After this weekends paddling I looked at making a custom Google Map. I was originally intending to do just what we did this past weekend, but next thing I knew I started doing all of the Huron River that I have paddled. I am planning on adding pictures, but I don't have many on the river.
I am going to try re-paddle much of it this summer and maybe take some notes and pictures to add.
This weekend we paddled Ypsilanti. I have been looking at the map all summer and looking at the huge chunks of the Huron River that I have canoed, and also the fact that I haven't really done anything down river of Gallup park. So we started this weekend. Bridgit and I paddled the solo canoes and I had Eli in mine (he slept the whole time). We put in above the dam at Peninsular Park (aka the Paper Mill) and paddled up river to the bridge at Superior Rd and Back.
On Sunday we had a graduation party to attend at Riverside Park in Depot Town so I had Bridgit drop me off at the paper mill and I paddled down to Riverside. It was a great, quick paddle at 15 minutes. Water levels are pretty high and the river was moving at a good clip. I am not sure if I would want to do that in late August. the river was about 2-3 feet deep in most spots. The section isn't too technical. Things to watch for are: 1) a downed tree underneath the Forest Street bridge with the roots upriver in the center. 2) small rapids under the Cross Street bridge should be paddled on the left side of the river.
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So Bush decided to move Daylight Savings Time this year. My Mac did just fine and handled the change no problem. Windows on the other hand has had a few problems. If you aren't somewhat recent in your Windows Updates the changes don't happen. Which means your clock is messed up for a few weeks twice a year. Here is a small and quick fix to fix DST without doing a zillion Windows Updates.
One of the girls in this video is my co-workers daughter so I figured I would try and boost their stats.
With this bought of warm weather, let the canoeing begin. It was over 70 yesterday so we decided to put the boat in the water. We called up Abe and he decided to shirk his homework in favor of canoeing. We headed over to Gallup park, got to the boat launch and it was iced over. We went to the main (and crowded) part of the park and and found some open water in the flow of the river. Elijah didn't seem to mind being in the canoe, he was more annoyed by the bright sunlight. He decided to instead take a nap. Of course we took pictures, the link is below.
On Saturday Bridgit, Eli, and I went to the QuietWater Symposium at MSU. It was a lot of fun, the speakers we saw were interesting and we learned lots on new tips. There were also lots of great exhibitors selling things and spreading awareness of causes.
Tonight we got a new car!
A 2007 Neptune Blue Pontiac Vibe with the 5-speed.
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None of us (wife, kid, me) have been canoeing since Oct. 1st. The whole having a baby on Oct. 5 put a rude end to my paddling season. I won't take Eli out until the water warms up along with the air, but all I need is some warm air and I would be happy. Hopefully we will have a warm March and I can get out some.
I have been sick, thats my excuse. I am still recovering from a cold. A couple weeks ago I update the EJ site: http://tomcook.net/ej. There are some new pictures and a new movie.
My father-in-law lent me this book and so far it is right up my alley. It is anthropology based and I am loving it. I haven't really read anything about anthro since college and its nice to get thinking again. With a kid I just get to read it in 5 minute chunks.