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ROCKWOOD PADDLE & POT LUCK – SEPT 24TH

 

Tuesday, September 24 is our annual paddle at Rockwood Conservation Area.  After the canoeing on the lovely lake, surrounded by high limestone cliffs, grottos and narrow passages, we will enjoy a pot luck supper and wiener roast (the wieners, buns and condiments are provided by the club).
Please bring a dish of your choice to share for the pot luck.
Remember to bring your usual canoeing gear, drinks, a lawn chair, cutlery, dishes, wiener sticks, if you have them.
If you have any wood for the bonfire, that would be appreciated as well.
Meet at the shed at 2pm. Cost for towing is $6.00, entrance to the park is $5.50 for seniors.
For those who would prefer to hike, there is a lovely hiking trail around the lake.
The forecast for Tuesday is a mix of sun and clouds, high 19 low 10.  Always check your email before heading for the shed, in case of cancellation should weather conditions change.
Trip coordinator, Marilynn Fisher

Big Creek

Tuesday’s paddle is on Big Creek down near Long Point. This river is know as the Amazon of Ontario. It’s a very interesting river with lots of twists and turns. There are no visible rocks but because of the flooding this year there are a couple of trees across the river that we will have to climb over. There was a log jam but I believe it has been cleared. The takeout is very muddy so make sure you have your water shoes on. I encountered a few bugs so bug spray is another good idea. Bring the usual gear: lunch, water, rain apparel , sunscreen, etc. As of Sunday there is a chance it will but no thunderstorms yet. Those who went last year really enjoyed it.

Meet at the shed at 8:00am. Please don’t be late as it is a long drive. It takes about 1hour and 30 minutes to get there plus  shuttle time.

The cost is $9.00  Don’t forget the drivers !

Trip organizers are Dianne and Lynn .

FINAL POTLUCK LUNCH REMINDER {August 25th}

Final reminder about the potluck at Pat and Murray’s on Sunday.

Where: 211 Pioneer Tower Road (Pioneer Sportsman Club)

When: 12:00 noon.  Lunch will be served at 12:30

How:  Since the club is a gated community, Pat will meet people in the parking lot at 12:00 to take you to their place and again at 12:15 for any stragglers:)

Bring a favourite dish to share, a lawn chair, plate/cutlery that you will use, and your own beverages.

No canoeing will be involved in this event……just camaraderie, good conversation and a fun time for all!

Contact person: Pat Aiken, ptaiken@hotmail.comÂ