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Easy Does It
by jcavenagh

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 08/09/2008
Entry & Exit Point: Moose Lake (EP 25)
Number of Days: 7
Group Size: 5
Day 7 of 7
Friday, August 15, 2008 Up late since we don’t have far to go. We paddle a short way to the border and then hump the stuff up and over. Some of the guys go into the store and buy souvenirs. We meet a nice couple from California who come every other year. They are in their 60s and are far more fit than the three Dads in our group! After a few minutes we push into Moose, a glorious day! Sunshine and the gentlest breeze. We all feel great and so we do a little racing to see who can reach the pull out first. Anyone for more granola? UGH! We still have about 3 pounds! Once at the dock, we wait for the van. Cold drinks…ahhh. A quick shower and sandwich in town and on the road by 4:30. I am so happy that everything went so well. I hope the boys decide to come back with their pals over the years. I have an 11 year old boy waiting at home who is just dying to come. Maybe we can be back in 2010!