SUP'ing from Dinky Dock, Aug 4

 Another great evening SUP'ing with the ladies from the Facebook group. We launched from Dinky Dock (Lake Virginia) this evening and paddled through the canal to Lake Osceola. There were six other ladies, two of them first-timers and the other four seemed to be close friends. I'm still in the acquaintance category. Their age is, I'm guessing, from 20-something to 60-somthing. Very diverse group with one common interest, getting out on the water on a paddle board! I think the leader of the group is probably in her late thirties or maybe even forties, which is good. I think I can fit into this group if I just continue to show up to outings. I'm still not comfortable on my board either.... need lots of practice. They make it look easy!

Selfie on the water :)

Not a good sunset this evening, but still great to be out there. Those are two of the ladies that floated off while chit-chatting. This group seems to find peace out here away from work and families. I'm not trying to escape the stress of work or family, just hoping to connect to another human for a little conversation.


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