More like whitewater kayaking but that is another region of the country and (feels like) almost a lifetime ago. Still get out some though. Always good to be on the water or the bike!
Thanks all for the warm welcome. And yes your neighbors here are armed and trained. Started shooting at 6 or 7 don't really remember but was taught properly to respect a weapon by a Marine father. Shot as a junior NRA member on a team and have loved and respected the outdoors and shooting sports all of my life.