Back home - again

It's been a while since I last posted something here, so I'll just make this a quick one to say that I have safely returned from the wilds of Algonquin Park after a 4-day interior camping trip that involved canoes, portaging, a lot of sleeping in tents and A LOT of booze. An excellent time was had by all 10 campers (and a moderately good time was had by one lovable black Lab named Farley), in spite of the gruelling 3 hour paddle against gale force winds and mini tidal waves on Smoke Lake. Pictures and recaps hopefully to come soon-ish.

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  1. AnonymousAugust 10, 2006 1:12 PM

    Shizznit!

    What a great trip.

    It's always great to have the wonderful ISHA along.

    A big round of applause for ISHI!

    :D

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  2. AnonymousAugust 10, 2006 1:16 PM

    Applauding.....

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