Weekend at the Tot

[mgood]

I realize that a ton of people are running the tot today and tomorrow. I won't be free till friday night. The Goodwin's will be at the Tot all saturday (thank god it'll be a little warmer than it is right now) and a good chunk of sunday. Any Ark-la-tex boaters wanting to head up- we'll be leaving friday night and setting up camp. Chief goals are a a full run on the river- from Ed Banks (or a little higher) down to 278 bridge, and maybe baker (I've been waiting a long time). Hope everyone gets a good run in this week.

[turboturtle]

If Baker did come up, Its sure not to be there Friday or after unless it rains alot more before then.

I might be there this weekend


Bob

[Ryan Viser]

I'd love to run Baker for the first time as well. Looks like lots more big heavy storms are still coming to engulf that area. I have to play late tonight, but I might be willing to sleep in my car again if someone's gonna run it, hehehehe.

[Renee H]

Hey Micah & Joe,

Hopefully, I'll see you down there this weekend! May just drive in early Saturday morning. Renee

[BoofTejas]

I'm going to be in TXK friday night and would like to run whatever goes. Are y'all for sure going to be trying a run on saturday. Give me a call if y'all are trying to make things happen. (903) 276 -4716. I'm jonesin bad for some water.
James

[mgood]

We'll definately be running saturday and sunday. The 'Tot should hold out for a good level on saturday without rain- and there's three more days of rain in the forecast (including the rest of today). I think it'll work out. 318-272-3293.

[Ryan Viser]

We're heading up early tomorrow morning, gonna try to be there at 9. Me, Adam (Kayakn), Harlan (hdh), not sure who else. If Baker is running then it's unanimous that we're doing that. Otherwise, you guys think Machine will be runnable over the top if there's no more rain?? Been wanting to do that for a while

[mgood]

Ryan- are y'all staying till the weekend or is it just a day trip?

[RomanLA]

I'm off this weekend. I'm still nervous about the Tot, but I'm definitely considering it! I'm tempted to hike it Saturday to check it out and run it Sunday when it's a little warmer! lol

[Heath]

You can always work your way up on the tot, and I am sure there will be a lot of folks there sat. get in with a good group and have fun.

later heath

[Heath]

Joe I hope to be upo that way sat. will be leaving out of town late Sunday night so i am probly out then.

[Boofaholic]

Amy and I had a blast w/ everyone today at the Tot! Stayin close to home tomorrow! We will probably head back Fri & Sat if it keeps holding well.Nick H. I lost your# and Amy never had it so I cant return your call if you dont PM me or leave a message w/ it! see ya'll soon JOE C

[L.A.paddler]

Looks like the wife and I are headed to the Tot Friday evening. Maybe Baker will hold, see you there.

TD

[JGoodwin]

Looks like the weekend is going to be prime. Cossatot bound Friday night and ready for Saturday & Sunday. Renee, Heath, all Ark-La-Tex boaters keep in touch for any last minute changes. Anyone else traveling from Shreveport or Texarkana on Friday night or early Saturday am give me a call (318) 347-9600. Micah's soccer coach dosen't understand that paddling takes priority and he might have to come later Saturday.

Joe Goodwin

[Trismegistus]

RomanLA -- At this level you don't necessarily have to run the Falls -- nor may you want to if the pucker factor is too high -- above Ed Banks the Tot offers some fairly sweet paddling with some nice scenery. Shouldn't be overlooked. And even if you decide to put in at Ed Banks to enjoy the Esses, the lower take-out is actually just above the falls. And even then if you decide to run the falls I think you'll find plenty of people to point out the cleanest lines and lord forbid you take a spill you might get entangle in a web of throw ropes as folks are going to look after ya.