Paddling on the Credit River

Well today was my 1st official after ice out paddle for 2007.

My previous day out was on the Lower Head on 20070107.

The weather was slighty overcast considering it was supposed to be sunny.

The online gauge for Credit River - Streetville was about 4.55.

There initially was Carlo, Peter, Stephen, and myself.

We met Dan and his friend (sorry forgot his name) in the putin parking lot.

We also met a kayaker (sorry forgot his name to) who decided to tag along.

This was my first time paddling this river. It had more flow than I expected.

It was kind of weird paddling in the city.

Had lots of fun. Took lots of pictures but ... I learned something about my waterproof camera.

Taking pictures while moving and wearing big ass gloves is a no no. Make it hard to have pictures in focus.

We only had one swimmer today ... sorry Dan ... had to mention it but in all fairness it was when he was playing in a whole with his aftershock. I missed the pic on that one.

I forgot to get someone to take a picture of me.

Finished my first big wall quilt and framed some of Jenny's pictures

Well there is not much going on in the paddling department as the rivers in my area are still frozen over. It was -37 degrees celsius last night when you factor in the windchill. All I can say is frickin brrrrrrrr.

I have finally finished my first large wall quilt. It is about 30 inches by 45 inches in size. I finished it on saturday at my sister-in-law Lisa. She showed me how to finish the edge with putting on the binding.



My friend and fellow River Junkie Jenny had posted some really nice pictures on her blog.

I decided to frame three of them for a total cost of 55 dollars. Not a bad price for some really nice artwork. Thanks Jenny. Who knows maybe you will get a set of your own!



Just think a few more weeks until spring and the rivers will be flowing once again. In other words paddling season.