2008 - In the Books

Well, it's over, done, gone for another season. Great trip, and great weather for the 12th annual bondage run. Even though canoeing seems to be less interesting the older we get, and some are looking older (Joel), the river is still the glue that holds this mess together. I don't have the picture - but I believe there is one out there showing the Horseshoe champions. After a multi-year hiatus (I always wanted to use that word), Joel (dirty shoe) and EEEEEEE took the win by barely getting past the 1st losers John and Jasonnnnnnnnnn.

2007 Horseshoe Champions of the New River

New Year......New River

It is customary that I generally write a New Years message, so I figured that this new year shouldn't be any different. The year brings both happiness and sorrow. Sorrow for our matriarch "pappy" Carpenter who I understand is going thru some difficulty with the latest eye surgery. If your wandering around the web and run across this message, please know that we're all thinking about you and wish you a full recovery.
The happiness side of this message is that it is finally raining. Rain may not mean much to the average fella, but to a bonder, it's the blood that feeds the body of water we call the New River.
It's hard to imagine the trip is only 6 months away and planning meetings will take place in the next month or two.
So in closing, may your river flow full this year, and may those hidden rocks that rub gently on your underside leave no marks.....

As always, I am the ,door