This afternoon we unloaded 96 more orphaned boats and began tucking them in for the winter. As they climbed onto their racks, the little gaffers looked up forlornly and in a voice only another kayak could love, said - "hey timmer, can't we go to some nice family now, instead of sitting on these cold wooden racks all winter...." They got to me, so I promised I would ask you kind folks if you could find it in your heart to take one of them home. They eat like sparrows and don't backtalk - in fact I find they pretty much agree with whatever you say. Often on a cold Carling township night, I'll wander out and just sit amongst them, talking about the day and the ways of the world. Kathy wants me to get therapy, but she just doesn't understand. (My grandfather was deaf as a post and would sit in the chicken shed and talk to his girls for hours ....so I figure I come by it honestly) Best part is they sleep day and night - not bothering anyone, and whenever you want to go paddle - or just talk about the idea of it on a winter's night, they'll wake up and be ready with a big smile.

So how 'bout it? You can see all their names on our Boat Inventory and Prices. From now until Christmas, we are offering a free pair of snowshoes with every one you take off our hands (think of the possibilities) If you can't pick her up til springtime - no problem. We'll tell your kayak about you, and I promise to give it special attention. We can send you a free boat model to put under the tree for Christmas if that helps!

Oh yeah - and did you know that we have a 30 day "Best Price in Ontario" Guarantee as well as a no hassle return policy - so if the boat misbehaves, we'll cheerfully take it back. We have a solid retraining programme for wayward yaks.

ps-if anyone wants to hear about our excellent staff adventure to the outer coast of Nootka Island, please let me know.....attn tim This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   (pictures will be posted soon on our photo gallery)

pps-we have killer beavers on our lake right now - instead of swimming away at the first sight of humans, they pick up speed and head towards us, teeth bared. They're big suckers too - razing every tree in their path. Well ok, I'm exaggerating a wee bit....perhaps a lot? - but you gotta admire their tenacity in stocking up for the winter winds and ice.