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Prayers and hopes that he gets well soon!

From the subject line, I had thought that you were talking about us Yoopers. Thanks for the review. I like eating peanuts or almonds for trail protein. I'm not much of a trail mix kind of guy. One for the java junkies, I also like to keep a small plastic coffee can filled with 1/2...

-- We have campfires, just no grill, and cooking is typically done on the stove. I agree, it's not a complete night if you're not sitting around the fire, sipping on an adult beverage, smoking a stogie, and watching the shooting stars.

MRE + Meal Rejected by Everyone Although, I hear that they're better now than they were when I was in. The MRE heaters make waterbottles fun too. 8) I've thought about getting that grill, but I never take anything that needs to be grilled. No room for a cooler. Maybe I'll have to...

-- Ask and you shall receive: Here's some YouTube video of someone boiling water in a test tube using a Brazil nut to provide the heat. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5hBjKeIcfU

-- Ron brings up a good point too. If you're paddling from the Headwaters of the Mississippi expect to do a lot of walking, following the boat with a line. The first day we were on the River we walked five miles due to shallow rapids, deep enough to float our kayak, too shallow to float...

Figuring that you're in good shape, I would expect well over 15 miles paddling with the current on a river in a sea kayak. Don't know about a canoe. When we paddled the headwaters of the Mississippi in our tandem kayak 20 - 25 miles downstream we had no trouble hitting and maintaining 6 and 7...

-- Great work, Mick, as usual! Thanks for sharing the pics.

-- I like to use Seattle Fabrics, myself. But, Rockywoods is another one that is popular with DIY'ers. http://www.rockywoods.com/ripstop_nylon.htm Note that the 5 oz stuff at the top of the page is not coated, so it's not waterproof. Something in the 4 - 5 oz range would be pretty...

== He's not as hairy as I thought he'd be either. :P

Yes, it's waterproof, a Pentax Optio W30. And, yes, you have to reach up and turn it on, then trigger the picture taking button. It helps to have the volume turned up on the camera so you can hear the beeps. Otherwise, if you're wearing a helmet in conditions worth taking video, it's...

Just a day paddle today out at Presque Isle here in Marquette. We paddled over to the Picnic Rocks area in 2 - 4+ foot waves and had a blast. I also had the chance to test out the helmet cam that I rigged up. I posted some video of the most exciting part of the day, when a 2 or 3 foot wave...

I didn't hear about any 'roids, but I did meet up with Jack here in the U.P. He was kind enough to buy me some coffee and chat for a while on his way through Marquette. Thanks Jack! Next time, stay a while!

-- So, you weigh less when you're stoned? New weight loss program? Aluminum biners should be climbing rated if you're going to use them for bearing weight.

Now, to pick up where I left off before, arriving at Jay's house on Madeline Island... After we cleaned up in the Lake and changed into our town clothes, we hit the Pub on Madeline Island for some steaks. I'm on the left, Hambo is in the middle, and our host, Famous Jay, is on the right...

More pics, some from Mark the Caveman. Here I am, stuck on the aforementioned big honkin' boulder, desperately trying to stay rightside up. Crossing to Stockton Island. Taking a break on Stockton before the caves and between thunderstorms. The thunderstorm: Putting on rain...

Again, agreed. They are essentially disposable, fairweather tents. I'll be using mine for years to come, no matter the weather.

I agree. We joked quite a bit about the tiny rain fly on the green tents. Their tents cost $15 apiece from Farm and Fleet, though, so the downside was eased by the price.

Thanks for the warning. I was actually paying attention for that and the canister stayed cool through the entire process. But, like I said, it didn't do anything for the boil either, so I'll likely figure something else out. I want something I can roll up and stash easily, so I'll probably...