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Find a workable first step for canoe lessons

Luis Padilla

The ambition is to find a paddling club with clear access information. I need to plan around this: my work rota changes from week to week.

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순자 김

I am returning after a break with canoe lessons. Could you still call this worthwhile if the result was a bit rubbish?

Luis Padilla

Reply to 순자 김

Yes, if we enjoyed the time and learnt what to change. I would not pretend a poor result was excellent, though. One thing I should say upfront: my work rota changes from week to week.

순자 김

Reply to Luis Padilla

I might just watch the first time. I do not want an invitation that turns into pressure once I arrive. The practical limit is that I have limited room for equipment at home.

Luis Padilla

Reply to 순자 김

I do not need everyone to choose the same version. With canoe lessons, I am returning after a break. Then watching needs to remain an option throughout. I should make the invitation match that, rather than say it only to get someone through the door.

순자 김

Reply to Luis Padilla

I would also like to learn how a club decides whether conditions are suitable. For me, I have limited room for equipment at home.

Luis Padilla

Reply to 순자 김

That gives us two related aims to compare. I would like to find a paddling club with clear access information. For me, my work rota changes from week to week.

순자 김

Reply to Luis Padilla

I am interested in trying canoe lessons at a manageable scale. Would you prefer a practical suggestion or just some encouragement today?

Luis Padilla

Reply to 순자 김

I would keep “Find a workable first step for canoe lessons” as one small invitation. A different version of a related wish could teach us something without either of us copying the other's whole plan.

순자 김

Reply to Luis Padilla

I'd try that, Luis Padilla.

Luis Padilla

Reply to 순자 김

순자 김, that is enough. I can come back with a clearer arrangement and let people decide then, rather than treat interest as attendance. The help I would value is a useful beginner resource.