Aaron's memorial paddle at MBK 08.27.11

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Sorry to have missed this gathering,
I'm sure Aaron was out there with you having a great time
Rest in peace brother

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

P.S.
I remember Mooch saying something about that redhead at MBK after the P.I.F. paddle
Was the background in the last 2 pics just coincidence?

What a great day OTW. Fishing could have better unless your last name is Tsuji.  Will post up a report and pics tomorrow. Left my ice chest there so if anyone picked it up, let me know.

P.S.
I remember Mooch saying something about that redhead at MBK after the P.I.F. paddle
Was the background in the last 2 pics just coincidence?

Sorry to have missed this gathering,
I'm sure Aaron was out there with you having a great time
Rest in peace brother

See Ya Soon,
Eric / Yakhopper

P.S.
I remember Mooch saying something about that redhead at MBK after the P.I.F. paddle
Was the background in the last 2 pics just coincidence?

Eric, you took the exact words outta my mouth lol!! 

Brothers, I'm sorry that I too couldn't make it out as I was stuck working all day. It looks like y'all had a very special gathering/remembrance. Much love and respect to Aaron and to the entire Big Sur crew.

around 11:30 I was fishing near the yellow can.  In the distance Phil was performing a burnt sage ritual.  Watching the smoke float off, feeling the swell rock my kayak was amazingly peaceful.  There are questions that can never be answered but peace to all touched by this.

on the beach a passerby walked up and asked if this was the same guy that worked at the shop.  We told him it was, and he was shocked and saddened.  He said he had recently purchased a yak from Aaron and was talking to him about rigging it for fishing.  Andy sent him to NCKA.

Fishing was tough but I brought in a 30 and 25 inch ling, Nathan brought in a 24 incher.  Hopes for the future are good, released 6 lings, most the size of a standard issue mackerel.  I lost my yellow squeeze wenoka dive knife, but hey the sea gives and takes.

As to the redhead in the background of the pics, I don't know what you are talking about 

I wanted to be there as well but the date slipped my mind. Rest in peace brother
Aaron.

Jedmo

Thanks for doing that, guys! Very cool. This is a great group to be a part of. Sorry I couldn't make it. But I was thinking of you guys & Aaron.

My bad! How could I have missed this?

Thank you guys for doing this, I'm sure Aaron's smiling down on all of you; i feel so bad for missing this...

glen

It kinda felt good to rod and reel fish again, it really makes you appreciate spearfishing! .... Had A good time out there with the boys!.. I paddled to the yellow can by the hotel for some small gophers than decided to high tail it across the bay to the red can in front of the aquarium... It felt special out there this day glad I was A part of it!........ Rest in peace brother!!!!!

 

Right on, er'body.

Wish I coulda been there, but I had to stay closer to home. You are all top notch.

Rest in Peace, Aaron.