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    Robin replied to the thread New to me Portage Pal trailer.
    You’re probably right about that, but I don’t see myself in congested traffic with this rig, just early morning rural roads from my...
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    Robin reacted to gumpus's post in the thread Photo of the day with Like Like.
    Low water. I go to my put-in the day after a hard rain and find that the river went DOWN. I guess the dam upstream must be shut and the...
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    Robin posted the thread Shop time in DIY.
    Besides painting, varnishing and new rails on some of my canoes, I have been busy with a couple of other shop projects. My wannigan...
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    Robin reacted to Paddlinhal's post in the thread Living better electronically with Like Like.
    I just bought a Z Fold 7, which opens up to the size of a mini tablet. The thing is great for tripping. With careful use, a 20K mAh will...
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    Robin replied to the thread New to me Portage Pal trailer.
    I finished up the trailer, new wiring, fixed a broken fender mount and new bearings. Took it for a test ride, worked out well. I’m...
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    Robin reacted to Darrell's post in the thread 1972 Old Town Chipewyan 18' with Like Like.
    I got a 18 ft old town , that my older brother got around 1973, not sure if it was a 1972, then he got it, he passed in 1974 from a car...
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    Robin replied to the thread Field sharpening.
    A little late but here's my stones. The one on the top is my kitchen "go to", the rounds are nice for my axes. The narrow triangular on...
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    Robin reacted to Boatman53's post in the thread Roof rack that can hold two canoes with Like Like.
    This has worked for me on the few occasions I need to carry two canoes. If you are not confident in your knot tying skills this might...
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    Robin reacted to Alan Gage's post in the thread Roof rack that can hold two canoes with Like Like.
    I bought some black galvanized pipe from the hardware store and hose clamped it to my cross bars. Never an issue. Alan
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    Robin reacted to memaquay's post in the thread Photo of the day with Like Like.
    My son got married at our place over the weekend. Brought out the canoe I made for my wedding and Honeymoon and put it to use.
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    Well done, nice write up and pics,Thank You for sharing.
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    This sounds like a great combination, and I’m pretty sure we will get to enjoy some nice video of the trip. Enjoy your trip!
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    I hadn't looked at this for a while - 44% at least OK with group meals, 56% would rather do their own. Off next week to the Allagash -...
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    Robin replied to the thread Tumpline ?.
    I’ve seen him do it live, probably the strongest guy I have ever had the pleasure of tripping with. (although Memaquay is right up there...
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    I have never worked on a stripper but I have restored quite a few non wood and wood canvas canoes. I agree, if you can avoid a keel all...
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