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I remember the canvas over wood canoe I made in college as being one of my best all around canoes. It would track like an arrow, I could stand and fish, it carried a load well. I loaned it to a friend (Big Mistake) he ran over it with his truck.

Wow, good job what a great fine. I kept looking but I can never find a deal like that. Nothing but Colemans and Al canoes.

Loved your post. James Carey is a popular fellow in our house. I watch and enjoy all his canoe camping videos and my wife watches all of Mr. Carey water painting videos. He does a wonderful pen and water color sketches most outdoor people enjoy, very simple and relaxing. One of my favorites...

About 6 or 8 years ago on our local Craig's List there were items being posted that seemed too good to be true. There was $10,000 car posted at $2500, $5,000 garden tractors posted at $500 and so on. The post contained phone numbers, pictures and everything else needed to seem on the up and...

I still can't believe that price, something doesn't smell right. I still have my doubts.

Good Luck with your trip. I like your timeline, no rush, travel when you want, eat when you want and enjoy the ride. I'd be interested in your menu for 3 weeks. Looking forward to your trip report.

Dutchlennart Thanks for posting your pictures. I have a NEXT canoe but only use it for tripping on lakes. My wife worries a lot about my solo trips and the canoe tipping over. I'm always telling her how well my canoe handles wind and big rough water. I showed her your picture showing the...

In 2022, I was in the market for a solo tripping canoe and was considering everything out there. I finally got things down to two models. I was considering a Hornbeck and a OT NEXT. I watched dozens of videos and read everything I could on the subject and decided on the OT NEXT. for my...

What a great trip!! Great story and even better pictures. I really enjoyed it. I hope the moose recovers his wound. Thanks for posting.

Thanks for remembering. I'm afraid the story of Tionesta now is the same as a great many other small towns. When we had our camp there (1965-1990) it was a busy hub of activity. My wife and I drove over a few years ago, it was very sad. All the businesses I'd known were gone, yards were grown...

I found this while going threw some old boxes. Picture of me on the Allegany River, 1968 while at camp near Tionesta Pa. Can't believe I was that thin.

Outdoor people should take notice. The next time the family laughs when you tell them the weathers going to change, you can feel it in your bones, tell them you now have proof. Agriculture Deplt chief Meteorologist, Albert Peterlin, says it's the change in the weather that causes stress...

If only my legs were a little stronger, I'd have that in a heart beat.

This morning here in North Central Penna. temps were 68F and felt like Fall. With the temp so low the thoughts of a nice warm wood stove, cooking a big farmer's breakfast, a canvas tent and sitting in the morning air sure has the old juices flowing. I don't think I've looked forward to Fall...

Rusty You mention that you have made a few hammocks, I have the material to make my own, it would be great if you could show how you made your hammock?

Robin, Your stove really looks good. I think I might give my old stove another try with your Olive oil system. It sure would be better to see a nice, seasoned stove instead of that rusted stove of mind. Thanks for posting.

Are there any forecast out there what weather you are expecting for this fall? Right now, I'm planning the weather will be warm enough for me to continue tripping the Adirondacks well into October maybe even into early November. I expect dry weather with daytime highs 40-45F and night time...

We have used our air conditioner more this year than any other time. Don't know how we got along without it. Started out this Spring with big plans around the cabin, but every time I try to get something done I can't work because it's too hot. We've been trying to get something done early in...

I had the same problem. I haven't found anything that really works. I tried cooking oil that I didn't care for, it seems like it turns funky and a little sticky . I still haven't found anything that I can put on that will work. Now at the beginning of the season I try to check everything out...

Wow. How great would it be to spend your summer on a trip like this, paddling with these guys. This would be a trip of a lifetime.