Recent content by Keeled Over

For seemingly far too long I have walked the halls of the Wilmot Cancer Center learning about organs that needed to be removed, MRI's that looked just a bit odd, and test results that could have been better. At each turn, Chick was there, providing support as she has done since we were both 20...

For off season I still do my power walks and will ride my fat bike as long as I don't think I will have a heart attack in heavy snow. My biggest problem is getting the back and leg muscles going again in spring, so I start out with 25lbs in a day pack and work muscles up to 40lbs in my canoe...

Random thoughts - We got on in Armstrong for a scheduled 9 am. Train rolled in at about 9:50. 1 hour 10 mins later we were dropped. It' s probably in this thread but the charge for the canoe was $100 - 18' max. Make sure the canoe is booked because they don't carry as many as they used...

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inReached all over for 2 weeks up there with no issues. Chick watched arrivals/departures, arranged shuttle drivers, tow trucks, hotels, rescue outfits, police activities, liquor stores................. helps to be retired.

Not entirely sure, although i could probably get the coordinates from my inReach. About a half hour chopper ride to Kapusksaing. It was fun, but very similar to a bunch of other stuff I have paddled through. I really want to run the last half where it's flatter and headed to James Bay. I...

Yup - the ADK's are good for me in April and October, and by October, I mean the end. First half of October is waaayyy to busy.

Hello folks, Looking for a TR on the Paull. I did see some information provided by Michael (Paddling Pitt) but it appears the trip was shortened. I am trying to build 2 solo trips that I can use in the event I have staffing issues, as I did for the last 2 years. The Cree will most likely...

Eureka No-Bug-Zone but there are a number of similar shelters available now. I throw my 10 x 14 over top and ride anything out. On The Missainabi I just brought the tarp and an 8 x 4 mesh. I was solo so I hung it from the center and let it hang. Crawled in, threw some gear in the corners...

Been doing it for 3-4 years now. I don't bring a tent unless it's fall, and add 10 x 14 CCS tarp.

Looks just like the Boundary Waters but on a larger scale. I believe you can access from the west via old roads and skip the train.

Fantastic Alan!! It has been fun - some amazing classics to be sure, and sooo many other great tomes that would never have crossed my mind had it not been for that list. Both my son and daughter have dabbled with it. Check it out folks - you may have already read some great books!!

TACKLING "Under the Volcano" by Malcolm Lawry. Reading some reviews prior to delving in there was a constant stream of comments discussing how difficult this book is to read. I wouldn't even have started but it is on the Modern Libraries list of the 100 Best Novels. I was warned it is a...

Toyota's for us - last 3 new cars. I think the RAV4 is about perfect. I have 3 things I would change, and 2 of them are due to my clydesdale status. It makes a lumpy bed but I can sleep at 6'2" in the back with a creative pillow placement. Plenty of power when loaded with canoe, gear and...

I always managed to get ashes in my cobbler while removing the cover. I don't know why, but I have had more then a few dozen Scouts complain about it.