Recent content by billconner

I have the pack version and like it. In the pack definitely stable enough for a frisky big dog.

Paddlefest 2024 seems like it is a little bigger than last year, though not at the beach like pre-pandemic. Seems like a lot of the manufacturers, maybe trying to get over the post pandemic boom slowing. https://mountainmanoutdoors.com/pages/paddlesports-adirondack-paddlefest Maybe they could...

I think aluminum is best if you own the waterfront, no portages, and you just pull it out and flip it. Right where you need it next time. (I have that land and would like an aluminium canoe to leave there.)

I find the Souris River Tranquility to be stable and rugged for a Kevlar canoe and more than enough capacity for me at near 250 when I bought it and another 100+ pounds of gear. High initial stability as well.

Seemed like good price.

I recoat my SR kevlars every couple of years with Epithanes mostly to improve appearance and perhaps provide some UV protection.

I think all these different practices and preferences are wonderful. I'm a foodie so while breakfast and lunches are usually no cook dead simple, some dinners do get more complex. Not a fisherperson so rarely have that wonderful option.

But you did, and can't even admit it and apologize.

Simuliumvenustum - thanks for posting the great pics!

Cloudy but happening.

First warm enough day to enjoy sitting on deck, waiting for the eclipse. Some clouds. Wondering if Churchill was right that never have so many waited so long for so little.

I like Trader Joe's selection of nuts, dried fruit, bars, and such. Instant mashed potatoes and stove top stuffings are compact and tasty. I learned to like spam at Philmont - with mustard and cheese. I'm not a fan of oatmeal - too much like wallpaper paste - but grape nuts with dried fruit and...

Eclipse craziness has taken hold here in totality lane. All the seasonal restaurants and stores are opening ahead of usual. Village is filled with cars. They should of put up the parking meters rather than wait till Memorial Day as usual.

I think I'll settle for my 3m 20 s of totality in my backyard. Can't deal with traffic for the max of another 18 seconds.

Kind of interesting.