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Here is Shep the canoe dog - another rescue we pulled of the scrap heap. He is partial to the Grumman over the Mohawk, and requires an umbrella to stay comfortable. Only dog I ever had that always crosses his paws when he lays down.

Very cool! Love those Chargers. It's funny seeing these things live now - they are so big. For about a decade I worked for the company that made the interiors for those, and many other cars, for the movie industry. For the first movie we out together 10 sets. They have a bunch of cars...

Really want to see some pic's of that B-body!

Up until 2 am it was! After looking at the things I wanted to do I figured I better push harder to get to NF. Things huge. So while this was only going to to be day tripping/fishing, trip logistics have killed the canoe. I'll probably get banned!

Hello folks, Trip is getting fleshed out. Leave Rochester NY, drive around to Toronto for fun and then head straight up to Hwy 389, then over to 500 and down to 510. All seems pretty straightforward. I have been fascinated with Newfoundland forever and want to make sure I cover "The Rock"...

Oops - I got the deal through Budget. Thank you Alan. I have often heard of this practice and have no issue with it. I have never been in situation where I needed to, but it is on the table. My last trip I had the white mini-van - dubbed Beluga by chick - with Florida plates. Didn't...

Oops - I got the deal through Budget.

Hello all, Going top shelf this time! Just rented a 12 person passenger van for September 1st through September 30th, 2025 for $1899 all in with no restrictions on travelling in Canada. Gonna strap that Grumman Standard to the roof and bring the trolling motor and gen. I was checking...

Ah, another one of my "take it as gospel" contributors. Thank you very much YC You have been missed. For the new folks, you will soon see this is the best site in the world for detail info. Of all the activities I do no other website has members that provide this level of information...

Had a few more items pop into my head from the trip - may have mentioned some in another thread - sorry! I adopted a technique used by the sailing set for long passages – I never turned the van off while in the outback. Even stopping for gas I didn’t shut it off. This Chrysler Pacifica was...

recped, as usual you are an encyclopedia of information - never fail to impress. Thank you very much for the above. Whether known or not by him, his knowledge has helped me plan trips and has had a big impact on some equipment purchases I have made. I appreciate the knowledge and the TIME...

Hi Robin, yes it is a no tell situation for that canoe. I have rented cars for years for work and they seem to be less interested in damage these past few years. Scratches up to the length of a dollar bill, dents the size of a quarter are things I have been told. When I locked in my...

After my Denali experience I will pull the agent over the counter and walk them to the car with me to verify the spare. I brought 10 freeze dried meals as back-up on the other trip but only ate three of them - figured I might log a couple boon-docking days - and I will do the same on this one...

Thanks Alan, I used a a similar system but yours sounds more elegant. The Chrysler had the seats that folded into the floor which was perfect. I put 5 milk crates in a dice pattern, loaded gear in them and then put rods and all underneath with soft stuff. 6' x 4' plywood above that. It...

Hi folks, Not really canoe related so I hope this is cool. I am planning another loop into Canada, this time to the east. Cutting this off at a month - 6 weeks is a long time to live in a mini-van. I am interested in the scenic and if possible fishing opportunities along this stretch. From...

That was my exact experience - airplane mode screwed me.

Hi Michael, Thank you for your question but I do not intend to put one together. I haven't even downloaded the pic's off my camera yet. Strangely enough I am not reflecting on the trip very much right now. It was everything I had hoped for, so nothing bad, just busy making plans for future...

Great taste in music Mem! Another fan - you don't come across too many folks who are familiar. They played a tiny theater in a small town an hour from Rochester. For those unfamiliar these guys are from Toronto and for about 40 years have produced some of the most depressing music you have...

A little bit of both - Cowboy Junkies concert tonight too.

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee Haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!!!!!