Joey Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 We had the pleasure of being invited up to Wayne and Leah's cottage, so we decided to do a half & half Temagami/Lakair week. We headed up to Temagami on Saturday the 24th and after a bit of a "which launch are we meeting at" we found Wayne and Leah They helped us unload and take all our gear over on the boats to their glorious island cottage. We're obviously at the right place It was a nice little work out every day from deck to water This was our typical scene of relaxation and good conversation. Every morning at 8:00 a.m. sharp, this plane took off, and then proceeded to land and take off about every hour for the rest of the day. We wondered to ourselves who made the mould for this nose This cute little Merganser duck was sunning itself on the first morning before we headed out for some lakers. There's that plane landing again. Thought this pic turned out pretty cool. Some crazy man down near the water!! A beautiful dragonfly out sunning itself. This rock was weird, the only rock with this moss growing on it. Leah said she scraped the moss off just to see what would happen, and it grew back just the same. Our wonderful hostess with the mostest!! We fished for two days and only had one laker on. Paul thought he was salmon fishing and set the hook, and we're sure ripped the lips right off the fish Needless to say, no fish was there when he reeled in. The scenery was just fantastic up there. Bear with me here, I was trying to get the hang of my new camera, which was not an easy task since I had left the manual at home. I tried to get some action shots and others so I'll post them just for fun. This was a mid-air bird fight and I wish it had of been in focus, oh well, I'll get it soon enough. Just out trolling! Tuesday and Wednesday were hot, but way too windy to downrig in Wayne's huge boat, so us gals decided swimming was in order. We ate well and had Blackened Chiiiicken Tuesday night. Some more camera playing. So Wednesday rolled around and we were sad to go. We had such a good time, but since it was windy again we decided it was the best day to make our drive to Lakair. We can't thank you enough Wayne and Leah. We had just a super time. Joey & Paul con't.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 (edited) Soooooo, off to Lakair, which meant driving right past TJ's house. But alas, he was up at camp Jiggy Jiggy. We unpacked and settled into our cabin. Paul was ready for the bugs and I was just happy to be unpacked again I ended up catching two eater pickerel, but was busy taking scenery shots and then forgot to take a pic of the fish The eagle was just a bit too far out of my camera range, but I tried. Sitting at our picnic table, a family brought down their spaniel to jump off the dock and fetch a stick. I took an action shot of him jumping, then a few of him shaking the water off. Turned out pretty cool. A nice Lily. Honest, it was this big I was looking around for stuff to take a pic of while Paul yacked, and noticed this baby Gar in the water. Of course I had to try the self-timer!!! Random shots. So, all tolled, we caught one pike each, and I got two pickerel. Here is one of the pike - sheesh!! Water was silty and stained and very low. 6" lower than June. So the highlight of the trip to Lakair was my chance to see and get pictures of this Great White Egret. What a beautiful bird. Took my breath away. And one final Photo It was a great week off and the weather was nice for the most part. Great food and awesome company more than made up for the bad fishing. Cheers and thanks for your patience with my photography learning and playing. Joey Edited August 2, 2010 by Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Awesome report, I'm happy that I'm not the only one with mostly scenery shots Too windy for Wayne's boat I'm hoping to visit him early September Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 You'll have a blast Dan. With the wind and his boat, its more of a boat control with the downriggers problem. No matter, it was nice just sitting chatting. Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walleyemaster Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 excelent report joey looks like you had a great time..awsome picyures will keep you in mind when i need a camera crew..lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bly Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Beautiful pictures Joey! You are getting very good with your new camera. Sounds like you had a wonderful time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlowPoke Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Great report and some really cool pictures! You guys should have maxxed out your motor, it seems the fish are outrunning you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Sounds like fun times Joey and your definetely getting the hang of the new camera. Was the eagle picture taken over at Aikenheads where we saw him a couple years ago ?? He was there again last month. We're heading back up again in 2 weeks but staying at Memquisit this time and I was hoping the water levels had come up since last month but no such luck from your report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roy Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Great report as usual, Joey! Wish I could have joined you for a day at Lakair but it wasn't in the cards. You have some great shots in there. I'm really glad you both had a relaxing holiday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corvette1 Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 awesome trip joey looks like everyone had a great time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Thanks for posting that Joey, looks like a great time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted August 2, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Sounds like fun times Joey and your definetely getting the hang of the new camera. Was the eagle picture taken over at Aikenheads where we saw him a couple years ago ?? He was there again last month. We're heading back up again in 2 weeks but staying at Memquisit this time and I was hoping the water levels had come up since last month but no such luck from your report. Yes Lew, he was at Aikenheads, but he was really high up soaring. I wasn't even sure it was the eagle until I zoomed in, but even with my zoom lens, he was very far away so the pic is still blurry. Didn't even get a sniff from a pike in that bay. There are lots of weeds tho, just zero visabiity. Yes, the water is very low and we did hit a rock right off the get go . As Kevin said, pretend its a whole new lake that you have to learn because it has all changed. There are even rocks he didn't know existed. Good luck up there, the big gals should be good and hungry by then Thanks everyone for the nice remarks on my photos, but its still a learning process. Maybe Santa will be good and get me a bird watching telephoto lens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Great report Joey, awesome photo's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 There are lots of weeds tho, just zero visabiity. Thanks for the up-date Joey and good to hear the weeds are filling in as they were very sparse a month ago, so things should be good in a couple weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squid Posted August 2, 2010 Report Share Posted August 2, 2010 Great company and awesome pics Joey!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishhunter Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 great report and pics!! I Love spending time at his cottage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Great report guys. From the looks of it though, it doesn't seem all too disappointing that the fish weren't cooperating. A lot of fun with good friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJQ Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Awesome report Joey.. sorry we missed you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Some great shots, Joey, could have done without the one of Wayne's butt leaning over the bbq !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AzuluSpookd Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Nice report Joey, thanks for the pics. That dog just looks like a big meanie! What a glare he has... Wayne certainly looks like he's in his happy place! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAW Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Those are some nice pictures. Thanks for posting them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted August 3, 2010 Report Share Posted August 3, 2010 Super report and pics J. Blacken chicken you say?????? LOL TFS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 "Chicken"... "what ya all mean ya have no chicken"... "you just out of chicken or do you not have any chicken?" Blackened... my specialty... but having a real problem duplicating that wonderful meal on the new BBQ !! lol I don't even know where my camera is... but I'll get around to adding to your thread Joey! Oh... BTW Paul, we were out fishing on the 30th and snagged a Laker in the side of the head... he couldn't bite the hook as he had no LIPS ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asdve23rveavwa Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 "Chicken"... "what ya all mean ya have no chicken"... "you just out of chicken or do you not have any chicken?" Blackened... my specialty... but having a real problem duplicating that wonderful meal on the new BBQ !! lol I don't even know where my camera is... but I'll get around to adding to your thread Joey! Oh... BTW Paul, we were out fishing on the 30th and snagged a Laker in the side of the head... he couldn't bite the hook as he had no LIPS ! IT'S ALIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danbouck Posted October 6, 2010 Report Share Posted October 6, 2010 You know it's fall when you read about marshmallows and the leafs and Wayne is back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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