Attention erasmus and emigrated paddlers!

Maryanne · September 25, 2011, 19:44:16

I've been thinking for a while how many paddlers to do with UCDCC are abroad at the minute, either on Erasmus, on an exchange or to work. At the fresher stand we had photos and videos of several exotic places (which were much admired), but the videos that got the best responses were the ones where we were able to say "yeah that's x from UCD". It occurred to me that we could have the best of both worlds, photos/videos of UCDCC paddlers on exotic rivers all around the world!

Anyone abroad interested in:
- uploading photos to the facebook page (UCDCC Disco Paddlers)
- tweeting about paddling (@ucdcc)
- writing an article for the blog
- being interviewed for the blog
- talking about past adventures when you get back

No pressure if none of that appeals to you, and I hope everyone's getting on great regardless of kayaking activity!
But if you'd like to share any anecdotes/photos etc, we'd love to hear it!

Livia · September 25, 2011, 19:49:04

Hey Maryanne,

does that include Sea-Kayaking? I could help out with photos from New Zealand

Maryanne · September 25, 2011, 21:10:10

Quote from: Livia on September 25, 2011, 19:49:04
Hey Maryanne,

does that include Sea-Kayaking? I could help out with photos from New Zealand

Yeah! Everything!

Livia · September 26, 2011, 08:15:05

Sweeeeet

That gives me a great break from the job hunt

Dave B · September 26, 2011, 21:29:16

myself and sean 'the destructor' have a good oul tale to tell... it's still in the making though..need a little more time.

Tiny Tim · September 26, 2011, 21:31:20

Quote from: Dave B on September 26, 2011, 21:29:16
myself and sean 'the destructor' have a good oul tale to tell... it's still in the making though..need a little more time.

better wait till the freshers are here a while dave im not sure they can handle that kind of intensity yet

Towelyey · September 27, 2011, 11:37:46

Davy I cant wait for that tale to be told!!

caz · September 27, 2011, 13:34:05

Does Sligo count as emigrated/ far away?

kmck · September 27, 2011, 14:04:20

You should get onto to people like Satu, Raisa, Jim and loads of others and ask them to link or write something for you. Jenny Kilbride would be another person and then there are some serious paddlers still floating about who'd be abel to write some stuff.

Livia · September 27, 2011, 18:38:55

Quote from: kmck on September 27, 2011, 14:04:20
You should get onto to people like Satu, Raisa, Jim and loads of others and ask them to link or write something for you. Jenny Kilbride would be another person and then there are some serious paddlers still floating about who'd be abel to write some stuff.

I cannot believe it, Kieran!!!

Are you basically saying I am not a serious paddler?

pah

kmck · September 27, 2011, 19:09:42

I'm talking about oldies still in Ireland but doing stuff abroad or have very specialised konwledge that they could write on.

Livia · September 28, 2011, 07:52:43

Quote from: kmck on September 27, 2011, 19:09:42
I'm talking about oldies still in Ireland but doing stuff abroad or have very specialised konwledge that they could write on.

Why didn't you mention that earlier?

Maryanne · September 28, 2011, 16:43:02

Quote from: kmck on September 27, 2011, 14:04:20
You should get onto to people like Satu, Raisa, Jim and loads of others and ask them to link or write something for you. Jenny Kilbride would be another person and then there are some serious paddlers still floating about who'd be abel to write some stuff.

I'm afraid I don't know who any of those people are... And it would appear they haven't seen this post, maybe I'll write it on the facebook page, seems there are more oldies clued into that than the board.

Quotemyself and sean 'the destructor' have a good oul tale to tell... it's still in the making though..need a little more time.

Deadly

I hear you're good at english too, no pressure, but I'm expecting something amazing. In fact, kayaking and composition crafted into the one venture, Dave, this blog was made to showcase your skills!
But like I said, no pressure.

Peter O'Sullivan · September 29, 2011, 12:25:20

Here is some video from my paddling in the North island with AUCC paddlers. http://www.vimeo.com/23659285 Not much of a blog writer, but I'll looking into blog stuff.

I'm off to the West Coast tomorrow for a long weekend of heli paddling. Hope to have photos on line next week.

Maryanne · September 29, 2011, 15:23:12

Quote from: Peter.TCD on September 29, 2011, 12:25:20
Here is some video from my paddling in the North island with AUCC paddlers. http://www.vimeo.com/23659285 Not much of a blog writer, but I'll looking into blog stuff.

I'm off to the West Coast tomorrow for a long weekend of heli paddling. Hope to have photos on line next week.

Thanks Peter!

Also: HELICOPTER PADDLING!!!