Recent content by PaddlingPitt

You are correct, Erica. Pearly Everlasting! Fireweed is one of my many favourite Northern plants. It has an interesting reputation among Northern travellers for predicting the beginning of winter, as explained in the following quote from AI: “The phrase "fireweed time to head south" refers to...

Of course you know that I based the words of my last posting from this Mary Hopkin song.

Glad you enjoyed our story, Gail. The South Nahanni was our first wilderness canoe trip. Thirty-five years ago now. Those were the days, my friend. We thought they’d never end. We’d trip and run forever and a day.

Michael: Just found thisl thread! First of all, I've just finished reading your trip reports entitled "Winter of our Content..." and "Anderson River NWT 1999" ...simply stated, your words have touched my heart. Gail, Thanks very much for sharing your reaction to some of my writings. You make it...

Nice photography.

I can’t find the meaning of symbols next to threads, such as a “bell” or a “question mark.” I assume that Glenn or Alan knows. Clarification, please.

I’m very surprised that the Alaska-based organization “Defender of Endangered Toads” hasn’t been knocking at your door. You should count yourself very fortunate, considering your disregard for the welfare of toads.

Reminds me of that last scene in the movie Easy Rider.

This time that little bird has been saying "The railroad dropped you off at the wrong river." And this time, the little bird was right. Dang! That would be so very disheartening.

I feel the same way, dramey. Perhaps posters are responding differently based on interpretation of the word “fears.” Kathleen and I have never been “afraid,” but certainly are cautious and concerned about potential threats and dangers. We always eagerly pursued wilderness canoeing, unafraid...

Glenn, This morning, the heading was “Happy National Stan The Man Musial’s Birthday.” I didn’t know that. At the bakery this morning, in walked an elderly man I had never seen before, wearing a St. Louis Cardinals baseball cap. We’re a long way from St. Louis, baseball fans, and guys wearing...

Glenn or Alan, I meant to post this in “Food, Meals & Recipes.” Can you change for me, please?

Kathleen and I went on our last wilderness canoe trip in 2022. We thoroughly enjoyed sharing silence with our friend the Barren Grounds. But age caught us, and we sold our 565 acre property in Saskatchewan, and moved to 0.39 acres on Pender Island, about halfway by ferry between Vancouver and...

Wow. You are truly tenacious and resolute, as well as an accomplished raconteur! And don’t get me started about your excellent photography.

To follow up on my last post, if you would like to see any of my trip reports on these four rivers, simply hit the search button, and then search by title, such as “Coppermine River.” Perhaps not everyone here on CTN has seen these reports, with lots of images.