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Offline egilbert

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #19 on: August 02, 2014, 08:41:28 AM »
Thanks Jordan!

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #18 on: August 01, 2014, 09:02:20 PM »
The road entrance is just (20-50 meters, or the next entrance on your right) past the entrance to river run rafting campground, where the weekend on the ottawa was held (when sunday got rained out?). It's not labelled in any way, but there's a sign that says "give right of way to busses" on the left hand side of the driveway (it might be a bit hard to see if the trees have grown in around it, but it should be there). At the very bottom of the road near the river it forks: most people normally go right and park there.


I believe there are a whole bunch of put-ins and take-outs labelled on this map, including WT free take-out. (It's not working on my computer, so I really hope I have the right one)
https://maps.google.ca/maps/ms?msid=205353621598577759867.00044d9c08124f718929b&msa=0&ll=45.710974,-76.727486&spn=0.154149,0.363579

If that's NOT the map I think it is... the road should still be visible as a small squiggle that goes to the river just north-west of the bay that river runners is on. If these directions weren't confusing enough I can always try and answer any questions :P

Hope that helps,
Jordan.

905-869-5268 (text only)
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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #17 on: August 01, 2014, 06:52:04 PM »
Could someone share a link to a map or coordinates that show where the WT takeout is?  I don't think I've been there before.

Thanks!

Elizabeth

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #16 on: August 01, 2014, 03:58:06 PM »
Does anyone know the level or at least where I find the level on Twitter. I signed up for twitter just to find out but can only occasionally find the link.

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In other news, I have access to a car, but only for saturday. I need to be back in ottawa by no later than 4:00 on sunday (That's an absolutely non-flexible time unfortunately)... Sooo with that being said...

I think It would be easier if I just drove up myself for the day on saturday... On top of the above requirements, I'm trying to figure out how to meet up with a good friend and paddler who wants to join us, who will be coming with unknown transportation hopefully to Carlton Place, and so it will probably be easier if I figure that out without the worry of how that fits in with carpooling... If that changes, I'll know by this evening/tonight and post again with new details... However for now I'll plan on getting myself to the take-out for about 11:30. If because of complications we aren't there by 11:30, I can be reached by text at 905-869-5268 and will be able to give a better estimate of when/if we'll make it on time to paddle. If it turns out he can't make it, I'll be sure to be there on time on my own. Sorry about the confusion Dani! I hope you find a carpooling partner!

Jordan

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #15 on: August 01, 2014, 03:07:58 PM »
Jordan, do you have a vehicle or do you need somebody to pick you up? I'm however staying overnight so you would not be able to give you a ride home Saturday evening.
Dani

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #14 on: August 01, 2014, 01:19:36 PM »
It's 1/4 and "holding steady" (i.e. same as yesterday), as of 1 hour ago, according to OWL's Twitter feed.

(But I'm a Luddite, with no Twitter experience, so you'll have to figure out how to "follow"(?) them, rather than going repeatedly to that web-page!)

-Peter

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #13 on: August 01, 2014, 10:34:44 AM »
Does anyone know the level or at least where I find the level on Twitter. I signed up for twitter just to find out but can only occasionally find the link (or whatever it's called, sorry I'm old).

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #12 on: July 31, 2014, 10:58:51 PM »
What about meeting at Eagleson at 10 AM? I'll have space in my car but will likely stay at RR for at least one night.
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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #11 on: July 31, 2014, 10:46:32 PM »
It turns out that the little snot, aka Martin, will be up there with Craig for the whole weekend, so I have some space in the car this Saturday, actually have enough space for 2 people & their boats.
I am picking up Caitlin in the downtown area around 9 am, so if anyone is looking for a ride & it's more or less on the way, then I could swing by & pick them up.

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #10 on: July 31, 2014, 09:53:54 PM »
If all goes well, we plan on being up there (not camping) all weekend.

(level is 1/4)

Adam

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #9 on: July 31, 2014, 08:26:01 PM »
Tibor and I will be going for a park and play session at either Baby Face or Push Button so we'll see you there!

Paul  ;D

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #8 on: July 31, 2014, 05:38:39 PM »
Anybody planning to camp and do another run on Sunday?

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #7 on: July 31, 2014, 04:57:19 PM »
I want to go as well. I guess if Dani is picking up Jordan. I can pick up Peter.

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #6 on: July 31, 2014, 01:44:11 PM »
I'd love to join in for this paddle... does anyone have room for one more in their vehicle?  Gas money and driving duties on offer!
-Peter

p.s. I'm at 1132 Gladstone (near the Queensway's Parkdale exit) if that affects any potential offers! :)

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Re: Ottawa river Saturday Aug 2
« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2014, 05:15:33 PM »
If I join (not yet set in stone), I'll be happy to carpool, Jordan.
Dani