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  1. certified106 Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 22, 2010
    1,472 posts
    Athens, Ohio
    Man it feels like I haven't been on here in forever but ever since the weather changed I have been going like crazy! We have been camping every chance we get, kayaking, canoeing, and running white water. I I should really be splitting wood but I can't drag myself out to the splitter when it has been this gorgeous outside. Here a a couple of the snapshots we got on the last few trips out.


    We had twelve of us go on a 15 mile kayak trip on Sunday and had a great time. Here are the yaks lined up and ready to go.

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    Everyone spacing out for the paddle
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    My wife and I pausing for a break after about 3 miles on the lake.
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    White Water trip on the Yough
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    Watching the white water kayaks getting ready to take off in the morning
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    Borrowed my parents canoe to take my daughter out for the weekend and ate lunch on the rock in the river.

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    I guess when the weather turns crappy I can always split wood.......;)
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  2. Backwoods Savage Minister of Fire

    joined: Feb 14, 2007
    24,106 posts
    Michigan
    Certified, there is plenty of time for wood splitting in the winter, or at least the cooler months. You did the right thing!
    PapaDave and certified106 like this.
  3. Danno77 Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 27, 2008
    4,749 posts
    Hamilton, IL
    Awesome! Get to the wood later.
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  4. begreen Super Moderator

    joined: Nov 18, 2005
    36,113 posts
    South Puget Sound, WA
    The wood stack and fires will always need tending, but the young ones grow up quickly. Enjoy every minute with them you can.
    firefighterjake and PapaDave like this.
  5. Eatonpcat Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 24, 2011
    2,034 posts
    Eaton Township, Ohio
    Wow...That looks like a blast! Good family fun!
  6. firefighterjake Minister of Fire

    joined: Jul 22, 2008
    13,455 posts
    Unity/Bangor, Maine
    What? People here actually have hobbies and interests besides working on their wood? ;) :)

    Great pics . . . thanks for sharing.
  7. Jags Super Moderator

    joined: Aug 2, 2006
    11,254 posts
    Northern Illinois
    Yep, you made the right call. You made memories. After a while, one stick of firewood starts to look like the next. No comparison....Play on.
  8. zap Minister of Fire

    joined: Aug 25, 2009
    10,355 posts
    Looks like a great spot.

    zap
  9. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,761 posts
    central PA
    I can't believe you are wearing a Dallas Cowboys hat.......o_O

    Looks like you guys had a lot of fun, I love raftin on the Yough!
  10. certified106 Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 22, 2010
    1,472 posts
    Athens, Ohio
    You guys are right the family memories are worth not being 5 or 6 years ahead :eek: . Right now I am sitting on 3.5 years worth of heat but my daughter is finally getting to the point that she can go on these trips and she is loving it, so that coupled with the fact work slowed down for a few weeks and I could get some time off really let me get out on the water! I am trying to keep her interested in the paddling sports by keeping it fun and short for her but she is really starting to beg to go on the some of the longer trips now. I'm thinking by next spring I may get her one of the small youth kayaks you sit on top just to let her start getting the hang of the paddling.

    Scotty, I admit I am wearing a Dallas Cowboys hat, sorry if it offends you ;). Do you make it to the Yough very often? We have been down there twice this year to go whitewater rafting and play with the kayaks on the middle and lower section of the river. I swear it's one of my favorite rivers and it's only about a 3-3.5 hour trip and an easy pull with the camper. The natural sandstone slides are so much fun to let the kids play around on and just hang out for a while. Maybe someday we will meet up in the Ohiopyle area. We usually camp at the state park.
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  11. Scotty Overkill firewood hoarder

    joined: Sep 24, 2011
    6,761 posts
    central PA
    Not at all, buddy. My best friend is a DIEHARD Cowboys fan. Some people you just can't reach...;)

    We're around 2 hours away (northeast) of the Yough. We've been down a couple times, but now that the kids are getting bigger I think we'll be down more often. Did you guys go to the Wright house (Falling Waters)? Very cool! Yes, the natural slides and the whitewater itself are awesome there, maybe we'll meet up sometime down that way...
  12. tfdchief Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 24, 2009
    2,971 posts
    Tuscola, IL
    Yep, me too. 4 wheeling with my son granddaughter , and grandson. It doesn't get any better.

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  13. certified106 Minister of Fire

    joined: Oct 22, 2010
    1,472 posts
    Athens, Ohio
    Awesome to see you are back at it! Are those Razr's? If so those things are awesome! My buddy has one and it is an absolute blast on the trails!
    It always make me happy to see grandparents spending time with their grand kids. After having your own children you begin to realize just how awesome it is to be able to have your parents involved with your children's lives. Big Kudos to you!
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  14. tfdchief Minister of Fire

    joined: Nov 24, 2009
    2,971 posts
    Tuscola, IL
    Yes they are RZR's and they are a blast. A lot more fun than four wheelers and a lot safer. After my accident, and recovery, I just couldn't stop having fun. My son couldn't bring himself to ride the 4 wheelers after my accident and he traded his and Trent's in on a RZR. Well, as soon as I got released by the doctor, I did the same and well, you can see the results. Having fun with my kids!!:cool: And grand parenting is 10 times more fun than parenting;ex
  15. DexterDay Minister of Fire

    joined: Dec 11, 2010
    9,034 posts
    NE Ohio
    Looks like a great time. Always need time for a vacation. Time to get away with the Wife and Kiddos.

    Great times. Great memories. The wood can wait.... (enter song : "Let the Good times Roll"!)
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