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cm57318
Since 14 May 2018
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 Fri Aug 24, 18 5:44 pm Kite Boarding Initiation? |
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I lost my new board last week on 8/16/18 at the Event Site. After several hours of searching I have assumed I need to just get a replacement board. Today I received a post card from someone that obviously has my board. My board only had my last name and cell number so this person went to the effort of tracking down my full name and address to send me a post card from Multnomah Falls with a witty comment about a hairy ride through the fish ladder and that my board will see me soon! See attached
Is there some kind of initiation to new kiteboarders or is someone just having fun at my expense?
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pollywog
Since 07 Aug 2009
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| Fri Aug 24, 18 7:50 pm |
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Haha, that’s clever!
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Justsmile
Since 20 Jul 2009
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| Sat Aug 25, 18 6:47 am |
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Love it. Classic and cool!
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windjunkieFL
Since 17 Feb 2016
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| Sat Aug 25, 18 11:52 am |
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| Funny!!!
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
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| Sat Aug 25, 18 5:44 pm The day the kiteboard came home |
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The finder is clearly an aficionado of children’s books. There is a beautiful witty book “ the day the crayons cane home”, which chronicles the travels of a set of lost crayons all through postcards written to their owner from the crayons. It’s quit a treasure for the little ones in your life and fun for adults to read.
https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-day-the-crayons-came-home-drew-daywalt/1120437790
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cm57318
Since 14 May 2018
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| Sun Aug 26, 18 7:32 am |
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| I can play along but how does the story end? I just want my board back!
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Singlemalt
Since 21 Jun 2015
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| Sun Aug 26, 18 8:16 am |
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I write, “Return for Rewards!”, along with all the info I think someone might need to help them get my board back to me. Name, number, email address, and even my home address.
Knock on wood, I’ve gotten every awol board back. I think that’s four for four, times when I just gave up and dragged in. Case of their choice of beer, cash, a bottle of something.
At least you got a nice card and not a ransom note with little cut out letters pasted to the paper.
Usually it’s text or phone call to set up a meet. Return address? Maybe it’s a pen pal thing now?
Good luck!
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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| Sun Aug 26, 18 4:42 pm |
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| Indeed Classic! Sounds like it will find its way home soon.
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kassak
Since 18 May 2010
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| Sun Aug 26, 18 5:19 pm |
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| Go to the library and read the book to see what happens.
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toesinthesand
Since 08 Sep 2009
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| Mon Aug 27, 18 3:48 pm Funny thread |
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| We're dying to hear the endow the story
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Gman
Since 11 Feb 2006
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 11:57 am |
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might not have the board...
could be a serial killer- i'm told they like to fuck with people before they eat em
probably found the board
is a bit weird
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chrissmack
Since 08 Jun 2005
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 12:42 pm Re: Kite Boarding Initiation? |
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| cm57318 wrote: | | Today I received a post card from someone that obviously has my board. |
this is only true if you told no one that you lost your board.
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cm57318
Since 14 May 2018
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 4:12 pm |
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Got another post card today! This ones from Rooster Rock so its getting closer!
It reads "Hey Charles, why haven't you taken me to Rooster Rock?!? The beach is amazing! See you later! Your Board
This is bizarre!
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bigjohn
Since 13 Mar 2012
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 7:48 pm |
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First off let me just say that perhaps this might be a good opportunity for self reflection on your body dragging skills. Of course I make this statement not knowing anything about the situation other than you are probably a new kiter (based upon number of posts) and you lost your board...
This being said I don't see how this is any different than someone stealing your board. It may have been funny for a day or two, but you are missing out on kiting. You have made thousands of dollars in investment towards gear and lessons, and now someone thinks it is funny to hide your board from you as they get their kicks.
My recommendation is to go buy another board and move on. If you do eventually receive your board then perhaps update this post... But don't feed fuel to someone holding your personal property hostage by posting all the postcards online.
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pollywog
Since 07 Aug 2009
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 8:10 pm |
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Run far... run fast. Let this one go. This has bad outcome written all over it. Do as Big John suggested. Don’t mess with lunatics, they’re not safe.
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Mrlaroo
Since 02 Jan 2007
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 8:21 pm |
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| Hey I am going to keep the positive vibes flowing and say your board will get back to you. Someone is seriously bored though to be doing what they are that's for sure. I would look for a cheap substitute in the mean time.
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Nevo
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| Wed Aug 29, 18 9:17 pm |
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Yeah, this seems to be way more likely a friend of yours screwing with you.
I don't think your board was found.
Check the classifieds for a replacement and get back out there!
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