Kayaking bitch

This particular entry began with no central idea in mind.  I am a bit consumed by pouting at the moment.  Something I wanted is no longer available to me: A boat, more specifically a kayak, that I really, really wanted has been sold.  This sounds a little lame, but kayaks can be hard to come by, especially used models for people of my stature.  Throw in that it was only an hour or so away, and I could have made some money off the deal, and I am moping with the fervent passion of a grade-schooler.  My boat is fine and all, but this other boat offers more opportunity to do what I want on the water.  Displeasing though it is, my hope lies in the future, and new skills I have recently come into.  Hopefully I will be able to finally be challenged by some water in the near future, and see just how much I can make of those chances.

Continuing the same thought, kayaking gear can be quite pricey. Google it if you are bored some time, and you will see just what I am talking about.  A piece of equipment I bought recently failed, despite my only having used it four times, and I called the manufacturer to discuss my options.  I was told that the section that failed did not fall under their warranty coverage, and it was most likely my fault.  The 300 dollar article of clothing had a piece of rubber tear, and somehow that can be attributed to me.  The great news is, the manufacturer suggested I pay to fix it, which I think sounds really swell.  God knows when I dropped the cash for it I thought, "Four good uses, and I'll get to replace the neck gasket!" Want to know why our nation is in a recession? How about your company not making a product for an extreme sport that can hold up to the rigors it will be put through? I am well aware that rubber can break down after exposure to water, Mr. Manufacturer.  So why don't you cover that in your warranty, considering the stupid thing is supposed to keep my dry when I am kayaking in the....WATER!! Nice consumer confidence, way to lure more money out of me to stimulate this shit hole economy.  The hell of it is, I don't feel like freezing my balls off next time I get in my boat, so I am going to have to pay to get it fixed.  Unbelievable.