The End of A Trip

[dave0]

Many years ago two of us started a trip from the banks of the St. Lawerence to the Gulf of Maine. We made 400 miles in the first push, several years later 160 in the second push and finally this July finished the last 50 miles or so. All by canoe and following ancient canoe trails that Hal the Gullboy found doing massive research over the years. We actually walked one of those trails through the woods. Here's my write up of the last leg but I think there will be more to be added down the road.

http://scooter-bangortoportland.blogspot.com/2015/08/end-of-trip.html

dougd

 

[Alan Gage]

That was pretty neat Doug. Great trip and great write up.

Almost makes me wish I had a friend.

Alan

 

[memaquay]

Very interesting story! I have the same canoe as you, only use it now for whitewater bashing or lending to relatives, but it was a good old work horse. Loved the descriptions of ocean paddling.

Alan, you have lots of virtual friends, we all love you. Plus you have your dog. If you leave early for your trip, you can stop by my place Friday night and meet some of your cyber friends in person.

 

[Alan Gage]

Alan, you have lots of virtual friends, we all love you. Plus you have your dog. If you leave early for your trip, you can stop by my place Friday night and meet some of your cyber friends in person.

No way, I've played that came with the Canadian Border Police before.

"Where are you going?"

"To Harvey's house"

"Where does Harvey live?"

"I don't know, wherever the 'X' is on this hand drawn map."

"What's Harvey's phone number?"

"I don't know. Wait! Yes I do. It's written right here on the map."

"How do you know Harvey?"

"I met him on the internet."

"Park over there and go in that building...."

Alan

 

[memaquay]

Ha ha ha! Just make sure you ain't packing any handguns, that will get you the old rubber glove search!

 

[Jim Dodd]

Great trip and story.
Thanks !

Jim

 

[Robin]

I remember reading your posts over at NPMB when you where getting ready for the first trip and the interesting TR afterwards. This final report was as interesting, enjoyed it all, the pics, the reflections and the interesting folks and places you saw. Thanks, Nice read.

 

[Guest]

I remember reading your posts over at NPMB when you where getting ready for the first trip and the interesting TR afterwards. This final report was as interesting, enjoyed it all, the pics, the reflections and the interesting folks and places you saw. Thanks, Nice read.

What Robin said. I’ve been following this trip since NPMB days and have enjoyed the long journey immensely.

The people met were special. Ed Webster was probably the cherry on top, fittingly saved for the last section. I thought I had read his name in Everest literature and Googled him. Impressive.

I read an Everest book review a few days ago about the commercialization of Everest and the dying folks that guides and clients from other parties has climbed past in an effort to summit. Ed’s voice was one of strong ethical disapproval.

Some of what made the reads special was the trials and tribulations, and the self deprecatory screw ups. My favorite remains setting up the tent below a rising river level and awakening to the odd feeling that you had somehow pissed yourself and the entire tent floor.

Major kudos to Matt for the route research and investigation.

 

[dave0]

Hmm, I had forgotten about that mishap! Scroll down to June 28th to see what NOT to do when messing with the tide! That was a long night!

http://scooter-bangortoportland.blogspot.com/2010/11/bangor-to-portland-maine-by-canoe.html