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July 24, 2006
Tubing down Esopus Creek
John, Ian and I went tubing down the Esuop Creek in Tinker Town Upstate NY.
(Ian is the guitarist in the picture gallery for Loney Rock's Party)
It was quite a refreshing blast!
The trip in itself was fun as Ian's attempt to avoid the NY state thruway turned into a major scenic ride upstate. The roads were sparsly traveled, winding and picturesque. Although we arrived an hour past our target time I would have to say it was worth it. We traveled up through Kingston finally reaching our destination in Phonecia.
The tubing experience was a thrill for me as I was born a water rat (as was John). There were some mini rapis and mini water falls moung a hot day ina refreshing creek. We met two gals and travelled along side as we avoided some areas (Rocks & Trees) and headed for others (rapids and water falls).
I thought i was going to fall out and drown laughing as Me and one of the gals watched John roll over this huge rock! I'm yelling "John go left go left go left" and we heard "what? I can't hear you" Then watched john roll down a 4 foot drop. Fortunately he did not fall out.
I elected to make another run, Ian and John choose to explore the "mini" one horse town.
We ate at a local establishment which served the most delectable smoked pork meals and portions of which none of us could finish.
We ended the ride down the NY state thruway. Not quite as picturesque, but still cool with the cool company.
I'm sure I'll wake up sore tomorrow.
I had to redo the waterfall about 4 times on the second run to get my money's worth. I gotta tell ya, when you dump in the rapids.. It's an effort just to get back in the tube! hahaha.
Can't wait to do it again!
Thanks Ian!
Posted by Me on July 24, 2006 11:00 PM
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