We paddled from Grayling to Stephan Bridge. Paddlers included trip hosts Lois & John, Anne, Allen, Jocelyn, John B, Pam & Harold, Cyndi, Terry, Marv & Marlene, Fred & Judy, and our fearless president Tracie, who offered to write up the trip report. Photos by John Heiam.
It was "show and tell" day on the river. New members and old told their names. New boats were shown off with stories told of the best deals made and what led to the purchase choices. One member was so proud that he provided some of us with a gander at the shiny new boat bottom too!
At the lunch stop several paddlers put on quite the show attempting to move a picnic table. After calling for additional help to lift and taking a step, the whole crew careened forward discovering it was fastened by an extremely short chain to the earth. Fortunately the other table was not, so that one was moved instead to accommodate the group of fifteen.
Since we had a birthday boy along, our trip leaders secreted a beautifully decorated sheet cake down the river for dessert. After showing it off and telling the logistics of its transport, it was demolished by the participants. Only one piece lived to tell the tale.