[b]Yet another great trip to the Ocoee[/b]. This trip to the Ocoee was quiet a bit different from my first there, in that I have a bit more experience and more drama this round.
Let’s start with the great things, always better to start sweet.
First, the high light of this trip for me was the ability to lead myself down the river without a guided tour. Thanks to Scott, Jason and Dru for the many lessons on how to read water and how to slow down the process of running a river. Even with this great instruction it was a bit scary and the lines were not nearly as pretty and nor were they in anyway traditional, more like survivor able.
Second, well this was running down river with AK; I had a great time watching as she attempted to repeat my poor leadership through “Broken Nose” (can’t believe she would even talk to me after that). Then I think she attempted to get back at me by me following her lines through “Table Saw”, were we attempted to catch eddies’ on the way down the rapid. We laughed through the whole thing and what high spirits we had with it all. We ran “Double Trouble” some billion times taking turns filming each others run, which AK swears that I am camera shy, because every time it was on me I would enter the wave, power shade then float off( it is more likely that is because I “SUCK”) but thanks any ways for the words of encouragement.
Third, AK, Dru, Scott and I then ran the Olympic section were they stuck every line even through “Roach Motel”, were as I on the other hand had a bit more trouble (go figure).
Fourth, Monica…. talk about funny, she has to be one of the most hilarious people that I have ever met. Monica thanks to God did not punch me out after I assisted her in turning her boat around on the river.
DRAMA…
We then spent our last night from hell back at camp (Jason and Sabrina were smart they went to a hotel). I won’t say much other than that I will never camp at the same place again, but if you are into drinking till 5:30am and want to tell of your sexual exploits with all your buddies then this spot may be for you (good luck). Poor Zacks’ parents had to stay up late and hear all if this and still thought the trip was worth it all.
Like I said from the beginning this was a GREAT TRIP!!!!! Thanks to all that were there for a good time yet again.
James
I like to pretend it was the 2 hour sleep factor from the previous night 
time showing what line not to run on Double Suck. My first time to encounter the hole up close 
. I'll just have to keep practicing my intended line until I get it right. I missed not getting to camp with everyone but was forewarned of the keg party and knew I couldn't handle the excitement. Maybe next time things will work out, cause that's one of the best parts is being able to fellowship. Until next time 
.
) As AK said, it's the chaos and all that makes for some funny stories later. Some miscommunications (primarily between my husband and I - imagine that :roll: ) led to driving up and down river looking for folks and waiting around at putins and takeouts. Typically, I am pretty organized when it comes to shuttle and planning, but Sunday at the Ocoee was a free for all 
Anyway, Monica, as always keeps us very entertained with her funny stories and adventures on the road - still wondering about Boss Hogg on the side of Hwy 72 in Mississippi 
. I was looking forward to having a large group to camp with, but I am glad we missed the kegger till 5:30am (every night). For the most part it was very quite by 11pm where we were.