tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301789506900189932.post2087923201031712106..comments2023-04-12T07:57:18.862-05:00Comments on unabashed: Canoeing the Buffalo RiverThe Unabashed Bloggerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15524722189237777302noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301789506900189932.post-41201124555147853022008-10-25T22:21:00.000-05:002008-10-25T22:21:00.000-05:00We could put our packs in canoes and set them off ...We could put our packs in canoes and set them off down the river and then hike across to try to catch them in time. Make a game of it, sorta.<BR/><BR/>Fortunately all the kids are good swimmers. I have floated many many times and never had an experience like that. Usually it's kinda boring- but that was always in Missouri. <BR/><BR/>Rumor tells they are going to open a Lambert's in OP. I'm excited about it. There's no place around here that serves country style food.The Angry Coderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270349912618421934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301789506900189932.post-29017497338190115682008-10-25T15:51:00.000-05:002008-10-25T15:51:00.000-05:00Um, regardless of the trip, Lambert's isn't a grea...Um, regardless of the trip, Lambert's isn't a great option unless it's been a year or two since your last visit, and even then it's overpriced. Looking at our size difference, to which you always make mention, I would believe my opinion over yours any day! It really was good food. You just like the competitiveness of trying to catch rolls and convince the servers you really need more than one scoop of fried okra.<BR/><BR/>This was the first canoe trip I've been on in years and the only one of which we were responsible for our gear. Most of the trips were one day types. I do not believe I would take my family on a trip unless it was on still flat water until they are very adept at swimming. This trip was fun, but it definitely was an eye opener. <BR/><BR/>The mileage was not my fault! I talked to 2 different outfitters, told them what I wanted, and let them set the mileage up! Next time I'm going to plot my own course.<BR/><BR/>Natural vs synthetics:<BR/>I wear wool socks, they rock. Everything is too expensive. You were right about those stupid sheep. I can't afford a wool sweater on my salary...<BR/><BR/><BR/>I think we should canoe instead of pack next year..or both!The Unabashed Bloggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15524722189237777302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301789506900189932.post-81437822500102923442008-10-24T22:40:00.000-05:002008-10-24T22:40:00.000-05:00Hmmm... another unabashed-led trip with over exten...Hmmm... another unabashed-led trip with over extended mileage?! Say it isn't so! <BR/><BR/>Don't count out all natural materials. Cotton is well known to be one of the worst for many reasons. It's great on a warm and airy day- but it doesn't wick well and doesn't insulated at all (hence the old addage 'cotton kills'). Wool would probably have been effective for you. But synthetics are definitely cost effective. Stupid greedy sheep!<BR/><BR/>Better than Lamberts by a looong shot? Pshhhh! Clearly you were in a deranged state. I think it's a rule of outdoorsmanship that the perceived quality of any meal is in direct proportion to the difficulty of the trip. Had the trip been hard enough, cat poop would've been delightful.<BR/><BR/>I think we floated part of the exact same section. We went through Yellville as well so it must've been close. The snapshot of the first canoe-dumping tree looks very much like the same place that we almost lost our daughters to that river. It was flowing 5' higher than normal and the spot we wiped out at was basically after a fast moving, 90 degree, right hand turn that launched you into an obstacle course of trees if you were anywhere but the far right hand side of the river. I don't think anyone can really appreciate the power (and subsequent terror) of dangling in a fast moving river without actually experiencing it.<BR/><BR/>But it is a beautiful river and area and worth going back to! I'm glad you guys didn't get lost. Those GPS's really come in handy. ;-)The Angry Coderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04270349912618421934noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301789506900189932.post-70990113839507216442008-10-21T22:31:00.000-05:002008-10-21T22:31:00.000-05:00Great pics... and yeah it does sound like it went ...Great pics... and yeah it does sound like it went well. 'Canoeing' and 'uneventful' are two words that rarely show up together so even with the canoe tipping I'd rate it a B+ trip or better.<BR/><BR/>We never see wildlife when backpacking, although I will admit I've never once desired to run into razorbacks while walking a trail; still a VERY cool pic!Percussivityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02567902722009628447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6301789506900189932.post-56241102705032963782008-10-21T12:37:00.000-05:002008-10-21T12:37:00.000-05:00That sounds like an awesome trip. I'm ready to go ...That sounds like an awesome trip. I'm ready to go backpacking again.<BR/><BR/>-GuyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com