A few long time buddies

Nothing like a few old friends heading off to an outpost lake to reminisce, tell a few tall tales, solve world problems and create new memories.

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Not like Australia

Paul moved to Canada from Australia and finds a little R&R on Flindt Lake is like nothing at home. 

Even during the “rainy season” which incidentally has been most of this summer, the walleye like to entertain.  G’day mate!  Cricky, another too big for the barby.

A mother’s point of view

I received this email from the wife and mother of a pair of our fisherpersons.

“A mother’s point of view”

Trip to the Ignace Medical Clinic: $56.25

Getting “Who cares” answers from my 9 year old son now (thanks, Dar!): $75.00

(hair coloring to cover all the new countless gray hairs)

Seeing the faces of my husband and son as they share their lifetime memories of Ignace Fishing Trip 2009: Priceless

Happy Canada Day!

Parades, fire works, BBQ, and for us of course work.

Even Lindor gets into the Canada Day spirit. No big change in Lindor’s routine except he gets to go watch the parade in his festive finest.

Have a great Canada Day!

Table of Wisdom

One of the best parts of an Ignace Outpost vacation is the group you are part of.  I am sure that a bug on the wall couldn’t appreciate the wisdom and problem solving that goes on at an outpost camp.  Having been part of some evening table talk myself over the years, I now don’t forget to bring my boots. 

If only our government leaders could or would spend some time at an outpost.  I think the world would be a better place. A day on the lake, great food,  a few fish stories, a little lubrication, and the wisdom begins to flow.

What if I don't like to fish or hunt?

Enjoying the remote wilderness is not contingent on fishing and hunting. We have canoes at our camps and exploring the shore line, viewing wildlife (moose, bear, eagles, owls, caribou, beavers etc.) and picking berries are all part of the experience. Bring a few good books and some suntan lotion and take advantage of the solitude and peace of nature at its best. Some of our camps have Native artifacts to discover, rock paintings to enjoy and rock formations unique to the area to explore. Try your hand at wilderness photography or write a book. The options are endless.

Through the eyes of a child

For those who think an Ignace Outposts trip is nothing more than fishing.





The Holzer family from Wisconsin have vacationed with us for many years. This fall, after their August family trip, Amy, their 10 year old daughter (5th grade) wrote the following piece for a school project on descriptive writing about her favorite place.


It is interesting to see Metionga Lake through the eyes of a child. As adults we sometimes take such things for granted.

A Beautiful Night on Lake Metionga

"The boat slices through the glass-calm waters of Lake Metionga. The Canadian sun turned the cool lake water to a peach color. I see a beaver building its lodge out of old birch logs, and a beautiful loon calls in the far distance. I want to check out the woods, so I tell my mom to take me onto the rocky shore.

As I get out of the boat, I notice how the sun casts a golden light through the trees the color of glowing embers on a fire. I could smell the fresh pine and I can taste the fresh air. I walk slowly and quietly, not wanting to shatter the peaceful silence. Or was it anything but silence? With no cars running, no people shouting, I heard sounds I never knew existed. For a moment I was petrified, but then I noticed some storm clouds to the west, so we left the quiet island and headed home.

At night I went out to look at the bright stars. There were millions of them, and they sparkle like diamonds. I saw all kinds of constellations. Then, to the north, I saw the famous and beautiful Northern Lights. It was a spectacular array of brilliant violet, flaming red, and enchanting green. It took my breath away. Now I understand why someone once said, "No paintbrush and can paint it, no pencil can draw it and no words can describe it." I thought it couldn't be any more amazing than that, but then a majestic eagle soared gracefully through the sky. Life can't get any better than this!"

Amy




Amy in the middle with her mom and brother

As I've said before, this sure beats Disney world!

New Trueisms

I would like to thank one of our guests and readers for sending me these new trueisms of modern life.

Enjoy!

1. Light travels faster than sound. This is why some people appear bright, until you hear them speak.

2. A fine is a tax for doing wrong. A tax is a fine for doing well.

3. He, who laughs last, thinks slowest.

4. A day without sunshine is like ... night.

5. Give a man a fish and he will eat for a day. Teach a man to fish and he will sit in a boat all day long drinking beer.

6. It is said that if you line up all the cars in the world from end-to-end, someone would be stupid enough to try to pass them.

7. Nothing is foolproof to a sufficiently talented fool

8. The new 50-50-90 rule: Anytime you have a 50-50 chance of getting something right, there's a 90% chance you'll get it wrong.

9. If the shoe fits, get another one just like it.

10.The Ignace Ontario area has some of the finest fishing in Canada. If you want a fly in trip which will give memories that will last a life time, Ignace Outposts will provide that trip.

To catch trophies as well as great quantity, or to just relax and enjoy nature give Brad or Karen at Ignace Outposts a call at 807-934-2273. Visit our site at www.ignaceoutposts.com