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Thanks guys. Priest Lake was on the radar but not Upper Priest. I'd also heard that Spirit Lake was worth dipping a paddle into. Both appear to be within easy striking distance of rte 2 (at this point, the preferred route West... still not sure how I'm getting home)

yep. Seems to have run into a snag.

I'm really liking the goat idea. It has a shot at being effective as bear deterrent, it can carry more and taste better (I'm assuming) than a big, white cat. I have to wonder if Irene is onboard with #1 & #3. If so, maybe become polygamist and snatch up a couple of young honeys. By getting...

Well, crap. Being able to open the rear window takes all the fun out of it. Probably wouldn't matter though, that (probably drunken) former self wouldn't have noticed it either and would probably still be giggling. Nice alternative to a camper.

Looks like an layover in Senneterre but, other than that, just a lot of hours. I suppose, like taking Amtrak here, it stops at every house along the tracks but it's always nice to not have to drive and one can just stare of the windows (like everything in life: trade-offs). I'm wondering if...

I'd seen the Gorewood (tortured plywood) canoe video before and have thought about making one but it looks like it requires a level of precision that I am, often, unwilling to achieve. I have a friend that often asks for progress reports on the strippers that I build. He gets a kick out of...

Welcome Sam. I'm unsure about the storage problem... Is your issue that you can't store any more? Maybe toss that extension ladder; us old guys fall off of them anyway.

I like the setup Al but, just a thought: if your tailgate catches allow you to, put a padlock on one of them before turning in. About time some smartass closes the tailgate, you'd be praying for cell service or pushing the SOS button. (Sorry, a younger version of myself would have still been...

Strippers can be surprisingly useful This site (Steel River between logjams) was especially nice because the elevation change on the sand spit gave me a higher work surface.

Helluva train ride to start the trip.

I've tried to find his obituary with the wayback machine but the search was fruitless (which is, in itself, sad). I suspect the he was a writer and, while he would, ideally, write about his true passions, the reality of writing for a magazine may be that you write what you are asked to write.

nice bottles, I'll have to grab some. Interesting that they're intended for tie dye... can I hook you up with some gel stain for your next build? ;)

Got sidetracked a little coming up with transportation options but I've been picking away at the build here & there. I "sanded" the inside with the surform shaver and then went over it again with an orbital sander and 60 grit. It made a pile of sawdust (which I saved for later use) and it...

I used Gorilla wood glue on my first two and Titebond II for the tie dye build. I liked the Gorilla glue better as it seemed to set a little faster. I haven't tried Elmers (yet).

That's a shame but near-death experiences can certainly have that effect and there's not many places that you realize the power of water like getting caught in a hydraulic. At the same time, I can't help looking at dams and waterfalls and seeing if I can find a good line. "Niagara Falls...

Certainly not my preference of boat either but at least his logo suggests he uses canoe paddles. Personally, I'm more curious about the route: The write-up says he's paddling the Ohio & Tennessee Rivers. So he's paddling up the Tennessee and then portaging another Continental Divide to get...

Very nice and the All Day IPA in the cupholder looks like it fits right in (assuming they haven't changed their label).

Over the years, I've gathered quite a bit of info on that trip. The river is very much dependent upon rainfall and the trick, it seems, is to catch it at the right water level. Under 4 feet and you'll be dragging the riffles and over 6 ft it starts to clear the banks in places. I'm still...

I like it! (Then again, I'm a huge fan of function 1st and cosmetics never.)

Personally, I'm notoriously frugal (one reason I build my own) but, when money must be spent, I've learned that you'll remember the value of a purchase long after the price you paid is forgotten so don't be afraid to buy once, cry once. Swift has the reputation of being straight up so I'd...