It is with great disappointment..... No EC15 for Cwolfe

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It is with great disappointment..... No EC15 for Cwolfe

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Started 5 years ago by Cwolfe
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Cwolfe
Member

Man, this is hard to do..... But learning to adapt and adjust and be a little less monocular is a probably a good thing.

I am going to have to withdraw from EC2015. I am planning to still be there and follow along and try to help out. I woke up on 12/23 with a sciatica type pain in calf. Atraumatic. Did not get better with rest or Physical therapy. I have no history of back troubles but it seems like a L5 S1 disc issue. MRI negative. Long story, somewhat less long, after PT, numerous evals ultimately found to have some demylinating Peroneal nerve issue with a baseline mild neuropathy. Workup lead to a diagnosis of B12 deficiency/Pernicious anemia. Good news is as for causes of neuropathy, that is a good one. I plan on total recovery after a couple months and lifelong b12 monthly injections. But my ability to train has been nilch since 12/23 and the likelyhood of being up to snuff by the first week of March is not high enough for me to warrant worrying about it. Time for me to let it go and move on.

So I will be a lubber this EC but I wish you all the best. Not doing it is already heartbreaking. I know I will be definitely crazed as I follow you on down the coast. Maybe Kiwibird will carry me a Flamingo burger across the bay.. Nah, won't be the same.

Sad but reconciled,

Cwolfe

Posted 5 years ago #
BeastOarman
Member

Sorry to hear it Cwolfe. But glad you have identified the cause, and a treatment. Here's to a speedy recovery.

I am pondering the same EC2015 fate. Boat is in incomplete state; Butt is in unfit state; Business is in survival state.

Unless something changes next week, I too will be watching and wishing I were there. Will miss seeing all of you!

Sad but not yet reconciled,

BeastOarMan aka Peter

Posted 5 years ago #
MicroTom
Key Master

Very sad news indeed. Hope you guys are back to normal and back on the water soon.

Posted 5 years ago #
FalconSails
Member

I am bummed out. First Joewildlife then Seawolf.

I have a major lack of training issues for sure. Like near zero.
Though it is not due to a physical problem.
My problem is life is too complicated to find time, and the water is too frozen.
I will still get in the van and drive down and give it a solid try.
I have a shoulder problem, but will optimistically plan on it not flaring up.

Good luck. See you down south.

Posted 5 years ago #
JoeVanGeaux
Member

After discovering the Watertribe some 6 months ago, I could hardly think of anything else but doing the EC2015. I knew back then it would be a challenge, in itself, to ready my old Lightning for the starting line. At the peak of my positive thinking I signed up a few months ago and now (with admittedly much disgust and utter disappointment) I hit the "withdraw" button yesterday. I know I could have waited to the very last minute but in any combination of events, I will either have the time or the money to finish preparations, but not both.

I watched every video I could and noted every relevant equipment suggestion, communicated with several experienced Watertribers and took every other piece of advice very seriously. However, for the last two months, I kept attempting to fool myself that I can take a shortcut here and there with the required and recommended equipment (to leave funds for needed or desired boat modifications) but after weeks of agonizing, I came to my senses and faced reality.

I am sure you guys are quite disappointed as well but, after checking Rogues Gallery, both you have made to and finished several events each - for that you can be proud.

JoeVanGeaux

Posted 5 years ago #
feralcat
Blocked

Physical problems, boat issues, isn't that why they made the Hobie AI and TI?

Hope you still make to the beach, CWolf what will I do if I step (or get pushed) off into oyters?

Cheers, hope it all works out for all of you and you make it to the starting line in the future. FeralCat

Posted 5 years ago #
PainenDias
Blocked

Which Tribers have a boat ready and could take a partner? Anybody need a crew? Going tandem was a lot more interesting for me in the 2014 events even when I didn't finish in the same boat I started (sank)!

Posted 5 years ago #
Intrepid
Member

I haven't done an EC yet, but if I had to pull out at this point, I'd truly be bummed. However, my partner did drop out.

I have a Perception Caretta tandem with two Falcon Sails, and have all required gear. My boat is ready and I could take a partner. Or I could be a partner in another's boat. Or I could also use my single and "team" with someone.

If I do have to drop, it would be because of my husband's fear of my going alone; he's adamantly opposed.

Three options to make it to the finish. Anyone?

Posted 5 years ago #
Ridgerunner
Member

Sorry about this development Charles, but glad to know it's not so bad in the long run and that you will be at the start.

Posted 5 years ago #
BeaV
Member

Sorry to hear that CWolf. I was wondering where you've been as I've been paddling Lake Superior and haven't seen you out and about. You may remember me from 2011 when you allowed me to paddle your Sea Wind out from the Lester River.

Take Care, BeaV (Bob Vollhaber)

Posted 5 years ago #
lugnut
Member

We'll miss you all, new blood and old. Part of an EC is making smart decisions and that includes knowing when either the boat or body isn't ready and staying on shore. Cwolfe, I look forward to seeing you at the CPs. You'll find helping out on shore is almost as much fun (and be almost as tiring) ar doing an EC.

Posted 5 years ago #
whitecaps
Member

Come play with the Girl and Boy at Flamingo if you can get time off. .

Heal up Sea Wolf . Jack Londons best.

toby

Posted 5 years ago #
Yakmandu
Member

CWolfe, say it isn't so! Rest up and we'll see your wake in 2016. Until then, follow doctor's orders!!!

Yakmandu

Posted 5 years ago #
PaddleDancer
Member

Buddy! Agree with Ridgerunner and am so glad you'll be around for the annual breakfast and a chat at Denny's Cuban joint. I have a job for you on registration day. Stay tuned.

Posted 5 years ago #
KiwiBird
Member

CWolfe, I am shattered.

KB

Posted 5 years ago #
seabag
Member

Another year and not going to Florida. Pulled the plug today due to family medical issues. Hope to see some of you on the Chesapeake in May.

Posted 5 years ago #
KayakVagabond
Member

Charles and all,

Sorry to hear the news! As they say, discretion is the better part of valor.
Hope you are 100% soon and on the beach, raring to go, for the next one.

Greg

Posted 5 years ago #
BustedRudder
Member

And I was so looking forward to feeding you Almond Joys in Flamingo:(

Get well, paddle another day:)

Posted 5 years ago #
Tyro
Member

It's happened to Paddlecarver and myself but we're back again

Posted 5 years ago #
Iszatarock
Member

CWolf,

Sorry to hear of your physical difficulties and the disappointment of not entering the EC this year. But glad that you found acceptance of your fate. There aren't many of the long-time Tribers who haven't had to take a year off once in a while -- even NightNavigator. And...there's always next year.

Posted 5 years ago #
DirtyLittleRunnerGirl
Member

Yes, come play with the girl and boy at Flamingo!!! Then BustedRudder can still feed you Almond Joys and you can get a Flamingo Burger yourself. :)

I always look forward to seeing you, I'm glad you're coming out even though you won't be racing.

Posted 5 years ago #
Scareman
Member

Charles, I need some ballast in my rear hatch. You would do the trick!

Posted 5 years ago #
Cwolfe
Member

Thanks for all the condolances. This whole experience has been a growing one. Since I have had the fortune to generally live on the double side of the stethoscope, being on the receiving end of the experience generally makes me a better doc.

The disappointment of not doing another EC was hard. However, it is jars out of your wheel track that make you a better driver. In many ways, being strong while sitting it out is far harder than a headwind across Whitewater Bay. Trying to do it with grace and style.

Taking out my frustrations with a Stanley hand plane and some vertical grade cedar to make another sweet Greenland paddle. Trying to finalize my plans to make it down there. Won't be my usual 3 week trip.

Chief, I know you got to to pay the rent, but fret not...... I have the maps of Pamlico Sound.

Missing all you folks.

Cwolfe

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