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02/02/2011 07:43PM (Thread Older Than 3 Years)
New Trip Report posted by Spartan2
Trip Name: How It All Began (1971 Namakan Loop)
Entry Point: Crane Lake
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Trip Name: How It All Began (1971 Namakan Loop)
Entry Point: Crane Lake
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02/02/2011 09:01PM
And 40 years later you're still tripping together! =)
Great report, but an even better STORY.
Great report, but an even better STORY.
When a man is part of his canoe, he is part of all that canoes have ever known. - Sigurd F. Olson, "The Singing Wilderness"
02/02/2011 09:09PM
Great story and trip report, thanks for taking the time to find the notes and pictures. It is special that you have shared this memory.
Just keep adding more reports, please.
Boppa
Just keep adding more reports, please.
Boppa
"Yesterday is the past, Tomorrow is the future, Today is a GIFT, that is why it is called the present".
02/03/2011 08:15AM
Spartan1 -
What a great trip report - thanks so much for sharing your first journey. Even though it takes work to scan old photos - it's definitely worth it - I really enjoyed them. Your story has made me think a lot about our first trip (Ham Lake to Long Island). Even though I didn't keep a journal, I distinctly remember it as though it was yesterday. I'm thinking it's not too late to record these memories. Thanks for the inspiration to do this.
What a great trip report - thanks so much for sharing your first journey. Even though it takes work to scan old photos - it's definitely worth it - I really enjoyed them. Your story has made me think a lot about our first trip (Ham Lake to Long Island). Even though I didn't keep a journal, I distinctly remember it as though it was yesterday. I'm thinking it's not too late to record these memories. Thanks for the inspiration to do this.
Do not let the behavior of others destroy your inner peace. Dalai Lama
02/03/2011 03:01PM
I love the original details and prices and time checks... the story, well, it's one for the ages! I bet your son will cherish this report especially!
Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe. -Thoreau
02/03/2011 06:31PM
Boonie--we still take Tang on every canoe trip. It is tradition for us.
The orange drink we had on the first one wasn't very good, so Tang is an improvement, believe it or not.
And did anyone notice (kanoes??) that one of our snacks was Space Food Sticks? I was so glad when kanoes posted that they are still available, as we plan to get some for next year's trip. I think our granddaughter will be most amused. :-)
The orange drink we had on the first one wasn't very good, so Tang is an improvement, believe it or not.
And did anyone notice (kanoes??) that one of our snacks was Space Food Sticks? I was so glad when kanoes posted that they are still available, as we plan to get some for next year's trip. I think our granddaughter will be most amused. :-)
02/04/2011 11:10AM
quote Spartan2: "He's heard it most of his life, so for him I think it's pretty ho-hum. :-)"
Does he have kids of his own yet? That story could never be ho hum :-)
Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe. -Thoreau
02/04/2011 11:11AM
quote boonie: "Spartan2 - I don't remember the last time I had Tang, probably somewhere around 1969 ;)."
I refuse to check the label, but am convinced it MUST have more vitamins than the other powdered drinks, so we bring it despite the weight difference with Crystal Light. Orange mustaches all around.
Wherever there is a channel for water, there is a road for the canoe. -Thoreau
02/04/2011 11:18AM
quote BWPaddler: "quote Spartan2: "He's heard it most of his life, so for him I think it's pretty ho-hum. :-)"
Does he have kids of his own yet? That story could never be ho hum :-)"
Yes, he has a delightful son who is 4 1/2 years old. Someday I am sure his son will love hearing the story, but he is too young right now to get the impact. ;-)
02/04/2011 11:21AM
quote BWPaddler: "quote boonie: "Spartan2 - I don't remember the last time I had Tang, probably somewhere around 1969 ;)."
I refuse to check the label, but am convinced it MUST have more vitamins than the other powdered drinks, so we bring it despite the weight difference with Crystal Light. Orange mustaches all around."
Well, BWP, because I have to prepare meals for an insulin-dependent diabetic with history of end-stage kidney disease, I have ALWAYS had to check the labels. FYI: Original Tang has 100% of your RDA of Vitamin C, 10% RDA of Vitamin A, Calcium, Vitamin E, Riboflavin, Niacin, and Vitamin B6 in an 8-ounce serving. Along with 40 calories, 9 grams of sugar. There used to be a sugar-free Tang (I don't know if there still is) but we tried it and we didn't like it.
We don't use a lot of artificial sweeteners as we aren't interested in eating chemicals. Spartan1 counts the carbs and has the sugar. He is slender so he can adjust his insulin accordingly and I NEVER drink (or serve) Tang except on a canoe trip.
09/27/2012 06:37PM
Another enjoyable report! And let me tell you, I may have shrunk an inch or so from my former height of 6'2", but even at THAT height those "Steps" are friggin HIGH on that portage.
Another funny note. On our way "Out" this year, coming into Ham Lake we met a couple ladies whom were on their way back because they couldn't find the "Real" portage. Apparently, they were checking out the same one you'all were! Stated they decided there was no way they could portage THAT and said we "Saved" their trip by coming out on the "Right" portage just as they were paddling in. They were headed for Frost and I hope they made it!
Another funny note. On our way "Out" this year, coming into Ham Lake we met a couple ladies whom were on their way back because they couldn't find the "Real" portage. Apparently, they were checking out the same one you'all were! Stated they decided there was no way they could portage THAT and said we "Saved" their trip by coming out on the "Right" portage just as they were paddling in. They were headed for Frost and I hope they made it!
"Let us live so that when we come to die even the undertaker will be sorry." Mark Twain
01/09/2013 07:02PM
Very cool to look back that far in history. It sure was different back then. No sunscreen, no pfd's, canvas tent, and tang. I also noticed Neil's converse lowtops.
It's nice how the baby plans went perfectly too. Thanks for the write up. I enjoyed the old time pics too.
It's nice how the baby plans went perfectly too. Thanks for the write up. I enjoyed the old time pics too.
"Life is not about finding yourself. Life is about creating yourself." --- George Bernard Shaw
01/09/2013 11:52PM
Somehow I missed the original posting of this report so I am happy that it got pulled out of the shadows so I could read it!
Love all the old photos... such a great story to be able to tell your son.
It reminds me that we used to bring "russian tea" camping which was a mix of tang/tea/lemonade/spices. Might have to resurrect that recipe for the boys!
Love all the old photos... such a great story to be able to tell your son.
It reminds me that we used to bring "russian tea" camping which was a mix of tang/tea/lemonade/spices. Might have to resurrect that recipe for the boys!
01/10/2013 02:46AM
Sounds like you were quiet the trooper. Great old time report. Loved the picture of the old car, why didn't we put them old classics in storage? Think of what they would be worth now. I had a 1969 Dodge Charger Special Edition Limited Edition with the Hemi engine. Sure wish I had that car back. FRED
Grant me the senility to forget the people I never liked, the good fourtune to remember the ones do, and the eyesight to tell the differance.
01/13/2013 09:33PM
That was our first brand-new car. It had paisley-print vinyl on the top and also the upholstery trim, dark brown. (actually much richer and prettier than it sounds.) It was gorgeous, and to this day I remember it fondly!! :-)
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