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Hi all,
First post in the new subdivided Canadian planning forum!
Just thought I'd post a tentative schedule for 2020. As always, there's an open invite to anyone wanting to attend.
Spring: Depending on ice out, first (new moon) or second weekend (waxing moon) of May. Ralph Bice, Little Trout, North Tea? Elsewhere?
Summer: Sometime - Nogonash Lake.
Summer: Sometime - Killarney. Paddle or hike.
Summer: Late July/early August - French River was fun last year.
Early Fall: Big trip! End of September - Temagami!! 2-9 day Voyageur/Marshmallow format!
Late Fall: Mid-October - Algonquin in time for the colours because, well, you know..... Easy paddle in.
I'll be posting a new thread for each outing.
See you out there!
Cruiser51
02-14-2020, 16:48
Haven't been to North Tea for a few years, I like that area ... I would put in a vote for North Tea in the spring
LuvmyBonnet
02-15-2020, 12:32
Sounds good. I vote for Little Trout that way we get to do Ralph Bice as well.
76 highboy
02-15-2020, 18:45
Hmmm. tentatively Little trout sounds good,north tea has potential for wind and waves.
Nogonosh for the bass opener,maybe a little further down the lake than "campsite deluxe"
French,I would do that again in a second.
Temagami, 9 days. been on my bucket list for years.Ive done trips north of the area,east,south, not much around the chiniguchi area but im ready for some temagami proper.
One different spring suggestion is Rosebary. Padded through it and it looks like a nice lake. We could enter at Tim and go down the Tim river which had almost no portages. Estimated time one way is 3h and change.
And no, this isn't the nasty part of the Tim that people complain about.
But I'm good for anything - itching to get out.
KeeWayKeno
02-19-2020, 14:26
One different spring suggestion is Rosebary. Padded through it and it looks like a nice lake. We could enter at Tim and go down the Tim river which had almost no portages. Estimated time one way is 3h and change.
And no, this isn't the nasty part of the Tim that people complain about.
But I'm good for anything - itching to get out.Great idea Keg!
One different spring suggestion is Rosebary. Padded through it and it looks like a nice lake. We could enter at Tim and go down the Tim river which had almost no portages. Estimated time one way is 3h and change.
Rosebary sounds perfect. I'll miss the portages though.
But I'm good for anything - itching to get out.
You and me both!
Depending on water levels some of the liftovers might feel like portages on the Tim. Early spring will help for sure. We did Rosebary a few years back for trout open. Got windlocked to the site. Twas my first backcountry hammock hang.
Tim River to Rosebary sounds good. North Tea is also interesting.
Sad news. Looks like the first canoe symposium Heather and I were going to attend just got cancelled today due to health concerns.
KeeWayKeno
03-12-2020, 13:50
Figured that was coming. A shame but prudent.
Fake News Alert: Ontario Park's new access point monitoring system may impact our upcoming hangs.
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Fake news alert ... This is a doctored photo.
LuvmyBonnet
03-12-2020, 15:36
Oh boy. I hope they don't start closing the borders but I guess that's one way you could get rid of me. ;)
ggreaves
03-12-2020, 15:47
Oh boy. I hope they don't start closing the borders but I guess that's one way you could get rid of me. ;)
nah... you could just paddle over
Oh boy. I hope they don't start closing the borders but I guess that's one way you could get rid of me. ;)
Just pull out the emergency Canadian flag we all know you carry in your "bug-out-bag" and say you're "going back to Torana to get some poo-teen eh!" You'll be fine.
Fake News Alert: Ontario Park's new access point monitoring system may impact our upcoming hangs.
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Fake news alert ... This is a doctored photo.
fake fur shur - who has ever seen a canoe paddle that appears to have a blade at both ends:confused:
LuvmyBonnet
03-18-2020, 10:33
I wonder if our Governments understand that my EGL trips are "essential" travel.
If I paddle across the river is anyone willing to make a covert pick-up?!?
Stinkin virus!!!!!!!!!!!
Hopefully by May things will be better.
I wonder if our Governments understand that my EGL trips are "essential" travel.
If I paddle across the river is anyone willing to make a covert pick-up?!?
Stinkin virus!!!!!!!!!!!
Personally, I think eating one of your dutch oven pot roasts should be counted as an "essential" activity.
Niagara River covert pick-up? Not unless you're transporting a dozen cases of toilet paper and hand-sanitizer!
Hopefully by May things will be better.
Honestly, judging from everything we've been hearing, I think the Spring hang might have to be cancelled. We might just be "peaking out" on new infections in the next month and a half, just in time for ice-out. Nothing official yet, just a hunch. Fingers crossed.
Maybe this is a chance for everyone to practice their solo camping skills.
Stinkin Virus!!!:glare:
Remember when Corona just meant something wonderful?
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LuvmyBonnet
03-18-2020, 16:52
Welp at least I still have the ANF and ADK's. I hope this doesn't mess up the Temagami trip for me. I was looking forward to that one. I was planning on doing the Voyageur version. I could just see me explaining at the border the I had an urgent service call in TO. Border agent: Why do you have a canoe on the car and a large bag pack!?! :scared:
UMMmmm.
ggreaves
03-20-2020, 10:34
Border agent: Why do you have a canoe on the car and a large bag pack!?! :scared:
UMMmmm.
Just tell them you're bugging out for the season. Those prepper paramilitary types will understand
LuvmyBonnet
03-21-2020, 16:06
I'm seeing people wearing mask just covering their mouth and leaving their nose completely exposed!!! Am I missing something here?!? :scared:
Cruiser51
03-21-2020, 20:53
LMB .... up here we call those folks "MOUTH BREATHERS" ... that also implies a few other things and provides an explanation .... very efficient term
KeeWayKeno
03-26-2020, 12:47
It's quiet.
TOO quiet.
Not even crickets.
Cruiser51
03-26-2020, 14:13
are you sure
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E_zMLCRNg
Better than..
gfkts0u-m6w
KeeWayKeno
03-26-2020, 18:21
Bubba ... where are you with the Trololo guy comeback?
*Crickets*
Sigh
LuvmyBonnet
03-26-2020, 19:41
Not sure which one is stranger Jimmy Barnes screaming or Trololo guy?
I guess they're different types of strange. :lol:
ggreaves
05-05-2020, 15:51
ice is out in Algonquin. sigh.
KeeWayKeno
05-05-2020, 18:29
Later than I guessed.
* Double sigh *
ggreaves
05-06-2020, 12:03
Fuggit. I booked Rosebary Lake From June 4th to 7th (thursday to sunday). Hopefully they open.
LuvmyBonnet
05-06-2020, 12:35
Wonder is the border will be open by then?
ggreaves
05-06-2020, 14:25
just mail yourself across
KeeWayKeno
05-06-2020, 19:13
Fuggit. I booked Rosebary Lake From June 4th to 7th (thursday to sunday). Hopefully they open.Is that an invitation or ... ?
KeeWayKeno
05-07-2020, 10:30
Wonder is the border will be open by then?Here's a post from Joe Tousignant in the BWCA Facebook forum:
"So I called the Canada Border Services Agency regarding a missing RABC needed for an upcoming Quetico trip. Quetico is closed until May 31. The border is currently closed until May 23. They told me IF the border closure is not extended, they will mail me the RABC. However, the nice gentleman I spoke with fully expects the border closure to extend into July or even August. The Canadians see the virus is still pretty bad in the US and it is not as bad in Canada, and they want to keep it that way. Looks like my BWCA plan B is going to happen! IF Minnesota opens up a bit--I'm told nonresidents cannot buy fishing licenses right now? Maybe on May 18 Minnesota will open up."
ggreaves
05-07-2020, 10:40
Is that an invitation or ... ?
sure.
LuvmyBonnet
05-07-2020, 11:49
Here's a post from Joe Tousignant in the BWCA Facebook forum:
"So I called the Canada Border Services Agency regarding a missing RABC needed for an upcoming Quetico trip. Quetico is closed until May 31. The border is currently closed until May 23. They told me IF the border closure is not extended, they will mail me the RABC. However, the nice gentleman I spoke with fully expects the border closure to extend into July or even August. The Canadians see the virus is still pretty bad in the US and it is not as bad in Canada, and they want to keep it that way. Looks like my BWCA plan B is going to happen! IF Minnesota opens up a bit--I'm told nonresidents cannot buy fishing licenses right now? Maybe on May 18 Minnesota will open up."
:crying Makes me sad. I'm really hoping this doesn't keep me from the Temagami trip. I may have to find a way to forge essential worker paper work. :rolleyes:
Fuggit. I booked Rosebary Lake From June 4th to 7th (thursday to sunday). Hopefully they open.
Wonder is the border will be open by then?
Is that an invitation or ... ?
Groan... Must.. Paddle... Must... Pad..dd.l..............
Ontario provincial parks will reopen but for day-use only!! (https://www.ontarioparks.com/covid19)To which I would reply...
"Honest officer, those little ripples had me wind-bound. You don't expect me to make it back to my car by nightfall; waters' cold you know. That hammock setup? Strictly for my doctor prescribed midday nap. That foodbag? Err... I've got a condition."
KeeWayKeno
05-14-2020, 09:13
Here's hoping!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/55e57660f1d8ad8972ce393a59c40d2a.jpg
Here's hoping!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/55e57660f1d8ad8972ce393a59c40d2a.jpg
dang that's pretty.... is somebody cutting onions??? :crying:crying
infrastellar
05-14-2020, 12:04
this is one beautiful shot, I want to live this one
dang that's pretty.... is somebody cutting onions??? :crying:crying
That photo brought tears to my eyes.. no onions required.:crying
so who has a private campground or park?
76 highboy
05-14-2020, 15:33
Here's hoping!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200514/55e57660f1d8ad8972ce393a59c40d2a.jpg
Thats some purdy
ggreaves
05-19-2020, 12:35
prediction.... when the backcountry opens, they'll limit camping on any site to members of the same household. $20... who wants to bet?
prediction.... when the backcountry opens, they'll limit camping on any site to members of the same household. $20... who wants to bet?
I would not be surprised at all, but on the bright side, there's six sites on Rosebary and another three on Longbow.
ggreaves
05-19-2020, 13:55
I'll just have to convince them that I'm married to Mark (my bow paddler)... not that there's anything wrong with that.
I'll just have to convince them that I'm married to Mark (my bow paddler)... not that there's anything wrong with that.
You guys did look cute together!
Hey!
I moved from Germany to Ottawa and hope to join one of your group hangs in the future :)
Anyone else from Ottawa? I am also interested in canoeing and fly fishing should there be anyone out there with similar interest!
Best
Hey!
I moved from Germany to Ottawa and hope to join one of your group hangs in the future :)
Anyone else from Ottawa? I am also interested in canoeing and fly fishing should there be anyone out there with similar interest!
Best
Welcome Droney. Keep your eye on the Central Canada trip planning forum and/or subscribe to the EGL Notification thread in my signature for alerts.
We're a little challenged in the days of Covid-19 to organize one of our traditional get-togethers, but necessity is the mother of inventions as they say.
Do you canoe?
Welcome Droney. Keep your eye on the Central Canada trip planning forum and/or subscribe to the EGL Notification thread in my signature for alerts.
Thanks, I will do that.
Do you canoe?
I have done a few canoe trips in Germany and Scandinavia, but I would not consider myself a canoeist (if this word exists). But I want to do it more often now that I live in canoe heaven!
BigGreenMoose
08-02-2020, 22:20
Is Temagami still on the calendar for this year?
I can't join Lofty next weekend, but I'm putting a pin in the wife calendar for the Temagami or fall Algonquin trips options.
Also, I've want to squeeze a weekender in with my brother and niece in case she eventually goes back to school this year. PM me if you can recommend a marshmallow-y crown land spot suitable for a 10yo that's used to car camping. Trying to get her out on a few backcountry trips before she gets too self-conscious about "going in the woods."
KeeWayKeno
08-03-2020, 07:38
I'd rather save Temagami for when we can relax 'social distancing' & enjoy group meals, carpooling, etc. A nice Fall Algonquin (or similar) trip sounds just about right.
Here's a thought ... how about another two-parter around Opeongo? For the "Tough", up to the north end for a few nights exploring Red Rock, Happy Isle, Merchant or Proulx, then back to meet the 'Marshmallows' on Opeongo.
Water taxis up to the furthest reaches of Opeongo can make short work of an otherwise all-day paddle, and can be reasonable when shared with a group.
Last week of September / first week of October?
LuvmyBonnet
08-03-2020, 08:11
Have fun and stay safe. I hope the trips come together for you guys but I've got the feeling the border isn't opening any time soon for me.
Enjoy and have a drink of diiirrt for me!
I'd rather save Temagami for when we can relax 'social distancing' & enjoy group meals, carpooling, etc. A nice Fall Algonquin (or similar) trip sounds just about right.
Here's a thought ... how about another two-parter around Opeongo? For the "Tough", up to the north end for a few nights exploring Red Rock, Happy Isle, Merchant or Proulx, then back to meet the 'Marshmallows' on Opeongo.
Water taxis up to the furthest reaches of Opeongo can make short work of an otherwise all-day paddle, and can be reasonable when shared with a group.
Last week of September / first week of October?
Like Keewaykeno, I`d rather save Temagami for when we can actually shake hands and sit around a big campfire!
As far as the fall trip goes, bear in mind that trout season ends September 30th. Opeongo`s nice. Bubba and I were talking about the beach site on Pen as well. Time`s flying by!
Have fun and stay safe. I hope the trips come together for you guys but I've got the feeling the border isn't opening any time soon for me.
Enjoy and have a drink of diiirrt for me!
Luvmybonnet, we really should arrange for a EGL field trip to Niagara Falls. You can stand by the American falls, we`ll stand by the Canadian and we can wave to each other. Bring your binoculars.
ggreaves
08-09-2020, 10:43
Beach site on Pen sounds good
KeeWayKeno
08-09-2020, 18:50
Beach site on Pen sounds goodI've never been there, so would love to see it. Sold my Prospector and ordered a Keewaydin, eta late Sept ... eager to put her to use.
If that's what we do, I propose a pre (or post) Marshmallow loop through Louisa if anybody else can spare the time.
Can we talk dates so folks can weigh in & put the time aside?
Just to kick it off, here's a suggestion hoping to catch some nice Fall foliage:
Sep. 29 or 30 to Oct. 1 - Louisa Loop
Oct. 2 - 4 - Marshmallow Meet on Pen
Oct. 4 - 6 - Alternate Louisa Loop
To help get you in the mood, here's a few images from this week's trip to Rain, Jubilee and Sawyer with Whet Newdell & son.
Cheers!
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Great shots KWK!! hope you had a great trip. October dates are in consideration.
BigGreenMoose
08-10-2020, 07:56
Nice pics! The Pen lake timing slots in nicely between birthdays and Thanksgiving for me.
Nice pics Keewaykeno! I particularly like the rocky shoreline. How was the fishing?
I'm good with the Marshmallow and hope to do the loop before. If we want to do the Pen beach site, we might need to show up Thursday or even Wednesday to claim the site. Seems like the parks are pretty crowded these days.
we decided to book pen for thursday Oct 1 for 4 nights (out monday the 5th). lazy paddling with intermittant napping followed by cooking and eating then more napping. room for 3 more following the park rules. ***reminder mrs niagara ( we will call her Mamie from now on) does work in ltc facilities but not directly with ‘care’ so if you are only comfortable with a distanced paddle by hello that is ok!!
Oct 2-4 would be the only dates I could possibly go. I’m moving my parents to London so they can be closer to me do the last weekend in September is out.
This whole Pandemic has been particularly difficult for my kids due to their special mental health needs. I’ve had to take time off work and had to miss out on two trips. I really hope the fall shapes up to be somewhat more stable for everyone. I really miss hanging with everybody. The beach site on Pen sounds perfect. The colours we saw when we were there last were incredible.
we decided to book pen for thursday Oct 1 for 4 nights (out monday the 5th). lazy paddling with intermittant napping followed by cooking and eating then more napping. room for 3 more following the park rules. ***reminder mrs niagara ( we will call her Mamie from now on) does work in ltc facilities but not directly with ‘care’ so if you are only comfortable with a distanced paddle by hello that is ok!!
Of course forgot to add she has daily temp checks, follows all mandated PPE and testing protocols!! (every two weeks)
Cruiser51
08-15-2020, 10:07
I will add 3 more to the mix, intend to be there Sept 29 through Oct 5 .... so we will see everyone there
I am not positive that the parking rules have changed, but I do know that if you reserve, they charge $11.50 a night parking for any vehicles past the first one on a permit. Not sure if it just me, but I have a problem paying more to park than I do to camp. So we just each book our own trip ... the parking is then included and it also has the desirable effect of limiting the lake population.
KeeWayKeno
08-15-2020, 15:19
I will add 3 more to the mix, intend to be there Sept 29 through Oct 5 .... so we will see everyone there
That's great! Are you doing the Louisa loop? If so, how did you break down the lakes by date?
Cruiser51
08-15-2020, 20:41
That's great! Are you doing the Louisa loop? If so, how did you break down the lakes by date?
We just booked Penn .... the portages looked a bit dodgy. We will just day trip out of Penn and likely base camp.
Hope to make it for the weekend. Unless schools have been shut down again by then, I'm a weekend marshmallow
Just got back from a week in the North end and bugs were pretty minimal, few deer/horse flies during the day, a few mosquitoes at night.
I've done the portages from Pen through Welcome, Harry, etc and the portages aren't too bad. Bit of a climb from Pen along the Galipo but after that the two longer portages are mostly downhill. Haven't done the one directly from Pen to Louisa.
Louisa as a nice lake with some great sites; worth a trip.
KeeWayKeno
08-17-2020, 15:38
I also booked Pen for 6 nights starting 9/29, but will amend for the Louisa loop once anybody else interested has a chance to join in
So far, we have Chard & 76 highboy down as "Maybe" & Iguana, "Hell yeah!"
Is is still open to join this Louisa Loop outing?
KeeWayKeno
09-03-2020, 08:10
Is is still open to join this Louisa Loop outing?Absolutely. Still talking about route details, but in broad strokes it looks like we're settling on 3 nights (starting 9/29) exploring/fishing Louisa then 3 nights on Pen.
Whether or not we're looping through Harry & Welcome is still undecided.
Absolutely. Still talking about route details, but in broad strokes it looks like we're settling on 3 nights (starting 9/29) exploring/fishing Louisa then 3 nights on Pen.
Whether or not we're looping through Harry & Welcome is still undecided.
Great, count me in for the loop at least. Do I have to reserve some sites or are we sharing?
KeeWayKeno
09-03-2020, 16:03
Great, count me in for the loop at least. Do I have to reserve some sites or are we sharing?We have five trippers for the "loop" now, so we're good to share a site, BUT unless you want to pay extra for parking, I'd suggest you make your own reservation as only one vehicle is included per permit. This effectively doubles the cost.
Do we have an idea what nights we will be on each lake? I would like to put the reservations in. Will it be Pen(29th)->Harry(30th)->Louisa(Oct 1st)?
KeeWayKeno
09-09-2020, 21:27
The latest;
Sept. 29 & 30 - Louisa
Oct. 1- Welcome
Oct. 2, 3 & 4 - Pen
Sknox, let's exchange cell & email addresses via personal message to facilitate communication.
Leaves are already starting to show colour, this could be trip for the books!
Leaves are already starting to show colour, this could be trip for the books!
I'm definitely looking forward to another outing under the blaze of an Algonquin autumn. Let's hope for some crisp nights!
Are we considering a group stew? A rolling boil should(?) kill off any bugs and a well spaced soup line should(?) avoid crowding around the pot.
Comments and/or requests?
KeeWayKeno
09-17-2020, 08:01
You famous Clam Chowder & Pea Soup are always crowd pleasers ... but I've heard your Goulash is pretty amazing too, would love to try it!
.. "group stew"????:scared:
BigGreenMoose
09-17-2020, 11:20
.. "group stew"????:scared:https://images.app.goo.gl/wH8bFxX2gpcj9A2d9
I'll just have the salad...
Looks like a nice trip you have planned. I will be on the other side of the park doing a little lollygag on the Wester Uplands trail at the same time. Lets hope for sunny days and crisp nights. Have fun all.
I am not part of the trip but my vote is Chards goulash...fantastic!!
KeeWayKeno
09-24-2020, 18:36
Today in Algonquin. Worth the wait.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200924/2ec3d3b6b0c70bdfb12c00f15cf5d07a.jpg
Cruiser51
09-24-2020, 18:52
Just a note on this trip, Brantwing and I are going in to Penn Lake to day trip from there, for the week. The 3 kilometer slog just seemed about 10 m too far, if anyone else is in the same boat, there will be a few on Penn for the same period.
Brian
KeeWayKeno
09-24-2020, 19:00
Just a note on this trip, Brantwing and I are going in to Penn Lake to day trip from there, for the week. The 3 kilometer slog just seemed about 10 m too far, if anyone else is in the same boat, there will be a few on Penn for the same period.
BrianAny thoughts on how best to locate you when we roll in on Friday?
Cruiser51
09-24-2020, 19:22
I was going to ask for site recommendations, as of now, I was looking at the same site as we went to last time. I believe it was the first one after the only other portage on the lake (that is largely because that is the only site I have ever been to there.
So suggestions would be helpful, plus I am going to try and make up a HF logo style flag, but may not get that done.
Brian
We plan on having a orange / black bandana visible - but have never been to Pen so have no idea what sites are like. We will be tenting this one.
We plan on having a orange / black bandana visible - but have never been to Pen so have no idea what sites are like. We will be tenting this one.
https://algonquinbeyond.com/algonquin-campsites/
KeeWayKeno
09-25-2020, 08:02
I've never been either, but vaguely recall previous EGL hangs on the east shore about halfway down. Perhaps around #6 or #7? Unfortunately not included on this inventory. Ideally with a nice western/southern exposure for afternoon sun and two sites reasonably close together to accommodate everybody.
Since we're coming in from the portage to Welcome, we'll probably just head over to the eastern shore and work our way up until we find you.
Quiet - Thank yee much sir.
Gives good idea of what to expect.
Cruiser51
09-25-2020, 08:50
KWK
Using Quiets link, I believe we were at #6 .... I remember getting firewood on the portage trail and dragging it back to camp, so that is about the only place we could have been.
Regardless, we will check that one out and try to make our presence obvious.
Brian
was there any discussion / decision made on group meal or no?
we are ok either way - EGL generosity I've come to learn means there is always something to be shared regardless whether group effort or not.
KeeWayKeno
09-25-2020, 15:18
Re. Group meal, I didn't see anybody but me & Jayson respond ... but I'm hoping Chard overlooks that & extrapolates from our replies!
There has been some contradictory info floating around about the need to check in at a permit office. I finally found this (below). Good news since the Rock Lake office doesn't open until 11 am! A printed, redacted copy on your dash is also a good idea.https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200925/b127f01d5c5b50a7ca17b9bf99b3e671.jpg
I spoke with our Chowdah guy, aka Chard, and since interest seemed low, he hasn't done any shopping for it.
I however, in anticipation of turning the Clam Chowdah into a Seafood Chowder, have freeze dried 900g of minced clams, 600g of sous vide scallops, and over a 1.2kg of sous vide shrimp.
If there's interest in a Seafood Chowder, bring a potato or two (carrots and celery wouldn't hurt either) and speak up, otherwise Chard won't bring the soup pot, and my seafood might fall into my ramen before soup night. For anyone coming in for the weekend, some cream would be helpful.
Also, I'm going into the park this Monday so will be afk from Monday morning.
Need to get something in Canada out on the west already :D
I spoke with our Chowdah guy, aka Chard, and since interest seemed low, he hasn't done any shopping for it.
I however, in anticipation of turning the Clam Chowdah into a Seafood Chowder, have freeze dried 900g of minced clams, 600g of sous vide scallops, and over a 1.2kg of sous vide shrimp.
If there's interest in a Seafood Chowder, bring a potato or two (carrots and celery wouldn't hurt either) and speak up, otherwise Chard won't bring the soup pot, and my seafood might fall into my ramen before soup night. For anyone coming in for the weekend, some cream would be helpful.
Also, I'm going into the park this Monday so will be afk from Monday morning.
Count on one from the Niagara camp for that. She can carry her own vegetables though haha. Thanks!!
KeeWayKeno
09-27-2020, 08:08
I'm in for Chowder of any description. Potato & carrot in the barrel!
Count me in. Potato and carrot will be in KWK's barrel. :)
Cruiser51
09-27-2020, 18:47
Is there a prepicked campsite on Louisa? I may take a daytrip that way and it's a big lake
No campsite has be pre-picked thus far. It would be nice to get one along the north shore or possibly one of the Island Sites. I pretty sure us "Loopers" will be taking the 1725m portage into Florence, a campsite on the west end of the lake would be favourable.
I am in for the chowda as well, Potato and Carrot will be in my barrel, hanging in the trees with KWK barrel.
Also, I finally figured out the how to Geofence Jeff's- Maps , If anyone is interested in a georeferenced TIFF file of Algonquin to load onto their device shoot me a PM.
-Iguana
76 highboy
09-27-2020, 19:47
Planning on showing up on thursday on pen lake. Non looper. Anything heavy required for the chowda will be in KWK barrel. lol
No really,what could I bring in? Maybe catch a fresh lake trout ? Like that could happen on Pen lake.
Bread, butter and garlic perchance ?
Well there seems to be a healthy buzz developing. The recent pictures I've seen of Algonquin promise quite a beautiful fall.
I didn't see it mentioned before, but the beach campsite in question is the campsite directly south of the Night Lake portage halfway down the on the east side of Pen. Hopefully it'll be free.
Mr. Jiblets has very kindly taken on the role of poissonnier this time around. All I'd ask is that, as per normal, everyone carries in their own potatoes, as many as you'd eat (1 or 2) and for the love of God, please don't bring extras "just in case".
Mr. Highboy, I'm not sure, but I'd be willing to bet that fresh, hot garlic bread has never, ever been refused in the Algonquin backcountry. Yummers.
In keeping with EGL tradition I'm also pleased to announce that it appears that sunscreen and beach umbrellas will not be required for this trip. Given the forecast, extra tarps and ropes just might be the order of the day.
Has anyone thrown out a time that we'd like to assemble at the Rock Lake access point on Tuesday. 9 or 10 am (10) works for me.
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Cruiser51
09-28-2020, 07:38
I am going to assume the Choooowda night will occur on Louisa or Welcome Lakes ?
KeeWayKeno
09-28-2020, 08:15
I have to pick up my loaner canoe at Swift Oxtongue, but barring any surprises should be able to make the Access Point between 9 & 10. Once we all get there we can load the barrel & figure out the best location to cache it ... I'm thinking somewhere off the Rock / Pen portage (unless Cruiser51 or Niagara "volunteer" to take it down to Pen for us!)
I've sent 76Highboy, Bubba & Big Green Moose my permit info. So they can jump aboard. Anybody else still lurking in the weeds who might want to come needs to pipe up, the area is completely booked.
Soup Saturday or Friday on Pen ... ergo the cached heavy stuff & pot.
I have to pick up my loaner canoe at Swift Oxtongue, but barring any surprises should be able to make the Access Point between 9 & 10. Once we all get there we can load the barrel & figure out the best location to cache it ... I'm thinking somewhere off the Rock / Pen portage (unless Cruiser51 or Niagara "volunteer" to take it down to Pen for us!)
Soup Saturday or Friday on Pen ... ergo the cached heavy stuff & pot.
Be happy to - we are in Thursday aiming for mid-day put-in at Rock Lk.
KeeWayKeno
09-28-2020, 11:12
Be happy to - we are in Thursday aiming for mid-day put-in at Rock Lk.Oh sorry, thought you were going in Tuesday too. Afraid that won't work unless I can figure out a way to tell you exactly where the barrel is hidden.
No worries ... unless someone has a better idea, I'll just paddle up to the portage & retrieve it Friday when we get to Pen.
Cruiser51
09-28-2020, 12:35
We are planning a 10:30 start from Rock, so there is a good chance we will meetup.
I will volunteer to get the barrel to the Penn Lake site .... my boat is just right for my gear, so I am pretty sure it will be an extra trip. Are you planning to cache it at the Louisa or Penn portage?
Also, I have never used a barrel .... do we just sit it out of the way or does it need to hung as well?
Brian
ggreaves
09-28-2020, 12:58
Have a good trip guys. See you next year.
KeeWayKeno
09-28-2020, 13:13
I will volunteer to get the barrel to the Penn Lake site.
Huge thanks C51 ... but might turn out to be more trouble than it's worth. With Chard's huge cauldron and all the weekend viddles (& quite possibly scotch), its going to be heavy and must be strung up ... not an easy task, sometimes takes two.
Let's see if we turn up at Rock at the same time & take it from there, eh?
Cruiser51
09-28-2020, 13:45
Roger that KWK
1-Hung-Low
09-28-2020, 15:52
Oh sorry, thought you were going in Tuesday too. Afraid that won't work unless I can figure out a way to tell you exactly where the barrel is hidden.
Mark the location with a hand held GPS and then share the exact location (coordinates) and a short description.
We are planning a 10:30 start from Rock, so there is a good chance we will meetup.
I will volunteer to get the barrel to the Penn Lake site .... my boat is just right for my gear, so I am pretty sure it will be an extra trip. Are you planning to cache it at the Louisa or Penn portage?
Also, I have never used a barrel .... do we just sit it out of the way or does it need to hung as well?
BrianI will probably be showing up just as you push off..... Looking forward to this one!
-Iguana
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LuvmyBonnet
10-05-2020, 12:35
Patiently waiting on pictures and tales of revelry....
Trip report can be found here: Canada>Central->EGL Autumn 2020 - Les Misérables (https://www.hammockforums.net/forum/showthread.php/160116-Canada-gt-Central-gt-EGL-Autumn-2020-Les-Mis%E9rables)
Cruiser51
10-09-2020, 08:47
The group has been thinking about Temagami and it has been mentioned a few times ... I know we are holding a bit, to see what happens with the current pandemic situation, however there was a bit of info posted on another forum.
For those interested, here is a link to that conversation, there are a few links in the later posts on the history and some on the paths etc .... it's a start.
https://www.canoetripping.net/forums/forum/general/introductions/117454-greetings-from-ontario
Brian
Does the EGL group have any plans for a Hang this spring or summer? Had a good time in the fall and looking to get out again...
Does the EGL group have any plans for a Hang this spring or summer? Had a good time in the fall and looking to get out again...
Hi Sknox,
With the ongoing challenges caused by the Covid pandemic, EGL activities have, by and large, been put on hold. Of course everyone is free to do what they feel is best, but it just makes sense to take a break with the EGL.
It's unfortunate too, because I really enjoy our outings, whether in the backcountry or at a drive to campground. I'm looking forward to the day when we can have our own PPE bonfire! Just not yet.