Ralph

On Thursday, March 12th, after a relatively warm rain front passed through, it looked like spring was on its way... ...it started...

Snow squalls and hail off and on all day, but these South Bristol harbor rats refused to believe it wasn’t spring.

Breezy at our local beach today, gusts near 70 mph. You can still see the contrast between the dark water from the St Joseph river in...

One of the students has been doing quite well with this build. Should be closing it in tomorrow. No whiskey strip though, lol. Really...

Paddling around Nahcotta on Willapa Bay, Washington

Second blissful day. I fully intended to make this a rest day and that is what I did. I told myself I would read, admire the view, nap...

Two and a half weeks ago, I broke or bruised my ribs – typical of my clumsiness. This morning I wanted to check on the healing progress...

My wife’s winter backpacking valentine surprise for me.

Well, considering that today is "National Drink Wine Day", I don't mind if I do. Let me walk to the basement & I'll be right back.

Paddling season seems a long way off. I look forward to mornings like this.

Filsons in waxed cotton or wool. Helly Hansens for heavy rain or light work.

I'm not familiar with those ratings, what I wear is Helle Hansen work wear. The PVC jacket and bibs are 55.00 each. Don't get anything...

I followed the “What the Shell?” thread with interest because for years I have been trying to find the perfect rain gear. I have spent a...

Some pre-Super Bowl paddling with my Son on Willapa Bay.