TE DC Event--Tubing in Harper's Ferry, WV

[divingbiker]

How rough is the white water? I'm old---don't know if I'm up for that kind of excitement.

Ahem! I think Zen and I have got you beat by a few years...and we're up for whitewater.

[Zen]

I'll be wearing my Red Hat in the "whitewater"

[Kalidurga]

Those of us who rode near Harper's Ferry last week saw exactly what constitutes whitewater on that section of the Potomac. What'd you ladies think? I might hesitate to kayak parts of it, but I'd bet that a big, bouncy tube would handle it just fine. Just save the drinks for slow sections or for when you pull up and climb out on a nice rock.

[HillSlugger]

Will we have a floating cooler with us? Cool!

[madscot13]

I think white water is infinitely more fun looking than a lazy susan down the river.

[Zen]

I'm reasonably sure we'll be going with River Riders.
We have about 20 days till the 10th.

[Kalidurga]

This option sounds good.

We seem to have seven definites (db, MDHS, f8th, Kali, vb, 7, Zen). If we get three more TE'ers or significant others, then we could qualify for a discount of $3 per person which would more than cover the price of a Cool Float floating cooler!

Weekends 6/30/07-9/3/07: departures every half hour on the :45 and :15 from 10:45-2:45. What time sounds good?

[divingbiker]

This option sounds good.

We seem to have seven definites (db, MDHS, f8th, Kali, vb, 7, Zen). If we get three more TE'ers or significant others, then we could qualify for a discount of $3 per person which would more than cover the price of a Cool Float floating cooler!

Weekends 6/30/07-9/3/07: departures every half hour on the :45 and :15 from 10:45-2:45. What time sounds good?

OK, decision made. We're going on Sunday, August 10 with River Riders' Potomac whitewater trip. It will cost $26 per person, with a possible $3 discount if we get three more. If anyone has a time preference, please speak up. Otherwise I'll choose the 1:15pm departure.

Everyone who is planning to go, Paypal $26 to me (icewag at starpower.net) by Monday, July 28, and I'll make the reservation. If we have 10 people, we'll use the $3 discount money to pay for a cooler and tube, and I'll give back the remainder on August 10. If you don't use paypal, pm me and I'll send you my address so you can send me a check.

Sound ok?

[7rider]

Tom should be one of those 3 more. I don't have a time preference, but Tom may. I'll pass it on if I hear of it. Any other DH's coming along??? VB's and F8th's should be our last 2 for a discount!

[HillSlugger]

Tom should be one of those 3 more. I don't have a time preference, but Tom may. I'll pass it on if I hear of it. Any other DH's coming along??? VB's and F8th's should be our last 2 for a discount!

If my daughter is interested would she be welcome?

[Kalidurga]

If husbands are invited, I'd think anyone can come along

[Zen]

Mad is coming.

If husbands are invited, I'd think anyone can come along

I saw some guys sitting under the bridge by the library...

[Possegal]

I did this there several years ago with some of my nieces and nephews, we had a blast and it was not scary or dangerous at all. Though my tube did pop on the first little bit of rocks we hit, but mainly just my ego was bruised. And of course we did have the cooler and some beers.

You will all have a blast! Wish I could join but the next 5 or 6 weeks are just a bit crazy for me.

[Zen]

How did you continue after the tube burst?
Were you with an outfitter?

[Kalidurga]

And of course we did have the cooler and some beers.

Just in case anyone missed it, River Riders does not allow alcohol. I don't remember on which page, but I saw somewhere on their site that it's due partially to their liability and partially to the proximity to Harper's Ferry National Park.

Zen, if the bridge guys can pay for their own tube, bring 'em along. They might enjoy the bath