some interesting stuff to talk about..............
I could tell from the start that my motive for going was wrong. I set out with a rather grim determination that my route was an obstacle to overcome rather than a time set aside for enjoyment.

1/2 way through my first and only day my back started reminding me it wasn't very happy and that only added to my misgivings about the whole venture. The wondering when it would rebel from the constant paddle stroking ensued. That immediately stole some of my joy. That's not to say I wouldn't of eventually settled in but I look back to see that I had hoped to recreate the feeling I had when I did the hunters Island route my first time in the Q.

This has caused a serious shift in my thinking. In the future I will be more introspective about reconciling goals and desires. I will spend more time evaluating my motives and how to acheive a desirable outcome. For example my reduced time frame would of left precious little time to fish. In all probability I overestimated my capabilities to cover ground AND fish. I want it all but everyone knows you can't have it all. Looking back a shorter trip based on fishing and little short moves would of fit the bill considering my newly acquired responsibilities on the homefront (work).

Trouble is, this is not a new mistake on my part and I have oft repeated it. Plan a big trip, cover a lot of ground and lug a lot of fishing stuff that I don't have time to use :P. Perhaps I finally learned my lesson!?!