Saturday, August 26, 2023 I'm sure those that read this are getting tired of cloudy pictures. Well, so was I. Departure day dawned like every other day. I ate some breakfast, packed up my stuff, loaded up the canoe, and headed for the EP. There was little to no wind and I made good time. Came across a paddleboarder heading the same way, so I let him land first. Nice guy, we chit-chatted for awhile. I never did get the straight on where he stayed the night before, since he did have some gear with him. Maybe a hiker. So I unload and head back to my truck, load up, and head to Cliff Wolds. Talked to Ryan about next years trip, went next door, filled the tank, bought some fritters(yay)and got home about 1 P.M.

Well, that's it. Did I do what I set out to do ? No, but I did get to explore a beautiful lake. Yeah, the weather could have been better, but it was nothing to compare to the weather that arrived in the month since my trip. As for the portage incident, it is still eating at me. I'm pretty pissed at myself on one hand, but on the other hand, I could have been hurt. I saw the thread about injuries, and that kind of made me feel a little less PO'd, but...but...but. It is in mind to do a repeat, and follow through on my trip plan. Of course, my wife will have something to say about it. Several somethings, if I know her. I may get a device for emergencies. Anyway, that is in the future. I hope you enjoyed my rather lengthy tale of my trials and tribulations. And yes, the boombox pic was necessary, because I hate wet buns.