2009 Buttonwood M&G River Trip Information & Sign

[PTHutch]

2009 Buttonwood M&G River Trip Sign Up

Once again at this year’s Buttonwood M&G we’ll be having our annual paddling adventure.

Overview:
The trip will be a 2+/- hours depending on how much paddling you do
The trip will go from Mifflin to Mexico.
We’ll be doing a different part of the river this year that will end up across the street at Buttonwood’s Riverside camp sites. Here’s a link to Buttonwood’s Kayaking rental page for more information on trip & prices.
The trip will be in the afternoon, starting in Miffline around 2pm,
and ending at Buttonwood’s Riverside camp sites around 3:30/4pm (again depending on how much you paddle )
We'll meet at 1:45 at the office to shuttle to the starting point.

Shuttle Only:
For individuals with their own kayaks / canoes, Buttonwood will provide shuttle service to the starting point for a fee of $5 / person.

Reservations:
I will be calling Buttonwood on June 5th to identify the number of participants and to reserve the rental units for individuals that have signed up.

Buttonwood has 17 Single Kayaks; 3 Tandem Kayaks; and 10 Canoes available to rent.
Buttonwood is holding all their rental units for us to use in the afternoon until June 5th.

Payment:
Please pay for your rental or shuttle some time after you arrive at Buttonwood or Saturday morning. Payments can be made at the Buttonwood office.
Let them know you are part of the Sunline group.

Buttonwood requires that each rental unit (kayak or canoe) have a whistle.
So bring your whistle with you if you have one. If not, you can purchase a whistle at the Buttonwood Store.

If you are interested in doing the river trip, please post a reply to this topic and include in your reply:
# people;
renting or shuttle only,
type of unit (single kayaks; tandem kayak; or canoe).


Thanks
Hutch

List of Participants

Name (forum name) - # - # & type unit
Rentals
Tom & Mary (aka PTHutch & MAHutch) – 2 - 2 Single Kayaks
Henry & Karen (aka henryj) – 2 - 2 Single Kayaks
Kelly and Greg (aka Mooney) - 2 - 1 Canoe
Dave & Katie (aka GhettoMedic) - 2 - 1 Canoe
Bonnie (Kitty) (aka KanyonKitty) - 1 - 1 Single Kayak
Jon, Dave, & Jill (aka Sunline Fan / JDKuz) - 3 - 3 Single Kayaks
George & Judy (aka Wgeorgell / judyh) - 2 - 2 Single Kayaks




Shuttle Only
Steve & Pam (aka Mr Tweety & Tweety) - 2 - Tandem Kayak
Marshall & Sue (aka purplesuebug) - 2 - 1 - Canoe
Kathy & Leo (aka Poppy & Nana) - 2 - 2 Single Kayaks
Chris & Tara (aka 2beagles) - 2 - 1 Canoe
Mike & Laurie (aka Bird) - 2 - 2 Single Kayaks
Wendy and Larry (aka clarkldc) - 2 - 1 Canoe
Mike and Roz (aka 264SRinPA) - 2 - 2 Single Kayaks
Mike (aka Mike) - 1 - 1 Single Kayak

[Tweety]

You can add Steve and I to the shuttle only list. We'll bring our double kayak.

[purplesuebug]

Hutch,
Sue & I will be going with you. We will need shuttle only with a canoe. Can I bring my motor??

[Sunline Fan]

Originally Posted by purplesuebug

Can I bring my motor??

My dad says if you bring your motor, he'll bring some rope

[Poppy & Nana]

Leo and I would like to go - we only need shuttle and we have two single kayacks BUT I don't want to sign up and find out I can't paddle (medical problem)....so can we go on a stand-by?

[kanyonkitty]

I have NEVER kayaked in my life, but it sure sounds like fun. Is it something that's not real hard to learn to do and is 2 hours TOO much for a first timer. I did a very long canoe trip many many moons ago with my now X.

I just need some guiding/advise from those that do kayak as to whether
it's something that any of ya think I can handle, if not I'll pass on the idea.

Another option is teaming up with someone (that's willing to deal with a river newby & trust me) to do a kayak or canoe.

Any takers ?

Thanks
Kitty

[Tweety]

Hi Kitty
I felt really nervous 2 years ago when I was going kayaking for the first time at Buttonwood. It is SO easy...MUCH easier than a canoe. (we had a canoe back in the Boy Scout leader days & I really didn't like that)Basically with this trip you just are floating down the river with the current. Steve & I went out and bought a kayak right after that trip
And if you do fall out...the water won't be above your waiste so just stand up

[Mooney]

Hey Hutch, Please sign us (Kelly and Greg) up for a canoe; and then Ghettomedic and his wife (David and Katie) will take one as well...

SO, 4 people, in 2 RENTAL canoes please.

Thanks!

Greg

[PTHutch]

Originally Posted by Poppy & Nana

Leo and I would like to go - we only need shuttle and we have two single kayacks BUT I don't want to sign up and find out I can't paddle (medical problem)....so can we go on a stand-by?

Hi Kathy,

Have you and Leo on the list. Don't worry if you decide at the last minute not to go.

See you in a few weeks.
Hutch

[PTHutch]

Originally Posted by kanyonkitty

I have NEVER kayaked in my life, but it sure sounds like fun. Is it something that's not real hard to learn to do and is 2 hours TOO much for a first timer. I did a very long canoe trip many many moons ago with my now X....

Kitty,

You'll have no problem.

I've added you to the list to rent 1 single kayak.

Hutch

[PTHutch]

Originally Posted by Mooney

Hey Hutch, Please sign us (Kelly and Greg) up for a canoe; and then Ghettomedic and his wife (David and Katie) will take one as well...

SO, 4 people, in 2 RENTAL canoes please.

Thanks!

Greg

Hi Greg,

Got you guys added to the list.

The only question, will the Brothers from Mass behave?
Or is that why you're bring the wives along - to keep you both in control :P

Looking forward to meeting everyone.
See you in a few weeks.
Hutch

[Sunline Fan]

3 singles please!

[Mooney]

y'all are gonna need that agility the kayaks afford.

WE'RE playing bumper boats!

..just kidding. I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea...

[GhettoMedic]

Originally Posted by PTHutch

The only question, will the Brothers from Mass behave?
Or is that why you're bring the wives along - to keep you both in control :P

Originally Posted by Mooney

y'all are gonna need that agility the kayaks afford.

WE'RE playing bumper boats!

..just kidding. I don't want anyone getting the wrong idea...

Alright Who told on us. We are innocent I tell ya....... Okay couldn't say it with a straight face.

[PTHutch]

Talked with Nancy at Buttonwood this morning and reserved the rental units for our river trip for the individuals who have currently signed up.

There’s still 2 weeks left to sign up for the trip if interested.

I told Nancy I will call her on June 5th with the final numbers and reservations.
Nancy is holding all their rental units for us for our 2pm trip through the 1st week of June.
So if you sign-up before June 4th you’ll be guaranteed a unit, that is if you need to rent one.

You can PM me if you have any questions.
Thanks
Hutch

[2beagles]

Is it OK to bring the beagles on the shuttle? They can sit on our laps. If so, put us down for two shuttle only. We'll have our canoe with us.

[PTHutch]

Originally Posted by 2beagles

Is it OK to bring the beagles on the shuttle? They can sit on our laps. If so, put us down for two shuttle only. We'll have our canoe with us.

Hi Chris & Tara,

I'm not sure about this. It's probably best to talk to the office when you arrive about this.
If not, I'm sure we can figure out a way to get you, the beagles, and your canoe to the starting point.

Hutch

[Bird]

Hi guys,
Just like to be added to the kayaking trip.
Two people
shuttle only
two single kayaks
Thanks,
Mike

[judyh]

Hi
George and I plan to rent 2 single kayaks for the river trip.

George and Judy Hauck
Site 71

[clarkldc]

Hi Guys,

Please add Wendy and Larry to your list for the Canoe/Kayak trip.
We have our own canoe and would only need the shuttle.

Thanks. We are looking forward to the M&G.