Canoeman
Hmnn, you might just have to ask around. There might be others that would perhaps be interested in helping you out. I too am a scout leader.... well actualy tiger cubs. A new program for 1st graders, a year before they are eligable for cub scouts. I may also be helping out with the boy scouts on bwca trips. I may consider teaming up with you some year. There are others here that I would believe would be up to a trip like this. Only problem I can see is I would think the whiskey would have to be left at home, but with all that help from the boys the physical part may be a heck of alot more tolerable. Yes, the whimpy dad's can be an issue, but I think "most" of the dad's in my pack are pretty tough. The ones that show up, or would consider the trip. But it would be nice to journey with someone that has some experience, so a to proud dad doesn't attempt to take over and get the pack in trouble on a windy day or what ever.
What did you think of the sandwich?
If you watch for specials you can get jerky at a pretty good price! And it keeps very well! Then I also have the luxury of an uncle with a farm and a smoker. The deer jerky is awsome. Jerky is good for indurance. I mix it up with bars (for quick energy) and sandwich's prepared early in the day. Gave up on bread for the most part, although I'll need some for the grilled peanut butter thing. Frozen shaved ham along with sliced cheese and yes jam or peanut butter too, is all mixed in a variety of fashions depending on what's left. Not as bad as it sounds...really! But I now mostly use soft boritto torttlias. (I can never spell that right) They don't crush and keep well. Don't forget to stock up on the little packets of mustard, mayo, horsie sause, from your fast food joints. If you forget, Arbies in Ely is always willing to help out. That is my substanance for the day while I paddle, along with freeze dried mixed fruit. I never drink and paddle other than water. This year I actual got brave and drank straight from "THE MIDDLE FAR AWAY FROM BEAVER DAMS"  of the lake or wide deep part of a river I was on. I'm not suggesting this and if you do it you do it at your own risk. I've known others that have become deathly sick. The whiskey is reserved for the end of the day, when I need it most.
K