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More on Lake Superior

Posted By: Brianne Corbett
Date: Friday, 27 September 2002, at 5:32 p.m.

In Response To: Re: Lake Superior this time... (Shawn Baker)

: " Superior sings in the rooms of her ice-water mansion. "
: - Gordon Lightfoot The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald

Shawn...

You got that right. If you visit Whitefish Point where they have the Fitz's bell and some other EF relics, you can see a bunch of other ships that went to the bottom. Very few of the mariners survived. Some were literally 25 feet from shore and went under because of the cold.

I am always fearful when I go on Lake Superior. I try to overcome my fear to see the magnificent vistas she makes available... her rugged shoreline... the pristine beauty. Her waters are crystal clear and truly a joy to paddle on. And it gives you a wonderful sense of empowerment to know that you paddled on this greatest of the freshwater seas.

Nevertheless, there is always that fear gnawing at you... telling you to never trust this peacefulness and serenity... this lake is a dragon waiting to awaken and blow out her fury.

Safe Paddling!
Brianne

Messages In This Thread

Lake Superior this time...
Craig Mackinnon -- Thursday, 26 September 2002, at 7:44 a.m.

Re: Lake Superior this time...
sing -- Thursday, 26 September 2002, at 7:57 a.m.

Re: Link moved.
Shawn Baker -- Thursday, 26 September 2002, at 1:20 p.m.

Re: Lake Superior this time...
Brianne Corbett -- Thursday, 26 September 2002, at 6:21 p.m.

Re: Lake Superior this time...
Shawn Baker -- Friday, 27 September 2002, at 11:53 a.m.

More on Lake Superior
Brianne Corbett -- Friday, 27 September 2002, at 5:32 p.m.

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