McConnell Lake
June 24 - McConnell Lake
Alas, I am friendless. Not a soul in sight that has the time to splash around in the water. So I put on my big girl panties and went out to paddle by myself. Now this lake is an old favorite. I have never kayaked on it before but I have walked the perimeter many times over the years with my family. It is a very beautiful nature walk that although popular, looks mostly untouched by people.
So I pack up my kayak, sun block and water and head out to the lake. This is a much shorter drive than the other lakes so I am looking forward to getting into the water quickly. I drive out to the lake and park off to the side of the boat launch and before I have a chance to get out of the truck I realize I have forgotten my paddle. Well, the language I used would make a biker blush. I am at the lake, ready to go and no F#@*ing paddle. Once I semi calmed down (I'm not sure I have ever fully calmed down to this day, yes I know I have a problem) I drive/fly back to town to get my paddle and once again I set off on my solo adventure refusing to let this set back ruin my trip (too late). Fast forward one hour and I am back at the lake ready to go with a chip still firmly planted on my shoulder. Then the unexpected happened. I call it the magic of the launch. Once my buttocks were placed firmly on the seat and the kayak was set afloat all the attitude surrounding the paddle debacle was gone. I was free to explore a part of a lake that I had only dreamed of for more than fifteen years. Once only able to look at the water, I was finally able to be on the water. Ahhhhh, Magic.
Did I forget to mention the leaches. Yuck, they are big and nasty. Better be safe than sorry so stay in your kayak.
Alas, I am friendless. Not a soul in sight that has the time to splash around in the water. So I put on my big girl panties and went out to paddle by myself. Now this lake is an old favorite. I have never kayaked on it before but I have walked the perimeter many times over the years with my family. It is a very beautiful nature walk that although popular, looks mostly untouched by people.
So I pack up my kayak, sun block and water and head out to the lake. This is a much shorter drive than the other lakes so I am looking forward to getting into the water quickly. I drive out to the lake and park off to the side of the boat launch and before I have a chance to get out of the truck I realize I have forgotten my paddle. Well, the language I used would make a biker blush. I am at the lake, ready to go and no F#@*ing paddle. Once I semi calmed down (I'm not sure I have ever fully calmed down to this day, yes I know I have a problem) I drive/fly back to town to get my paddle and once again I set off on my solo adventure refusing to let this set back ruin my trip (too late). Fast forward one hour and I am back at the lake ready to go with a chip still firmly planted on my shoulder. Then the unexpected happened. I call it the magic of the launch. Once my buttocks were placed firmly on the seat and the kayak was set afloat all the attitude surrounding the paddle debacle was gone. I was free to explore a part of a lake that I had only dreamed of for more than fifteen years. Once only able to look at the water, I was finally able to be on the water. Ahhhhh, Magic.
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