Leslie To The Rescue
After two plane rides, sleep deprivation and hanging around a hotel, I managed a short nap which ended with a desire to get out there. As my car is going in for brakes this morning (and making an awful noise), I called Leslie who was good enough to pick me up. We launched in winds gusting to 20 Knots, but managed a nice paddle, partly in the shadow of the old break wall.
It was just a long enough paddle to get the cow webs out. Good therapy. Today, the weather is changing with wind gusts of up to 40 Knots expected.On another matter: I am considering a new (or, at least, different) car. I have done a little research on Subarus, the Chevy HHR and the Dodge Caliber. I want to have some sort of 4 wheel control, the option for heated and adjustable driver's seat and a compass. It also cannot be as tall as my Blazer so that it is easier to get the boat up there. If you have any ideas around this I would appreciate hearing them.
Paddle safe...
DS
6 comments:
VW Passat Wagon. All wheel drive, good gas mileage, and a fun manual shift option if you want to play Parnelli Jones. Easy to get the boat up on as well. Mine has 170k and, knock on wood, no issues so far. Only disadvantage is its low clearance.
Doesn't it have a much higher price tag? I will check it out, thanks.
Volvo wagon is getting my vote. I think I'm goingt to start looking for a used one.
Be sure to check the Yakima and/or Thule website for racking needs before leaping.
My son in law, Ben, has one and has lots of problems. I think parts are expensive. I wonder what used ones go for. Will look at that as well.
Adore my Subaru Legacy wagon - has survived two snowy slippery northern winters without a hitch (and some good snow tires). A paddling friend has the Forester wagon - fractionally higher ground clearance, AWD. Both will swallow tons of gear/luggage. And, with the seat folded down, they will both allow a person 6' tall to sleep in the back.
Susan
Thanks for the thoughts and info. I will be test driving them this week.
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