Back in the mid 70’s, prior to becoming an English Teacher, Eloise ventured into Northern Ontario on a number of canoe trips. In this shot the guide is paddling while she fishes for the next meal. The canoe is piled high with all the camping gear and equipment.
The guide is multitasking, paddling and trolling for fish at the same time. We are on an unnamed pair of lakes that could only be reached by portaging the canoe and gear through the woods. A small island provides a perfect camping spot.
The tent is up, the cooking area erected, and the evening campfire site is ready. The island is about a quarter of a mile from the mainland and we are at least twenty miles from civilization.
Fishing for a big Northern is a daily activity.
At least we won’t go hungry this evening.
Future English teacher, substituting as camp cook.
This is what she looks like when the fish are not biting. Many a student of English experienced this look when things were not going well. (I am going to die when she sees these pictures!)
The story is excellent,pictures are great and you are right. Eloise is not going to be happy when she sees the one picture. Joyce
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I am writing this in the back porch as I have been locked out. She is hoping that the big black bear that was here last night comes back!
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Great stories Glenn! Excellent Photo’s! It was nice knowing you ; )
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I’m not dead yet!
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Hope you live to write more stories. I saw that look many times during english with our class.
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You only think you’re not. Hasta lavista old shit.
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Gary Burton? I didn’t know you were on Face Book. You must have learned to read recently. Shows even the aged can learn new tricks.
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Pictures often speak louder and more clearly than words. Love all these!
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Thanks Nancy. The post on Eloise’s trek has turned out to have the most hits of any post I have written.
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