Things to Do at the Beach, Galactica Point, Friday Morning, Class #2

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

As the students approached, they should see a number of boats, oars, and, of course, the bright orange PFDs.

"Good morning, everyone," Jarod said as he looked warily up at the sky, which was very cloudy. "Assuming the weather holds, today we'll be canoeing."

"First are the parts of the boat," Jarod said, as he pointed them out. "Next, there are several strokes," he said, demonstrating, "paddling a canoe should feel very different to you from paddling a kayak. First, you have to put one hand on the butt and the other on the shaft, and you should keep your hands in the same position, instead of twisting your wrists like you did last week."

"Finally, you choose your paddle by putting the butt on your foot. The height of the blade of the paddle should be between your eyes and your nose. So!" He smiled brightly, "go forth and paddle, but if there's thunder, be prepared to come back in."


[ooc: Assuming everyone shows up, we have an odd number of students in the class, so Jarod'll canoe with the last person to sign in--solo canoeing is a completely different activity and requires a lot more expertise.]

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Sign In

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Please sign in under each other to collapse the thread.

Re: Sign In

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

Jack signs in! "Hi Jarod. More knots today?"

Re: Sign In

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"Hi, Jack!" He grinned. "No more knots, unless you want to play a bit."

Re: Sign In

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

Isabel signed in.

Pair Up to Canoe

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Two people to a canoe, please. Again, no whacking each other with the paddles.

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[anextimeagent.livejournal.com]

"Come on, Isabel. You said you'd do something with me. This is perfect."

Jack grabbed her hand and tugged her towards the paddles, passing her one while he held another up in front of him.

[ZOMG Isabel totally modded with permission!]

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

"If you dump us, I will beat with this paddle," Isabel threatened as she measured the paddle to check that it was the proper size. "Keep in mind, I've never done this before."

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[bruiser-in-pink.livejournal.com]

Molly spent some time trying to find the correct sized paddle and waited for someone to canoe with.

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[dude-its-jude.livejournal.com]

Jude managed to get his PFD on without tangling himself up and found a paddle without bonking himself in the head. He was totally getting better.

He wandered up to the girl he didn't know and smiled a bit sheepishly. "Um, hey, bra. Lookin' for a partner?"

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[strongestgirl.livejournal.com]

Pippi grabs a paddle and starts checking out a canoe.

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[actingltcrumpet.livejournal.com]

"Hello, Pippi!" Archie calls as he selects a paddle. "What say you to a bit of a nautical teamup, or is that a bit unfair to our fellow students, do you think?"

Re: Pair Up to Canoe

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

Parker might be hanging back, hoping to get Jarod in her canoe.



[ooc: but no one should be stuck alone, so if you want to pair up with her, she'll canoe with you after pouting]

Laying on the Beach

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

If you don't feel like boating, feel free to sunbathe under the clouds instead.

Should I just call this the Jaye thread?

Re: Laying on the Beach

[fates_jaye]

Jaye lays on the beach. Because she'll be at work while fun is being had. Therefore laying! =)

Re: Laying on the Beach

[mmmanchovies.livejournal.com]

Fry? Not really into the water today. Might it have something to do with the time he drank the water Emperor and was nearly assassinated by his watery minions? Maybe.

He decided to build another sandcastle instead. It was a little better than last time.

Chat and Ask Questions

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Hang out, relax, ask canoeing questions.

Re: Chat and Ask Questions

[izzyalienqueen.livejournal.com]

After surviving her canoeing adventure with Jack, Isabel stopped to talk to Jarod before heading back to the dorms. "Hey Jarod! I've got a question."

Re: Chat and Ask Questions

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"Hey, Isabel. I may have an answer. What's up?"

Re: Chat and Ask Questions

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

"Hi." Parker greeted Jarod with a fast kiss after class. "Tell me you're not busy this weekend. 'Cause I know you can only work so much."

Re: Chat and Ask Questions

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

"I'm not busy this weekend," he repeated after he'd kissed her back, and bent down to collect paddles.

OOC

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

OCD ender!

Re: OOC

[dude-its-jude.livejournal.com]

Random question - is there a dock or is stuff just sitting on the beach?

Re: OOC

[jarodpretends.livejournal.com]

Let's go with a lack of dock, I think, since this is the ocean, instead of a lake or pond? Unless you need one for plot or comedic purposes, in which case, have a dock.

Re: OOC

[tyler-gone.livejournal.com]

"One hand on the butt and the other on the shaft?"

I knew Jarod worked at the Sin, but...

Re: OOC

[mparkerceo.livejournal.com]

*facepalm*

*whaps*