TomT

Tim's BWJ story on McDougall from long ago (probably the basis for the chapter in his book) was part of what enticed me to break off from the first "Bushwhacker's Jamboree" and go there for the first time back in 2005.  He touted the smallmouth fishing as superb... and was right!

By the way, TomT, speaking of books... thank you for your recent recommendation re: Ivan Doig's book, "The Sea Runners."  It was a very enjoyable read and a great way to spend the hours/days of "waiting" until I can get my own adventures going again!

I leave in 5 weeks.  Meanwhile, I get to adventure vicariously by following friends via their SPOT location messages.  Hey, maybe I'll even get lucky enough to be called in to do a "rescue!"  Surely, one of my buddies will need to be rescued?!?  Please, please, please!!!!

Hmmm... that might be a truism for the ages: "rescue" truly lies in the eye of the beholder.

Jimbo   

Wow! Thanks to those who said kind things about me. Particularly welcome from folks who appreciate sleeping on the ground in the rain (among other things). As Spartan2 said, been a rugged couple of years here and I have not kept up on a number of things as my attention was turned to other matters. Starting to load the truck today. Off shortly to Michigan, then to Ontario, to Minnesota, back to Quetico, Duluth then home. The Outdoor Writers Association of America is meeting in Duluth and I am taking some friends from the organization into Quetico for a brief trip before the conference (can you believe some folks have to work? Terrible!) (How's that for rubbing it in?)
Later in the year to Alaska and Montana. So, I'm getting back into the swing. And I was complimented Spartan1 and Spartan2 wanted to include me in their swing through the SE. We had a delightful day together. Nice folks.

Wow. More friends here than the week before final exams. Of course, I'm sorry folks went to some of my favorite spots (not really). I have been fortunate to have both Spartans as friends. And Jimbo and ...

Hey TomT -

I just realized I had read something else that was quite good by Ivan Doig a few years back.  It is called "The Last Bus to Wisdom."  Well worth reading!  The guy sure knows how to tell a great story.  FYI

Jimbo   

Doig is one of my favorite authors. I've made the trip to Wisdom and I can imagine how the road along the Big Hole was in the 1950s. I stayed four days in Wisdom in September. Only one person had not read the book. As for a report on my last trip to Quetico, I have a manuscript about to submit to BWJ.