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Hi Daisy, I was pretty much self taught by reading two books. Bill Mason's "Path of The Paddle" and Cliff Jacobsons "Expedition Canoeing"

A por-tij sounds like serious hard work, whereas a por-tazh sounds more lighthearted, maybe even whimsical and it might include some skipping.

That was a close call Patrick. I wish you a speedy recovery.

Well, that confirms I'm a moderate, I have a ponytail and wear a ball cap. Good luck to you and Kathleen in your new home Michael. I'm sorry to hear that you gave up your canoe. I understand why a flatwater paddle would not be satisfying after all the high quality adventures you've done, but...

I'd like to see a photo of those walleye sizzling in a cold handled frying pan.

Currently I have no interest in a racing hull, but I would like to have your outrigger Glenn. Unfortunately it's not in the budget right now.

I assumed it was aluminum, but couldn't tell for sure. My first trip was also in an aluminum canoe. It was a rented one and we damaged it when we went broadside into a fallen tree and had a hard time retrieving it. Good idea about bringing someone young and strong along for the heavy work. I...

August of 76’ was the year I did my first trip. Are you in the bow or stern? And what kind of boat are you in?

I wouldn’t call myself an experienced poler but I think Lisa likes to pole a camper. I think they were available in different lengths and I wouldn’t use one shorter than 16’. I had a pathfinder 14’ 10” that I believe was rebranded as a camper and it wasn’t suitable for WW with a load. If I were...

I've burned things in mine and they always seemed to clean up with some scraping with a metal spatula and a scrubbing with an abrasive pad and hot water. I've never had to reseason one.

I use an Exped pad that I like but it's a little longer and wider than I need. I probably could have found something thicker but smaller for the same weight that would have been better for side sleeping. I noticed that when sleeping on my side with a thin pad I need a thicker pillow to keep my...

I was concerned about that too but it hasn't been a problem. I use 5 minute oats and do bring the water to a boil and the pan remains non stick. At home I regularly use it for the oatmeal and fried eggs and with just a shot of cooking spray or some oil the eggs flip nicely without using a...

Good find. I'm no longer looking for them, but if I do see one for a good price I'd grab it. If I'm solo I'd probably take my small one, it's barely 6 inches across the bottom. It's the perfect size for oatmeal and is big enough to make a grilled cheese or for heating up other sandwiches. It is...

I'd like to see a photo of your Pelican if you have one Glenn.

I paddle big boats, 18 and 20 feet, and I think Rutstrum is right when comparing boats of similar materials and weight. When you throw light weight compost boats into the mix I don't think it holds true. I have found that my 17' 40lb boat takes less energy than either of my approximately 90lb...

Fresh cabbage does hold up well. My wife makes good noodles and cabbage that we eat with smoked kielbossi, but that's not quick and easy. But it is easy to steam or sauté or add to a taco or even ramen soup. A quick easy meal that we usually plan for our first night out is ramen soup and hot...

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This is my first paddle of the spring from yesterday. I did get out once in January but I’m not counting that. My lake mostly thawed out on Tuesday but I didn’t get inspired to get out until I read Jim Dodds post above. If I had one of my W/C boats out I would have been on the water already.

Last night in the Pocono.

This one is from almost 25 years ago. With an odd number of trippers my wife took the solo boat.