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Traveling the wide open spaces of HWY 13 |
I've decided to give my packraft a name, something tough, courageous, and spirited. I chose to call it Swee'Pea. Swee'Pea is Popeye's "boy-kid" and while he never really gets any bigger, he is a bad ass that can throw punches at will. I figured the name fit the small, tough, boat, but I'm weird like that.
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Not going to make it very far on the water here |
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The mouth of REagle Creek, I'm told this is an excellent fishing spot |
Monday I headed out on my second raft trip. It was short and sweet, right after work (early) before it got dark at 4:30 pm. I left the Menards in Burnsville and headed west to "REagle Creek". I knew I would not be able to paddle the creek due to all the downed trees but I like it back there and it has a nice access to the Minnesota River. From there I headed down river to the old swing train bridge and exited. I spent about an hour on the river enjoying the sun that made an appearance before going down. While it was only a two jaunt, it's always nice to get out and play.
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Ahhh the sun. |
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Unused for many years, but still functional. |
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I just love this old nearly abandoned road. |
Where is that road?
ReplyDeletePopeye rules. WHo else could get away with smoking a pipe and beating up your homies.