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LOL! I tried replying from my phone last night and it would not take. What I was trying to say was that I was in the middle of reading Robicheaux and like most Burke books it is a great read. Having been to New Orleans a couple of times recently and being somewhat familiar with the area now...

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I've only been thru Ely once and we used William & Hall Outfitters see link below. Great experience with them. If you contact them, they can probably point you in the right direction for a shuttle from the airport. If you decide to go thru Grand Marais instead I could probably give you a...

Yeah I have discussed that with wife my as well. She then reminds me that she does not like cold weather and that I would not be able to afford living up there by myself after our divorce. Mike

My favorite stop whenever I pass thru Duluth headed North! I prefer the Bent paddle Black. I usually grab a couple of six packs on the return trip home. Mike

Wow! 34 microbreweries in Portland?!?! I have not been up that way in at least 15 years. My brother and his family are moving to Portland this Summer. I'm looking forward to visiting and sampling some of those microbrews! Mike

We have a local store called the Belmont party supply. It is kind of a dive but was carrying micro brews and foreign beers before it was the cool thing. It is locally owned not a national or regional chain. At one time their claim to fame was the 5th largest beer selection in the world...

Sounds like a great time! An early taste of Spring for them. Mike

Some members from another site I frequent were quite impressed with during the unveiling at Canoecopia. One person mentioned that it sticker for $4000.00! Mike

Yes! It was 7 hours one way for me and I plan to go back. mike

Hmm. I guess it has been awhile since I read to little ones. Sorry Alan. Maybe this book I have linked to below would be of more interest to them. Unfortunately it is only available for download but it is free. It is an adventure book about a boy and his grandfather on a canoe trip. The...

I wish! I went for the first time last year. What a blast! I hope to make it back next year. Mike

I don't recall seeing this posted here before. My apologies if it has been. The below link takes you to a map that is updated daily showing the Spring Hummingbird migration North. My hummers always seem to show up a couple of weeks later than the others first reported in my area. I kind...

With the kids gone now my wife and I have started downsizing in anticipation of retirement. The one thing we will probably never part with are the boxes of kids book classics in the basement. Whether I am car tripping canoe tripping or backpacking you will always find a good book and a...

My daughter gave me this book for Christmas. She thought I would enjoy reading it to the grand kids some day. The author is Jean Pendziwol. According to her bio she is from the North Shore of Lake Superior. Its a childrens book and a very brief story about a child and adult age and gender...

Great Trip report! Thanks for sharing Chip. Mike

Great Thread! And timely for me. I picked up a Phoenix last May after a Winter of research and a little luck. I am a novice solo paddler and told myself I would hold off on any outfitting until the following season to give myself time to get used to the boat. The first change I am making is to...

Two of my biggest quandaries as well! I converted to hammocks about 10 years ago and have not looked back. I use individual components instead of a hammock where the fly, netting, and hammock are all one piece. It is more weight, but, I like to be able to hang without the fly and bug netting...

Congrats on the purchase! I'm sure it will serve you well. Mike

Hi Tim Glad to see another Daytonian. I consider the Stillwater my home river though I paddle all over the area. Mike