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When Paul and I first heard of this paddle, it was at the HCC Christmas Party on Dec 3, held at the Upper Kirby Building. We had paddled the White Oak and Buffalo Bayou that morning and were looking for another adventure. Paula was going make chili and I offered to bring the tortillas and tamales. Saturday evening came and we only had a
few who showed. Paula and Rob had many who called, yet didn't show. Yet, the seven of us ventured out to Dickinson Bayou on Saturday Evening heading towards the Community Park, about 1 hour away from their boat dock on the bayou.
Rick Brunson, Paul Woodcock, Paula and Rob Kingsbury, Ashley and boyfriend, and I started out on a cool evening. Two Solo Canoes, two tandem canoes and one kayak.
The night air was setting in, yet down in the bayou it didn't feel too cold. We saw lots of herons, sea gulls, white egrets, and two owls flying over our vessels as we headed towards the Community Park to see the Christmas Lights.
As we paddled past the other big homes on the waters we could see their lights shinning bright adoring their homes, yet lit the way of our paddle.
With laughter in the air and a great feeling of being on the water again, it lifted our spirits almost as high as the birds flying over our canoe. We got to the Park and the sight was great. Elephants, Crabs, Shrimp, Sea Horses, Penguins, Deer, and other figures were outlined in lovely lights. It was very nice to walk among this light show after paddling for an hour to stretch our legs. People were amazed that we paddled the bayou to see this light show at Dickinson.
The paddle back was quick since we knew that chili and other goodies were waiting our arrival. After eating, Paul and I accepted the challenge from the kids to play pool in their den (billiards). Yet, the kids took the "Old Folks", but not without a good long game.
We said our good-byes and Happy Holiday to all and headed back to Houston. I would like to see this paddle happen again next year, but with more committed paddlers from the HCC. This is truly a wonderful Festival Paddle to paddle with love ones, and families to start your Holiday Season on a high note.
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