Fitz
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We spent last weekend tripping in wood and canvas canoes through the lakes region south of Mt. Katahdin in Maine. Of course we picked a Northeaster to do it in!! We had heavy rains, snow, sleet, 75F and sun, and wind driven rains off the bow all in the space of about 72 hours. That's Maine for ya. There were still patches of snow in the woods, Katahdin retains a topping, and the ice just left the lakes a couple of weeks ago.
Son Brendan, age 8, was a real trooper on this Death March that involved ascending the swollen West Branch of the Penobscot, carrying around falls, portaging between lakes and serving as bow man in the snow and driving rains.
(What mom doesn't know, won't hurt her )
The phrase, "Builds Character", was used quite often enroute.
The kid has developed a wicked draw and pry when needed.
Fellow Wooden Canoe Nut Steve, took a canoe he built from scratch. I had a Chestnut Canoe Co. Prospector that I restored.
Steve's Ride
Foul Weather
Steve Looking for Moose
Celestrial Pair - Moon and Venus
Digging for Camp
Katahdin Front
There are some additional photos in an album here:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/559151199jxkurh
Son Brendan, age 8, was a real trooper on this Death March that involved ascending the swollen West Branch of the Penobscot, carrying around falls, portaging between lakes and serving as bow man in the snow and driving rains.
(What mom doesn't know, won't hurt her )
The phrase, "Builds Character", was used quite often enroute.
The kid has developed a wicked draw and pry when needed.
Fellow Wooden Canoe Nut Steve, took a canoe he built from scratch. I had a Chestnut Canoe Co. Prospector that I restored.
Steve's Ride
Foul Weather
Steve Looking for Moose
Celestrial Pair - Moon and Venus
Digging for Camp
Katahdin Front
There are some additional photos in an album here:
http://outdoors.webshots.com/album/559151199jxkurh
