The Possum Re-Cap

The Possum Re-Cap

24 men from First Free and beyond
Came together four days to conquer The Pond
We were the possum, not the wolf nor the loon.
Our valiant flotilla launched out before noon...

Panama Doug dressed in white and a hat
Was barista and cook, on a trail mat he sat
With comments of color he caressed all our ears
sounds of the majestic will ring through the years

Greg came from the Airforce, a manly man's man
If you're green he'll help you the best that he can
In taking a break from guarding our nation
He made H20 at the hydration station

Bob (Or Hong Gu) was my paddling buddy
When I stopped to fish he did photography
For the sake of the group he did all our dishes
From sticky ole' oatmeal to ick from the fishes

Jordan the outdoorsman from very good stock
One night he decided to sleep on a rock
Thanks to his lures we snacked every night
On bass or on northern fried crispy and light.

Pete was a techy with gadgets a few
A camera attached to the bow of his canoe
With iphone he shot the stars late at night
With kindle he read to his heart's delight

Ted Jimmy Carter gave 'leader' new meaning
Cast a vision for bait that is clanking and spinning.
Bald as an eagle he fished like one, too
Catching a northern under bright skies of blue

Brother Ben kept it light with entertaining banter
'bout chemistry n biology, yes, he sure is a teacher
With stogie in mouth and rod in his hand
The fish should have feared him, for 3 he did land.

And I with my pen and my notebook in hand
Will recount this trip as best as I can
From seagull to Zephyr we strain'd 'gainst the wind
Poor Jordan lost his lunch on several islands

A full day at Zephyr, truly scenic delight
The lake to ourselves was a welcoming sight
A brief trip to Monument became something to see
Possums hailed Canucks with two cheeks and some wee.

Through Saganaga's waves we paddled to Camper's
There I swam like a fool to an island in sandals
The next day we finished our trip with a paddle
Herded into vans like wet smelly cattle