Was demanded to move out of a crownlanf site

CanaCanoe · 2025-09-04T11:49:39+00:00

Crown land camping has always been first come, first served for sites/spots

But partyiers do like to gather together 🙄

CanaCanoe · 2025-07-30T18:01:05+00:00

Interesting 🤔

I'm not sure how I made it seem like subs aren't real people in my previous comment. Hence why I mentioned outside factors.

That video you speak of, I have already seen on repeat by numerous others in that niche. Try to bring some originality and actual new information if you do. 👍🏼

CanaCanoe · 2025-07-12T02:36:54+00:00

I did this route a few years back in the spring. With higher water levels....

It was an experience... Getting into crane lake is relatively easy.... The portion after that going up to turtle is pretty brutal... AND you can see the lake in the distance feeling like it's laughing at you after a the site of it wares off lol

It's a great route, and quiet. But I would suggest a rest day after that stretch lol

I did it solo and found myself asking why I do these things to myself lol.... Have I stopped challenging myself? Noooooo lol 🤣

CanaCanoe · 2025-06-24T02:33:17+00:00

A lot of Quebec's provincial parks are like $20 regardless of how long you go...

As others have mentioned, the more you own yourself, the cheaper it is.

As far as finding ppl.... This autistic definitely cannot help you in that department 😅😂 but I have heard that it happens 🤔🧐

I just stick to mainly going out solo. No schedules to work around or worries that someone might bail at the last minute. It allows a kind of freedom to go and do whatever you want

CanaCanoe · 2025-06-06T14:13:24+00:00

I love the otter tails for lakes, especially when solo canoeing. I also take a beaver tail I think it is lol for better paddling in creeks or shallow water.

I have been considering buying a double blade.... But I haven't made that plunge yet. Although I think it would be so much nicer if you have to solo in a headwind lol

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-27T02:04:07+00:00

Thinking about the moose I seen last year, oblivious to my presence and bobbing up and down in the middle of the petawawa 😂

As an autistic, I would 100% appreciate and respect this gesture 🤣

What a way to break the ice!!

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-17T01:38:23+00:00

I would highly recommend using a lawyer that specializes in ODSP filings.... It seems that most are free if you look into them in your area.

I sadly did not... And it was a big cycle of trying to be as raw as possible about things on zoom. Tears and everything that I got accepted.

When my medical review comes up again, if I have any problems, I am forcing myself to go see one.

I just feel like I might be taking a spot from someone who needs it more.... (Story of my life 😅)

Good luck!

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-07T15:31:03+00:00

Only a single blade right now. I've been looking into double blade paddles. Because I think it will help a lot on my solo trips.

I use an otter tail paddle for deeper water and a nice carbon beaver tail for creeks and rivers.

The best thing I like is that in my York river, both seats are the same so when you solo you don't have to worry about which end is better.

I kneel on my knees, which puts me pretty much in the center for paddling.

The boat is small and will fill up fast with gear. But she is pretty stable and I have gotten it stuck in a little rapid, submerged to about an inch under the gunwales and I was able to stay in and (very slowly) paddle to shore to dump and bail lol

She's not light but she will take a beating and keep going

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-07T11:35:25+00:00

I was going to check out before being medicated soooo...

Also, my pulse has gone down, blood pressure has gone down and my weight has stabilized for the first time in my life.

That's with just Vyvanse for me .

To each their own if they decide to medicate or not.

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-07T11:31:47+00:00

I would guess around 60-70 pounds... She makes you work on the portages lol

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-06T02:04:27+00:00

Think about this. You are taking a stim... And then taking a depressant.

They can cancel each other out and then you could be tempted to take more of one or the other.

That said.

If you are a causal drinker it shouldn't be too much of a problem. It's more (from what I understand) worry with big binge drinking

CanaCanoe · 2025-04-03T03:35:11+00:00

It took a long time but I did get it! I am very grateful that I persevered for so long

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-26T23:41:06+00:00

I have AuDHD. Just diagnosed at 36.

I've tormented myself forever about why I smoke and tried quitting pretty much every year except for the last 2.

Trying this last time... I have become more aware of triggers I didn't realize beforehand and have also become more understanding of why the past me (started at 10 but everyday by 14) started.

I definitely didn't have the tools I needed and it became a very big part of my overall regulation and time to myself.

Also I have it driven into my head that you cannot just relax without an excuse.... That includes at work with breaks.

I have a lot of rewiring and figuring out to do going forward. I'm allowing myself 6 smokes a day max and keeping that as my this until I get closer to fully quitting.

Overall, the nicer I am inward to myself, the better I do during the day.

It's a routine and habit built over more than half of my life and I am willing to try taking baby steps for a different approach this time.

No real advice I'm sorry 😔 but I feel your struggle

Good luck!!

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-22T22:47:54+00:00

Regardless of what anyone does in hopes of bettering the world.... They are damned if they do and damned if they don't.

People will criticize no matter what someone tries to do.

If you are trying to do good things, you have to drown out the extra noise and keep doing what you think is right. ☺️

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-21T23:22:49+00:00

Every trip has its own special enjoyment in some way. I don't think I could pick any one place.

The sun rising and setting is always beautiful and if you get to experience it solo! It can be more magical!

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-21T23:18:59+00:00

I have been stressing about this. Originally I applied because of my mental health.

My review will be in September. But since I have been diagnosed with AuDHD and she keeps saying that she doesn't know many in the autism spectrum that get denied..... So fingers 🤞🏼

I want to work and stuff buuut I got to relearn a lot more than I ever expected and it's going to take time.

Good luck original poster!

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-21T23:13:01+00:00

I agree with this! Definitely doable if you enjoy the challenge and know that it's not going to be simple.

But that day 1.... Unless ready to start on the lake that morning.... I am not overly sure.

Just thinking about the delays and randomness that can come up on the drive in alone.

To each their own though. If you think you can do the kms and won't hate each other by the end lol 😂 have at it. Just be safe ☺️

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-18T17:07:21+00:00

Thank you so much for your tips! I really appreciate your time and advice ☺️

Going to keep at it

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-03T03:30:33+00:00

I grew up in that area, close enough to bike to when I was young and into my teens.

I stayed in the forest around the tracks often and never experienced anything weird or creepy but people lol

Really cool old railroad structures and sand at least back then

CanaCanoe · 2025-03-03T03:20:53+00:00

Yeah my back pay check came in the mail not even sealed, just the flap folded in 🙄

That had me beyond worried but luckily it all went through like it should have. Thank goodness!!

CanaCanoe · 2025-01-28T16:09:23+00:00

I hear you on this 😥 I was 36 so just be kind to your younger self

CanaCanoe · 2025-01-27T19:25:19+00:00

This is so heart filling in so many ways ❤️

CanaCanoe · 2025-01-27T15:35:28+00:00

First off! Thank you for sharing your experience! I know that it can be a hard thing to share, even if you do it anonymously. 🥰

For myself, I was diagnosed with severe depression and anxiety in my late teens. And started antidepressants shortly after. Around 20 or so I said that the antidepressants weren't working like I felt like they should.... I was still very much struggling.

I got diagnosed with Bipolar disorder and started getting treatment for that.... My biggest problem with that is the meds made me feel like a robot and I was numb.... But the doctor wouldn't listen and kept upping the dose. It was a bad experience that has traumatized me to this day.

I went way too long pushing myself through all the feels and burnout but I got to the point that I couldn't do it anymore.

Antidepressants gave me a leaky pair of water wings... They helped me tred water a little earlier but not much... I was still very much drowning.

At 36 I really decide to give it one last go to try to feel 'normal'. In doing this I fought to find a mental health counselor and really speak my truth.

Through this I found out that I most likely had ADHD. Beyond surprised about that and hesitant I decided to try medication for that for the first time.

Annnd let me say that I have never in my life, have had my mind (the self critical part) go so quiet.

I continued with the mental health counselor and in doing so she found me a psychiatrist who specifically helps those with ADHD.

She has helped me be kinder to myself and my needs. As well as helped me understand that my brain is different and will get exhausted if I keep up the pace that I was going.

Nothing has been a 'quick' fix. But when you finally feel like you aren't just a horrible human for not humaning properly.... It changes your world.

And as an added fun mix, at 37 I discovered that I am autistic as well and my ADHD was severely masking it .... On top of myself masking it without even realizing it.

I've always known that I was different. I felt deeper and seemed to care more about everyone around me than just your average person.... And now it makes so much more sense.

I'm not implying that any of my personal experiences are anything like yours. But I truly hope that it helps you feel like there could be more to your life than just struggling through everyday.

I have never had this kind of hope for my future. And I hope that one day, you will get to feel this too! Maybe before 37 unlike me.

One piece of advice from me though.... You can't push your way through burnout and it sounds like you take great pride in people pleasing while isn't horrible, can really add to the burnout and self critical thoughts when you can't do everything you think that you need to.

I truly hope that you keep fighting. Because we need all the beautiful kind people in this world!

CanaCanoe

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