A Week in a Canoe and Hammock BWCA....Part 2

Paddling and Portaging onward.
Thankee for watching~
Shug

[@jaye7010]

Because of you my friend I now sleep in a hammock full time. My old degenerated bulging herniated back doesn’t feel bad when I wake up now. Thank you! Carpe diem.

[@shugemery]

Glad it is helping. Sometimes a hammock can make a back worse depending on the injury.

[@jimsteele7108]

Good for you. I went with a bridge hammock and love the flat lay.

[@bitbyterjr]

Those exoskeleton husks you keep seeing are from Dragonfly Nymphs transforming into the adult stage of their lifecycle. As nymphs, they live underwater.

[@RobBernhard]

The friend to all campers! Those guys can eat so many mosquitoes it's amazing.

[@brianradtke6677]

We used to call them Helgramittes as a kid, but looking it up, that term refers to Dobsonfly larva. These are definitely Dragonfly larva exos.

[@shugemery]

It seems to make sense. Really fun to have time to sit and see stuff like that and ponder. Thankee.

[@shugemery]

I always think "Ride of the Valkyries" then I watch them buzz around.

[@Tom-bd6ib]

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[@skhateanddestroy1252]

I wish I was there now. I just got back from my trip a couple weeks ago. It sucks being back to the daily grind. We spent a week on the south arm of Knife Lake. Thanks for sharing your adventures with us!✌️ Condolences to young man's friends and family who's life was lost😔 It's beautiful that the rainbow appeared. I saw more than one person on our trip paddling with no life vest. It's not worth it people, you never know what can happen out there. Stay safe everyone.

[@shugemery]

I need to check that lake sometime. Place leaves a mark on a person. I thought the rainbow was a cool sign.

[@markcummings6856]

“Give a hoot, don’t pollute.” Great camp, nice lounging. Nice Picking, that sounded awesome.

[@shugemery]

I sometimes look back at bluegrass festivals and other events from the 1970s and am amazed at all the trash on the ground. vWe actually have come a pretty long ways.

[@markcummings6856]

@@shugemery I have to agree with you on that. Never realized, but is so true. I’m right up your alley in years and witnessed the same.

[@1519Spring]

Love the "whisper out" to the green vested folks from REI in Roseville, MN!

[@shugemery]

They asked to do one so I had too.

[@brianradtke6677]

Very sad to hear about the tragedy on Gillis L. I’ve always worried about slipping on rock and breaking a leg or something similar when in the BWCA. It doesn’t take more than a moment for things to turn when in the wild. Very sad indeed.

[@shugemery]

I watch my step. About fell in on one rocky portage landing putting the canoe in. One has to be vigilant.

[@maverickhockey48]

Boy am I having fun watching you explore the great BWCAW, Shug. I’ve only been there once but man i would love to get back soon. Such a treasure of a place!

[@shugemery]

Better get back before it is gone!..says Doomsday Shug.

[@220swift7]

It's sad that young man drowned. Especially when it could have been prevented. Always Always Always wear a pfd, people. Beautiful video Shug.

[@shugemery]

I think back when I was 18 and the stuff I did because I felt invincible. Surprised I'm still here.....

[@timwarneka5681]

All hail Shug of the third person! Our hero who camps in all weather spanning 150 degrees (Ok, -40 to 100 degrees F)! Thanks for the video trip, good sir!

[@shugemery]

Thankee! Enjoying home life right now. Waiting to get the backpack bug but home life is enjoyable right now.

[@lvarin11]

Woo buddy! The scene where you had just made pancakes and the loons were fishing, with dust in the wind being twanged out in the background. Top notch. That’s what it’s all about.

[@shugemery]

Thankee feller. I was a cool little moment.

[@RickMunday]

That Kindle is perfect. I'll take mine out on a short hike, setup a hammock in the woods, make lunch, coffee and settle in to read. Especially in the fall. *Perfection*

[@shugemery]

The battery seems to last forever as well.

[@1asphaltcowboy]

It just keeps getting better and better😂😂 I rewound the hunched over part like 10 times. Thank you so much !!

[@shugemery]

Glad you did!

[@amrose250]

Working on converting a small cargo trailer so I can summer camp. You’ve given me a new burst of motivation. Thanks Shug.

[@shugemery]

Don't forget AC or a fan!!!!

[@amrose250]

@@shugemery Have both 😎

[@sideshowraheem8455]

I think this trip report has had some of your best camera work that I've seen! Not sure if its just cause canoeing has opened up a new avenue or what, but it was great to watch. Thanks for bringing us along on a nice trip!

[@shugemery]

Thankee. I am alway tickled to hear that as I always think I'm pretty haphazard as time goes on. Those canoe trips really lend themselves to great scenery. How is duluth life? Liking it?

[@sideshowraheem8455]

@@shugemery Duluth life is going great! We make it up the north shore as often as we can, have made it out on a few family trips that I posted on Hammock Forums. I will admit that while I don’t miss the cities I do miss Reservoir Woods an awful lot.

[@shugemery]

@@sideshowraheem8455 Good to hear you are enjoying it up there~

[@285JSB]

Thank You for your video's Shug. These are so much fun for me to watch. Its peaceful. Thank you.

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))) and thanks for checking it out

[@CampfireTalk]

lake menu always a win! Zero day aka Hero day Great eagle and wild flower shots...makes me smile

[@shugemery]

The cheese fare! That eagle was a-kindly a hovering me!

[@harrygreen6935]

Loved the outro & the whole video too. Thanks for sharing Shug.

[@shugemery]

Thanks and thankee.

[@mat-ventures]

At 9:35 nice "huard" and lovely music. Your pancakes make my mouth watery Hahaha miam

[@shugemery]

Huard equals Loon.

[@AndyJarman]

Watching Shugs videos you are always guaranteed a loon or two.

[@shugemery]

Loons watching loons watching loons.

[@d0n315]

I rarely comment on KZbin videos but I just had to say thank you for being you!! I was having the absolute worst day, and Shug always makes me laugh! He reminds me sooo much of Robin Williams! Thanks again, Shug!

[@shugemery]

Happy to be of service as day-brighter...haaaa.

[@wolfgrube]

And there it is. I am so happy to watch the part2 right now. You are the best Hammockman I have ever seen.

[@shugemery]

My new name!..."HammockMan"

[@wolfgrube]

@@shugemery And his special ability is hanging out. 😄

[@davidelmore1302]

My daughter and family are in Ely this week..staying on Garden Lake they have eaten at the chocolate moose and northern grounds. I'm retired but visited Ely 5 times when the kids were young..great place back in the 80s and 90s....and now as well. I love following you it reminds that there are still wild places in the north.

[@shugemery]

Real cool town. I alway almost stop at the Northern Grounds. Enjoy your time up there.

[@annemitchell4822]

You're a better less nosy person than me. I would have absolutely paddled out to see what was going on, but after you found out what happens, it's a real good thing you didn't. Thoroughly enjoying your trip, thanks for taking us along so far :)

[@shugemery]

Everyone else was. There was nothing I could do so I did not.

[@jdmitz]

You are obviously the product of a misspent youth. Keep up the joy.

[@shugemery]

Haaa...I was truly a wild (but sneaky) teen. Misspent well spent.

[@stephenmasciocchi1411]

Makes me want to put my kayak and backpacking gear in the truck and drive up to the BWCA!

[@shugemery]

It awaits you.....

[@kusterflattail]

Those mergansers , having a constant bad hair day , "Fear the Mullet !"

[@shugemery]

They are very punk.....

[@Jmb426]

I'm going to start camping because of you're videos

[@shugemery]

Righto~~

[@jessecole7996]

Nice shots! I will forever be super jealous of you Minnesotans for having this amazing piece of God’s handy work at your boarders. Lets all always keep it safe from those that would destroy it for many future generations to enjoy!

[@shugemery]

I am truly lucky to live 5 hours or less from there. And I know it!

[@stoicodysseys6352]

Great video Shug. Awesome adventure! How tragic for those younglings, I hope it didn't damper your experience

[@shugemery]

It cast a pall on me but we move on in life. Thankee.

[@rodoutdoors]

Oh yeah that bread for the grilled cheese looked great. I love how you edited in your own music. I still want to dabble with a mandolin. Sad news about the kid. Condolences to the family.

[@shugemery]

Best place for a grilled cheese. Thankee on the music. Get to dabbling on it.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

Going to watch this as I am packing up for a canoe trip in Maine!!! Have a great 4th weekend Shug

[@shugemery]

Focus on the packing....haaa. Have a right goodie out there.

[@ItsGoodintheWoods]

@@shugemery 🤣 I'll do my best.

[@jacqueline7118]

An absolutely wonderful trip! I am not sure about new age hippy dippy tree talking but I always talk to them. When meandering to work there is a small stand of pine trees that I always say hello to. haha! I admit, I do look behind me to make sure no one is there because could be they may call the authorities and report there is a crazy old woman on the street talking to trees. lol Thanks for sharing your week in a canoe! Hopefully Joe will fix the yolk before the next one! haha!

[@shugemery]

Trees deserve a hammockers love. Joe is getting a new yoke. I contributed tooth fund so he said I am now an investor in the canoe!

[@Pygar2]

Happy 65th, Shug! A great video, and around 7:27 I was so glad hammocks aren't transparent!

[@shugemery]

Yeah....I would expect a tip if it were transparent~

[@Pygar2]

@@shugemery Here's a tip. "Put your britches on!"

[@shugemery]

@@Pygar2 Haaaa

[@centexrails]

That closing line is a winner Shug!!

[@shugemery]

I forgot I said it or did not remember saying and kinda chuckled myself when I came across it editing. Thankee.

[@bustachuckle]

I truly enjoy your videos, thank you for creating them and sharing with everyone.😊

[@shugemery]

'Preciate the kind words Busta....

[@johnolsen3306]

Always great to see you in Store 42 Shug! Let's get you on the friends and family discount list next time you're in! Thanks for the Croak-out -Roseville REI

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy))) and croak. Lets do it!

[@iwazzabadboy1982]

Nothing better than a NEW Shug video👍🏻

[@shugemery]

Well.... a strawberry malt may top my video. Thankee thankee.

[@Golddragon214]

Nice trip except for the incident in the pass. You got some sweet shots of the Eagle, Duck and Chipmunk. I wished I lived closer to the BWCA.

[@shugemery]

It put a pall on the day but we carry on. Love wildlife moments no matter the critter.

[@Outsideville]

Thanks for showing that tarp setup around 29:30. Was wondering if I was the only one that had to make crazy setups due to other trees.

[@shugemery]

About can always make it work...right?

[@kellywest9134]

Hey Shug, have you ever thought to put together a list of your favorite camp meals? I've taken so many good ideas from you over the years. Thanks for that and for sharing all of your adventures with us.

[@shugemery]

Kinda....kzbin.info/www/bejne/i5ykiZSVdqxonpo Backpacking I just grab dehydrated meals. Conor trips open it up to a little better cooking food choices. Same as winter camping when pulling a pulk. I like the Packet Gourmet meals a lot....packitgourmet.com.

[@byronblanchard1354]

Shug is the man .

[@shugemery]

Am I the man? Or a man? Or that man? Or some man? Haaa

[@Max-lf4br]

26:21 watching this as i procrastinate sleeping for my camping trip the next day with mates

[@shugemery]

"Here's to you" Have a right goodie out there.

[@1519Spring]

26:21 I am definitely one to procrastinate chores to watch a new (or old) Shug vid. The adventures of Hammockman.

[@mat-ventures]

At 31:45, that duck has the same "hat hair" as you hahaha

[@shugemery]

That merganser was my cousin~~

[@themoaningoflife]

@22:42 That's one 'tiny' bar and one huge mosquito! Happy 4th!

[@shugemery]

True...I shared the Club bar with him.

[@John-hp7tz]

Knowing why the plane was there had to put a damper on things. Wearing a PFD is right up there with seatbelts. Just having one in the boat doesn’t work when the crap hits the fan.

[@shugemery]

It did cast a pall on things but gotta move forward. When I was 18 Thought nothing could take me down. Now I'm a big Puss.

[@browsman2328]

Loved the music at the end, bend them strings like SRV.

[@shugemery]

Whoooo Buddy and thanks for that~~ I'm enjoying that pink G&L Fallout guitar.

[@dustinnoll1021]

Your videos are always entertaining. Keep it up

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whooooo Buddy))))

[@johnnybgood4099]

I always enjoy Shugs outdoor videos. Makes me almost feel like I’m out there with him. Great laughs too! 👍

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooo Buddy)))

[@Cannabishealz]

i really enjoy these videos thank you for sharing them. that was a great camp site. looking forward to the next one

[@shugemery]

Righto~~~

[@lynnamandernacht2211]

If you don't play, you don't win...thank you Shug for sharing your adventures. I have learned so much from you. Happy trails 🤟👍👍💚

[@shugemery]

Gotta be in it to win it~~ Thankee.

[@Hootyhoo-jq9vq]

The kind of trip that is good for the soul.

[@shugemery]

Truly~! And a positive World view.

[@EatCarbs]

RIP to that poor fella who drowned. So sad. Great trip otherwise.. thanks for the video

[@shugemery]

It was. Cast a pall but life moves on. And on. And on.

[@1519Spring]

Happy 4th of July weekend everybody!

[@shugemery]

Carolina hot dogs here and homemade ice cream.

[@hughdfukairs1768]

I tell ya (pullin up on pants like ole men do) it's right nice to come upon a site, just drop gear and say to myself, "self", and myself says, "yessir this is the place to camp tonight". WHOO BUD-DAY I'm likin the tag along Mr. Emery

[@shugemery]

Sometimes ya' just know...(said hitching my britches up and wiping my nose.)

[@upnorthmatt.bushcraft]

I see that in a lot of videos...not many folks recognize that bug shell as where a Dragonfly comes from. Fun to see them in the water when they're still in there. Love any bug that eats mosquitoes!

[@shugemery]

Good to know now what they are and how they live in water and hatch.

[@DanOpdal]

Thank you for sharing your adventure! Looking forward to part 3. Cheers!

[@shugemery]

Whooooo Buddy))))

[@campsitesweden]

1:07 did the ice once put that boulder there? Fascinating, another wonder of nature! Really enjoyed your trip, so nice!

[@shugemery]

I think so. A glacial erratic. We used to be under a glacier here in Minnesota during the Ice Age around 10,000 years ago. The world has always been changing I reckon....

[@mat-ventures]

Nice eagle at 5:30 and lovely music as always

[@shugemery]

That eagle was watching over me. I think it was my Dad.

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery I believe so

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

The Axeman is back! 🎸 Nice birch.

[@shugemery]

Pink Axe!

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

@@shugemery your guitar (axe) is pink??? (Not that there's anything wrong with that) 😉 It looks like a nice creamy beige color in the video. I like birch trees. They're nature's firestarter.

[@MikeycatOutdoors]

@@shugemery I blurt out "the Axeman is back" anytime someone starts doing riffs on a guitar. (Including my daughter or myself) It's an old Red Dwarf scene from the UK. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nHLbiZiufrGcr5o

[@shugemery]

@@MikeycatOutdoors That was a cool show. I liked the weird ice cube head guy!

[@shugemery]

@@MikeycatOutdoors It is pink. Circus pink. We circus folk like pink. It is a masculine clown color.

[@rebeccasilveous8898]

How you pitch your tarp with the canoe oar is spot on! The things you think of simply amaze me. Now you talk about ingenuity that is simply ingenious. Never seen anything like it, but then, if anybody can think it up, its got to be you!

[@shugemery]

I've seen paddlers do it. Same as using a hiking pole. Nice to be in porch mode and take in the Glory~~~

[@simplemann556]

Thanks for taking us along Mr. Shug 🙂

[@shugemery]

Y'elcome and thankee.

[@vvogt4252]

Beautiful Spot. Solitude just Nature sounds. Birds, Breeze through the trees and the paddle kissing the lake water. Thanks for bringing us all for the journey.

[@shugemery]

I do like listening to the buzzing of the bees and flies. Feels so Summer Like. Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@waltermaner5265]

Love the long zoom in shots. You have a steady hand, like a sniper

[@shugemery]

It does take some relaxing to get it steady! Thankee.

[@SonofChurchill]

Thanks taking Us along with you 🙂 8.30 very cool, nice screenshot there

[@shugemery]

My girls. I'm thankful for them and their tolerance of me!!!

[@darrylweartpipingancamping]

Great video Shug and beautiful camp Sites on those lakes. Really enjoy you taking us along on the great journey in the beautiful Minnesota woods & water.😎🤓👍👍 From the desert of So Cal , Needles 110 degrees%. 🥵

[@shugemery]

Whoooooo Buddy)))) Scorcher in you neck-a-da woods.

[@jimhendrix7566]

Thanks for part 2 Shug, can't wait for the next one. Always a joy to watch your adventures here in Germany.

[@shugemery]

As always...danke Jim.

[@davidkovachi2827]

Beautiful trip sad about the death. Cant wait to see the continuation.

[@shugemery]

It was really sad but we have to move on. Part 3 Finale in a week or so.

[@Kaichee]

Yep these videos did not disappoint. ^_^ You're getting me excited for my own canoe trip down the Allagash up here in Maine in a couple weeks. I will just have to content myself walking around the Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument this weekend. ;) And just got to the reason for all the commotion. Damned shame. My heart goes out to them as well.

[@shugemery]

Enjoy the paddle trip and be vigilant. Whooooo Buddy)))

[@mat-ventures]

Wow, really nice setup at 24:29! I'm envious!

[@shugemery]

Really was....until 2am.

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery because of the sun or the birds?

[@chuckseese472]

Better to "have and not need" than to "need and not have"...Right Shug?!

[@shugemery]

Pretty true. In the end I used most everything as temps dropped and rain came.

[@Bezstopy]

Time on water is always amazing. Lovely trip, wish I could go :)

[@shugemery]

Thankee. ? You can go. Plan a trip. Life flies by. It awaits you.

[@Frozenjoshuatree]

Love that Roseville REI! They’re always so helpful and I can’t count how many tents I set up in the aisles before I found the right one. That was my first big camping purchase years ago. No one ever chastised me for it and I’ll always feel welcome there because of that.

[@shugemery]

Ye there are always good folks there. Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@outdoorsfan4179]

Fantastic wildlife shots with your zoom lens, great music too. Condolences to the family of the deceased 18 year old, such a tragedy. For you to witness the float plane and helicopter was very special, and humbling. Continue to take extra care on all your adventures.

[@shugemery]

It is a good zoom for sure. I use it as binoculars a lot.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

HI SHUG 👋 FIRST HOW IS HICKORY DOING ? GORGEOUS SCENIC CAMPSITE . REALLY SORRY TO HEAR ABLE THE LOSS ACROSS FROM WHERE YOUR CAMPSITE WAS 🙏 / PRAYERS ! BE SAFE ! HAVE FUN ! ENJOYED 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 🍨 GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS ON YOUR ADVENTURES 🙏 THANK YOU 🙏

[@shugemery]

He is doing well at his farm in Virginia. Thankee.

[@davidcolinstillman5585]

@@shugemery THANK YOU FOR GETTING BACK TO ME SO QUICKLY ! IF YOU TALK TO HIM TELL HIM HE'S MISSED ! BE SAFE & VIDEOS 📹 ARE AWESOME 👌 LOVE HEARING YOU PLAY IN THE BACK GROUND 😀

[@mat-ventures]

At 6:53 happy birthday late Shug!

[@shugemery]

I had cake!

[@mat-ventures]

@@shugemery 65 candles on it or just the number?

[@shugemery]

@@mat-ventures none at all...fire hazard!!!

[@rudysrefuge9033]

Dragonfly is the exoskeleton, yellow n orange flowers we always called Indian paint brush, but their name is Hawkweed. Thanks for the Vid, cant wait to get out for rice season here in northern WI

[@MTwoodsrunnerPrimitiveSkill]

yup!

[@shugemery]

Heard that they live underwater at that stage. Thankee for the intel. Enjoy the rice season. One of my wife's cousins harvest too. We get gifted. The best.

[@rudysrefuge9033]

It'd be an honor, if you'd ever be interested, to come join me in the canoe for a day of knocking rice. Beginning to mid Sept...indeed they do live underwater for a time of their lives, incredible beautiful bug!

[@thankmelater1254]

@@rudysrefuge9033 I thought the hole in the back was from a parasite emerging :)

[@thankmelater1254]

I watched a rice gathering video a couple of years back, and one of the men was shooting a few birds high up in trees. He didn't take a second to aim, he just raised the gun and shot and brought them down.

[@maxe_faxe]

08:29 to 08:48 - man, can't beat that. Props to you hardcore dudes that can handle the heat. That's something I just can't tolerate. 😟

[@shugemery]

The big sit~ The heat was not bad with the wind but the intensity of the full sun beats me down. Thus the shade hunt.

[@ianandrewdonnelly6507]

The wildlife is off the scale Shug. That eagle. Wow. Condolences to all involved in the tragedy. Puts things into perspective. Ian

[@shugemery]

Fun to get to hang with critter..big or small.

[@Hangs4Fun]

"Help Woodsy spread the word, never be a dirty bird. No matter where you go, you can let some people know to Give a Hoot, Don’t Pollute, never be a dirty bird. In the city or in the woods, help keep America looking good.”

[@shugemery]

I always liked Woodsy more than Smokey. I think the message had a wee effect.

[@Pygar2]

@@shugemery I'm partial to the Stokey the Bear video on YT...

[@c.hoffman2615]

Thanks for sharing the video Shug. Tragic event in a wilderness so many love. A reminder to always stay vigilant with safety and wear a PFD.

[@shugemery]

Vigilance is required.

[@jackmrozinski337]

Thank you.

[@shugemery]

Y'elcome and thankee.

[@chrislg1957ilovespam]

Really enjoyed your version of Marshall Tucker Bands "Fly Eagle Fly" ....Thanks Shug thats one of my favorite MTB songs and havent heard it in a long time....

[@shugemery]

Thankee. It will be my funeral song when that day comes. Here is the whole tune. soundcloud.com/seanemery2/fly-eagle-fly-rough-cut?in=seanemery2/sets/seans-plays-songs&si=fc032777cf0043f3b0545cf0113736d1&

[@mikew3352]

Thank you for everything you do, Shug, you are a true inspiration

[@shugemery]

I thankee for the goodly words.

[@RickMunday]

So, cheers for saluting us who were lollygagging and watching your video (I'm watching a few minutes been phone meetings at work) and I just got the point of what you found out about the incident. Yikes. So sad.

[@shugemery]

Really sad. But we must carry on. Was a weird day.

[@RickMunday]

@@shugemery I totally understand. As a veteran and a former fire medic I can 100% sympathize with what you're feeling.

[@jamesantonywhitehead2814]

Another beautiful adventure; sad it is about the young chap (my commiserations to the family) really brings the reality of safety, nature hides this danger thank you to the emergency services... You enjoyed this trip so much, it is evident in your calmness and thank you for sharing.. Peace, Communion and Sustenance.

[@shugemery]

Nature is kind and cruel. The trip did me good. I need some reflection time. Whoooooo Buddy))))

[@atommachine]

Thpecktaclearrr Camp spot and Super Early Pancakes great trip , atb.

[@shugemery]

You are vewy vewy righteously correct.

[@eeyore1197]

Summer camping vicariously through your videos, as I'm in Georgia and it's six million degrees outside at 11PM. Can't wait 'til October when it cools off.

[@shugemery]

Sit in the shade with some sweet tea and boiled peanuts and catch a breeze~~~

[@seanlewis3414]

Absolutely love your videos and this one was a great one!! Thanks for being you and making such great content. Love the music too

[@shugemery]

Thankee and Whoooooo Buddy)))

[@mat-ventures]

Nice French at 13:40 Bravo Shug!

[@shugemery]

Haaa...thankee and merci.

[@Tom-wl9sx]

Exciting stuff. Nature looks a bit like here in the north part of Sweden. Great video 👍

[@shugemery]

Like those Archipelago north part? Used to work the Viking Line back in the early 90s and it would sail from Helsinki to Stockholm back and forth. Coming into Sweden in that north Archipelago was just stunning.

[@JayKaine]

A (whispered) *whooooo Buddy* to ye Sean of the mockingham forests, fingers crossed i get to finally see you catch a fish? :D

[@shugemery]

I did not catch one. I just like casting. I'm a lackluster fisherman

[@RatdogDRB]

Godspeed young man.

[@shugemery]

Truly.

[@wadepatton2433]

WHOA, never ever did I think I'd hear Kansas on mando! Well done! Plus assorted random comments: Also found Lady Slippers on my place for the first time last year--who knew they grew here in TN? In March though. I'm walking around like your Carl--back has been "out" for a week now--getting better but it killed my 4-day holiday for fishing/camping. But I can stand straight again as of yesterday, just gotta be mindful of getting there. So it was nice to "camp along" from home today. Those G&L's are nice eh? I had one, but didn't hang onto it during a personal financial crunch. The float plane is a 1959 Dehavilland owned by US Forestry-with a lovely Pratt and Whitney 450hp 9-cylinder radial.

[@shugemery]

Thanks. That was tougher lick to figure out than I thought. Lady slippers.... EARLY in TN. Did you have a G&L guitar? Which model? I am big G&L fanboy. Just ordered a Jazz bass..JB-2 Tribute. Got a good buy on a B stock. Shell Pink.

[@wadepatton2433]

@@shugemery I had a USA Strat of theirs -same color scheme as SRV's, but all glossy and fresh. I don't personally care for maple fingerboards-and I wish I still had it (and a few Gibsons that slipped away). I'm hanging onto stuff better these days--but my next hobby/toy/tool is a TIG welder... I'm a mixed up sort.

[@shugemery]

Oh I love a maple neck and fingerboard. Have a bass with rosewood too but I like the maple. Feel I can see it better. Weld on!

[@LindaG858]

Loved the video & your music!

[@shugemery]

Thanks and thankee Linda....

[@cliffspicer6555]

That shot you did from far back with you canoeing by when you started playing your bass was really nice (12 min or so in). The reflection of the trees and the sky in the water was beautiful. I’m also really impressed with how close that zoom lens on your camera can get you. Love these videos Shug. Your videos are some of my favourite way to spend some free time if I can’t be out in the woods myself. Next best thing.

[@shugemery]

Ahhh...glad someone appreciated that one. That was a Go Pro shot. The zooms are on my Sony DSC HX-80 camera. Thankee for the goodly words Cliff

[@JoeOutdoors]

I've been told that too. I am acting my age, sorry you are still in high school . . . is what I tell them. I have watched the lifespan of the males in my family grow and listened to what they said . . . Run, don't stop 'til you drop. Then pick yourself up and RUN !!! ;>)

[@shugemery]

Good stuff Joe.

[@zamir4618]

The music is exceptional on this one.

[@shugemery]

I truly appreciate that. Part of a little bit of fun making these videos.

[@slowhike]

Another good evening watch. I love hearing birds in the background but I didn't hear any Whip-O-Wills

[@shugemery]

Thank goodness!

[@jimharrow8104]

Far out & relaxing... part II... Doesn't feel like work when you're having fun...

[@shugemery]

As I get older I always chuckle at how much work these trips are with planning, packing, driving, gathering, getting, going, hauling, driving back, unpacking....goes on and on. Haaaa

[@jimharrow8104]

@@shugemery And loving every minute of it...

[@lindamon5101]

U r amazing!

[@shugemery]

I'm just below average~~