: Apr 20, 1998 18:58
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: Looking for a used Whip-it/Whip-lash or RPM

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inquiry
Name: BW George
From: Burlington, VT
Time: Apr 20, 1998 21:42
Referred by: AOL Listing
Comments: Wanted an introductory length and weight Kayak, like the Walden"Experience" or Wilderness Systems "Rascal". Yellow or Bright Orange?

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Name: Bob Campbell
From: Lowr Bartonsville Chester vt
Time: Apr 21, 1998 12:15
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: Don't forget pot luck at the campbell for West River. Free camping hugebonfire and good times. No RSVP just come friday night camping,sat dinner and camping. See you on the river. Look for red carivan with Gravity plates,

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inquiry
Name: CJD
From: Albany
Time: Apr 21, 1998 19:30
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: info on west river release? when does the release start for weekend festival. is the water running on friday the 24th ?

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for sale or wanted
Name: cindy modiano
From: elmore
Time: Apr 22, 1998 07:40
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: looking for 1 person Kiwi type kayak for flatwater recreation. phone 655-2751

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inquiry
Name: Scott
From: Maine
Time: Apr 22, 1998 10:49
Referred by: Bow and Stern
Comments: Tell me about the West River for this weekend. Put in and take out . Cheap hotels and things to do at night? Have a small group coming from Maine this Saturday and Sunday

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for sale or wanted
Name: Jim Zamecnik
From: Chittenden
Time: Apr 23, 1998 23:05
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc.
Comments: Looking to buy a used kayak: a creek boat or a rodeo/play boat (I could use both, but can afford only one right now, unless you've got something REALLY cheap that still floats :-)

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inquiry
Name: Ms. L
From: New England
Time: Apr 25, 1998 19:43
Referred by: AOL Listing
Comments: Seeking information on organizing a canoe & kayak race for a bicentennial event.

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inquiry
Name: steve
From: us
Time: Apr 26, 1998 20:59
Referred by: Search Engine
Comments: Wanted: Vista inflatable kayak. Would prefer a python but it does not matter.

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Name: John Coronella
From: New Hampshire
Time: Apr 30, 1998 18:08
Referred by: MVP, AMC, etc.
(Favorite) Website: FloodStage.com
Comments: Hey Everyone! I have posted about 100 pictures and VIDEOS (in Real Video format) from the West River release. Some of the moves are pretty cool!
I have only gone through half of the footage, so there will be more early next week!
http://www.floodstage.com

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