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Saturday, September 14, 2002
I saw a snake eating a catfish today. We took a group of Explorer Scouts paddling at Henderson; this time we went down the east side looking for a gap to some of the bayous that run north and south further east, so we could make a loop. It wasn't happening today. We didn't get to plan out the trip ahead of time, either. I did plug some points into the GPS last night, but then changed my mind and forgot to update the points. I think having a printout of the route ahead of time is a must; either that or a mapping GPS. Another method that occured to me out there was to just plug a number of waypoints into the GPS, mark them on the map, and paddle to them as needed. I brought the plant materials, but didn't go over them. When we had a break, the kids (and I) started talking...We did go over navigation techniques on the water, and did have an after-action review with some of the older kids afterwards (we didn't feel like we were helping, bring a bigger lunch) and passed on some tips for handing paddle trips. For instance: if you don't say not to at the beginning of a trip, there's always someone who wants to charge out ahead at some point, usually on the way back. That's okay, as long as the group doesn't get so spread out you can't help someone if there's trouble. So, you end up having to say something. We also stopped at Harry Broussard's floating camp and swam, which was easily the biggest hit of the day, but mostly for the adults; the kids didn't swim.
James 6:19 PM [+]
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