i learned long ago it was easier for me to ask for forgiveness rather than to ask for permission!
aren't you concerned that there could be a gator en route from one pond to another that might be sharing the lake with ya? maybe ya wanna think about trading for paddle ball over at seabreeze rec center for your daily paddling outing!
__________________
Not sure if I have free time...or if I just forgot everything I was supposed to do!