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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #150 on: May 13, 2009, 08:34:37 pm »
Nancy...kindle is the eBook from Amazon. You can use an iPhone with a kindle account to download books.

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00154JDAI/?tag=googhydr-20&hvadid=&ref=pd_sl_177pa6cuyf_e
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #151 on: May 14, 2009, 06:00:47 am »
oh, yeah, i knew that   ;D
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #152 on: May 15, 2009, 08:14:13 pm »
I had a fun 2.5 hour surf session on Cape Cod today. What was so interesting about it from a balance perspective was how much having a good visual reference means. First 1/2 hour it was very foggy....tough to differentiate between sky and sea....my head was swimming and I was falling a lot. Still managed to catch a few waves though...makes them all the more exciting... ::). Later the sun came out and gave me a clear horizon...my head cleared up along with it. No more falling...wave count went way up...I'm exhausted tonight.
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #153 on: May 16, 2009, 09:39:25 pm »
I only know what a kindle is because my older brother is hooked on his... ;D

Fun water session today. Sue, Jacqui and her dog.





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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #154 on: May 16, 2009, 10:36:54 pm »
LOVE the paddleboarding dog  ;D

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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #155 on: May 17, 2009, 12:48:29 pm »
How long does doggie stay on that? I would do that paddleboard thing if it were always that shallow. I hate being over the water when I can't see what's under there.
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #156 on: May 17, 2009, 07:57:28 pm »
She was on with me for about 45 minutes and with Jacqui for about 15. This was her 1st time out...a little tentative with me but comfortable with Jacqui. She will also like it better when the water warms. She doesn't have much fur and was a little chilled.
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #157 on: May 17, 2009, 09:27:45 pm »
Great photos Stoneaxe - I think dogs love it out there on the boards eh?  I don't have a dog sadly - perhaps I could take the birds out in their cage - think it would all end in tears if they fell off though!  Think my photos are working now - photobucket seems to have got over itself. 

Just about to head out now for another paddle, lovely day out!
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #158 on: May 18, 2009, 09:09:04 pm »
Doc says I'm nuts for thinking I'll be ready to paddle in the CCBC on Aug 15th even with a early June surgery date. I'm going to take it one day at a time and if I'm ready then i'll go. We'll see.
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #159 on: May 19, 2009, 01:35:50 am »
You might be right - keep in mind it's about 9 weeks post op for me and I've just got out, but I could have probably 4 weeks ago - I just didn't have a board then!  It's the tiredness that might get you. 

I've just put a new vid up on the facebook Acoustic Neuroma group, it's not the best, but it's worth a look to see how well you can balance after surgery!

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=185147495292&oid=8190517727

Right, time for tea!
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #160 on: May 23, 2009, 05:57:30 pm »
I keep hearing warnings about the fatigue. I'm going to have to look into ways to combat that with training. The week before the event I don't do any paddling both to give everything a rest and to prevent any possible injuries that would prevent me from participating. Maybe lots of extra rest that week....and then a few energy drinks added to my hydration pack for the paddle... ;D
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #161 on: June 12, 2009, 08:13:24 am »
My upcoming surgery should provide an opportunity for an experiment. I'll be interested to see if my balance actually improves post-surgery. I'm going to be working hard at getting myself back into shape for the paddle with a workout regimen that will include a lot of balance PT. Basically lots of light weight high rep workouts while on a balance disk and once I can get back into the water a 10 or 15 mile paddle each day. I know I may be dreaming but thats the idea now. I hope to push the envelpoe a bit... ;D
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #162 on: June 12, 2009, 08:18:47 am »
I think that's all fine, Bob, but you will wear a PFD for the first few trips out, please?
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #163 on: June 13, 2009, 12:40:49 am »
LOL...OK Mom.... ;D...I'm sure Sue will insist on not only that but also a training partner or at very least that I stay near shore.
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Re: Standup Paddleboarding as therapy
« Reply #164 on: June 13, 2009, 04:26:25 am »
I've been made to wear a pdf now by the grown ups too!  The other day I was wearing one dad gave me to wear and ended up on the beach on my way back teaching some kids how to paddle and the mum said, "did you get your pdf from a garage sale?" I said "yeah my dad got it from a garage sale", she said "here's a coincidence for you, it used to belong to her dad!" pointing to the little girl I was teaching!!! How funny!  So there you go - it's all happening here on the pdf front! 
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