So far this summer I have logged almost 100 miles of kayaking and about 55 hours on the water. Has been a really hot summer and dry. Rivers are running so low it is almost impossible to paddle without having to drag some distance. I bought a new kayak (actually used just new to me) for lakes specifically. This is a 14' Wilderness Systems Tsunami 140. My Dagger Axis 10.5 works good on lakes but is more geared towards rivers. Difference being that it is a little wider and slower and the wind pushes it around more so it creates additional steering to go in a straight line.
Paddled Kiser Lake a couple weeks ago and the water was 92* compared to the Mad River at the north end which the water is probably in the 70's. It is spring fed at its beginning.
Camping has not been so busy this year, lots of things going on. We did go to Maumee bay during Memorial weekend for about 5 days. Beautiful weather and scenery, that was the last time till this weekend which we are going to Stonelick State park which is in the southern part of the state. This will be for our anniversary of 36 years. Will post more on that trip afterwards.
Jessie is doing excellent, she makes us laugh every day without even knowing. We really really love that furkid! She has brought a lot of joy into our lives!
Anyway here are some general pictures.
Mad River July 31, 2016 21 paddlers
Mink Along Mad River
Mad River July 2016
Jessie and her fox
Kiser Lake
Day I bought the new Kayak at Eastwood Lake
Great Miami River
Mother and daughter
Jessie bored from long ride
Nita and Jessie
I got my eye on you!
Jessie getting her nails trimmed for a Cancer Charity for a local girl
Jessica and I at Spotted Horse Ranch
July 2016
Jessies Family Unit on the swing
Cutting down our Ash tree in front yard Jessie saying
"OH NO! WHERE ARE THE SQUIRRELS GOING TO LIVE"
Jessie's Portrait painted my Nita Croutwater
Family Unit at Maumee Bay 2015
