Another two to three weeks … Lake Winnipeg to James Bay.

In another 2 to 3 weeks, I shall be off for another canoeing adventure, this time across Canada.  From Lake Winnipeg to James Bay -- either Fort Albany or Moose Factory.  If the crew and I decide upon Moose Factory, this will give me the opportunity to take the Ontario Northland train from Moosonee, make a connection to the Algoma Central train, and then to Saulte Sainte Marie, Ontario.  Cross 3 items off of the bucket list in this trip. 

Meanwhile, I have been making a list, crossing things off, and adding more items, for the trip.  This is exciting.  There is planning for another 60 - 65 days on the trail.   

Another June, the beginning of another canoeing season.

Looking out over Lake Mendota, another season of canoeing has begun.  I've watched kayakers cross the lake next to my property, and, it looks as though they're having fun, despite the weather being as mercurial as it has been.  Even the wind of the other day failed to deter a determined kayaker or three.  I'm looking forward to getting out on the water myself within the next two or three weeks.  Also looking forward to having some new gear to review, which I shall post here.

A review from Doug Moe, of the WI State Journal:

"High drama didn't stop canoe dream." 

Radio Interview with Mitch Henck, WIBA AM, Madison Wisconsin.

Some photos:  In the Studio with Mitch Henck and Jay Timmerman.

The podcast itself:  Radio interview, August 20, 2012. "Outside The Box, with Mitch Henck."

My first two book events:

Save the dates:  November 15 and November 24, 2012.
On November 15, I'll be making a presentation at the Madison West Towne REI.  The topic will be the book I co-authored, "Far Distant Echo."  The presentation is scheduled to begin at 7 PM.

The Southwestern Wisconsin Book Festival will be held Saturday, November 24, from 1 PM to 5 PM, in Mineral Point WI.  I'll be one of the attending authors.  The general Public is encouraged to attend both of these events.

I just got my first pair of Vibram "Five Fingers" shoes over the weekend while perusing Rutabaga.  So far, they seem to be working rather good.  I would recommend against wearing them in any workplace that contains tripping or slipping hazards, though.  So waiters or waitresses, avoid wearing these shoes at work -- wait until your time off.

Link to Vibram Five Fingers ™ website.  

Rutabaga Paddle Sports, Madison, WI

Off topic, but worth a reading . . . .

"A parents' letter to the future daughter-in-law."  The author lists several sentiments that I have thought about ever since my teenage years during the 1980s.  To those who state that 'Not all women are like" what the article describes, I write that far too many of Gen X and younger generation women Are "like that."  

See also:  "Not All Women Are Like That",  Except when they are.