And you may ask yourself. . .well…how did I get here?
And you may ask yourself . . .
How do I work this?
- talking heads

So. . . what was your favorite character in The Never Ending Story? Sorry that’s probably one of those more obscure references that only Dennis Miller could get away with. No, wait. . he never got away with it either. Poor guy. .

Our picture of the day is of the legendary Hadas Feldman of Israel. I’m sure she knows that she’s just one plane ticket away from 1000 EMTs & Wilderness First Responders who would happily offer free medical advice & treatment. Apparently she, being a coach that takes modeling to the next level, decided that everyone needed a proper demonstration of what can happen when you try to roll in very shallow water. As an instructor Hadas is prepared to go the extra mile!

For those of you new to this whole kayaking thing, Hadas is a very tenacious expedition kayaker with a bright and infectious personality. She has been featured in both of the “This is the Sea” DVDs. First in 2003 on a 600km voyage along the coast of Kamchatka with Justine Curgenven, then again in 2004 when she and Jeff Allen took on a 6 month, 6500km journey and circumnavigated the four main islands of Japan. Then last December she along with; Peter Bray, Nigel Dennis, & Jeff Allen recorded the fastest circumnavigation of the island of South Georgia in the Antarctic. She is currently an instructor and guide with Terra Santa Kayak Expeditions in Israel.

Oh, and since it’s Friday and we all like a little treat to get the weekend started, I’ve posted a great video of Mark Schoon of Carpe Diem Kayaking in Maine. Click Here to see Mark demonstrate his amazing hand rolls. (top video)

* thanks to Hadas for allowing me to post this picture.
* and to Mark & Mel for letting me post the videos