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PostPosted: Sat Oct 06, 2012 11:11 pm 
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Made the last trip today into Baltimore's inner harbor for some crabs. the boat ran great! except the weather men were wrong and we got caught in a monsoon on the way back. I took a ton of pictures but I cant figure out photo bucket, i will try again tomorrow. But some how the video worked!

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 5:07 am 
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here's still 25°C but trees turning to yellow.
Pictures from yesterday at the marina.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 8:15 am 
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298VISTA2000 wrote:
Cap'n Morgan wrote:
First time we have been on this lake, and we were amazed at the clarity and deep blue color of the water.


Had to google Torch Lake to confirm the clarity because it looks more like the Caribbean. Sure wish our lake had a sandy bottom like that. Nice.


If only the water was as warm as the Caribbean :shock:

I hope you had a great time on my home lake Cap'n and didn't find any stumps in Skegamog.

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Cap'n Morgan
PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 12:58 pm 
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The water temp at the sand bar was just over 70 degress that day. My wife and I went swimming a couple times, both in Torch and Elk Lake. Did not hit any stumps or rocks at all. You are very lucky to be able to call that lake home.

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 1:09 pm 
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Wow, that looks great!

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Not much color change but the weather was perfect. Mid 70s, was great for sleeping

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PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 2:18 pm 
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Last weekend at cottage... It was below zero last night.. we closed it up for the season today.. after one last kayak ride.
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 07, 2012 3:35 pm 
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Last weekend at cottage... It was below zero last night.. we closed it up for the season today.. after one last kayak ride.
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Nice. It was 80 degrees yesterday but your front came through and it only got up to 60 today and windy. Put the canvas up. Winter here we come.

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 5:53 pm 
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Prob the last nice day this year...cigars and Octoberfest sure helped. All pics from the Lower Niagara River.

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 08, 2012 8:42 pm 
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NiagaraChillin wrote:
Prob the last nice day this year...cigars and Octoberfest sure helped. All pics from the Lower Niagara River.

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Gorgeous picture !!

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kneel wrote:
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Prob the last nice day this year...cigars and Octoberfest sure helped. All pics from the Lower Niagara River.

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Gorgeous picture !!


Thanks! That will be it for me this season, unless I can grab a ride on some sailboats. I was gonna tough it out til Nov, but I have a chance at a good deal on indoor storage if I get it there within a week, soooo, my season is done. :cry:

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Jafo4U
PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 12:21 am 
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I wish it would get cooler.. tired of high 80s


You and me both! I can't wait until it cools off a little more 70's would be a gift from god anything under that and the heater gets turned on.
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Liquidenoir
PostPosted: Fri Oct 12, 2012 5:06 pm 
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Hi NiagraChillin.

Love your pics. Have just been on a holiday all through your area and it sure is beautiful. Travelled around Ns, PEI and the Lakes.
Your country is made for boating. Winterizing seems like a pain. Glad we don't do that.
We're just getting ready for a great summer. Stay warm.

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Liquidenoir wrote:
Hi NiagraChillin.

Love your pics. Have just been on a holiday all through your area and it sure is beautiful. Travelled around Ns, PEI and the Lakes.
Your country is made for boating. Winterizing seems like a pain. Glad we don't do that.
We're just getting ready for a great summer. Stay warm.


Howdy, those places are great for holiday, if ya ever get back this way again, you have to go to the Thousand Islands, just a bit NorthEast of here. absolutely beautiful there. Yes, winterizing is a pain, but its a great excuse to have a few beers, smoke cigars and really get to know your boat inside and out. Enjoy your summer!

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This morning, spent the night out with the GF. Perfect weather, upper 60s this morning. Small lake and small boat, doesn't matter. I'm the only one :)

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