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Music was sooo much better in my adolescence than today….funny but that’s the same thing my father used to say about music from his adolescence in the 40’s….and he was right too! That big band stuff is awesome.

Looks like a Tripper model to me….second canoe I ever owned. A classic.

Wow, what a great resto! Very well done…she’s a beauty.

Sirius for music 'cause it follows wherever you go...Bluegrass, Big Band, Chill, Watercolors, Bluesville, the Blend, used to enjoy local stations but as mentioned too much political screaming/idiocy now...used to be able to hear interesting info about towns you were passing but not so much today.

In the past I have laid the old seat on top of the new one and the cut arms to match and drilled using the old seat holes as guides.

That’s why I use the tubing on the gunnels then there is no need to pad the crossbars

The kid is good! Love the jet ferry….one of my personal faves.

I always have a few pieces of tubing in my paddle gear bag in the van in case one gets lost but if you take them off the gunnels when you unload at the put in and leave them in the car you should have no problems.

Interesting question: Glenn, if I wanted to use one of your AI created images in a newsletter would I ask you for permission or the computer.😉

Maybe you have some friends that can take you out just for day trips?….I know just being in the canoe would help me and hopefully you too. Best wishes…hang tight.

I think you will find your Flashfire a much more inspiring canoe to paddle. It will more precisely reward nuanced strokes with a quicker response. Not to say you won’t enjoy the Shadow…I love most all small, dedicated solos (under 16’). Canoe personalities are just like people…there’s something...

Not what I would call sleek…a bit wide for that. At it’s introduction it was viewed as a Freestyle hull but if I remember correctly it has less rocker in the stern than the bow so I would class it more as a general purpose design. Very maneauverable. Constant flare (no shoulder) amidships. You...

I bow to Mr Gage The master of the page He deciphered the code Then followed the mode To successfully engage

I read canoe tripping.net It’s as close to tripping as I get A beltline that’s growing Reinforces my knowing I couldn’t portage 3 meters I bet 🤣

Several times while paddling on a small local pond just as the sun struck the surface and began to heat the air I have been surrounded by several dozen “tornadoes” of mist. Small distinct independent columns 4-6 feet tall spinning and rising from the surface are mesmerizing. Never got a picture...