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The Ninth Saco has come and gone leaving many great memories behind. Like
my Mt Washington trip, there were many portents of doom prior to setting out. The Evil Federal Government kept
Jason Quick from coming along so we had an odd number of
Sacovivors, which led to all kinds of problems in 03. The forecast told of soaking rains for all three days
which kept the Sacovivors on edge. Shockingly the forecast was wrong, and once we approached Fyreburg the sun
began to peek out. The trip went off without a
hitch and Jon had no trouble managing a single canoe with no thoughts of circumnavigating the world in a day.
Adam fit right in with the Veteran members and even added some new insights.
Less weight in a canoe does make it lighter... BRILLIANT! A couple highlights:
- A Bald Eagle flying low over our campsite on morning as we sat in awe sipping our coffee.
- Mr. Racoon watching us from outside our campfire
- Burning everything in sight: Wood, plastic, aluminum, and even glass
- Last but not least... No 'Issues'
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| 2004 Sacovivors: Jon Graney, Jeff Vale, Brad Vale, Kirk Gartside and Adam Gartside |
"Dude, one person in a canoe is SO easy!" |
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| Brothers... Gartside and Vale |
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| Ka-CHUNK, Ka-CHUNK (inside joke) |
Adam asks "Wouldn't it be easier to unload the coolers and THEN carry the canoes?" |
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| Take the God*$!# picture |
There is nothing like a fine cigar |
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| Sizzleback! |
Our last morning |
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| Avoiding the Guns of the Saco |
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