Tuesday, May 27, 2008

Saint John River - Day 1

A low-water trip down the Saint John River in Maine.

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5:30 AM - The rush to sort gear begins at Chris' house in Augusta.

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5:50 AM - Packing the pickup.


8:30 AM - Everyone enjoys Richard's recitation of "The Cremation of Sam McGee".


10:30 AM - Pit stop on Route 11.


11:50 AM - Norman and Leon tie down the the canoes for the long ride to Baker Lake.

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11:55 AM - Richard sports his pristine new red Crusher.


12:20 PM - A view of the trailer at the Allagash Checkpoint on the Michaud Farm Road.


4:20 PM - Unloading and resorting gear at Baker Lake.

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4:30 PM - Loading the canoes.

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4:35 PM - The warden's dog. We're told "You'll be the last trip down the river this season". The stream gauge at Ninemile Bridge reads 1710 CFS.

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5:30 PM - Finally underway!


5:45 PM - John and Dan enjoy the scenery.


5:44 PM - Dan flashes our canoe gang sign?


5:45 PM - Chris paddles while Dick looks for fish.


6:30 PM - Turner Bogan, our campsite for the night.


7:20 PM - Relaxing by the fire while waiting for dinner.


7:40 PM - Mark's old Blue Hole.

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