Thanks BC will send out message,,, and no I haven't yet but I'm sort of getting used to the solo idea.
Jazzman, wow, nice! i wish I lived closer to fresh water.
I sold a sweet sea k---k (can't mention that type of boat, hehe) today at a club picnic. I only paddled it about 3 times in 3 years. Fell more comfortable in canoes and pack boats because of knee issues. Don't know McElderry but I'm sure we've come across each other sitting in traffic! yuk!