[Paddlewise] What would you do differently?

Hello again,

 In respect to this last season of paddling, I want to
know what you would do to make it better. I have been
following a similar thread on a local paddling list
and I have seen many good ideas come from it.

Basically, go over what wasn't so great and describe
what you would do to fix it.

Here are some of mine.
 
   On cold trips I would like to bring hot chocolate
laced with Irish Cream, plenty for sharing. (not
Shari) :)
   I would leave a spare pair of shoes/socks in the
truck.
   I would call home more often to explain why I am
staying on the river for 6 more hours than I
originally thought. (whoops)
   I would set up my hot shower bag for the takeout:
it's especially nice for rinsing off the local mud.
   I would spend more time exploring islands, hidden
coves and looking out over tall lakeside cliffs than I
would just paddling from points A to B.
   I ought to stretch out more pretrip. Sometimes I
got  so excited, I completely forgot, and paid later.
   I would carry more Gatorade in my hydration pack, I
seem to never have enough.
   I would spend more time working on a "combat roll"
and less time with the "perfect setting ones".
   I would take more pictures, I won't always be able
to remember "the good times".
   
   

There you are. 
Paddlewisers:I hope you find time to answer this, your
ideas can help out everyone.

Thanks
Phil Huck
thekayaker_at_yahoo.com
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