1) Late-day rides: I do all my other stuff in the morning, then leave my afternoons free for riding. And, personally, I think I've already got character in spades (though probably not the kind you're referring to)

2) Hmmm, yes, that alternate location certainly might change my mind about paddling that Saturday. Good sleuthing, Janice, and great that they offered to shuttle us (did she mention what they'd charge for that?). Suicide Bridge restaurant sounds tasty, but ever so slightly pricey. How far is that from Cambridge?

3) Anyone want a free house out near Blackwater? I'm guessing this might be the old house that's on the way to the paddling put-in, near one of last year's Wild Goose rest-stops.