I was up at 5:00 am, I took down my hammock & packed my bag before waking Jessica. After packing her up we had a quick breakfast & were on the water by 6:30 am. We were paddling through the fog lifting off Oyster Lake, it was going to be another perfect day. As we paddled the Oyster River again, I was amazed at how many spider webs were in the grass. The dew from the night hung on them & made them sparkle in the early morning sun.

We followed the same path out noting that the paddle from the portage to the mouth of the Nina Moose River on Agnes only took us 20 minutes on the way out, because the water was like glass this time. It took us 6 hours to reach the parking lot & as we were just about ready to leave, guess who whips in? It was strom2127 & his friends, perfect timing. We visited for a few minutes before we went our separate directions.

This was a great trip & I will always remember helping Jessica get into her packs on every portage & then giving her a kiss on the cheek before she headed on her way. She would just smile & I could see the love in her eyes. I am so proud of her choices in life & the fact even while working & attending college she always has time for her family. This year she starts her LPN nursing program & will be super busy, but I know she will always make time for dad.

I hope this trip becomes as annual as the guy's trip with my son. I am a blessed man!