I suspect OS was right about he & Ben sitting around the fire last night.  I forgot about Ben heading in to greet him.  Anyway, it looks like MP was about 1/3 through the Grand Portage, as of the last check-in @10am this morning.  It appears he'll have to cross a couple county highways to complete the portage; now THAT will just HAVE to feel a bit weird, dodging cars with a canoe on your head.  Of course, I doubt he'll see any up there.

It's a good bet he'll be looking for a pick-up at the end of the trail before mid-afternoon, depending on trail conditions & weather.

Re: the discussion about MP's choice to mix coffee into his cereal over on the other thread, well... that's a bit TOO hard core for me, just to eliminate the weight of a tin coffee cup!

Jimbo   8-)