Professor Paddle: Huge Thanks are in order!!!

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   I know I scammed out of town pretty fast after the Ball. But I would like to point out that this event would never have been possible without a few key people. Adam and I provided the Beer and the Ramp, the community came together and made the event happen.

First off I would like to personally thank the people who came out and missed valuable river time to help Adam and I setup and then break down camp. 

Joe Howard: You are the freaking Man. This years event would not have happened without this man. Beers on me any time buddy. And thanks for the ride! 

John Shelby and Katie Doctor: You two spent a miserably hot weekend listening to me bitch while we set up the ramp. I really appreciate all of your help.

Larry Straton: I had never met you before the ramp setup weekend. You spent 3 days helping total strangers rig up an aluminum monstrosity in disgusting heat while the river meandered by so longinly... Thank you!

James: You made the whole thing possible big guy. Sorry I was so agro that first weekend!

Lindsay Myrick: Thank you for being the PP Ball Swiss army knife. Lindsay helped with just about everything this year, including putting up with me. Thank you so much:)

Brian Pernick: You stuck around long after everyone had left and you were probably late for work on Monday. Thanks dude.

Ray Weinrich: You stuck around as well, even after my bad directions to the Mexican place! Thank you for taking the Monster back to Seattle. 

And then there are our sponsors... 
I will be sending out a much more formal thanks to all of our generous sponsors but I have to call out Charles Graves at AquaSports. Charles gave us a brand new creek boat and paddle to auction and raffle off to raise money for our fallen comrade. This is a HUGE thing in this day and age people. Banks are failing, the government is doing whatever it does and Kayaker's are as "bargain oriented" as ever. The fact that we received so much in donations from our sponsors is amazing, on top of that Charles gives us a brand new kayak. This is not a publicity or marketing stunt, this was an investment in our community. One of the most diverse and incredible communities I have ever been lucky enough to be a part of. Thank you Charles and thank you to all of our amazing sponsors. Please give them business and let them know why you are giving them said business! Because they support us even when profits and morale are low. They believe in the untamed and partly crazy aspect of the obscure kayaker mentality that makes this sport and the people who partake in it so incredible.

If I forgot to mention your name, I apologize in advance. But, if you know me, this shouldn't surprise you in the slightest...

Peace-
Dan