Hineys in the Piney

Well, the mountain girls took a little R&R with friends and canoed down Pine Creek. The water level was questionable at 1.75 so we didn't go far. We floated the section from Blackwell to Cedar Run and got to walk the canoes through a few low spots.

It was the first trip with our used Boy Scout canoes and some fighting erupted after Joe and Lousie's canoe capsized twice. The first tip over caused a switching of seats and the second a blaming of the tipping of the canoe.

For what ever reason a paddle duel broke out half-way down, some pictures are not posted here since they are not appropriate for younger or possibly older viewers. After several minutes of slapping and finger jesters a truce was reached and a questionable embrace followed.

All kidding aside they weren't as angry as the pictures might imply. A word to the wise. Canoeing can be a very bonding or
dividing experience for couples when the river flips you into a cold cold creek. All and all it was fun. But I hold with my original water level minimum of 2.0 for canoing down Pine Creek; 2.5 is probably a better bet. Floating down the Pine Creek on a pleasant day with a great breeze; listening to the gentle water falls trickle along the edge of the creek, and hearing the cry of the eagle can't make anyone's day bad.

Mountain Girl, Paula, Logging out!