Saturday, August 14, 2010 Did a little tripping today. Went out of Disapointment north to Ahsub and then east to Jitterbug. Next was Adventure Lake and a quick portage to Catyman to see the falls on the north end of the lake. Cattyman was like Grand Central Station. Non stop groups in and out from all three portages. Sat at the falls and waited for a Scout troop to leave so we could get some pictures. It was a small hike to Gibson lake and then back up to Cattyman. We hiked the portage to Jordan Lake and climbed some big pines along the way. Enjoyed some lunch and then it was back to Disapointment. All in all a very nice leisurely day with several nice portages. Been listening to WELY all week. I love that station. Nothing like hearing Charles Curalts voice saying "Your'e listening to WELY, the radio at the end of the road". In case you didn't know it, he was an owner of the station and spent a lot of time in the Ely area. Somewhere here I messed up... again Day six of my log... Beat! Worn out! Tired! We fished a couple hours in Ahsub on the way back from Cattyman lake. 8 very loud women were on the high campsite on the west end. A couple swimming and the rest in the site partying. Heard them the whole time from one end of the lake to the other. Gary caught a couple nice northerns on Disapointment. We became part of a raft of about 12 loons for an hour. That was really fun and special. Had a few drinks that night after dinner and listened to the Twins win again. Day 7.... Woke up early at 4 for a meteor shower. Saw many meteors. Very cool. Glad I had heard about it before we left. Had a mouse join us for breakfast. Watched the loon feed her baby again. Mike and Adam were out in the canoe and got too close to a beaver. It swatted at them with a big splash from his tail. I finally caught a nice northern and Mike caught a 15 inch smallie. Day 8.... Time to pack up and head out. Just got the tents down and someone paddled up to commandeer the site. He left his cooler and went looking for his wife in another canoe. Took the long portage to Snowbank from Disapointment. Snowbank was very windy with high waves. Had to hug the shoreline tight. We finally had to cut across on the south end. Waves over the bow! Good times. Glad we made it to the calm side in a hurry. Was a bit scarry for a while. After a long week in the bush...CrustBusters! Made the EP and loaded up. Dropped off the rented gear at Latourells and showered there. Had a good meal in Ely and then it was back to the cities. See you next year!