irishfield Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) You take the low road.. and I'll take the high road.. and I'll (hopefully) get to camp long before you!! May 17th heading for the lake. Me in the air.. Leah pulling the boat. Taxiing in behind the camp. Wind was too strong to turn towards the dock, so I had to go all the way around the island. I got tied up.. opened camp.. got the power on, started on the water, got the steel boat drained / cleaned / battery in / in the water and running. Played with the water for many more hours and finally had Leah there SEVEN hours after leaving home. She ran into every idiot she could doing 1/2 the speed limit. Water line.. someone appears to have cracked a fitting in the winter.. Visitors from Timmins the next morning. Two brothers, with one coming to pick up a windshield for his airplane. I brought it up in the back of my airplane to save him some travel / freight. Saturday morning of the May 24 weekend. Flew into Kokoko Lake to meet up with Johnnyb, Bert and Brian. Arrived just in time for deep fried Laker breakfast and maple syrup! Left in a hurry after seeing the pink tongs! LMAO Leah sent them a piece of tail to share! (Chocolate bunny rabbit). Just doesn't look right! My older brother in an airplane with me for the first time since 1992! Amazing how two brothers, both pilots could manage that... Sister in law's first flight with me. Riggin shallow for Lakers in late May. My stone work hasn't fallen off the wall yet! My new fishing boat! Jen was afraid she wouldn't be able to get into a boat. Our only fear was she wouldn't be safe going up the old "rustic" stairs. SO off to town with the barge for 12 x 12'long x 8" x 8" timbers to make 23 - 6' steps out of. Nothing keeps this one from fishing! Kristal and I off to try out a new back lake on the topo map. Spoiled.. and she knows it. $750 for a day trip on this lake with the local outfitter! Cost us about $36 in Avgas. True cost based on my flight hours this year for insurance/wear and tear/fuel... about $150. Tranquility... The beast from the depths. 44.5" x 17 girth. Caught on a Fuji Film green spoon from Dave Mercer! I caught it again about 25 minutes later on a bright orange Swim Wizz. Then spent an hour and 45 minutes laying out the back of the Sportspal trying to revive it, but with no success. We hit it over the head with a large rock and had lunch! "Earl" .. ready for the taxidermist! Next day we did some downrigging and picked up a few small Lakers. The day after that... she wanted to hit another back lake. Another 5 gallons of fuel in a wing tank and we were hunting Lakers and catching bass... but I did get a couple of Lakers before heading home. Nope, that's not bass! Nice tasty Laker! Yah.. I know.. enough pictures of the stairs already. Almost every day I worked on these it went beyond 30C. It took a day a step when it came right down to it. Start to completion.. 23 days. Stopped in to see a customer, now good friend, down the South end of the Lake. Made use of his new boat lift... .. he has a great view of Wingfoot Island, what use to be Goodyear Canada's executive retreat. Three weeks of steady work finally finish the stairs. I think we're owed a back lake outing after lugging over 80 x 5 gallon buckets of stone from a local quarry. Fill and load into the truck.. then out of the truck and into the boat.. out of the boat and up the hill ! My favourite lake. It's like an aquarium. Canada Day. Edited October 14, 2012 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) 107 miles West of Temagami... NW of Sudbury at Leah's cousins camp. Leah's cousin's kid. His first ever time leaving the ground ! This is going to be my new business card background "Gone fishing... try calling again tomorrow!" Cousin's husband.. same deal, never in an airplane. We fished for two days over Sudbury way. Gorgeous spot and gave thoughts to moving West ourselves. Only 12 camps on a 12 mile long lake! We caught some dink pike and a few little lakers. Leah lost a beast of a pike in a back bay, but she was afraid it was going to snap her new Spiel special so broke the line with her finger against it and the reel seat. Back on Temagami... Carol with a nice little Laker. Her first ever! A day trip to Temagami's version of Wasaga Beach (without the T shirt shops and bars). Some more rare Temagami Mermaids. These one's learned you sink when you reach up to the dock edge for your drink! If you're bringing food... you'd better bring your own fridge! (stocked in anticipation of Jen, Steph, my brother and his wifes arrival for the fire tower challenge climb) Jen, and her physiotherapist, officially opening her staircase! As far as we know, and according to her surgeon, Jen is the first person in the world to walk, without a mechanical aid, after "limb salvage surgery". <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/qhktf25ukqY?list=UUX20ioQYlHVcFj7Y40AGLIQ&hl=en_US" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> You'll have a hard time believing that she has absolutely no mechanical connection to her right leg. Her Right pelvic bone and everything associated with same is gone. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/3iCptLzhiSk?list=UUX20ioQYlHVcFj7Y40AGLIQ&hl=en_US" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> Not just any bottle of Champagne.. that was the last "Airbus" bottle of champagne. The last of 7 that my brother was presented for picking up brand new Airbus A320's and A330's in France during his time as crew captain for Skyservice. That last bottle was supposed to be for his son's wedding.. but oh well some things are more important! OH.. and YES.. we know we broke the law before someone points that out. We don't care... Jen and my brother Murray. He had challenged her to climb the tower POST surgery and she did so a year and a week later! Back in her element. Jen was on the varsity rowing team at Ryerson. She'd be hard to beat in a skull now.. with a LOT more upper body strength after a full year on crutches and 9 months of strength building at physio. After Jen's July 17th oncologist check up... we were lucky enough to get a sneak peek at the new Maple Leaf Gardens... before that Stephen Harper dude even! (Jen's the rec administrator at Ryerson) Seems really odd to be standing on cement at the same level that we use to sit in Dupont Plastics private booth.. that was way up in the rafters! This is the 4th floor of the Gardens now. The last 12 seats from a row of reds is still mounted to the wall across from Jen's office on the SECOND floor! Brother and wife, with brothers best friends Sarah and John from England. John was my brothers Hercules navigator during the Gulf War. John and I for a flight. His first in a small airplane as well. A lot of firsts this year. G-man ! Spincast and his daughter. B with a nice little Laker. G-man with a nice eater ! G-man modelling his new hat! (hoping it will grow into a boat!) My niece and newest great niece arrive for 4 days. An imaginary airplane ride for the girls. We were in Florida one minute and Sault St Marie the next! Great niece learning to drive the boat. NEVER too young! 275 about describes these little ones. Hard for an old guy to keep up with I'll tell ya! Spincast and his family were going by, so I waved them in for a drink before they headed home the next day. I had found Rick a nice place to rent about 3 islands up the lake from us. Our 30th Anniversary! How many here would get away with a simple fishing trip to fill the day?? !! It's not the size of the fish... it's the company you keep on the trip! I think she's smiling because I made supper... either that or the Champagne! Would you hurry up and cook me a hamburger!! I'm getting hungry here.... The one and only Joey!! Leah and I slipped down to Lakair on, I believe, the 6th of August. Edited October 22, 2012 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Leah and Tybo Roy, Leah and Roy's wife J. Daplumma.. aka Joe! Aplumma.. aka Art, just after molesting hugging Leah. Leah and Roy's son Phil. Joe with supper! Roy's keeping my sister's Jimmy in MINT condition. So nice to see that it found a great home! The one and only Roy! Joey and Leah hamming it up.. Joe and Leah as we slip into "nighttime". If you like the movie Air America.. you'd understand that! Thank God we only went to Lakair for ONE night! LOL Beaver every morning never gets old! Off to try another lake this time. Kristal and the canoe first. Dropped her and the boat and headed back to get her boyfriend. BF's first ever flight in an airplane. Paddling out to meet us. Both out.. and I'm gone. Double round robin for pick up scheduled for 6 hours later. That'll buff right out.... This guy was lucky... I did a 10 minute detour coming back with Kristal on the pick up and about 7 minutes shy of my dock and shut down I picked up a weak radio call "we've crashed in the bush.. East side of Kokoko Lake". They would have spent the night at minimum in the bush if I hadn't picked up that call, but thanks to Kristal and I texting/flying and a lot of horseshoes aligning, we had Lakelands Beaver in the air and myself refueled and back in the air within 15 minutes. Total time in the bush for 3 soles was 34 minutes!! Trenton SnR thanked us for the quickest recovery in their history, and they didn't even need to fire up a bird! A new species in the boat... leave it to the chief fisherperson in the family! And what we were really after... well Pickeral really, but this thing tugged! 1000 Gallons US thru the Verado. A milestone that I'm on one hand glad about.. but the wallet not so much! Old man winter keeps trying to wreck my dock cribs. Amazing what you can get done for a few gummy bears! Finally got him to lip a bass! Another one on the way... Leah and her sister. Tell me these guys (our nephews) aren't having fun! Jen diagnosed with a Ewing's Sarcoma tumour on her skull and we get this out of the fridge the same day. Hoping it was the $40,000 trip for four. No such luck.. a lousy T shirt. Oh well, better than nothing. Home from the lake at least a month early to get Jen into specialists and get her next battle going. Was a GREAT summer while it lasted with only 6 days that didn't make it to 20C. Most were 27 or above... with the fireban making it all the way to the August long weekend. Edited October 14, 2012 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moosebunk Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 A roaring applause of one here in a dark basement with a finger left of some MacCallan 10. You live it Wayne... and it's so nice to see what appears to be so much of the good, through times of tough. Our 30th Anniversary! How many here would get away with a simple fishing trip to fill the day?? !! Can think of one other. And btw... the pipes cracking is probably just a co-inky-dink! Wuzn't............ me. Great report and pics bud! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Musky or Specks Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 This was a great report. Thanks and all the best to your family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toad Hunter Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Jealousy doesn't even begin to expain, but I will say this, if you lef the pop in the cases and stacked the dips a little nicer you might have had room in the fridge for some beer . I love the shot of the bass(?) under water stalking the jiggin spoon (did it bite?) Edited October 12, 2012 by Toad Hunter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dontcryformejanhrdina Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow is all I can say..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 wow for some reason I can't see the pics in firefox, but worked in IE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spincast Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Thanks for sharing Wayne - and and the hospitality when we were up there. Looks like a a great summer - at least until the recent news came in. Hopefully we can meet up again one Jen has beat this thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misfish Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) Great thread to wake up to Wayne. Nice job on the stairs. Both by you and Leah and Jen. That fridge,well,it,s packed just right. What is it with you and wood Edited October 12, 2012 by Misfish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Caster Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Looks like a fantastic summer!! That shot of the tower with "I conquered the tower" nearly had me in tears. She's a trooper and nothing less. I bet next summer can't arrive quick enough for you.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mistaredone Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow, wow, wow! You have a great set up there. Ive done wood steps like that and a little less remote im sure and its heavy, hard work. Looks good. Surprised planes can fall out of the sky and land in the bush like that and people can walk away from it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerGuy Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Great! Post man!... what a beautiful area. Nice job on the steps. Man that's a monster pike! You certainly are in paradise! One day I will fish temagami, it'll give me an excuse to get some more toys..errr tools for the boat Thanks for the great post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishindevil Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 awesome summer wayne !!! wow...im glad you spent it with your family looked like everyone had a blast....beauty spot you have up there...cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adolson Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Awesome report, man! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucktail Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Holy Crap what a post! Thanks! D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jds63 Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 wow, what a great summer you had amazing job on the stairs, and congratulations to your daughter for conquering the tower !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopheraaron Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Actually I'd like to see more pictures of the stairs please Great summer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishnsled Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Looks like a great time on Temagami was had by all. That pike was a brute and a shame it didn't make it but what can you do. You did every you could by the sounds of it and who would have guessed it would have hit twice. Great to see Jen's walk of fame and conquering the fire tower, looking forward to seeing her do it again next year. One heck of a report there Wayne. I always enjoy your "What I did this summer." reports, thanks for taking the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harrison Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 great read, close family you have Wayne. Your A lucky dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joey Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Incredible report Wayne. From Jen's recovery/walking/tower climb to all the fantastic pictures. Really enjoyed them and also want to wish Jen a speedy recovery from her latest diagnosis/treatment. She's gonna beat this one too and show that damn cancer who is boss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Clemens Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Great to see you all could enjoy he summer together ... Long time in coming I'm sure. Maybe next time you post a report, how about adding a couple pictures for us. Thanks for taking he time to share your summer with us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solopaddler Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Great recap Wayne! Nice job on the stairs as well. I've been contemplating a stone wall at our place for the woodstove as well. Currently it's in the middle of the room taking up space. I think you may have inspired me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irishfield Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) I've been contemplating a stone wall at our place for the woodstove as well. Currently it's in the middle of the room taking up space. I think you may have inspired me. I'll have to fly up and show you how to split the stones. I'll do one and then leave you to it while I go fish your lake! Edited October 12, 2012 by irishfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeXXington Posted October 12, 2012 Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Wow amazing pictures. Nice to see your family getting together so much. Your cottage stairs look great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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