The boy will be 7 on the 28th. Has his BDay party tomorrow to avoid the Holiday rush.
Didn't get in a canoe this summer, we bought a cheap kayak at the beginning of the season, kayak'd and camped all summer, then I picked up a nice Old Town kayak "for me" at the end of the season. Didn't have a chance to get it wet. Will probably get both into storage before I get a chance, but we're set for next year.
Also have hopes to buy myself that Old Town Penobscot after XMas, if the work, cash flow and bills all work themself out as hoped. Looking into a small trailer that'll get custom built specifically to haul the camping gear, 2 kayaks and one canoe.
And seeing as how we got the boy into the kayak by himself this year ... if I don't get the deal of the century on "my canoe" ... we'll pick up another kayak that'll be the wife's ...
I got that Old Town Dirigo 140 off a dealer on craigslist for $600. His own personal, untitled kayak ... he'd just moved his shop so it got set 4 times in the last 2 years. Showroom condition ... didn't know the whole story till I met him ... my good deal turned out to be a great deal.
I'm still hoping to fit one "winter camping" trip in with the tent ... then hopefull a cabin rental in Jan or Feb. Might try snow shoeing this year. Saw some cheap to play with ... some cool ones for the kids too.