Paddling Billy

[rekre8]

My tandem kayak hums.

It’s a quite noticeable thrum that happens when The Honey and I bring it up to “cruising speed” - not an all-out sprint, but a high speed we can maintain for some time. The boat manufacturer and people familiar with the mathematics of sound waves can probably explain the phenomenon as a function of water cavitating against the

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[zerstorer39]

do mathmatics truly matter? I believe they do not in many cases. happiness on the other hand is sometimes all that matters.

[rekre8]

I find knowing how the geology formed actually increases the wonder when looking at the rocks. I imagine knowing the math would increase the pleasure in listening to the sound waves.

But even without the ability to identify the rocks or pin down the formula and solve for X, I am quite happy to enjoy the scenery and the thrumming.

So I supposed I agree with you.