New Trip Report posted by twston

Trip Name: Getting to know the BWCA over again. .

Entry Point: 30

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Just wanted to know what Souris River canoe you were using that you thought was so tippy? I've got a 17 and an 18.5 and they are rock steady loaded or empty. Nice report, sounds like fishing was pretty good, nice weather, good company. Sounds like your Dad enjoyed himself, don't count him out of futher trips. FRED

quote FOG51: "Just wanted to know what Souris River canoe you were using that you thought was so tippy? I've got a 17 and an 18.5 and they are rock steady loaded or empty. Nice report, sounds like fishing was pretty good, nice weather, good company. Sounds like your Dad enjoyed himself, don't count him out of futher trips. FRED"

Hmmm, I bet it wasn't a Souris? In the beginning he mentioned "Mad River" and the shallow-V hull of a Mad River has little initial stability, but tons of stability as it "Rests" on one side or the other. The combination of a shallow-V Mad River and a hangover makes me "Dizzy" just imagining it (LOL)!

I agree with not counting your dad out on future trips. And I'm curious about the KFC story, too (LOL)?

Oh, and "Two man tents" aren't what they used to be, are they? Maybe two "Newlyweds?"

So cool to trip with your dad and family. Glad you had a great time.

Nice report. The last day of the trip is always bittersweet.

My brother, dad and myself are each over 1,000 miles from each other.

quote FOG51: "Just wanted to know what Souris River canoe you were using that you thought was so tippy? I've got a 17 and an 18.5 and they are rock steady loaded or empty. Nice report, sounds like fishing was pretty good, nice weather, good company. Sounds like your Dad enjoyed himself, don't count him out of futher trips. FRED"

Not sure which one it is. It was my dads.

And I'm curious about the KFC story, too (LOL)?-You don't want to know. Lots of breaks were needed shortly after eating.

Oh, and "Two man tents" aren't what they used to be, are they? Maybe two "Newlyweds?" "
We joke about the closeness nearly every time we are together.

Great report!

quote ozarkpaddler: "

quote FOG51: "Just wanted to know what Souris River canoe you were using that you thought was so tippy? I've got a 17 and an 18.5 and they are rock steady loaded or empty. Nice report, sounds like fishing was pretty good, nice weather, good company. Sounds like your Dad enjoyed himself, don't count him out of futher trips. FRED"

Hmmm, I bet it wasn't a Souris? In the beginning he mentioned "Mad River" and the shallow-V hull of a Mad River has little initial stability, but tons of stability as it "Rests" on one side or the other. The combination of a shallow-V Mad River and a hangover makes me "Dizzy" just imagining it (LOL)!

I agree with not counting your dad out on future trips. And I'm curious about the KFC story, too (LOL)?

Oh, and "Two man tents" aren't what they used to be, are they? Maybe two "Newlyweds?" "

Hmmmmmm. I always thought the Explorer has pretty good initial. Maybe it's just been too long since my first days in canoes.

Tried to read the report. Eyes hurt. Paragraphs.