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Oh the shame ... hanging my head now ... yup, said it out loud, secret is out. Kevlar canoe, sitting, double paddle and hotel. Marten, have I slipped to the dark side ?

Woodpuppy, While I was learning to paddle sitting and not kneeling ( long story ) I began to utilize a Greenland Style Paddle. All my canoes are tandem, converted to be huge solo boats. I even paddled my 15 prospector with one. I found I needed to use a low angle paddle stroke or I would...

Then we paddled the Weeki Wachee. There were a lot of people out today … not my cup of tea. Beautiful area, but not peaceful really, too crowded … felt , my blood pressure rising. So after a couple of hours called it a day.

We swam with the Manatees

Baby steps Marten. Perhaps in time she will be ready for the Min Jim (sp?) trail, and a luxurious Lean One to sleep in. Until then we will rough it at the Days Inn😉👍

fantastic! It is light, not effected by wind and moves her canoe effortlessly. Ties to thwart simply and she shoulder carries canoe from truck to put in.

Jake, my Wife and I have been paddling many of the springs in Florida this week. Back at home the weather got up to low 60s then crashed back down to windy and 13 degrees. Here in Crystal River, we have experienced many mornings in the low 40s but sunny snd warming nicely into the mid 70s. It...

I have been told it is hard to find in Canada. I once sent some to a friend via Amazon to S.ST.Marie during covid lockdown. Bob.

LanceR, Excellent post! I loved the video - gave me great idea ... big bag of Biscuit dough and powdered milk ( which I take anyway ) ... take a break after a long portage - quick coffee and biscuit with honey - back to paddling. Seriously gonna have to give this a try. (y)

Thanks Bill, I will look into this! Bob.

Traveling in my truck to a put in for a canoe journey I rarely bring any kind of cooler , but on occaion have a used a little one to keep sandwiches cool. I traveled with a guy who took a cooler with dry ice to keep his post trip beverages cold. When the trip was over he could enjoy a...

My dog Jake and I often like to climb large rock outcrops and ridges when on a trip. Sometimes we hike portage trails. My wife, Jake and I are heading to Florida this Friday to paddle various springs and look for manatees. Our destinations on this trip include hiking trails . Hoping for...

I like to make mine with either wheat flour or cornmeal. I use lard with a little salt, baking powder …occasionally cinnamon and raisins. I guess one is never to cut with a knife. I look forward on layover days to lots of coffee, bannock with spray butter and honey. Good food is comfort...

I take 2 ... always. Day trip on local lakes and backwaters of river ... or long wilderness trip - always take 2. I paddle solo. On rare occasion paddling tandem - 3. Bob.

Our snow pack is gone ... my 3 plus miles of snow shoe trail ... vanished. Bulbs are starting to wake up ... perfect weather for my firewood production season ... until today. 3 inches of heavy wet yuk! Slush everywhere and temps will slowly sink into the 20s for a couple days, which will...

Swede form vs symmetrical ... I remember many excellent paddlers telling me my old timey ways are ridiculous, Swede form is the only way a serious tripper should travel - it is faster, quicker, more efficient ... etc. I suppose they are correct, but those attributes are not what does it for me...

Well ... with temps drastically warming and rain on the way, Jake and I made what may be our last snow shoe trek ( at least for a while ) up to winter camp. After hanging out for a bit, I put the bucket cap on top of my chimney, then we walked a good bit enjoying the snowy wintery woods and the...

Hey Snapper, LOVE the stove buddy!! That Crawford stove is crackling ( pun intended )! Seriously, if I was ever to build a cabin or redo my home, that is the kind of stove I enjoy looking at as much as using. Good on ya figuring out how to post pictures. The second pic is my favorite … more...

Snapper, I have lusted after the LP/ wood stoves forever, set up is not practical with my house. I look forward to seeing it and your drying cold handle once you get posting figured 😉👍

Well I 'll be darned, I did not think anyone had ever used ashes before except me and the old way people. Good on ya snapper. Post a pic or two of your pans as well, sitting on the wood stove. I like looking at traditional stuff like that. Bob.