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I started using AutoCAD over fifteen years ago to get a better grasp on a project I was working on then. I have been drafting since long...

Is the lower hand on the same side as your shoulder issues?

Anecdotal comment: Yes I feel/think it was a lot colder in the 1950's - 1970's than it has been in 00's - 20's. Evidence comment: While...

When dealing with long blade paddles such as Ottertail or Beavertail I find the measurement of the full paddle length to be next to...

If I had my way floating lines would be mandatory for any ropes attached to a canoe, also lining/painters should be of appropriate size...

My shoulder issues (which are generally minor) are actually totally unrelated to paddling and usually are improved when I paddle. I try...

My usual paddle is a Werner Bandit (all carbon), when I have any discomfort in my shoulder I switch to an Otter type paddle (I have a...

Hey, I am not happy about this cutting into my cashew supply. :eek:

On the rare occasions when I paddle in a popular area where there are lots of other canoes I like to watch the tandems go by, you can...

The only true way to (maybe) turn off tracking on a cell phone is to turn it off and remove the SIM card. Even that might not be...

A couple of screen grabs from Waterwalker https://www.nfb.ca/directors/bill-mason/ (possibly geoblocked?)

What I meant was simply a general rule that tumblehomed canoes are likely to be somewhat less seaworthy in big waves (i.e., wetter) than...

There is some stuff about the trip here...

The "dot" is a smartphone thing, those devices are ALWAYS tracking you if you are within cell range (and soon Sat range). I assumed the...

I use an InReach (an old pre-Garmin model. not that this matters). I have it in tracking mode whenever I am moving, any of my followers...