Why We Don't Canoe Much Anymore

We canoed today; first time in two years, and boy did it feel great; how I love skimming along in the water! But getting the boat on and off the car is just too hard. I have to admit to not being as strong as I once was. So today, my nephew Tyler came to the rescue. He's at least a foot taller than me, a heck of a lot stronger, and fun to have along - though having 3 in the canoe wasn't nearly as comfortable, sure was fun, though.
We canoed a stretch of the Columbia, hugging the southern shore near the Sandy River mouth. See Extra.

Today was 21 years since my mother died, sure do miss her.