Canoe Trip Pics [Archive]

marko138

06-22-2010, 04:27 PM

Went on a 15 miles journey down the Susquehanna River - North Branch last weekend. I've been doing this for about 15 years with my Dad. This is the 2nd year I took my dog.

The put-in spot. I was in the river about 10 feet from shore, thanks to a very excited 4 y.o. Yellow Lab named Manny.
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/Canoe%20Trip/DSCN0576.jpg

Camp site on day 1. We had 14 boats, 28 ppl. So clearly this is only part of the group.
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Sun setting on the face of the mountain.
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My boat and paddles
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5 of the 14 boats
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A very tired dog. He got out in the swift current of the river and wound up about 200 yards down river. Then had to swim up river to get back to the island. But he's one hell of a water dog.
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Guarding the boats.
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Sun set on the North Branch
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Put a flag on it.
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Manward and Uncle Ray after some swimming
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On alert
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Saturday's camp.
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Manny was tired so he dug himself a hole and went to sleep
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My tent on the left
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Dog is OUT
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Fishing hat
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Manny laying on me in the tent
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Sunday morning...Mantrell still worn out
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marko138

06-22-2010, 04:28 PM

Time to pack up. 1.5 miles to go. Manny needs to play first.
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Adeptus_Minor

06-22-2010, 07:20 PM

Canoes: Carrying the ice chest for the guys in kayaks since 1996.
:lol:

racedoll

06-22-2010, 08:02 PM

Looks like a great time Marko!

marko138

06-22-2010, 08:49 PM

Looks like a great time Marko!
Definitely had a good time. So did the pup.

goof2

06-22-2010, 09:09 PM

I did a three day canoe trip on the Susquahana probably 30 miles north of Harrisburg when I was a kid (over 20 years ago). Looks like you all had a good time, especially Manny.

Mr Lefty

06-22-2010, 09:17 PM

NICE! shit looks like a blast... I'm gonna have to do more camping this summer. just gonna have to ride to a place where I can get some company... none of my friends down here camp (if they existed that is)

marko138

06-22-2010, 09:20 PM

@goof. I've done that same stretch. Last weekends run was near the NY state line.

@ebbs. I know a few good spots around here.

Adeptus_Minor

06-22-2010, 09:31 PM

@goof. I've done that same stretch. Last weekends run was near the NY state line.

Explains why everyone looks so comfortable.
Down here you could cook a turkey in the tent between noon and 6pm from now until early September.
My Memorial Day weekend camping adventure was as hot as I can stand it in a non-climate controlled setting.

Gas Man

06-22-2010, 09:33 PM

Man that looks awesome. i'd love to do that.

marko138

06-22-2010, 09:38 PM

@Adeptus. It was pretty damn hot. I was sweating my ass off in the tent. Upper 80s all weekend...compared to the low 90s it was back home. All in all it was great weather.
Gas. You should come out and do the trip with me some year.

Uma

06-22-2010, 09:38 PM

@ebbs. I know a few good spots around here.

yes, but then he'd have to actually go to PA...;)

great pics!! Manny is my favorite part!! :D I'm bringing him treats when we come out next month. What's his favorite milkbone flavor?

marko138

06-22-2010, 09:41 PM

Favorite? He will eat them ALL!

Mr Lefty

06-22-2010, 09:47 PM

Favorite? He will eat them ALL!
I was gonna say... if he's anything like my dogs... they're not in his mouth long enough to taste... fuckers inhale them and shit out little bone shaped turds

Gas Man

06-22-2010, 09:47 PM

marko138

06-22-2010, 09:50 PM

Actually Gassers...my Dad wants to do a fall trip this year. And it will probly be local...the Susquehanna just North of Hbg. Same stretch Adeptus was talking about. But normally this trip is Fathers Day weekend.

the chi

06-22-2010, 09:51 PM

Looks like a fantastic trip, great pics of Manny. Thanks for sharing!

marko138

06-22-2010, 09:55 PM

njchopper87

06-22-2010, 10:06 PM

Thanks Rae. I love this pup. He's laying beside me chewing a bone right now. He loves being on the water. He even attempted a rescue mission for a ýoungster who was swimming but splashing and making a ton of noise.

Great pics, can tell you guys had a blast just from them. We're trying to get our pup to jump in my grandparent's pool, but he's too scared. If you, or anyone else, have any tips they'd be appreciated. My last lab loved the water even though we could only fill up a baby pool for him. That's awesome he tried to rescue the kid. Great pal you got there.

As a side.. I thought there was something on my screen when I looked at that fucked up y you typed..

ericr

06-22-2010, 10:06 PM

Cool pics :dthumb: I miss canoeing, we used to all the time when I was a kid. We live in Kingsland GA when I was in second and third grade and used to canoe the Okifenokee all the time. The heat didn't bother me back then but it sure does now :p

Captain Morgan

06-22-2010, 10:14 PM

Looks like an absolute blast!!

Ebbs, if I ever get my ex to agree to a reasonable schedule, I'll take some long bike trips and meet you in Northern Miss for some camping on a weekend.

Inferno

06-22-2010, 11:23 PM

I've canoed and catfished on the Susquehana a few times(Maryland part), quite a few years ago. Legend has it, they have monster size catfish near the dam.

I want to canoe the 'hooch, since it is less than a mile away

caveman

06-23-2010, 07:33 AM

Man, that brings back some memories. I did the 50 miler in the Boy Scouts when i was a kid on the Rifle River here in Michigan. I love canoeing. I would need to buy two boats though if I were to take my family. Perhaps I will have to get back with the Scout troop as a leader and participate that way. Loved those trips when I was a kid. I hope my son digs the scouts. Hard to find kids that like that shit but mostly has to do with the activity of the Troop. Boring troop and no one sticks around.:dthumb:

marko138

06-23-2010, 07:45 AM

Great pics, can tell you guys had a blast just from them. We're trying to get our pup to jump in my grandparent's pool, but he's too scared. If you, or anyone else, have any tips they'd be appreciated. My last lab loved the water even though we could only fill up a baby pool for him. That's awesome he tried to rescue the kid. Great pal you got there.

As a side.. I thought there was something on my screen when I looked at that fucked up y you typed..

When Manny was about a year old we were at the beach. My BiL's dog was diving in the pool and having a good time. Manny was whining b/c he was afraid to jump in the water.

I picked him up and tossed his ass in the deep end of the pool. My wife started freaking out b/c the dog was sinking. After a few seconds his instincts took over and he figured out how to swim.

Now, I can't keep him out of the water. He loves it. Was it the best way to introduce him to swimming? Maybe not...but it worked.

And I dont know how that symbol showed up above the "Y"...I was typing from my Blackberry.

I've canoed and catfished on the Susquehana a few times(Maryland part), quite a few years ago. Legend has it, they have monster size catfish near the dam.

I want to canoe the 'hooch, since it is less than a mile away

Good bass fishing up this way. Craw dads are king for bait....live or lure.

wildchild

06-23-2010, 07:57 AM

sounds like a very cool trip. can't see the pics at work.

I love paddle trips, canoe or kayak.

I may end up like you in the water. going to try and take a boxer canoeing this year. LOL

marko138

06-23-2010, 08:01 AM

sounds like a very cool trip. can't see the pics at work.

I love paddle trips, canoe or kayak.

I may end up like you in the water. going to try and take a boxer canoeing this year. LOL
It also had a lot to do with a somewhat inexperienced partner as well. But the water temp was nice and it was hot out. So not a big deal.

the chi

06-23-2010, 08:36 AM

KSGregman

06-23-2010, 09:30 AM

That was AWESOME...particularly enjoyed the pics of Manny. What a great dog...you're lucky to have such a good friend to share trips like that with. :rockwoot:

marko138

06-23-2010, 09:39 AM

That was AWESOME...particularly enjoyed the pics of Manny. What a great dog...you're lucky to have such a good friend to share trips like that with. :rockwoot:
Thanks man. He is a great dog. He laid in the front of the boat when he wasnt swimming. Either had his head resting on my lap or out the front of the boat.

Here's more pics of the dog doing what he loves:
http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1156.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1146.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1091.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1153.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1144.jpg

http://i102.photobucket.com/albums/m95/markgraves138/vacation%2008/IMG_1157.jpg

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Adeptus_Minor

06-23-2010, 10:56 AM

Damn you guys have me looking at canoes and kayaks again.
I can't afford another hobby right now :nee:

I've taken my little one on several kayaking trips, she loves it and will swim from me to Razor all day long. We havent taken the new pup out yet, I think she'll love it, but she's about 60 pounds of energy and a potential accident waiting to happen. I DONT like ending up in the river unless I do it myself. :lol:

:lol:
Lilly is 60ish pounds now too, and I imagine if I tried to get her in a small boat it'd be carnage and strife and watery doom in short order. :lol:

the chi

06-23-2010, 11:09 AM

:lol: I think thats why the hubby is so reluctant to take her on our trips! She's still growing too, so depending on how big she gets, we'll see.

We plan on getting a pair of kayaks for ourselves sometime, but Im with you, too many hobbies, too little time!

wildchild

06-23-2010, 12:55 PM

I've taken my little one on several kayaking trips, she loves it and will swim from me to Razor all day long. We havent taken the new pup out yet, I think she'll love it, but she's about 60 pounds of energy and a potential accident waiting to happen. I DONT like ending up in the river unless I do it myself. :lol:

http://i113.photobucket.com/albums/n210/raerr/Abby/DSC05773.jpg

sounds like you're in a similar situation to mine. i have a little toy poodle who loves to go in the kayak. she sits on the deck and jumps off to swim. the other one i have is a near 60 pound boxer who hates water. going to be fun convincing her that a ride in the canoe is ok. wouldn't even think of bringing her out with the kayaks. LOL

tallywacker

06-23-2010, 01:31 PM

July 4th weekend I'll be camped at summit point raceway for some motorcycle racing. Ticket prices cover the trackside camping.

Amber Lamps

06-24-2010, 02:06 AM

um...is that a tramp stamp?:lol:

marko138

06-24-2010, 07:43 AM

um...is that a tramp stamp?:lol:
Must be something on your screen.

wildchild

06-24-2010, 08:08 AM

hmm it's on my screen to. :lol

Amber Lamps

06-24-2010, 11:45 AM

hmm it's on my screen to. :lol

Lots of bad screens out there...

Gas Man

06-24-2010, 01:22 PM

Lots of bad screens out there...
Tons of them!

LeeNetworX

06-24-2010, 02:30 PM

I came in here expecting to find pics of Trip in a canoe.

Mr Lefty

06-24-2010, 08:06 PM

Looks like an absolute blast!!

Ebbs, if I ever get my ex to agree to a reasonable schedule, I'll take some long bike trips and meet you in Northern Miss for some camping on a weekend.

That'd be awesome!

Kaneman

06-25-2010, 11:26 AM

Killer trip man! I'm envious of you guys that can do shit like that during the summer without roasting to the bone!

marko138

06-25-2010, 11:33 AM

Killer trip man! I'm envious of you guys that can do shit like that during the summer without roasting to the bone!
Yeah, thanks man. We had a great time. My pops has been doing this shit for like 25 years. I started going something like 14 or 15 years ago.

Kaneman

06-25-2010, 11:35 AM

Wow, that's awesome man. Don't take it for granted...not that many people do shit as a family or with their Dads anymore.

marko138

06-25-2010, 12:53 PM

Wow, that's awesome man. Don't take it for granted...not that many people do shit as a family or with their Dads anymore.
Thats a good point. My youngest brother goes as well.