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Those sound excellent Erica. Thanks. And that's a good question. Can one become windbound on a serene lake?

My canoe sex, or lack thereof, depending on perspective, falls under the Canoeing Regrets thread. Neither of which I feel inclined to describe. Yet. All I can say is there's a haiku in there somewhere and I'll be darned if I can keep it rated G.

The seasonably cool nights welcomed the early blush of red maples a couple of weeks ago here in Southern Ontario. Unlike past years when annual droughts would trigger the yellows and browns a month before fall colours, this year we've had ample rainfall, so it's been refreshing to see a green...

Haha, reminds me of my grandson when he was young. He couldn't stand having his food selections touch each other. Food items had to stay well apart on his plate. He had an absolute phobia about it. Egg couldn't touch the bacon couldn't touch the toast. But I agree this mess tin meal looks...

I love these Bluetooth speakers. I own one and use it daily, but only in my kitchen where I listen to audio stories and music. I don't share it with the neighbourhood. That isn't cool. For rambling round the yard listening to tunes while I work I have a pair of Bluetooth headphones. Again, I...

Natural spaces might be revered churches for some but are narcissistic playgrounds for others.

Maybe when school resumes Mem can put the kids to work in the shop upscaling this fun project. Stands to reason that if he can make this problem solver handle problem bears it ought to be able to handle problem people too. Can't wait for the video results Memequay.

Yes, I'm subbed there and enjoy the quiet content. I actually paddled in that region once upon a time.

Know anyone who does decorative wood burning?

This looks like a self-promotion advertisement. But I'm prepared to be wrong.

Years ago I was gifted a Coghlan folding saw and have never really needed to use anything else. I keep meaning to replace the blade but it keeps on ripping thru anything I throw at it. The one downside to the design is the triangular frame. It'll only handle up to a certain circumference of log...

In the unused category I seem to have gathered together several rain jackets. I still hold onto 2 sets of army surplus rain jackets and pants because they've always performed well. Seam sealer treatment has seen to that. Goodness knows why I've added other rain gear to the collection, each one...

I've accepted having wet feet and quite like spending time in the water. Except a) around camp, and b) trekking the portages. In those situations I've usually resorted to warm dry socks and waterproof shoes. In all but the boggiest places I've managed to keep dry comfortable feet this way. To me...

The book I'm into right now is, but isn't, a canoeing book. But it is. Healthy Aging by Andrew Weil, MD. "A lifelong guide to your physical and spiritual well-being." I bought this way back when I was 50. I might've posted this back then but I can't really remember. My failing memory is just...

I'm finding this build interesting. Makes sense that thinner plys are more flexible, and that layered grains of differing orientations add strength. Like plywood? I wonder if wetted wood attains less glue bond than dry? How important is glue absorption?

We've always carried them on our PFDs. I gave the kids additional ones for day hikes. When you think about it whistles are an ingenious hands-free device for signaling in an emergency. IIRC they are a required piece of kit here where I live and play. I never thought about comparative whistle...

Here's an enjoyable trip. "A good time was had by all."

I'd heard of R.M. Patterson and his Dangerous River book, but had no idea he'd settled down to ranching for a time in his life. That is until I came across Buffalo Head in an antiques shop in the little town of Nanton Alberta on a family trip there several years ago. It seemed a coincidence too...

Our house was broken into several years ago and the little twerps cleaned us out of all that was of any pawn shop value including a really nice camera. I decided to replace that DSLR with a water proof point and shoot. I suppose the Olympus Tough 820 (?) is a bit better than a p&s but it...