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  1. kahel

    Paddle - varnish vs oil

    I have oiled the handle of my cherry wood paddle with normal linseed oil ... . . It works. The feel is smooth and soft.
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    Decision Time—Thwart Interfering with Seat Back

    What do you feel most comfortable with? Your answer to the question is then the solution. ;)
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    little helper for loading the canoe.

    that's also a charming idea, putting the canoe on the roof of the car. regards Michael
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    I finally learned something...

    I would say "good physio therapist" and good that you remembered what it said to you. Sometimes it just takes a little push from an outsider to be able to work on your own problem. If you feel better afterwards - all the better.
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    Pat Moore new old stock canoes

    very elegant boats.
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    Outfitting, Maintenance and Repair Preparations

    Hey @dustycassidy I would make a cut in the crack with the saw to widen it ... wrap the entire upper area with adhesive tape and then fill the crack and the screw holes with Epoxi - after curing, re-drill the holes, smooth the filled cut and that's it. Or - clamp it with an iron nail that is...
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    Supermarket Food Ideas for Extended Tripping

    may you find this also intresting: How To Dehydrate Using Oven How To Dehydrate Food Forbackpacking
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    Photo of the day

    You have to read his mind ...
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    What are you reading?

    to answer the question: "What are you reading?" The weather forecast for the next few days to see when I can go paddling again. ;) Have a god Weekend to all of you. regards Michael
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    Is there a doctor in the house?

    Blackflys ?! - yes, sometimes the good Lord has had bad days.
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    Care & feeding of cold handle frying pans

    Here it is! a big Package arrives today ... from @sweeper No - not just one, but two! :love: . . . oh - I think i had to do some fire ... I'm so happy Thank you very much for that Kevin! regards Michael
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    First Self-Supported Tandem Canoe Trip Down the Grand Canyon

    the music >> all along the watch tower << goes well with the water battle (y) just watching the video makes me feel more than respectful. I think I would wet my pants from top to bottom. help me If you can ... sonds also good! in front of these mass of Water - after capsized.
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    Is there a doctor in the house?

    mhmmm - no doctor but - I've worked long time in hospital as a Trauma surgery assistant. After 15 years I change to be a IT system administrator for round about 10 years. Now I'm retired and enjoying life. :cool: regards Michael
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    The sacrifices we make in life for paddling

    mhmm - depends on how much risk you are willing to take when practicing your hobby. If you are prepared to take a higher risk, you are nevertheless selfishly ignoring the well-being of your loved ones. Do I really have to ride the white water section at high water with c3-4 and expose myself to...
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    making my own maps for touring

    In the first step, the binding machine punches the holes and in the second step you can place the sheets in the spread spiral binding Then release the spiral binding and you're done. . . here you can have a closer look
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    making my own maps for touring

    there are a lot of them in the world wide web ;) https://www.amazon.de/s?k=laminator+machine
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    making my own maps for touring

    Anticipation is the greatest joy. ;) As I'm planning a multi-day canoe trip with friends in May, I'm already preparing the right maps. This approach has proved very successful on my last tours and I'm going to introduce it as my "standard". Sure - of course I also have one of these map bags...
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    Tarp type and set-up style, and let's see some pix

    That's no comparison - not at all. Sure, it would have its appeal - but not the vastness, the wilderness and the solitude. The neighbor's green is always greener. ;)
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    Tarp type and set-up style, and let's see some pix

    @Aslowhand I don't envy you for the tarp setups - but I do envy you for the spots where you have setup them up!
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