It's all happening...

Hoping for these conditions on the Wisconsin river; right now gusts to 50 mph, hopefully it will blow its self out before the peeps put in on the river.

Paula made it from Vegas, excitement builds; On the todo list for Paula, Fishfry and Carmel apples upon arrival; the rest of the motley crew arrives this afternoon.

Mike Doty SPOT click here

Mike Smith SPOT click here

Tonight down to the Carp's landing to watch and listen and support the Knight's of Columbus fundraiser - Jake's Room will be rocking the house!

Let the adventure begin

The Peeps will start rolling in tomorrow for what looks to be quite an adventure on the Wisconsin and Mississippi Rivers; yours truly will be doing the shuttle (no can go do to recent surgery).

Friday will find us at Crawfish Junction for fish fry; and Saturday will find us at the airport, Rutabaga's (inclusive of Carmel apples and root beer floats) ~ rest of the clan arrives and coming for a soft Carp's Landing for the din din and music by Jake's Room.

Sunday is the shuttle - drop the group off up at Blackhawk, near Sauk. ~ Let the adventure begin - The Capt'n

Messing around in boats...

The ULS Barn Sale happened this past weekend, up for auction were a variety of watercraft; I got a notice in the mail that there was a Wayfarer on the list, so I made the trek in to see it. In the past there have been some outstanding boats up for bid, I had a VIP pass so I got in early and spent a lot of time looking her over.

In the end I did not return for the auction; a great project boat for someone with time money and skills. I thought about going back just to see what she ended up going for, but it is quite a drive and I probably would have bid on it. I do not need any more projects; (trailer was iffy and I could see myself on the side of the road with the boat launched into some cornfield).

Some how a walk in the woods checking out fall colors seemed a better choice.

Bullets: A day in the life of Brian

• This is an unbelievable October -fantastic!
  

• The Wisconsin paddling trip has been resurrected with Bob Jack Mike Paula and Sandy heading out next weekend. Me to shuttle.
  

• The 54th Annual ULS Barn sale is this weekend; Live auction on Saturday offering a couple of sailboats up for bid - yeah my thought exactly, more boats!!

• Today is the the first day I really feel my old self; not ready to portage a 70lb Cruiser over my head, but feeling a whole lot better!!
  

Bob Voyage

Mike and Bob Bradford

As the Captain's plans for the Wisconsin River Trip comes to an end; Bob Bradford steps up - I'm calling it the "Bob Voyage" ~
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Those that push from shore with Bob next week are in for a treat; If you don't know who Bob is, now's your chance. Mississippi Challenges Just Google Bob Bradford paddling
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The Capt'n

Autumn's reflection

It's amazing to me how I can fill a day milling around the lake, shuffling through the new fallen leaves; mind wanders as "Koa" playfully chases a wayward monarch.
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I may just mosey on down to the Farmer's Market today and have myself a caramel apple; pick up some jalapeno jelly cream cheese and crackers and have a picnic.
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It's gonna be a great day.

Challenges

What a great weekend for sports in Wisconsin; Badgers, Brewers and the Packers come up with big wins; the small boat challenges through out the weekend were great book ends to the sports weekend!
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Here are link(s) to the the NCC Challenge through WaterTribe that are worth a look see; the diversity of the crafts to the start of the event.
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The crafts - The start - On the water
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The Capt'n