Bring On Lemons

 It's been a year since I first sat in a kayak. It's been about 11 months since I bought my first kayak. I'll try not to bore you with too many details, but here's what I've learned and the stories that go along with the lessons learned. I began by calling my friend who I knew owned kayaks: Me: "Hey Stef, do you think I'd like kayaking?" Stef: "Of course, let's go!" Me: "I don't have anything..." Stef: "It's ok - just bring yourself and some snacks." My dear friend has two of everything. We loaded up two kayaks, two life vests, etc... and we spent the day kayaking on some inland lakes here in NorthEastern Wisconsin. We went to three small lakes that day and I was hooked. That afternoon, I went on FB Marketplace and purchased my first kayak (oddly enough the seller was my cousin and Godfather so the kayak came with a paddle, rolling cart, life jacket, hand pump, and all the amenities). My first kayak (shown abov...