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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...

My goodness...that was quite the adventure. Glad you're OK. Thanks for sharing this with us. Might put some minds at ease when wondering about the need for a rescue when far away from home. Sounds like you were well treated by a group of true professionals. Happy to read it all worked out...

Robin - Thanks for posting that passage. So appropriate for this forum. Until next time...be well. snapper

Nice to have you with us. Glad you discovered the site. Until next time...be well. snapper

Thanks for posting that. It was wonderful watching and listening to them discuss their craft. The canoe world is fortunate to have them among us. That's all for now. Take care and until next time...be well. snapper

It wasn't on your list but I have a Hemlock "Peregrine" and it fits me and my dog with room for gear. My dog, a bona-fide mutt, is about 55 pounds but is willing to lay down on a piece of old yoga mat and stay still most of the time. With her in front of me, there is still room for a good...