ENP + Sun + Bugs = Fun

[Ted]

Below is links to a video diary of Bill and Toby ENP trip the first week of August that was up on the watertribe site (www.watertribe.com). 

Day 1   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=urOXNAjku0Q 

Day 2  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsEhcZ3sKNQ 

Day 3  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2JGqkAiopM 

Day 4  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO8cuA9XxZ4 

Day 5  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OO8cuA9XxZ4

[Juan Estevez]

Wow! I'm truly impress with Bill and Toby, and I thought that I had a rough day back on February when I got stuck in the muck looking for the Charley Creek entrance. Their trip thru the Nightmare was a real adventure, I can't see myself waiting for some navigable water while being surrounded my millions of bugs, or finally getting to your campsite to find out that is under remodeling.

 

I wish I had the same spirit and energy they have.

 

 

[Daniel Madrigal]

Awesome post Ted! I think you guys are crazy for doing this in August but it sure makes for better adventure and stories.

[yakmaster]

Excellent videography...Love them bims!

 

I was out on saturday in the bay & I thought I was going to melt! Gotta build me one!

 

But just watching those vids I started to itch, scratching my imagined mosquito bites!

 

Not even Keith would try the Nightmare in August at low tide...when I saw those banks on the approach, I knew they were heading for trouble! That was REAL LOW...

[vivian]

Toby and Bill are crazy but I live vicariously through their adventures. Did you all notice a new gator visiting Darwins and Roger is still hanging around the chickee. Even with the bims the heat is oppressive!  Bill did a great job with that vid diary!

 

Go Toby! :-)

[Daniel Madrigal]

Everyone seems to know Rodger but when I was there in March there was no sign of him. Maybe it was his day off?

[Flex Kayakfari.com]

Awesome trip!! Even more awesome you video captured it!!! :)

 

Here is an alternative to the bimini top that i've developed::

;))

 

[yakmaster]

ahhhh memories......

 

It's almost scarier in retrospect!

[Terry]

And you thought last year was good....

you ain't seen nothing yet!

 

[Swamp Hunter]

I enjoyed the video. Thanks for posting.

 

Im towing my little Scotty camper to FMB next week to get ready for the season.

[Esther Luft]

In all fairness, I think Toby enjoys his time in the nightmare.  This is not his first extended stay.  I love that guy!!

[yakmaster]

Apparently this summer wilderness waterway thing is the new fashion!:

 

http://www.miamiherald.com/2011/08/21/v-print/2368126/canoeists-emb...

[vivian]

LOL! Ignorance is bliss. A 14' canoe for two loaded with gear and tents without no see um mesh. I cannot think of a more miserable way to spend a week away from work.  

 

In the winter that small and overloaded canoe would sink crossing those back bays in high winds. I hope they opt for a longer one.