Dave Manby wrote:
If the contributor to this newsgroup stay on topic then how the hell
are
we going to find out what they are like? I would hate to invite some
of
the members of this group on an extreme descent because though they
may
be the best kayak paddler out there I just could not get along with
them
because of their known attitude to the local population! Now a less
than
extreme descent where there are no external stress factors to deal
with
then I can tolerate having a redneck rafter along to move the beer!
(AND
before you flame me NOT all rafters are Rednecks)


Thanks for that last one Dave! I am a rafter, and an IK'er on the
little stuff, but definately not a Redneck. I absolutely agree on the
points about compatibility.

I would rate "group dynamics" as probably one of the most important
factors. It is hard enough to do the right thing under difficult
conditions without adding more ingredients into the fire. The reality
TV shows are a good example of that.

I am a believer that societies advance through co-operation rather than
individual effort. And while I value my independence, the interests of
the group typically supercedes my own concerns. This is probably at
the heart of the great divide in the US. From my point of view, that
separation is based one of two world views:

1) What is good for me.
2) What is best for the common good.

Taxes, salvation, recreation, pre-emtpive war - you name it.

Railtramp

Blakley LaCroix
Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
RBP Clique member #86.

The best adventure is yet to come ...