Recreational punting is only really commonplace in Oxford and Cambridge, to the best of my knowledge - what may not be obvious is that it's done in a long flat-bottomed boat which is very tolerant of people doing silly things.
Perhaps that adds to the elan...I confess that that sort of works for me...then again, when I had an appendectomy 24 years ago, I used to joke that the scar was from my initiation into the fraternity @ Heidelberg.
Not everyone got that, which tickled me!
But, as far as punting goes, you guys make it sound like fun!
My older brother has interests that are not commonplace--he co-authored a book on old sea-chanteys (this was many years ago), has spent much of his adult life fascinated by the history and lore of things maritime, and could provide arcane information on just about anything else.
He also fences, and his son has learned to fence, as well.
I'm not a carbon-copy, but I admire the knowledgeable...when people really know and enjoy their particular areas of expertise, other people get a kick out of it, and sometimes even learn something themselves.
*Sometimes I'm best as audience--just taking it in*
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But, having read this post and the comments from people who have had experience at it, it sounds like it could be LOTS of fun!
Probably beats alot of the professional sports!
Have a great season!
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Not everyone got that, which tickled me!
But, as far as punting goes, you guys make it sound like fun!
My older brother has interests that are not commonplace--he co-authored a book on old sea-chanteys (this was many years ago), has spent much of his adult life fascinated by the history and lore of things maritime, and could provide arcane information on just about anything else.
He also fences, and his son has learned to fence, as well.
I'm not a carbon-copy, but I admire the knowledgeable...when people really know and enjoy their particular areas of expertise, other people get a kick out of it, and sometimes even learn something themselves.
*Sometimes I'm best as audience--just taking it in*