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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Match-making service Reply #40 - Apr 30^th, 2013 at 12:25am	Quote Print Post
	Jim J Solo wrote on Apr 29^th, 2013 at 4:06pm: Kerry, Ditto for me too. That's why no solo trips lately. We did take one of her friends last year. But we really look forward to our doing our own trips just us two. She also pushes me to take the old paddling buds on separate trips, as long as there's a trip for her in the near future too. Talked me into buying a brand new Minn II. Ouch my arm Our first date was a Q trip in Oct,,, took her over the Badwater portage first day. She did say she liked to hike She was fine with it too. Wow, first date on a canoe trip - in October yet. Talk about going for broke. Congratulations - when it works, it works.


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: Match-making service Reply #41 - Apr 30^th, 2013 at 2:07am	Quote Print Post
	I used to go to the BW in the 1980's with my wife before we were married. We always say that going on a BW trip is a great compatability test for marriage. If you make it through an 8 night trip and both are still smiling then you are good to go. Funny thing is - once we married in 1989 she called it quits with the canoe. Go figure.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8103 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Match-making service Reply #42 - Apr 30^th, 2013 at 12:28pm	Quote Print Post
	Quote: Funny thing is - once we married in 1989 she called it quits with the canoe. Go figure. Easy to figure She used the right "lure" to land her "catch"


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: Match-making service Reply #43 - Apr 30^th, 2013 at 11:31pm	Quote Print Post
	It happens.


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Puckster Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1208 Location: St. Paul, Minnesota Joined: Feb 10^th, 2009	Re: Match-making service Reply #44 - May 1^st, 2013 at 2:34am	Quote Print Post
	The frequency of my wife's canoe trips has declined over the years. She has a good excuse -- a broken back years before we met continues to make sleeping on the ground a challenge for her. But after I read Kerry's note, she wants to try again. I'll pack in a super-duper mattress, as thick and cushy one as I can get (make/model suggestions?). And I'm getting her new rain gear. So Kerry, I owe you one. prouboy


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Kerry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 427 Location: Toronto Joined: May 13^th, 2010	Re: Match-making service Reply #45 - May 1^st, 2013 at 2:53am	Quote Print Post
	Puckster wrote on May 1^st, 2013 at 2:34am: The frequency of my wife's canoe trips has declined over the years. She has a good excuse -- a broken back years before we met continues to make sleeping on the ground a challenge for her. But after I read Kerry's note, she wants to try again. I'll pack in a super-duper mattress, as thick and cushy one as I can get (make/model suggestions?). And I'm getting her new rain gear. So Kerry, I owe you one. prouboy That is so good to hear. Get her the best of everything and make her comfortable. Nothing beats tripping with the one you love.


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mastertangler Inukshuk Offline Posts: 3111 Location: florida Joined: Feb 1^st, 2010	Re: Match-making service Reply #46 - May 1^st, 2013 at 11:03am	Quote Print Post
	Puckster wrote on May 1^st, 2013 at 2:34am: The frequency of my wife's canoe trips has declined over the years. She has a good excuse -- a broken back years before we met continues to make sleeping on the ground a challenge for her. mattress, as thick and cushy one as I can get (make/model suggestions?). From my perspective one of the greatest joys in life is being able to show other people a good time. To have this other person be your spouse puts added significance on the situation. OK.......if I was in your position Prouboy here is what I would be thinking....... One day travel in to base camp and then do day trips from there. Since I am only one day in I can bring everything but the sink. Comfy chairs, screened dining tent, one of those "roll up" tables, fresh food, maybe some ice, etc. etc. As per the mattress? Supremely important. Don't laugh at what I am about to suggest.........this could easily be done. I would look at one of the aero beds. We have one for sleepovers and they are pretty darn comfy. I believe they have battery operated pumps or you get get one of the ATV 12 volt batteries like the one I used for my depth finder. It was small and light enough to take on any base camping excursion. Check them out.......Aero bed (get the repair kit and do not over inflate) We have had good luck with ours but of course it is set up on carpet. Perhaps you take some foam or carpet to lay down first? (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Marten Inukshuk Offline Posts: 545 Location: IL Joined: Feb 7^th, 2010	Re: Match-making service Reply #47 - May 1^st, 2013 at 12:51pm	Quote Print Post
	Puckster wrote on May 1^st, 2013 at 2:34am: But after I read Kerry's note, she wants to try again. I'll pack in a super-duper mattress, as thick and cushy one as I can get (make/model suggestions?). I have been using the Downmat9 for years now. It is so comfortable I even use it at my cabin. They are the most comfortable for me when they are inflated just enough to keep my hips off the hard surface. They are thick enough that small bumps in the ground are not felt. (You need to *Login* or *Register* to view media files and links)


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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: Match-making service Reply #48 - May 1^st, 2013 at 3:28pm	Quote Print Post
	Wow, a matchmaking thread discussing which bed to use!! What happened to our family-friendly site?


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8103 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: Match-making service Reply #49 - May 1^st, 2013 at 8:02pm	Quote Print Post
	Old Salt wrote on May 1^st, 2013 at 3:28pm: Wow, a matchmaking thread discussing which bed to use!! What happened to our family-friendly site? What's that old saying. First comes love, then comes marriage, then a good BED and then a baby carriage.


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