OKC Kayak Word Soup

Subject: Life is Good or Else!

Optimists,
Stop reading this right now if you have recently experienced any of
the following:

A. The sky has fallen in your back yard
B. Your glass is half empty
C. You just went back to Home Depot to buy a new Tear Bucket
D. Everyone is picking on you E. All of the above (a.k.a. your attitude stinks!!!)
OKC Kayak has Oklahoma City’s largest selection of Life Is Good and Good Karma T-shirts, ballcaps, mugs, stickers, pajamas and so much more. Help a starving kayaker and his “bride to be” from going hungry this fall, and send all your friends over to buy a bunch of these witty items. They make great inexpensive gifts that your friends and family will actually appreciate receiving. We have Life is Good stuff for kayakers, cyclists, fishermen, golfers, football fans, hikers, and folks enjoying the fine things in life that so many others overlook. Help us pass the word on to as many people as you know, or else Casey and I will have to spend our honeymoon under the new I-40 overpass.

As always, “Life is Good!”

Dave and Crew from OKC Kayak 220 N. Western Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106
405.830.9689

Today Mayor Cornett announced that MAPS III, if approved will include a whitewater kayak park and numerous improvements for flatwater kayaking and racing. Whitewater kayak parks have been highly successful in other states. Not only do they provide for recreational opportunities, but they also are fun even if you are just a spectator. Just imagine what this will do for the image of Oklahoma City. It is expected to go to a vote before the citizens of Oklahoma City on December 8th. I would encourage all of you that are eligible to do so, to vote in this election. For more information, go to www.okc.gov.

Have you ever honked at that little old lady who was taking just a wee bit long at the intersection crosswalk?  Tripped a small child then laughed?  Gotten a little greedy and fished a five spot out of the collection basket at church?  Sat beside the hungry homeless guy whom you just told you spent your last dime, while eating a juicy double quarter pound burger, pot belly overlapping your belt?

Of course you have not.  Uh, Uh, and neither have I.
Anyway, if you are just a darn nice person, or have some bad karma to repent for, we need your help.  OKC Kayak sponsors the largest indoor kayaking pond in the universe each year at the Oklahoma Wildlife Expo.  The expo is the state’s largest outdoor and recreational event with loads of free fun for all ages.  Our part of this annual event, the kayaking booth, is held inside the Lazy E Arena, is free to the public, and is wildly popular.  We will put about 15,000 kiddos in kayaks over a three day period.  This will be held September 25, 26, and 27th (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday).  Hours are 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. each day.
Here is how you can help.  We put this on at no charge, but it takes a darn lot of volunteers (20 plus folks round the clock) to make this happen.  It is extremely rewarding to see all the smiles kids have when trying kayaking for the first time.  We need folks to help put on lifejackets and to corral kids on the water.  No kayaking experience is necessary.  You can sign up for a four hour (or less) block of time, all day or the entire weekend.  We really need folks on Friday when the school kids come out if your schedule allows, or anytime the rest of the weekend.

I will feed you and provide plenty of hot coffee (if you still trust me) which will keep the folks wading in the pond warm.  This is tons of fun!  If you need another bribe.  All non employees of OKC Kayak will be eligible to win loads of free lessons, rentals, gear, and even a kayak to be given away on-site all weekend long.

Let me know what time slot you are able to commit to.  This is a great project for your church, school, scout, or corporate group needing some community volunteer hours.
Many thanks in advance!

Dave Lindo
OKC Kayak Retail Store
220 N. Western Ave.
Oklahoma City, OK 73106

405.830.9689

dave@okckayak.com
www.okckayak.com