Recent content by PaddlingPitt

“Asociality” might fit your word quest, gamma. I didn’t know this word until a few minutes ago, when Ms AI explained it to me.

Just wondering, B & S, where in BC do you live?

Kathleen and I have everything we need. In fact, we are giving stuff away. In our new-ish home on Pender Island, we like going out to the bakery-coffee shop - after we walk Shadow in the morning. We go pretty much every day, except on Sundays, when Kathleen goes to church, After her service we...

Thanks, ppine. Your kind words make a great start to 2026 for me!

Here is a closer look.

Kathleen and I purchased this map more than 30 years ago, at an antique store in Vancouver. It is from a British compendium, and is titled “Arctic Regions, With All The Discoveries to 1855.” It is highly detailed, including the locations of specific native grouos. Very interesting...

A beautiful tribute and perspective.

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.