The Previous Weekend was a historic moment, as Judi Cleary got her first official Ratt Point. Cheat Fest weekend gave a Lott of paddlers the op to bulk up on Ratt Points, and most of the Top-Tenners got themselves a couple. The Ratt Boy bailed on the Southern Rivers Tripp this year at the last minuet, as logistix warn't there. This understandably disappointed the Ratt Boy's legions of loyal fans, butt it couldn't be helped. The Ultimate Shuttle Bunny earned honorary Ratt Points, and our eternal gRattitude, by performing yeowoman's service in helping us get it done.
Free time does help.
Recon Ron Whitney had his second-best year ever in 1999, despite the horrendous drought. His is a standard that many paddlers would do well to emulate, though it s tough to predict whether he ll maintain that streak in the New Millennium . Tallulah permit made that possible. The days that made Recon Ron s 100th, 101st, and 102nd Ratt Points were all memorable paddling days . Bill Chaney, John Voelker, Dan Lichty, and Jasons Zukerman are slipping a little and need to get in some paddling with the RattBoy to maintain their position on the list.