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Meeting Up on Slim
by shoreviewswede

Trip Type: Paddling Canoe
Entry Date: 06/15/2011
Entry Point: Slim Lake (EP 6)
Exit Point: Slim Lake (EP 6)  
Number of Days: 5
Group Size: 4
Day 4 of 5
Saturday, June 18, 2011 Breakfast (oatmeal and more) has a steady breeze and intermittent showers. We stay put for the morning, enjoying each other’s company; 4 hammocks under the tarp, games, conversation… that kind of thing.

It is dry in the afternoon. We paddle to north end of Slim, where it ends in a big ol’ bog. OK… I really like Slim. Hook is the perfect size for me, but Slim has nothing to complain about. We gently paddle into the bog, between the pitcher plants… just to sit quiet for a while.

We paddle all the shoreline real slowly, admiring the views as we go. Richie catches a large walleye; large by our standards anyway. Sweet.

Supper is fresh fish, mashed potatos, stuffing + pudding.

We have a nice campfire, douse it, and sleep well.