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Old Salt Inukshuk Offline Posts: 4871 Location: Crossville, TN Joined: Jun 17^th, 2004	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #500 - Jul 17^th, 2020 at 2:28pm
	[quote author=Jimbo link=1577990051/499#499 date=1594990637][quote author=Daypack link=1577990051/497#497 date=1594985875][quote author=MossBack link=1577990051/496#496 date=1594955346]Good Looking Crew. [/quote] That day we did 4-5 shortish portages out of Robinson in Quetico to get to Kett Lake then we did a fairly long one and took our lunch break pictured here. After padding across a small unnamed we tackled about a 280 rod portage that is very scenic. But it wears on you and we had a lot of gear. The thing I remember most about that last one before hitting Basswood Lake is hearing Jimbo long before I saw him. We would be going opposite ways on that portage through the trees and Jimbo was singing! Now, I distract myself from the shoulder pain by watching Luna out in front of me. Apparently Jimbo uses singing. :) I don't remember the song though.... I think it was Billie Jean in the Michael Jackson voice. [/quote] Ah! Monsieur TomT! Vee voyagaires, vee zing, do vee not?! Vee smoke zee tobacco, vee zing zee songs, vee make jolly, no?! Alouette, gentille alouette Alouette, je te plumerai Je te plumerai la tête Je te plumerai la tête…. Jacques-bo 8-) [/quote] Encore presentation at 2021 QJ Dinner at Copia. We expect standing room only. ;) 8-)


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HighnDry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Minneapolis Joined: Apr 29^th, 2013	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #501 - Jul 20^th, 2020 at 4:35pm
	That's a German accent on French there, OS. I think it's "je te plumerai la queue" not tete...but what do I know? BTW, I am a survivor of that portage as well (but not on the trip of these hearty voyageurs). Kett out of Basswood certainly took its toll on me with the various blowdowns, dry swamps and sheer length. The shorter one (160r?) into Kett was much easier by comparison but still adequately long to have me looking for a campsite on Kett instead of continuing on. The portages out of Tuck into Robinson are short, flat and easy. I greatly enjoyed the change of pace.
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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Online Posts: 4599 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #502 - Jul 20^th, 2020 at 4:43pm
	HighnDry wrote on Jul 20^th, 2020 at 4:35pm: That's a German accent on French there, Jimbo. HighNDry, My branch of voyageurs came from Vichy France. Jimbo


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HighnDry Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1056 Location: Minneapolis Joined: Apr 29^th, 2013	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #503 - Jul 20^th, 2020 at 6:01pm
	Hahaha You win!


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TomT Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1052 Location: Chicago Burbs Joined: Aug 26^th, 2007	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #504 - Jul 21^st, 2020 at 11:36am
	HighnDry wrote on Jul 20^th, 2020 at 4:35pm: BTW, I am survivor of that portage as well (but not on the trip of these hearty voyageurs). Kett out of Basswood certainly took its toll on me with the various blowdowns, dry swamps and sheer length. The shorter one (160r?) into Kett was much easier by comparison but still adequately long to have me looking for a campsite on Kett instead of continuing on. The portages out of Tuck into Robinson are short, flat and easy. I greatly enjoyed the change of pace. We were all ready to camp when arriving at the Kings Point site on Basswood. It was a tough day for sure but no complaints. I gotta give it up for guys like Wally13 and Jimbo that day. They pushed their bodies very hard. Sometimes I wonder why we keep doing these exhausting trips to the interior but the answer is always the same - it's worth it!


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Jimbo Moderator Inukshuk Online Posts: 4599 Location: Florida Joined: Oct 6^th, 2002	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #505 - Jul 21^st, 2020 at 12:29pm
	TomT wrote on Jul 21^st, 2020 at 11:36am: HighnDry wrote on Jul 20^th, 2020 at 4:35pm: BTW, I am survivor of that portage as well (but not on the trip of these hearty voyageurs). Kett out of Basswood certainly took its toll on me with the various blowdowns, dry swamps and sheer length. The shorter one (160r?) into Kett was much easier by comparison but still adequately long to have me looking for a campsite on Kett instead of continuing on. The portages out of Tuck into Robinson are short, flat and easy. I greatly enjoyed the change of pace. We were all ready to camp when arriving at the Kings Point site on Basswood. It was a tough day for sure but no complaints. I gotta give it up for guys like Wally13 and Jimbo that day. They pushed their bodies very hard. Sometimes I wonder why we keep doing these exhausting trips to the interior but the answer is always the same - it's worth it! Handling that higher level of exertion is still not a big deal. Daily workouts since forever do pay dividends for heart & muscle health. The REAL issue is "stability/balance." Aging, osteoarthritis, hip, back & knee surgeries certainly take their toll there. We have been fortunate to have youngsters like you & Portage Dog (AND each other) along to lean on when we hit tricky spots on those challenging interior park portages. Without such support, interior trips would be a very risky proposition for us old warhorses these days... and I rather favor the notion of being able to bounce a grandchild on a knee when the opportunity arrives. My sincere thanks to comrades - of all ages- who make that possible! Jimbo


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portage dog Inukshuk Offline Posts: 533 Location: Virginia Joined: Oct 26^th, 2010	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #506 - Jul 21^st, 2020 at 6:35pm
	Hats off to you old warhorses - aspiring to be there one day, still paddling. A treat to travel with you guys and glad to be at your service - it's worth every bit of effort for the camaraderie. Plus, I'm banking on karma!!! pd


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Spartan2 Inukshuk Offline Posts: 1606 Location: Horton, Michigan Joined: Feb 1^st, 2005	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #507 - Jul 22^nd, 2020 at 12:06pm
	That's a pretty picture today, Solotripper.


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solotripper Inukshuk Offline Posts: 8107 Location: clarkston MI Joined: Mar 14^th, 2005	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #508 - Jul 22^nd, 2020 at 6:32pm
	Spartan2 wrote on Jul 22^nd, 2020 at 12:06pm: That's a pretty picture today, Solotripper. There is something about a Rainbow in canoe country that's extra special to me. My idea of hope springing eternal.


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mpeebles Inukshuk Offline Posts: 598 Location: Fond du Lac, WI Joined: Feb 26^th, 2018	Re: 2020 - Picture of the day - POD (cont. 28) Reply #509 - Jul 23^rd, 2020 at 1:57pm
	Pretty skinny water. Stay safe.......


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