lets try to stay on topic here ... Hood River is way far and has a very active kayaking scene, i can go down there any day and have people to boat with

 

I think alot of folks are talking about alot of different ideas here.
 I just want to get out for a little breaksy from the family life, get my boat wet, bend my rod and eat some stellar grub whilst chillin with my friends. This can be accomplished at all of the locations listed, I would prefer either the OP or the Green. Green because it is the easiest to make happen of all locations for me, ie logistics, planning flows etc.. The OP would be my top pick because I love the rivers out there more, the fishing is Superb, and chillin with friends is always funner when it is a complete deluge of rain. Car Campin vs Boat camping, I vote to boat, but would do either or. The wynoochee would be fun, the Grays is not the OP but would be cool, The Hump is great, the Satsop is fun, done it a few times this year so I could go for something else but would still dig it up. Never done the Solleks but the Snappers got some fish in her, or we could just get our Soleboating on the old duck and those with the skill/desire could sesh a lap or two on sitkum (JP - not like everyone needs to rally that is there over the weekend, we should be capable of breaking in to sub groups for different missions if needed).... Regardless I will read the discussion and then see what the popular choices turn out to be so far it seems

Green
Tilton
Satsop\Wynoch - ***
Hump\Math - ***
Queets\Snhapish - ***
Soleduck\Stikum - ***
Grays\Elochoman

I have placed *** by the selections which will be most likely to drawn a SOP river ninja out of the shadows.

Koolness. For once I managed to stir the pot in a positive way. What's wrong w/ this picture? No one's bickering- just kidding- don't start now!

James, I don't think we are too unfocused. We basicly had three themes, and ccould do any or all of them:

1) Green: local, accessible, popular and easy. THIS ONE's GONNA HAPPEN, its just a matter of when. Honestly I won't run the Upper below 1000. No way in hell. But I'd run the lower way below that. Still, If I was building a weekend around it, I'd rather it be higher at least a little.
   If yall decide on a Green Riv weekend and its butt scrapin, hip bangin, face bloodying low, I'll just run the Lower. Win Win.

2)Tilton: PPeeps don't seem to be biting on this option but I am down. I'd love to do an overnighter in there. Yo BIGWah- if no one goes for that, you n I will make it happen.

3) OP. This option would be designed so PPeeps can base out of one tarp city base camp, and go on seperate missions. Where could we best camp to facilitate this? I'm thinkin Humptulips/Matheny. PPeeps can run the Hump, and/or go Northwest toward Matheny n beyond, or East to the Wynooch, Satsop. PPeeps can "choose their own adventure".

Hood River is Hoody McRiver. Ya go down there to boat, and often to boat with the PDX and HR locals, fine folks that they are. I agree its a bit far to drive for many. I don't consider that option on the table unless more PPeeps put it there.

Overnighting in Playboats should become a new category. I think it is possibly stupidest thing one can do, which means it might have a good following someday. Arguably the only dumber thing would be in a squirt boat... You would at least be mystery moving with no features and you might have to wear a backpack but hey why not?

The trip that turned me off to packing gear in a playboat. Not mentioning the fact that my garbage bag dry system failed and left me pretty wet.

http://professorpaddle.com/media/photoview.asp?File_Id=1102
http://professorpaddle.com/media/photoview.asp?File_Id=1095

That was a fun trip... a little toad in James sleeping bag :) 

I like the Oly idea levels dependant.  Tilton sounds fun as its been years... but playboating overnight gear doesn't sound all that inviting.  Green is close, sorta, and if James held the afterhours party at his digs, then man, I'm all IN!   

Or at least another poker night!

If we did OP we could have the overnighter at my place.

Tilton Idea- bout this one: Y'nz who wanna playboat make an initial lap QUICKLY with your creeker full of gear. Drop it off, but DON'T set it up. Yet. Jam to t.o. I MEAN JAM, MUTHUFUKA, NOT LIKE YOU'S DRIFTWOOD (c'mon now: once upon a time a kayak was a FAST vehicle). Rally back up to put in 'cuz you took two seconds to figure out your logistics, and put on w/ playboat. 2nd lap that day cuz you got an EARLY start. Play your way down to your gear where you'll stay, set up camp, n surf. Day two, play all you want leaving enough time to get back up to put in and blitz another w/ creekboat to pick up yo sh*t. Sounds complex, but not if you are as motivated ( and Wacko, I will grant you, Bret), as I.

Now, BIGWATER: (AND this offer is ONLY extended to you) me n El Diablo would be happy to haul in SOME of your gear should we decide to do some Tilton overnighter W/ ya. There may be a FIREBALL WISKEY fee and an... Assorted SAFETY surcharge, but it is an entirely viable option. El Diablo Nuevo is a way better PNW surfer than his grandpa, yet has all of the traditional stowage sans pillar. Just sayin'.
Again, that offer is EXCLUSIVELY for the BIGWAH man and the overnight Tilton plan. I know his safety sensibilities wouldn't let me down.

Forgive my "rapid"fire brainstorming. It's the middle of dark winter, and I can't get out to paddle enough- all I can do is wait till we round winter solstice.

Ok- then you need to check out Water Wacko's thread, cuz that sh*ts already off da hook w/ enthusiam, n it ain't even a two pager yet like this thread. Wacko is gonna be our official PP OP AlmBUDSman for this OP thang. Ima just sling a few opinions around as usual n show up with my own Tarps.

We'll start a Green River thread soon too, I'm sure of it...

...and a Tilton one.