Canada->Ontario->EGL->2018 Canoeing Season > Autumn Trout'n Leaves Hang Sept 24-30, 2018

**Niagara** · 09-26-2018, 17:36

Originally Posted by 76 highboy

Uggh! %$#*&+!!!

I was supposed to bring in some sausages and another form of red meat for the Macintosh group,if someone could do that for me It would be greatly appreciated.Will reimberse you at the next hang.

Enjoy the trip guys and gals

I have some extra Sahlens foot longs in the freezer.
Niagara

**Chard** · 09-26-2018, 19:31

Originally Posted by Iguana

This just in... TT is full for the weekend. You will need to add yourself to one of the permits.

Whoa! Going to be a real wilderness weekend!

Originally Posted by Selkirk

Ok. I will plan to rent and paddle in tomorrow morning (27th). Will lurk in the nearby bush tonight. Ha! See ya soon

LOL.

Originally Posted by 76 highboy

Uggh! %$#*&+!!!
I'm not gonna make the hang. Cant sit cant stand cant drive cant paddle. My back she is toast.
I was really excited about this hang ( like all of them ) had some new equipment to test out and its just plain comforting to hang with old friends and new.
I was supposed to bring in some sausages and another form of red meat for the Macintosh group,if someone could do that for me It would be greatly appreciated.Will reimberse you at the next hang.
Looking at the weekend after thanxgiving to test out my new toys.

Really sorry to hear that you'll be bedridden this weekend. Thanksgiving might be out for me, but there's always Valens on the calendar!
BTW: I already picked up a couple of beers and burgers for the McIntoshers'. If you had managed to come in, they would have made out like bandits!

Originally Posted by Kasuko

Alright, I have decided I am in and I am going to solo paddle! I will probably rent from Algonquin Outfitters to try to get something a little lighter. I will also probably try to rent a double sided kayak paddle to be able to switch it up now and again. I'm also intending to take it nice and slow and probably take a bunch of breaks. Let's see if I can learn to enjoy canoeing rather than just suffering through it so I can hang out with you guys, while secretly harbouring resentment that EGL started out with a hike and now it's all canoe freaks!
What do you guys recommend for solo paddling? A standard canoe + milk crate (a la Chard), or should I get one with the seat in the centre?
Looking forward to the trip finally!

Ggreaves' advice is good. You might want to mention that you're a rookie solo paddler to the canoe rental folks and they might recommend something a little more stable. Whatever you settle on, when it comes to route planning, try to stay reasonably close to shore even if it means going a little further. When it comes to paddling on windy days, make sure your trim is good; a little bow heavy if you're heading into the wind, a little stern heavy if your running with the wind and level if the wind's coming from the side. I'm constantly adjusting my trim by sliding my pack forwards or backwards. Have fun!

Originally Posted by ConnieB

Will there be a spot left for me??? It seems the space on the permit is running out as we speak/type. Could someone let me know by Friday?

As Iguana said, you're already counted for.

Originally Posted by Niagara

I have some extra Sahlens foot longs in the freezer.

Nice!!!

See you guys up there! Paddle safe everyone!

**76 highboy** · 09-26-2018, 21:46

Originally Posted by ggreaves

get better... coming to the winter camping symposium (then valens)?

Dipping into a bottle of "writers tears" right now. (medicinal purposes)
Have my tickets for the WCS and then valens for sure.
Will see you guys then.

**76 highboy** · 09-26-2018, 21:48

Originally Posted by Niagara

I have some extra Sahlens foot longs in the freezer.
Niagara

Sausages,beer and burgers. Those guys will be thrilled.!

Thanx

**Selkirk** · 09-27-2018, 07:28

Hey guys, just got to the permit office and had to put my name under permit 1 - don't know anyone's real names or info so they wouldn't let me go under permit 2 since I am the first here. See yall on the lake!

**keg** · 09-27-2018, 13:59

Originally Posted by 76 highboy

Dipping into a bottle of "writers tears" right now. (medicinal purposes)
....

Glad to see my taste in whiskey is catching on.

Sadly I'm not going to make it. Just spent a few night at a camp with students and I barely have enough energy left type this.

If I did make it is end up napping even more than normal.

Ken

**ConnieB** · 09-27-2018, 15:56

Originally Posted by Selkirk

Hey guys, just got to the permit office and had to put my name under permit 1 - don't know anyone's real names or info so they wouldn't let me go under permit 2 since I am the first here. See yall on the lake!

On that note, could someone pm me the name of the 2nd permit holder pls.???

Hope you are having a great time! Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

**Iguana** · 09-27-2018, 21:29

Originally Posted by ConnieB

On that note, could someone pm me the name of the 2nd permit holder pls.???

Hope you are having a great time! Look forward to seeing you all on Saturday!

PM Sent.

**Bubba** · 09-30-2018, 22:38

Back from another trip. As always it was enjoyable due to the company and in spite of the weather. I'm sure pics will follow in a report of some kind.