tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post6482839065301257503..comments2024-02-23T03:24:15.600-06:00Comments on knittinggenes.blogspot.com: kathy bhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-85977288190098679632015-09-29T16:48:23.659-05:002015-09-29T16:48:23.659-05:00This is definitely a memory made. I felt/feel so b...This is definitely a memory made. I felt/feel so bad for you because I am part squirrel as well so I very much understand nerves in general. (sounds so victorian like that huh? nerves) Anyways I started chuckling when you said that Zach wants to white water canoe and that your $10 sunglasses stayed on because a) darn kids! and b) if they were expensive they would've been ghosT!<br /><br />Thanks for sharing the story. elnshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09654199835246576704noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-59524580029109293512015-09-29T10:40:05.094-05:002015-09-29T10:40:05.094-05:00I don't know whether to laugh or cry! It was ...I don't know whether to laugh or cry! It was a scary time and one you will probably not forget for a while (long while) but then I start laughing when I think that if you were 2 inches taller you would have been fine. The bottom line is, however, that I am very proud of you because I am a really good swimmer and did a mile swim in Lake Michigan with our swim team every year, but I wouldn't get in a kayak on a bet. You on the other hand jump in the kayak and blast those waves! You're my hero Kathy!!Katherinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06450679959206351852noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-33623200921052854872015-09-28T10:41:56.098-05:002015-09-28T10:41:56.098-05:00I'm glad it all turned out. Very scary.I'm glad it all turned out. Very scary. Jenniferhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15302370892784411084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-25673303422492610402015-09-28T09:00:36.113-05:002015-09-28T09:00:36.113-05:00I only go up to my ankles in water, not a fan of w...I only go up to my ankles in water, not a fan of water sports :) I'm glad you survived and you made some awesome never forgotten memories now!!karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09252685705241032079noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-38021999944594204402015-09-27T16:58:20.469-05:002015-09-27T16:58:20.469-05:00Oh my gosh! I would have freaked out!! So glad yo...Oh my gosh! I would have freaked out!! So glad you were all okay! <br />Many years ago, we were out in canoes with some friends. Our boat tipped over - the cooler of beer fell in - and I fell in and my husband fell in. I went under the water and was trying to get up. While people rushed to save me - my husband was saving the cooler of beer! Feel any better now?! LOL!<br /><br />Linda in VALindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06533063136544231663noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-62368072499921313542015-09-27T11:15:08.548-05:002015-09-27T11:15:08.548-05:00Well, you made a memory alright!! Ha. Mother of t...Well, you made a memory alright!! Ha. Mother of the year, you gave it a shot! And I got a pretty good chuckle! Thank God, your boys knew what they were doing and got the kayaks back safely. <br /><br />If you are not afraid of the water and waves, it is a rush (as you discovered) to hit the waves straight on and get beyond them. I can understand Zach's excitement. Perhaps navigating in calm waters is a better option for Super Mom. LOL. I'm proud of you; loved your telling of the story!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09497292872289897109noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-19781684253664987532015-09-27T11:01:42.275-05:002015-09-27T11:01:42.275-05:00I think you're amazing! Not only did you surv...I think you're amazing! Not only did you survive, but you were brave enough to tell us about it. As a former baby nurse, you know any of us can drown in teaspoons of water, so exhale, exhale ... and smile. You'll be laughing about this soon enough!SissySeeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13249971578077045662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-91686360131609120822015-09-27T10:41:00.617-05:002015-09-27T10:41:00.617-05:00I can understand your panic, water is scary someti...I can understand your panic, water is scary sometimes. But I think somehow with all that going on our would understand that Zach is probably a good swimmer, he is strong and can take care of himself. Fireman is well a fireman so he can take care of things too. All is well and you actually created much more of a memory than you ever thought. In a few weeks or months you will laugh about this.<br />Hugs,<br />MeredithMereknitshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04596140300034854370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-5846996395250872752015-09-27T09:29:17.709-05:002015-09-27T09:29:17.709-05:00"Thank you, God" is exactly right! I ca..."Thank you, God" is exactly right! I can't swim and felt your panic while reading this post. I am relieved that all worked out, but please be careful out there. Tired Teacherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17285635623675889289noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-78307263733900469562015-09-26T22:27:43.059-05:002015-09-26T22:27:43.059-05:00I think you totally succeeded in making a memory. ...I think you totally succeeded in making a memory. This is a story that will go down in family history -- an adventure with a happy ending!<br />It does sound terrifying, though. I know just how you felt. I fell out of raft on the Truckee River some years ago and I was sure I was going to die! We are old enough to know that bad things can happen -- I'm just glad they didn't!Caffeine Girlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10073716022646773106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-68363398268315566542015-09-26T21:56:40.727-05:002015-09-26T21:56:40.727-05:00I think anytime you go in the water it is scary no...I think anytime you go in the water it is scary no matter where it is--but next time please get your life jacket on snuggly even if it is uncomfortable---Kim in Oregonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11023886873129498637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-47097940129618318832015-09-26T21:42:22.839-05:002015-09-26T21:42:22.839-05:00Me too! I was a messMe too! I was a messkathy bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534431969086721507noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-67006525341188218962015-09-26T21:25:38.448-05:002015-09-26T21:25:38.448-05:00Oh man! So glad it was What About Bob and not Ordi...Oh man! So glad it was What About Bob and not Ordinary People! Donna Boucherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06699431983937413613noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-18832196105713592462015-09-26T20:51:14.743-05:002015-09-26T20:51:14.743-05:00Well my goodness.. sounds like a scary tale. Sorr...Well my goodness.. sounds like a scary tale. Sorry you fell out and had a rough time getting in. Good thing your son brought both boats back! ((hugs)), Teresa :-) Teresa Kasnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06228404538876664577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-58794655826007520192015-09-26T19:07:36.906-05:002015-09-26T19:07:36.906-05:00Oh ,good golly, woman. I knew this ended well or y...Oh ,good golly, woman. I knew this ended well or you wouldn't be there writing it but still....oh, good golly. We just lost a neighbor who went in to check his crab pots down at the dock just a few blocks from here and never came back after tumbling in and he was a very experienced waterman. I respect that liquid stuff to the utmost and stay out of it. Oh, good golly.....Araigneehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543030200956480168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-82378737132637683542015-09-26T16:31:26.591-05:002015-09-26T16:31:26.591-05:00You did good....you made a great memory...the kind...You did good....you made a great memory...the kind he will tell his grandchildren!<br />People who do not know Lake Michigan will not understand how dangerous it is. The waves may not be huge but the rip currents can be very strong. <br />And you did it without losing your sunglasses! You are awesome! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06888411107067335015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-5959066286443407362015-09-26T16:28:56.651-05:002015-09-26T16:28:56.651-05:00What a great story! I'm sure you won't be...What a great story! I'm sure you won't be rushing out to kayak any time soon. Yes, I'd definitely stick to dinners.susanhttp://simplecozyliving.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8588167.post-61511878613936162262015-09-26T15:55:49.170-05:002015-09-26T15:55:49.170-05:00I felt a panic attack coming on as I read this! I...I felt a panic attack coming on as I read this! I can't swim, which keeps me out of the water, but also away from some pretty cool adventures. So very happy you're all alright.KSDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01833804154146003809noreply@blogger.com