Hey Jimbo, you know the old saying. If you love someone let them go...

While it is true I used him up and tossed him aside - I saw no ring and he made the first move.

Seriously - Our trip was something both of us wanted to do sometime and neither of us would consider doing alone. I can't think of anyone I'd have rather gone width. No arguments for what, 20+ days? Not seeing another soul for half of those in a row was nice too. Snoring was an issue at first but I soon found if you hold him close he sleeps like a baby.   (You need to Login or Register   (You need to Login or Register

Tripper - To answer your second question: At some point(s) in our trip I considered that two people was not all that much safer than solo at times. On portages, we were doubling the chances of something bad happening. Basically I'd see to your immediate needs while hoping you came to so we could accesses our circumstances and develop a plan. Failing that, considering a party of two and depending on where, I'd favor looking for people who could best help me help you on my way out.

Re: New Year... New Partner:
Tripper and I traded e-mails on this idea and at some point I thought it could best be done in a new forum. That way people can modify things on their own in real time as they saw fit. It would also allow for all the varied answers people might provide.

It could also be used by members who would like to just explain themselves and offer insight into why they believe the things they do OR if they're looking to broaden their horizons by seeing how others make it work.

AND It could also be used by members who knew where and when they'd be interested in a rendezvous for the evening or a day or two.

You do get to know someone by their posts but if you are going to trust and travel with someone you barely know, you will probably trade a laundry list of questions something like this at some point:
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Where do you live?
Approximate number of previous nights spent in the BW/Q - ???>?
What lakes/routes do you know considering where you wanna go?

Your average past trips and/or preferences:
Preferred/Typical party size - ?
Preferred season - ?

What length of trips do you do/available to do:
Difficulty level - ?
Travel or Base - ?
Front or Back? (Hey... wait a minute)
Weight - ??? (Well, great differences would matter in a canoe.)
What hours do you sleep?
How loud do you snore?.... (OOPS)
How much cocktailing?
% of time for fishing
% of time for photography :-)
Favorite type of fishing?
Fresh or dried foods?
How many fish meals in a trip?

Gear I can add to the mix:
Packs? Canoes? Stoves...?

Availability:
Dates? BWJ/R?

Requirements in a partner/group:

Contact - See links on left...
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None of us seem to be able to follow rules much but most seem to understand the spirit. Answer whatever Q's you want. Skip as many as you want or add your own as you see fit.

I'll add a forum. (In a week or three.) We can find out where it leads together.