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July 29 Pine cleanup from Dobson to Peterson

Published on 7/29/2012

Pine River - Dobson to Peterson Cleanup

 

Paddlers (kayaks except as noted): Kati Flees, Lois Goldstein and John Heiam (tandem canoe), Gail Hastings, Marvin Ison, Pam and Harold Lassers (tandem canoe) , Judy and Fred Swartz, Jocelyn Trepte, Sue and Gerald Wilgus.

 

What could be better than the Pine on a gorgeous Sunday?   Apparently this is exactly what everyone else thought.  Unlike a regular paddle, they would quickly pass by as we were poking around near the banks.   There were only a few anxious moments as careening canoes came around a bend threatening a delicate balance against a log jam.  Their lack of skill was very promising for our cleanup effort, but as far as I know, the only treasures we got from them had to be returned (one girl and a paddle).  John demonstrated the usefulness of a throw bag as he saved this young woman from being swept down the river.

 

There were certainly many memorable private grabs, but they will have to remain unreported here.  

Marvin, Harold and Pam nabbing a busted raft. 

 

Lois stepping out to get half a canoe paddle.

 

And although there are several worthy aspirants to the throne, I believe the title of Trash Queen still rests firmly with Jocelyn.  I’ve included a picture of one of her exploits, but as with many river pictures it doesn’t capture her balancing as the log bobbed and rolled while the canoe was trying to get away.

 

It was a very nice trip with a good trash haul, and it was good to see all those beginning paddlers planning to hide things for our next treasure hunt.

 

The rangers showed up just in time to pick up our haul.

 

Written by Fred Swartz   Photos by Fred, Jocelyn, and John