On 8/9/2014 11:02 AM, Bryan-TGWWW wrote:

> I got that it was a joke, though at the price that I paid for
> this off brand one, I could have bought a second one for paint.
> A local supermarket had them clearanced to $8.99.
> http://www.amazon.com/Immersion-Blen.../dp/B00CBOQVQ0
>
> I'm sitting here with the *butt scootin' blues*, a very sore lower
> back that is 100% my own fault. When the kayak drags in shallow
> water, don't repeatedly scoot the damned thing. Get out of the
> boat and walk it to the deeper water, like my more sensible better
> half did. Still, the river was nice. We encountered zero other
> boaters, and no one else other than a wading group of three trout
> anglers. It was a 6.6 mile float for only a 3.3 mile hike over
> the mountain. First time camping with no alcohol in 30+ years,
> which was horribly rough, but necessary. Oh, and next time,
> permethrin and/or DEET. Chiggers suck.
>
> --Bryan

It sounds like you had a great time hiking, kayaking and camping, and
you were able to do this sober. Did you tell us about your outdoor
cooking, yet? I have not read ahead. Hope your back feels better, soon.

Becca