Here's the deal...

Souris is a quiet little town in southwestern Manitoba. Its location overlooking the Souris River makes it an ideal location for such favorite rural Manitoba pastimes as canoeing, snowmobiling, hiking, and watching television. It is  famous for its swinging bridge.

It is not a likely place for crime, mystery and violence - favorite pastimes in many other parts of the world. It has in recent months, however, been the site of a perplexing problem.

The water level on the Souris River has begun to drop without any apparent cause. It hasn't been that high to begin with in recent years and now presents a real problem. You are the (self-appointed) captain of a team of would-be hydrology investigation professionals who, by some mistake,  have obtained funding to explore the causes of this water shortage. To be specific, the team consists of you and your brother Bernie. You decide upon an expedition to examine first-hand the water conditions on the river. Along the way you will have CHOICES to make, that will, as in any expedition, determine the outcome.

Choose carefully.

David Thompson had a choice to make when he camped here in the winter of 1797. (Why was he campng in the winter?)

Your First Choice:

Space is limited on your canoe. To do a proper investigation, you should take along a good supply of scientific equipment. To do so however, would limit the space for emergency rations. You might have rely on good fortune, kind farmer's wives, and small town restaurants for food. You might have to rely on your charm. You might starve.

To be sure, you could skip the equipment. To accomplish your mission, you could rely on your natural talent for investigation. You could count on your keen powers of observation.

You could start making your excuses now.

If you forego scientific supplies you could pack in a supply of nourishing rations. After all, you've got to keep your strength up!

 Your decision: