On 8 Aug 2006 16:43:05 -0700, "
wrote:

Blakely,

THanks a million for taking the time out. I do appreciate it. Great
info as well as the reminder of the psychological aspect of "what's in
the water?" and it's only 3-5 feet deep. Thanks for the pointers of
historic diasters.

THanks again and best of luck out there.


Only 3 - 5 feet deep? Yes, lots and lots of nasty stuff can be under
that little water. Bodies from some time ago, whether accidentally
there or intentionally. Large scary fish. Large live people with
scuba gear. Killer tree remnants. Otters can stay under for long
amounts of time and then emerge next to or onto your boat / raft. Long
claws that can rip open clams or your body with ease. Big sharp
teeth. Insane eagles or ospreys could be a danger. Sane ones if
you're too near their nests with eggs or young.

You have to hear a nesting group of giant blue herons get hysterical
over a raccoon in the previously still night and you'll be unwilling
to sleep for hours, particularly if you don't know what that sound is.

What about the local monster that no one talks much about? Does it
live in a cave near the river? What is it really? Is that what
happens to people who disappear or come off the river half crazed and
unwilling to boat again? Is it a weird human? Something else? What
are the AmerInd legends of the place?
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r.bc: vixen
Speaker to squirrels, willow watcher, etc..
Often taunted by trout. Almost entirely harmless. Really.

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