solopaddler Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 I havn't been up to the cabin since last October when I closed her up. Usually I'm up at least once over the winter to check on things, but with my schedule it wasn't possible this year. With the walleye/pike opener next Friday I had to make the time for a quick trip north to get everything in order for next weeks onlaught . My dad was kind enough to join me and we left Dundas at 4:30 AM on Friday (Let me tell ya I wasn't too chipper). After a mostly uneventful 7 hour drive north we were greeted by an incredible sight. I had heard the water was high, but this is what the parking lot in front of my boat slip looked like: There were actually small fish swimming around in the lot LOL! The last time the water was high like that the fishing on the opener was unreal, so it's not necessarily a bad thing. Once again I had a ridiculously huge load of stuff to haul over to camp: Fortunately winds were light and the 30 minute boat ride was a breeze. Here's my first view of my little chunk of paradise: Thank goodness everything went smoothly. No major disasters to deal with, just a couple of small ones. Apparantly the rodents up there enjoy chewing on screen doors . Both of the screen doors on each side of the sunroom were chewed to bits. Patched 'em up with duct tape for the time being. The replacement will be a summer project. Also forgot to get a new foot valve for the water pump and had a heck of a time getting the old one functional again...but I eventually did. Lots of unloading and cleanup, it was a looong, looong day. The highlight was dinner at 8:30: My dad was in bed and sleeping 10 minutes after we ate. He's a pretty tough guy, but he is 70.... Me? I poured a stiff drink, listened to the loons and stared at the night sky: Next week there'll be a lot more fish pic's in my report . Cheers, Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Such a beautiful spot there! Looking forward to a report after next weekend, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted May 11, 2008 Report Share Posted May 11, 2008 Great stuff Mike and your father's a trooper for sure! I'm heading north tomorrow.. if you have time on your way back up give me a ring and I'll meet you at the Shell Petrocan station. Looks wet for the weekend ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandbag Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Wow....looks like a beautiful spot there. Cheers Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LundGuy Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Looks great up there. Where abouts is your camp Mike? My bother in law and I have two camps about 8 hours from London, which would be about the same distance as your 7 hour drive from Dundas. We are about 1 1/2 hours Northeast of the Sault. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ccmtcanada Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Great stuff Mike! Glad to hear the place is pretty much in good shape for a great summer of memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tibbs Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 (edited) Looks like a great cottage! Can't wait for your report next week! Have an exciting opener! Edited May 12, 2008 by tibbs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted May 12, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Looks great up there. Where abouts is your camp Mike? My bother in law and I have two camps about 8 hours from London, which would be about the same distance as your 7 hour drive from Dundas. We are about 1 1/2 hours Northeast of the Sault. I'm actually in N/W Quebec directly east of Kirkland Lake. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokey Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Great work Mike. Congrats on the successful camp opening and you sure have a beautiful peace of paradise up there. I hope you have a great season there and opener goes well for you. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Victor Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Looks a really nice place! Good luck on the opener! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TroutnMuskieHunter Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Nice spot for sure!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Basskicker Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 Looks like a sweet trip.....nothing like the first trip of the year. I don't think you had enough stuff in the boat.....I thought I was bad!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinS Posted May 12, 2008 Report Share Posted May 12, 2008 hey Mike good to see everything is ok im heading up there thursday if everything goes as planned we should hook up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Wee bit high that water Mike. Looking forward to the summer reports to come. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuchikubo Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Mike, that sure sounded like the start to a fantastic season up there for you. I look forward to reading your posts again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Always love the reports, keep them coming. Entropy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Entropy Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 Always love the reports, keep them coming. Entropy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 A drink in your hand while listening to the loons call is like a handshake from Saint Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpsbassman Posted May 14, 2008 Report Share Posted May 14, 2008 A drink in your hand while listening to the loons call is like a handshake from Saint Peter. I gotta remember that one!! Nothing like the excitement of seeing the cottage come into view after a long winter!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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