Disks Along the Merrimack

After launching into the Merrimack River late this morning from Southwell Park in Chelmsford, I was surprised to find that the river was all mine between there and the Rourke Bridge.  Consequently,  with there being no boat traffic and very little wind, the river's surface was smooth as glass (photo at left).
I trash patrolled the river's west side while paddling downstream and at this section of low lying shore, found the majority of today's trash...

 

Another 102 Hooksett disks (1,127 to date) were recovered from congregations such as this...

 

 

Before leaving the small beach the day's catch gathered hullside...

 

There were 78 recyclable containers (26 redeemable) and 161 pieces of miscellaneous rubbish such as plastic bags, styrofoam, and the aforementioned Hooksett disks.  YTD = 1746

 

Here's a closeup of a big gulp container holding the 102 disks...

...simply fill with wastewater and aerate with a straw to provide adequate oxygen and mixing :)

 

 

Yesterday while walking around downtown Ipswich, Mrs. Trashpaddler and I came across someone's unique solution for kayak storage...

 

...and also got a better look at the Choate Bridge over the Ipswich River...