Paddling/Camping the Islands of Maine
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Paddling/Camping the Islands of Maine
This report was a collaborative effort, but I think we've agreed that it's now ready for public consumption.
http://www.get-outside.com/stonington_1.htm
http://www.get-outside.com/stonington_1.htm
Let's see. Eagles, beer, snoring, Hell's Half Acre (Hell's Gate), spiders, beer, food, smoking, fellowship, stars, beer, food, cobbler, twitchy-hips, more beer. This definately sounds like the reinactment of The Lord Of the Rings.
It would be an understatement for me to say that it sounds as if you all had a good time. I wish I was there and I look forward to hear from you all personally about the adventures. There was some discussion near the end of the report (nice job Steve!) of next years adventure. I wish to be counted in. Perhaps at the next pizza party there can be some brainstorming on when and where.
Thanks for sharing the pictures and the story. As it was said, there is peacefulness in this type of living. Steve says it best when he mentions the "ability to clear ones head of the clutter and petty concerns that accumulate over time, opening the possibilites for an unobstructed perspective and better appreciation of what's around."
We have all been there, however to infrequently. I think the times we take off on a paddle for a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday, we are trying to find that again. Congradulations to the Fellowship of The Paddle.
It would be an understatement for me to say that it sounds as if you all had a good time. I wish I was there and I look forward to hear from you all personally about the adventures. There was some discussion near the end of the report (nice job Steve!) of next years adventure. I wish to be counted in. Perhaps at the next pizza party there can be some brainstorming on when and where.
Thanks for sharing the pictures and the story. As it was said, there is peacefulness in this type of living. Steve says it best when he mentions the "ability to clear ones head of the clutter and petty concerns that accumulate over time, opening the possibilites for an unobstructed perspective and better appreciation of what's around."
We have all been there, however to infrequently. I think the times we take off on a paddle for a few hours on a Saturday or Sunday, we are trying to find that again. Congradulations to the Fellowship of The Paddle.
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Awesome trip, amazing report
Gang,
If I wasn't an outdoorsman or a paddler, I would be anxious to become one after reading the trip report and enjoying the 355+ pictures on Steve's sight.
Truly, this trip will be remembered for a lifetime, and likely will be the happy and fun standard to which all to follow will be compared.
I'm happy you all had this great experience.
Jordan
If I wasn't an outdoorsman or a paddler, I would be anxious to become one after reading the trip report and enjoying the 355+ pictures on Steve's sight.
Truly, this trip will be remembered for a lifetime, and likely will be the happy and fun standard to which all to follow will be compared.
I'm happy you all had this great experience.
Jordan
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I finally got around to reading (and viewing) the full report...start to finish. You guys really did justice to an epic trip! The straight-ahead narration - interwoven with the personal commentaries - made it all immediate and real for me.
You ought to try placing an edited version with an outdoor publication or web site. It's that good.
You ought to try placing an edited version with an outdoor publication or web site. It's that good.
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Hi guys.
What a great report you guys put together. Loved reading it all, and it gave me a few laughs...........
Glad to hear you found your soul, Steve!?! And Nelson, glad there weren't any island police officers you could take down. Chip, are you ready to lead the next REI expedition since you learned so many tricks of the trade? Johnnysmokes.......did you get enough to eat....and sorry I missed some of your jokes. Ron, I know you had a a great time, you always do! And Doug, congratulations for surviving a week in the wilderness with this bunch of Wild Turkeys. You are a true champion.
NorwayLady
What a great report you guys put together. Loved reading it all, and it gave me a few laughs...........
Glad to hear you found your soul, Steve!?! And Nelson, glad there weren't any island police officers you could take down. Chip, are you ready to lead the next REI expedition since you learned so many tricks of the trade? Johnnysmokes.......did you get enough to eat....and sorry I missed some of your jokes. Ron, I know you had a a great time, you always do! And Doug, congratulations for surviving a week in the wilderness with this bunch of Wild Turkeys. You are a true champion.
NorwayLady
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