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@GladMax - You never know what you're going to find in a thrift store. My original 1898, Dwight Grant guideboat was found in a thrift store in Rochester, NY by a friend of mine. He and I traded the boat for an old '62 Willys jeep I had. He needed transportation and I was more than happy to...

I'm a slacker in comparison to you all. I'm also a "dabbler" in most things as I enjoy learning how something works; bagpipes anyone??? Although retired, I work at the Fenimore Farm & Country Village (formerly the Farmers' Museum in Cooperstown, NY) so spend a lot of my time sitting on the...

Looks like a wonderful day out with like minded folks. Thanks for sharing. Until next time...be well. snapper

Nice to see another Hemlock "Peregrine" on the water. Thanks for sharing your photos of the initial trip. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

Like others who have already commented, I take my pills in their original containers and then swop them out into a small pill box when I get to where I'm going. This saves any confusion (at least I think it should) as to what I'm carrying and what it's for. I've been doing this for a couple of...

Beautiful boat! Also, great to hear about your experience with the folks at Northstar. It's nice to know a company is willing to listen and work with their customers. Enjoy paddling that beauty for years to come! That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

Thanks for sharing your adventure. Nothing like having your dog along for the fun. As for the feather; I'm pretty sure it's from an owl. I say that because of the "feathery" edges on it. That feature is what allows owls to fly silently through the nighttime woods when hunting for prey...

For where I live, southwestern MA isn't anymore of a drive then heading to the Hudson Valley so I'd be interested in either location; for what it's worth. Until next time...be well. snapper

Thanks for posting all these videos. I probably won't ever attempt creating this canoe but it sure is interesting to learn all about it! That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

I'm officially outside of the mid-Hudson valley but I might still be interested in joining if my schedule allows. I live just south of Cooperstown but driving a few hours has never dissuaded me from going somewhere if it meets my needs. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be...

Just happy you made it in the end. Until next time...be well. snapper

Not often that you'll hear someone recommend moving to NYS but we still have lots of Forest Preserve land where you can park, launch, paddle & camp for free. There are even roadside sites in both the Catskills and Adirondacks where you can camp without a fee; putting you in a good location for...

The first thing that came to mind was acetone. Since others are recommending it, I figure I can't be too far off the mark. I'd never heard of "Goo-be-Gone" before so that's a new one on me. Whatever you end up using, I'd be interested in your results so good luck going forward. That's all...

Chip - I live about 10 miles south of Cooperstown so if I can arrange my work schedule, I'd be happy to join you. As for what to expect on those first few miles; a lot of it will depend on water levels. Right now you should be OK but if we don't get much rain, the upper portion after the...

As a 72 year old, I typically enter my solo canoes by stepping in just in front of the seat. Unless I'm taking off from a dock, I always wet foot my entry into the canoe. If I feel like I need some extra stability I'll lay my paddle shaft across the gunwales, pushing down as I step into the...

I truly enjoy those early morning times on the water. The air is cooler and the critters seem more amenable to being watched. The only drawback for me is I have to leave the pooch home as I'm usually off to work once the boat is back on top of my truck. That's all for now. Take care and...

Do you know this from experience??? Until next time...be well. snapper

I started leading trips when I was 16 and it continued until I retired at 67. While I never minded doing group meals, it's a lot easier to go solo when it comes to food prep and clean-up; at least it is in my opinion. I do enjoy the "system" that @billconner already mentioned where folks take...

When was the last time you saw men paddling in white shirts & ties??? Thanks for posting. The clip made me smile! That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

I've slept comfortably on my side in a variety of hammocks. One of the keys to doing so is to lie diagonally across the hammock. If you lie in it straight, you'll get that banana-like feel you're talking about. It does take a bit of futzing to get it right the first few times but it can be...