June 12th

After checking in at the Stratton Motel, we went across the street to eat. Just as we sat down, a young fellow was telling everyone that he was on a canoe trip. I asked if it might be the Northern Forest Canoe Trip and it was. He left Old Forge May 5th and was told there was another paddler ahead of him. He couldn't believe he was meeting him. His name is Charlie Pearce. He will be leaving at Jackman to go to New Hampshire for a wedding. He was telling Gil about his airmattress and asking what kind of equipment Gil was using. Gil told him he sleeps on the ground. Gil had a great time talking to him. They spoke about the Clyde River being high but Chris Gill had already sent that message to me to give Gil. A couple nights rest and he'll be gone again.