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"The swell swarmed over the rock like Anthony over Cleopatra." Aug 19, 2011
By Ceilidh
Lines like that draw the reader into the world of the kayakers who voyage on central San Fransico Bay every Thursday night. The author's keen observations of the playful waters and his adventurous companions invite us to the fireside Thursday evenings, where tall tales are told and legends come to life. Philosophical discussions flow like Pyrate Rum, the free associations floating with ease over the spinning of the double-bladed paddles. Boeschen's journals make one want to take time off work for the launch at Jailhouse Beach!
Bank Teller (of tales from the banks of the SF BAY) Tells All Aug 18, 2011
By Anthony P. Martin
"apm"
Been reading John's weekly reports for a decade, glad they are now available to a public wider than we chosen few who have had access to them online. As is known to anyone who practices (a sport, an instrument, a meditation) the essence of practice is repetition, which leads to variety, since he who steps into the same stream twice is already different the second time. And John has his cohort of colorfully named fellow travelers to inspire the conversation, and, gradually, to increase the bounty of the meals enjoyed at the midway point. This all takes place under various watchful and mostly tolerant radars, but the transgressive nature of actually using public waterways and spaces for paleolithic pleasure (fire! food! fun!) gives extra spice to the doing and the telling. Not travelogs, not monologs, not even submerged logs, these are reports on the four elementals of earth, air, fire, and especially water from an hyperactive and observant mind, worth the reading by committed landsmen as well as fervent kayakers. Long may their paddles wave!
better than washing stinking polypro Aug 17, 2011
By doug
The Author and I share a common interest in kayaking and cycling. He does a lot better job at getting out there every Thursday Night than I do. This book is the 4th installment in a series that Chronicles his weekly paddles on the Bay. I regret not being able to spend the time on the water that he does so consistently. When I am unable to get on the water I can always reach for his book and it transports me there with the added bonus of not needing to deal with any stinky polypro afterwards.
better than washing stinking polypro Aug 17, 2011
By doug
The Author and I share a common interest in kayaking and cycling. He does a lot better job at getting out there every Thursday Night than I do. This book is the 4th installment in a series that Chronicles his weekly paddles on the Bay. I regret not being able to spend the time on the water that he does so consistently. When I am unable to get on the water I can always reach for his book and it transports me there with the added bonus of not needing to deal with any stinky polypro afterwards.
1st in a series Aug 17, 2011
By doug
I have been following these adventures online for years. I have even had the honor of meeting up with the intrepid Thursday Night paddlers on occasion. John has a special way with words and a unique interpretation of the evening's events. For a surreal trip on San Francisco Bay at Night these tales are the next best thing to actually getting out there.
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