Hello All from Arizona!

[ArizonaPaddler]

Greetings all! Been an avid canoeist since COVID and the my purchase of a Nova Craft Prospector 15 in SP3. Was living in CT at the time (for work). Started paddling on the Houzy (Glenn McGrady) and Hatch Pond. Excellent training areas. I fell in love with it. Moved back to AZ about a year ago. Paddle the desert lakes/impoundments/rivers. Now mostly paddle a Nova Craft Fox Solo in Fiberglass lay-up (FAST).

I enjoy Baltic Porter, cycling The AZ canal trails with my family and Diamondbacks baseball. I do miss CT a little bit despite the bad wrap for taxes and cost of living. Its beautiful.....and I lived down the street from a brewery.

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

Greetings all!

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Started paddling on the Houzy (Glenn McGrady) and Hatch Pond.

Both are right in my backyard.

and I lived down the street from a brewery

Kent Falls? Was in the Great Falls Brewery in North Canaan on Sunday. I don't drink alcohol, but my wife and I stop in there sometimes when passing through and bring in a pizza from across the train tracks.

 

[ArizonaPaddler]

Hey Pal!
I lived within the downtown area of New Milford (Mill Street) - within walking distance of Housatonic Brewery. Used to launch behind the defunct Dagwoods restaurant.

 

[ArizonaPaddler]

And the Remedy Imperial Stout.......AMAZING

 

[Glenn MacGrady]

New Milford (Mill Street)

I'm about two miles north of where you used to live.

 

[ArizonaPaddler]

I'm about two miles north of where you used to live.

It’s a shame we couldn’t have met on the Houzy.

 

[Gamma1214]

Welcome. I'm unlikely to paddle in that part of the country anytime soon so I look forward to living vicariously if you're ever inclined to post trip reports.

 

[ArizonaPaddler]

Welcome. I'm unlikely to paddle in that part of the country anytime soon so I look forward to living vicariously if you're ever inclined to post trip reports.

Never say never

 

[jdeerfoot]

I am sure some of us would like to hear more about desert paddling. Oh, and welcome to the forum.

 

[JohnSand]

Welcome aboard!
I hope you can find good beer in your new location. Otherwise, It might be time to start brewing too.