[JPTolson]

Thanks to Jessica for arranging unbelievable November weather for a beautiful run on East Branch Reservoir in Geauga County's Headwaters Park. We had 10 paddlers in seven kayaks and two canoes and one really cute and well-behaved canine, Torrey. My personal high point was the beauty of the run under crystal clear blue skies on a lake surrounded by woods and no view-spoiling development. Low point was Jim's flat tire after we arrived back on shore and began to load boats on our vehicles. Most of us stopped at the Pizza Hut in Middlefield to re-live the trip and catch up on paddling stories and other developments in our lives. Paddlers were Jessica H. (trip leader), Mike D., Jim B., Rich A., Wayne B., Bob K., Linda B., Ken M., Cheryl L., JP, and Torrey, the pooch. This was a fantastic day to be on the water!