Friday, July 22, 2022 Rain again last night, and blue skies this morning. Made another batch of blueberry pancales- nope, not being tired of them! Once dishes were done, went out for a paddle. After yesterday, I felt confident riding the wind away from camp towards the main body of Loon, then worked my way along the west shore in the wind shadow back to camp. Nice little workout, no elbow pain today. Took photos of something I've been noticing this trip- where white pine branches hang close to the water, there is a horizontal line of dead needles. Flood damage?

Back at camp, I found a 1967 dime, and there is an ancient canada dry ginger ale can that predates pulltabs (so before 1962 if my research is correct). So how old does trash have to be before it becomes a cultural artifact? The dime looks like it's been out in the elements for quite awhile, and the soda can is rusting away.

Today for the first time since getting to this site I feel restless. I think that means it's time to move along. Gonna pick a cup of blueberries for the road in case the next location is not so bounteous.

Almost went fishing when I was out on the calm side of bay- I brought my rod, lures, net, and I like to fish usually. But then I got this feeling, like the fish were down there just swimming around being fish- and I wasn't hungry, had loads of food at camp. So why was I going to hunt this creature and probably kill it- for fun? And suddenly I didn't want to fish, which is weird for me. I love eating fish, and I enjoy fishing generally. Not sure how I feel about that.

Lots of traffic up and down the east bay of loon, 4 groups coming from Slim and 2 heading that way.

Hoping next summer that my son can get a longer vacation. I'd like to loop up thru pocket, gebe, etc from moose/portage river. Still have never seen those lakes, and I just don't think I'm up to all those portages solo. We make a good team.

Dinner- cuban rice bowl from good2go. Always liked that one- added some chicken.