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Sorry.  Not happening. The Ducks and Dawgs must duke it out without my presence. On Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 10:09 PM . < kbriko@aol.com > wrote: Ha. Ha. I like your humor and may that bolt of lightning not land anywhere close to you. If you however do want some excitement go to Husky stadium next Saturday and watch the Oregon Ducks.  On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 07:53:06 PM PST, Katherine Koerner < katherinetskoerner@gmail.com > wrote: To " . ", I have attended some of Hank's domestic races and do sing his praises regularly to my siblings...his discipline, his energy, his drive....all of which put my personal deficiencies in painfully sharp relief.  But, risking that a bolt of lightening might strike me dead, I must say that rowing (and cycling) are not the best spectator sports. Ha...

Re: London

Great report and it sounds like a great trip - thanks! On Nov 22, 2025, at 10:08 PM, . < kbriko@aol.com > wrote: Ha. Ha. I like your humor and may that bolt of lightning not land anywhere close to you. If you however do want some excitement go to Husky stadium next Saturday and watch the Oregon Ducks.  On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 07:53:06 PM PST, Katherine Koerner < katherinetskoerner@gmail.com > wrote: To " . ", I have attended some of Hank's domestic races and do sing his praises regularly to my siblings...his discipline, his energy, his drive....all of which put my personal deficiencies in painfully sharp relief.  But, risking that a bolt of lightening might strike me dead, I must say that rowing (and cycling) are not the best spectator sports. Hank must be content with my ...

Re: London

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Ha. Ha. I like your humor and may that bolt of lightning not land anywhere close to you. If you however do want some excitement go to Husky stadium next Saturday and watch the Oregon Ducks.  On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 07:53:06 PM PST, Katherine Koerner <katherinetskoerner@gmail.com> wrote: To " . ", I have attended some of Hank's domestic races and do sing his praises regularly to my siblings...his discipline, his energy, his drive....all of which put my personal deficiencies in painfully sharp relief.  But, risking that a bolt of lightening might strike me dead, I must say that rowing (and cycling) are not the best spectator sports. Hank must be content with my abiding support and admiration,  even if, only very rarely,  am I yelling "Go Pocock!" from shore.  K On Sat, N...

Re: London

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To " . ", I have attended some of Hank's domestic races and do sing his praises regularly to my siblings...his discipline, his energy, his drive....all of which put my personal deficiencies in painfully sharp relief.  But, risking that a bolt of lightening might strike me dead, I must say that rowing (and cycling) are not the best spectator sports. Hank must be content with my abiding support and admiration,  even if, only very rarely,  am I yelling "Go Pocock!" from shore.  K On Sat, Nov 22, 2025, 7:42 PM . < kbriko@aol.com > wrote: Another well written synopsis of a Hank Koerner rowing trip. Glad to hear Katherine also enjoyed it. Will this now convince her to attend some of your domestic races? On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 01:02:58 PM PST, Hank Koerner < hank.koerner@gmail.com > wrote: ...

Re: London

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Another well written synopsis of a Hank Koerner rowing trip. Glad to hear Katherine also enjoyed it. Will this now convince her to attend some of your domestic races? On Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 01:02:58 PM PST, Hank Koerner <hank.koerner@gmail.com> wrote: Hey guys, London was great. What a fun town. We had what seemed like a very full week and we barely - BARELY - scratched the surface. I'm so glad Katherine came - she rarely joins rowing outings - she seemed to have a wonderful time. I would say the emphasis was 70-80% fun to 20-30% rowing. That said, it was also worthwhile to have the trip centered around a local activity, the Veteran Fours Head. And to meet some British rowers and hangout in Hammersmith, the neighborhood of their boathouse. We rented an Empacher 4+ and oars from The ...

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Hank, thanks for the trip and race account. What a great time. I knew the Thames was tidal but not so extreme. Did you have it helping or hurting you. - I like the "win the clash"  line. Especially imagining it from a woman with a Brit. accent.  On Nov 22, 2025, at 2:02 PM, Hank Koerner <hank.koerner@gmail.com> wrote: Hey guys, London was great. What a fun town. We had what seemed like a very full week and we barely - BARELY - scratched the surface. I'm so glad Katherine came - she rarely joins rowing outings - she seemed to have a wonderful time. <20251115_120715.jpg> I would say the emphasis was 70-80% fun to 20-30% rowing. That said, it was also worthwhile to have the trip centered around a local activity, the Veteran Fours Head. And to meet some British rowers and hangout in Hammersmith, the neighborhood of their boathouse. <image.png> We rented an Empacher 4+ and oars from The Sons of the Thames and launched from their dock. The tidal natu...

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The course looks crowded. Good to see you rowing sweep and not just sculling  On Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 7:32 PM Timothy Odell < odell.timothy@gmail.com > wrote: Great tales from London! Your boat mates look serious and daunting On Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM Hank Koerner < hank.koerner@gmail.com > wrote: Hey guys, London was great. What a fun town. We had what seemed like a very full week and we barely - BARELY - scratched the surface. I'm so glad Katherine came - she rarely joins rowing outings - she seemed to have a wonderful time. I would say the emphasis was 70-80% fun to 20-30% rowing. That said, it was also worthwhile to have the trip centered around a local activity, the Veteran Fours Head. And to meet some British rowers and hangout in Hammersmith, the neighborhood of their boathouse. We rented an Empacher 4+ and oars from The Sons of the Thames and launched from their dock. The tidal nature of the Thames must be seen to be believed - 20' twice a day. Their d...

Re: London

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Great tales from London! Your boat mates look serious and daunting On Sat, Nov 22, 2025 at 2:02 PM Hank Koerner < hank.koerner@gmail.com > wrote: Hey guys, London was great. What a fun town. We had what seemed like a very full week and we barely - BARELY - scratched the surface. I'm so glad Katherine came - she rarely joins rowing outings - she seemed to have a wonderful time. I would say the emphasis was 70-80% fun to 20-30% rowing. That said, it was also worthwhile to have the trip centered around a local activity, the Veteran Fours Head. And to meet some British rowers and hangout in Hammersmith, the neighborhood of their boathouse. We rented an Empacher 4+ and oars from The Sons of the Thames and launched from their dock. The tidal nature of the Thames must be seen to be believed - 20' twice a day. Their dock floats, but, at low tide, rests on the bank and one has to wear wellies to put the boat in the water.  The Sons and nearby boathouses have docks. But most on the...