We went on our first canoe trip of the summer this past weekend. The water was a little chilly for some but for the most part it was a fun trip. C and the guy he was riding with tipped once each day. Didn't lose anything either. Did get some things a little wet though. lol We had most things in 5 gallon buckets so that stuff stayed dry. This picture is son taking off to go fishing while everyone ate breakfast.

Then he had company.

Here, hubby is drying his shorts so he can put them back on. lol

Charles jumping off the rocks.

See the guy up on top of the bridge, that is one of our crew. Alot of jumping off this. Son almost did it from the bottom part of the bridge and then backed out and I was so glad he did. Even the 7 year old kids did it. Not me, no way

No one got hurt except some guy we don't know that was doing it and he dove in and flattened out too much right before he hit water. He said that didn't feel good at all.

Didn't see one snake until the second day and it started out with one under our canoe. When I moved it there he was. One of the guys killed it and then picked it up by the tail and ran after me with it. I thought I was going to have a heart attack right then. I am that terrified of them. Gives me shivers just sitting here typing this. lol

Now back to work and get some things done. Hope you all have a wonderful day.  

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Posted by ddmcnair

I am so jealous. We keep talking about getting a canoe, but just haven't gotten one yet. We live in an area fill with lots of lakes and rivers, so it would be great intertainment. Maybe this year will be the year...

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Posted by diamondsintherough

Wow, in that last photo the water looks shallow!! Are those people standing?? Scary. That scenery looks sooo familiar. What river are you on? What a fun time. :o) Canoeing is a blast.
Sally

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Posted by Pam

Ugh! What kind of snake was it? A water moccasin? I would not like being chased by a snake--even if it were dead.
I love canoeing. I wonder if I can talk my hubby into going canoeing. He hates it ever since he almost paddled in front of a riverboat.
Glad everyone was safe from the bridge jumping!
Have a great day,
Pam

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Posted by flmom @ The Narrow Path

I have never been in a canoe, but that looks like fun! I imagine it must be very relaxing to fish that way. You know I echo your sentiments about snakes. LOL You mentioning that made me think of something - I believe all snakes can swim, but it's only the venomous ones that can swim underwater ... I think that's right. I need to remember to look that info up again.

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