We paddled across the Tappan Zee Bay and down to Yonkers today. It was a nice easy day in preparation for a long day passed Mahattan tomorrow. As we approached the Tappan Zee Bridge I kept imagining "Tappan Zee" as part of a sentence like a German guy yelling, "HURRY! TAPPAN ZEE KEG!". I don't know why but I kept trying to come up with phrases that could use "Tappan Zee". As I paddled by The Tappan Zee Bridge I decided to "Tappan Zee" bridge with my paddle. I heard the shady character in the night club mutter under his breath, "I want to "Tappan Zee" ass". It was a fun pass time and I encourage you to come up with your own sentence and post it in the comment section!
Once in Yonkers we spent some time in the Beczak Science Center next to the paddle club. After hanging out there with Clif for a while our contact from the paddle club (Jack Gilman) came by to help us get comfortable. Jack provided us with some beer and a quick walk through Yonkers to get some dinner. We had a fun time shopping for bagels and cookies in the grocery store that was playing Dead Man's Party by Oingo Boingo. I thought that was pretty funny and worth mentioning. After some food we hung out at the paddle club and talked until the sun went down while listening to jazz and enjoying the view of the Palisades across the river. It has been another great stop with another great host. I am really excited to paddle past NYC tomorrow!
Ok, it is time to stop "Tappan Zee" keyboard...
-Jay
Oh dear...you and your "Tappan Zee" puns... = ) Soooo bumbed I won't be there gto see you! =(
ReplyDeleteAvon-By-The-Zee awaits the arrival of the truly amazing and glorious paddle of Jay and Shannon of the tribe Tappan.....
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"Who could ask for more?..."
ReplyDeleteYou two have been amazing and have learned some awesome life lessons at a young age while having an incredible adventure!! You will be "tappan zee" water by avon pretty soon, can't wait to see you!!!!
ReplyDeleteTappan Zee powder in zee cannon veddy calefilly, said the Hussian mercenaries as they awaited General Washington's troops (which troops then crossed the Delaware and routed them.) Or were they totally unprepared,wishing they had been Tappen Zee powder.
ReplyDeleteCantilever bridge as I recall from my years in N Y and a bike ride up Broadway and the east side of the Hudson from Manhattan.
You two have paddled through some really historic areas (Mohawk Valley, Herkimer, (Henry) Hudson) and will do more paddling/sailing (Washington Heights, Brooklyn Heights, Ellis Island...)
Great adventure, not easy. Takes lots of discipline. May you continue to enjoy it in the spirit of Verlen Kruger of Michigan and Henry David Thoreau of Walden Pond. You are making your own memorable history. Chuck Amboy
hahaha Jay - you can so tell you posted this one. Hilarious!
ReplyDeleteLove this whole story. I kayak frequently in the Barnaget, and the Raritain Bay.. and oddly enough, live in your final destination of Cranford. Were your kayaks designed to be connected? and sailed? If you can, reply to me at ciemnieckiray@yahoo.com.
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