i absolutely love how you live your life. Getting out and doing the things that you enjoy. Some of my happiest times have just been sitting in my backyard, feeling a breeze, the smell of freshly mowed lawn, listening to the birds..and just feeling joyful. ATB
Thanks Bonnie! Fresh cut grass and singing birds definitely is “a good thing”. I feel sorry for folks who aren’t able to enjoy the simpler things in life… appreciate ya watching!!! 👍🏻
You have my total admiration young man... I would dearly love to have a kayak for the ponds up here but there is no possible way I could get in and out of one. I have a hard enough time with my bass boat...hahahahaha Thanks for showing it can be done...Maybe not as graceful as we would like but it can be done....... bravo
So, you packed up your bags in the city. Rowing down the river. Wel, Happy Birthday you young whipper snapper. I have 14+ years on you. lol Just keep moving / going.
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 Brother HellToTheYeah, some time on the water is nice . Taking a snack break, enjoying nature, the beat . Oh well, a little rain never hurt . Cheers 🍻
61 Chris? At least you're still out there and not in front of the box mate. A decent paddle and break. I imagine the float down was heaven. A spot of rain but cooled you off. All the best - have a great weekend. Mark
Heck yeah Chris that looks like a lot of fun. I'm actually off this week for the holiday I think I'm going to the coast to do me a little fishing with my brother and my nephew .
😂 Chris ya see why I was Sooooo appreciative of my kayak boat angels at fish Pond 😰 but the thing is YOU DID IT !!!! And if we stay at it regularly ( yeah right 🙄) it will get easier …. Just like every year is going to be better 💪🏻 You did GREAT MY FRIEND 💯% considering the temperature and humidity 🥵 Yay for the brim 🎣🐟👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 a fish is a fish 🥰 Happy Belated Birthday 🎂 buddy and a multitude more 🥳
Hey Chris, good to see you got out for a paddle. Happy belated birthday. For some reason I thought it was in August. I'll be 59 in September. Not feeling any older yet. Everything is still working well. Those 10 foot pelican kayaks are much easier to get in and out of compared to my sea kayak. Our family has two of the Pelican kayaks and one sea kayak. It is never graceful getting nor out of them. Near the end of your upriver paddle it was like you were on a kayak treadmill 😃A few weeks ago I went up a river for quite a bit before the current got too strong. It was fun going back down the river. That was a very simple lunch for you. I guess when it is 150 degrees out you don't want to cook. You looked pretty beat out at the end of the paddle upstream. I hear you on putting away the camera. I keep mine in a dry bag in the kayak. I fell while getting out of the kayak 2 years ago and dropped my Sony camera in the ocean. Somehow it survived. The same summer I dropped it in a pond and again it survived. It was not a waterproof camera. The screen stopped working on a kayak trip last summer. Oh well, just part of the making outdoor videos I guess. I just uploaded a Sawyer Squeeze quick tip video on Sunday. Are you still using yours? I found it was a handy thing to have on a family kayaking trip in Ontario last summer (still didn't edit that one yet) I will be heading out on another camping trip next week.....Take care, Mike.
The only thing I really like about this Pelican vs my Old Town or other canoes is the weight of it. I can pick it up and put it on my shoulder while still carrying stuff in my other hand.... I need to check out your new video... I finally got one of those CNOC bags to put on my Sawyer filter. Next thing I need is a waterproof camera! 😂
True, so true… I think it’s a little easier to get out of this one when I’m not all the way on dry land. If I can step out into the water (without tipping) it’s easier to get out. The canoe is a million times easier though!
Definitely saw some potential camping spots..... I had to edit out the butt crack shots in the “getting out” scene.... you’re welcome. The rain felt so good!!!!!!!
Howdy Chris- happy belated birthday! You’re doing pretty good for a 61 year old young un. I can’t remember if I hit 61 or not………… maybe, not sure. That looks so peaceful out there just paddlin away. Hope all is well. God bless
Happy belated birthday Chris 🎉 I know going against that current was tough in this heat I live right up the road from there and it has been HOT 🥵 lately. Anyway hope you had a great birthday and have a great and truly blessed 4th weekend coming up.😃👍🇺🇸🎉🎣🐟🛶
,,with the heat 98*,, the humidity 78% going upstream @ 61 Y,,Old,, you fared well my friend,, i`m thinking i`ll pass on the Kayaking,, the lower lumbar just don`t work like it use to,ha ha ha ,,
Hey Chris, nice sweaty adventure. I think I would rather have been in a canoe. A bit easier to get in and out of since they are a lot higher. I went camping for 6 days a few weeks ago. I picked the wrong week. I think it was 150 degrees while there. 🥵😆 That's pretty unusually hot for Michigan in June.😵
Definitely easier getting in and out of my canoe, but waaaaaay harder for me to paddle upstream 😂 150 is pretty hot for your neck of the woods. Important to stay “hydrated” 👍🏻
150 degrees and only 4.9 horsepower was hilarious! I’m only a tad older than you and I feel you my brother! I know it was worthwhile and you slept like a baby! Oh yeah! 👍🏻
Yeah that is rough rowing there. Me and Beth were paddling upstream (man made lake with in inlet at the top) and we just couldn't get it going, we started zig zagging from one side of the lak to the other and finally made it. Took quite a while. Found a quiet edge and chilled. Then when we came back? We enjoy the quick ride. lol. Blink of an eye or two and we were back at camp. Insane really. That was down in Mt. Pleasant back in '19. I told the guy they should have an onboarding dock at the TOP of the lake. He gave me a weird look and said "well you got to paddle it both ways anyway." And I said, "nope. Get out at the bottom and leave it. Get your guys to drive themt back up." Doubt he took my advice. lol.
Too funny! Thanks for sharing that story!!! 👍🏻 There used to be a guide service that did that here on this river, but unfortunately it has gone out of business
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors dude it was a challenge. Still can’t believe we got that thing up there to this day. We were beat. Beat! I guess we just refused to let it go. But I get ya. That row you were trying. Got to stop if you’re not moving at all. Brutal!
Hey Chris , hope this gets to you is most recent vid I see . Here it is August now and Im hoping and praying for the best for yal with Hurricane Debbie . Yall stay safe and dry .ATB
Happy belated Birthday, nice video, thanks for sharing YAH bless brother !
Thanks Michael! Appreciate the Bday wishes👍🏻
Thank you for taking us along, Chris. Stay safe and stay cool
Longer & skinnier the kayak, the better for traveling upstream & against the current. Thanks for taking us along on the adventure.
I might give it a go in the Old Town Sportsman next time. Appreciate the tip! 👍🏻
i absolutely love how you live your life. Getting out and doing the things that you enjoy. Some of my happiest times have just been sitting in my backyard, feeling a breeze, the smell of freshly mowed lawn, listening to the birds..and just feeling joyful. ATB
Thanks Bonnie! Fresh cut grass and singing birds definitely is “a good thing”. I feel sorry for folks who aren’t able to enjoy the simpler things in life… appreciate ya watching!!! 👍🏻
Looks like fun. Thanks for taking us with you!
Cool video Chris! Kayaking can be a blast! Down river at least! lol
Thumbs up, Thanks for sharing 👍🏻
Having great fun and get to see parts of the river other don't see. Great trip Chris, Cheers
Thanks for battling the heat and rain to bring us along for an awesome adventure. Be careful out there. SAFE ADVENTURES. 😀👍✝️
The struggle is real when getting out of those kayaks.
Always a proponent for potted meats and fish.
150 degrees sounds about right.
Thanks, Chris!
Dang….. for once I don’t think I was exaggerating!!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Happy 61st, my friend!! 🥳💌🎂🎉 I've been subscribed to you since I first got on UA-cam over 4 years ago. Glad to join your adventures, sir!
Well, I certainly appreciate that… thanks for watching and taking time to leave a comment!
Chris that was cool old friend well young friend thanks
Happy belated birthday!! Any day on the River is a good day. I use those cooling towels too. There life savers on a hot summer day.
Good to see you back Chris! As usual, a great video
Thank you! Appreciate you taking the time to watch!!!!
C'mon CCO! Don't you know that 60 is the new 30? Lol! Happy Birthday Brother... always #keepitburning 🔥
Yep….. that’s what I was thinking too! Appreciate ya Brandon… hope y’all are doing great!
Oh yeah HAPPY BIRTHDAY. 🎂
😁 Thanks Rodney!!!!
You have my total admiration young man... I would dearly love to have a kayak for the ponds up here but there is no possible way I could get in and out of one. I have a hard enough time with my bass boat...hahahahaha Thanks for showing it can be done...Maybe not as graceful as we would like but it can be done....... bravo
Thanks Chuck!!!!!! I’m going to keep on trying until I simply can’t do it anymore!!!
Man I miss my Coleman Scanoe! Great video Chris! All the best brother! Cheers - Luther
I almost bought one of those… the wife just couldn’t understand why I would need a 6th boat in the yard though!!!! 😂
Happy Birthday Chris , I’ve been thinking about getting a kayak . 👍🏻🇺🇸🎣🍺
Man! You pretty ripped and got some pipes for an Old Guy!😉
😂 Thanks Cheeze! Paddling around in one of those things definitely makes me feel old. I need a motor!!! 🤣😂🤣
So, you packed up your bags in the city. Rowing down the river. Wel, Happy Birthday you young whipper snapper. I have 14+ years on you. lol Just keep moving / going.
Happy Birthday buddy, I'm not fussy on Kayak i stick to my speed boat. have a great day
Happy Birthday 🎂 🥳 🎉 Brother HellToTheYeah, some time on the water is nice . Taking a snack break, enjoying nature, the beat . Oh well, a little rain never hurt . Cheers 🍻
The rain felt good on that 150 degree day! 😂
61 Chris? At least you're still out there and not in front of the box mate. A decent paddle and break. I imagine the float down was heaven. A spot of rain but cooled you off. All the best - have a great weekend. Mark
Heck yeah Chris that looks like a lot of fun. I'm actually off this week for the holiday I think I'm going to the coast to do me a little fishing with my brother and my nephew .
Do it Jason!!!!!! Good luck with the fish!!!!
Happy Birthday brother! Thanks for the video
Thanks Mark! 👊
Awesome share
Thanks Dave
Whoop whoop 🎉 I’ve done a few flop overs myself 😳 Beautiful spot you landed at. Thanks for the video CCO. Take care my friend 🌧️
HA HA HA!!!!!! Hey, whatever happened to your old boat????
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors I sold my boat in order to buy Byla 🐕🦺🙂
@@CarlTheMadman - Mmmmm. I guess that was a pretty good trade!👍🏻
😂 Chris ya see why I was Sooooo appreciative of my kayak boat angels at fish Pond 😰 but the thing is YOU DID IT !!!!
And if we stay at it regularly ( yeah right 🙄) it will get easier …. Just like every year is going to be better 💪🏻
You did GREAT MY FRIEND 💯% considering the temperature and humidity 🥵
Yay for the brim 🎣🐟👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻 a fish is a fish 🥰
Happy Belated Birthday 🎂 buddy and a multitude more 🥳
Indeed! I looked around but couldn’t find any “angels” to help me! 😂
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors 🥺😂
Hey Chris, good to see you got out for a paddle. Happy belated birthday. For some reason I thought it was in August. I'll be 59 in September. Not feeling any older yet. Everything is still working well. Those 10 foot pelican kayaks are much easier to get in and out of compared to my sea kayak. Our family has two of the Pelican kayaks and one sea kayak. It is never graceful getting nor out of them. Near the end of your upriver paddle it was like you were on a kayak treadmill 😃A few weeks ago I went up a river for quite a bit before the current got too strong. It was fun going back down the river. That was a very simple lunch for you. I guess when it is 150 degrees out you don't want to cook. You looked pretty beat out at the end of the paddle upstream. I hear you on putting away the camera. I keep mine in a dry bag in the kayak. I fell while getting out of the kayak 2 years ago and dropped my Sony camera in the ocean. Somehow it survived. The same summer I dropped it in a pond and again it survived. It was not a waterproof camera. The screen stopped working on a kayak trip last summer. Oh well, just part of the making outdoor videos I guess. I just uploaded a Sawyer Squeeze quick tip video on Sunday. Are you still using yours? I found it was a handy thing to have on a family kayaking trip in Ontario last summer (still didn't edit that one yet) I will be heading out on another camping trip next week.....Take care, Mike.
The only thing I really like about this Pelican vs my Old Town or other canoes is the weight of it. I can pick it up and put it on my shoulder while still carrying stuff in my other hand.... I need to check out your new video... I finally got one of those CNOC bags to put on my Sawyer filter. Next thing I need is a waterproof camera! 😂
Happy Birthday Chris! Seems like everything gets a little more difficult with age 😂
True, so true… I think it’s a little easier to get out of this one when I’m not all the way on dry land. If I can step out into the water (without tipping) it’s easier to get out. The canoe is a million times easier though!
Did you see any camping spots?
Happy Birthday old man!
Loved the getting out scene. Looked like something I’d do! 😂
I know that rain felt good!
Definitely saw some potential camping spots..... I had to edit out the butt crack shots in the “getting out” scene.... you’re welcome. The rain felt so good!!!!!!!
Happy Birthday Bro! Awesome video, and much preciated. Take care, God bless, see you on the next one. Thumbs up ~John
Thanks John!!!!!!!!
Howdy Chris- happy belated birthday! You’re doing pretty good for a 61 year old young un. I can’t remember if I hit 61 or not………… maybe, not sure. That looks so peaceful out there just paddlin away. Hope all is well. God bless
Ha! Thanks Paul!!!! I’m pretty sure I’m going to start forgetting after this year.... 61 is a good age. I might be 61 for several more years 😉
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors Why sure, 61 is a fine age to just keep celebrating. Blessings
@@TheBeardedCarpenter - old enough to know stuff, and not so old to forget stuff... (very often) 😂
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors Hahaha 👍
WoW! That’s Incredibly Awesome And Lovely Adventure!
Thank you!
Happy Birthday! Looks like another fun adventure!!
Nice Chris! I’ve never kayaked or canoed the Saluda River. It’s been so hot and dry here I bet that rain was nice.
That rain felt good… when I got back to G’wd it was sunny. Wife said it didn’t even rain… did you ever get a canoe?
Happy belated birthday Chris 🎉 I know going against that current was tough in this heat I live right up the road from there and it has been HOT 🥵 lately. Anyway hope you had a great birthday and have a great and truly blessed 4th weekend coming up.😃👍🇺🇸🎉🎣🐟🛶
Whew! Yeah it has!!! That rain felt great, but it didn’t last long enough. Thanks for watching!
,,with the heat 98*,, the humidity 78% going upstream @ 61 Y,,Old,, you fared well my friend,, i`m thinking i`ll pass on the Kayaking,, the lower lumbar just don`t work like it use to,ha ha ha ,,
It was fun, but I sure slept good that night!
That was a workout lol well atleast you got out had some fun anyway
Happy Birthday Chris. Stay cool.
Good to see Ya'. Come up my way an we'll do a week on Kentucky Lake. ZZ.
Hey right on Chris. Great to see you man.
Very good effort. Nice river! I don't envy you the triple digit heat though! Stay safe and best wishes!
I need to get me one of those kayaks. They look fun
They are! Super lightweight too!
good looking outing it looked rather warm out some times the rain helps cool us down sorry you got soaked
A nice rain shower felt pretty good that day!!!👍🏻
Happy belated birthday Chris! Can't believe you left your Texas Pete at home.
Traveling light that day…. But I did miss it! 😂
Great Paddling Along With Ya Chris Hap-E Belated Birthday Buddy ! ATB T God Bless
Thanks Terry!!!!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Happy VERY belated birthday! 🤝🏻🇺🇸
Ha Ha Ha!! Thank you!!!!!!!! 👍🏻
Hey Chris, nice sweaty adventure. I think I would rather have been in a canoe. A bit easier to get in and out of since they are a lot higher. I went camping for 6 days a few weeks ago. I picked the wrong week. I think it was 150 degrees while there. 🥵😆 That's pretty unusually hot for Michigan in June.😵
Definitely easier getting in and out of my canoe, but waaaaaay harder for me to paddle upstream 😂 150 is pretty hot for your neck of the woods. Important to stay “hydrated” 👍🏻
Looks like a good workout hope your doing good . I just roll out of my kayak lol
HA! I need to see that video!!!! 😂
I'll be 61 in November and I have same issues getting in and out of my kayak
150 degrees and only 4.9 horsepower was hilarious! I’m only a tad older than you and I feel you my brother! I know it was worthwhile and you slept like a baby! Oh yeah! 👍🏻
HA!!! … I’ve never been a gym “work-out” type of guy… doing stuff like this is what I prefer… it definitely makes me sleep good! 🤣
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors 😁We're cut from the same cloth! 😂
Down by the river, took a little walk
Someone on Facebook today posted a picture of using a canteen kit in a canoe, and I thought for sure it was you! Haha!
Happy Belated Birthday, my friend! You make 61 look pretty darn good!
@@jacquiblanchard3131 - Thank you Jacqui!!!!!
Nice time on the water man. I feel you on the body not wanting to do as much as it once did.
HA! This 200 degree heat doesn’t help, huh? 🤣😂🤣
@CarolinaChrisOutdoors nope. So looking forward to Fall.
Sasquatch footprints.
I was close to saying “a baby squatch” 🤣😂🤣
Yeah that is rough rowing there. Me and Beth were paddling upstream (man made lake with in inlet at the top) and we just couldn't get it going, we started zig zagging from one side of the lak to the other and finally made it. Took quite a while. Found a quiet edge and chilled. Then when we came back? We enjoy the quick ride. lol. Blink of an eye or two and we were back at camp. Insane really. That was down in Mt. Pleasant back in '19.
I told the guy they should have an onboarding dock at the TOP of the lake. He gave me a weird look and said "well you got to paddle it both ways anyway." And I said, "nope. Get out at the bottom and leave it. Get your guys to drive themt back up." Doubt he took my advice. lol.
Too funny! Thanks for sharing that story!!! 👍🏻 There used to be a guide service that did that here on this river, but unfortunately it has gone out of business
@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors dude it was a challenge. Still can’t believe we got that thing up there to this day. We were beat. Beat! I guess we just refused to let it go.
But I get ya. That row you were trying. Got to stop if you’re not moving at all. Brutal!
You turned 61??? I just turned 57 and can't feel my legs when I go to work in the mornings...lol.
HA! The struggle is real!!! I hope y’all have been doing well... miss seeing you on the Tubes!
Never paddle without a top water lure you can drag behind you while you travel!
Yeah….. you’re right about that. I caught a few on the way back down. I’m going back to harvest a few tomorrow I think
Hey Chris , hope this gets to you is most recent vid I see . Here it is August now and Im hoping and praying for the best for yal with Hurricane Debbie . Yall stay safe and dry .ATB
Thanks Greg! I have my umbrella and canoe on standby 😂
I was told easiest way to get out...fall over the side and crawl to land....LOL!!! think I'll just sit here n float
Now this made me tired! Stay safe.
Hope you brought your polish bread bag
Here we GO 😊😂 150 😅 haaaaa haa
… it was a hot day Steve! 🤣😂🤣🥵🥵🥵🥵
Looking good buddy , beautiful country 👌 😊
That's a workout 💪
A real steamer 😅@@CarolinaChrisOutdoors
That's some beautiful country there Chris ❤
You do not look 61!! I would have said 45..50 MAX
Happy Birthday from low_country_woodsman
Thank you!!!!!!👍🏻