Hey Cool Breeze

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The last day for the Crocks (a fave paddle shoe of mine). Water temps have dropped significantly on our inland lakes. Burr...

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We've had some great late October / November weather for sure, making paddling a pleasure, but a dip in the pond will be a numbing experience. Dress for the water not the air, has been stated many times on paddling blogs in the Nort'woods, take heed weekend warriors.
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Here is a shot of a Lake Michigan beach just south of the South Shore Yacht Club. Yep we have sandy wind swept beaches too. That is the Milwaukee skyline in the background. This were we paddled last Sunday with the Milwaukee Sea Kayakers group.
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The hour and a 1/2 drive makes my Lake Michigan paddle experiences far and few between. Hard to pass up the 12 or so lakes and the handful of rivers and creeks within literally minutes from Lake Mills.

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Speaking of creeks another hidden jewel near my house, best run in early spring when the water levels are more favorable, makes for good rock hopping in the fall.
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This picture was taken on yesterday's scouting adventure ..... in which I dropped my Kodak V803 8.0 mega pixel camera in the creek. Again.... :-/

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I tried baking it on the dashboard with a "cool breeze" (worked before, warm breeze creates condensation on the lens) from the defroster aiding the drying out process... but I think it's done in. Drats.

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Now I'm down to the 2 mega pixel camera on my phone. Time to up grade to a water proof camera, or at least use the waterproof case I that I left conveniently in the car. "Son of a..."

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Too add insult to loss, I fell in the creek as well (soaking wet) made for a soggy trek and uncomfortable drive home.

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Ouch! How am I doing so far? - The Capt'n