Looking ahead

I'll be heading off to LA on business soon so decided to take advantage of the excellent pound to dollar exchange rate (2.0029 dollars to the GBP on 20th Apr. '07) and bought a throw bag, pfd and a dry bag from REI. They can deliver free of charge to a store not too far from the US office. Also placed a bid on eBay for a cherry/ spruce 60" paddle. I think that should be it for this trip otherwise I won't be able to carry anything else.