On 20 Aug 2003 02:36:43 GMT, in rec.boats.paddle you wrote:

Nor do I have to purchase an over-priced boat to paddle just because
some fudgehead assumes that he knows what I want my boat for!

So what you are really saying is that you are a pinhead that is spouting off
about something you don't know squat about.

Not at all... if you look back on this thread, you'll note that I make several
very good arguments about purchasing a canoe that is sufficient
for the tasks I plan on using it for, that I am a seasoned boater,
and that I am very happy with my canoe. Hopefully, you can also discern
from looking at this thread that you're now proving yourself an ass by
replying to my message with an ad-hominem remark rather than admitting
that (for my purposes) the Pelican/Coleman canoe is a good choice.

If you are happy paddling a plastic
trashcan with an aluminum frame out of a lawn chair, more power to you.

You're obviously not familiar with the Pelican Explorer canoe, also.

Last post on this thread, since you don't seem inclined to be civil.

I agree with your actions... shut up.

There are no stupid questions, but there are a lot of stupid people.

And, as has been proven in this case, you're one of them.