Into the depths of Winter

Wilson 1_11_09

We had a cold and dreary day here today with highs (probably for the week) in the 40's. It looks like there is a real humdinger of a cold front heading this way. Though it's been hard to get motivated on a few days so far this winter, it really hasn't totally blotted out the will or the ability to get out and paddle pretty often. The amount of rain we've had has really kept the options open. I had two days on the Haw last week and last Saturday at Wilson Creek. Falls Dam started releasing over the weekend and I sucked it up and went out there today, despite the bleak. It actually was very enjoyable, if not little too warm (note to self- take plenty of water to drink.)

Better be sure the kerosene supply is topped off for the weekend. Maybe I'll make it through another winter.