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I already got the prize a couple of years ago, remember the Woods Pack? I have not forgotten that magnanimous gift, nor will I ever forget another large envelope you sent that contained a trip report and other document's about a canoe route that I may never travel, except in my mind. I can...

I took a class in college, don’t remember the exact name of the course, of course. It was taught by a native speaker of the Anishinaabe language, I remember some of the words, one being “Amik”, so I will go with “BEAVER TAIL” as opposed to some other non-political correctness that my juvenile...

Really liked this. Each week I read Willem Lange’s weekly column that is on his website. In his younger days he was a canoe trippers extraordinaire. A great story telling author that hits the sweet spot for me.

Take a nice little road trip see some new country. Go to the Nova Craft Factory, buy yourself a hat, pick up a free sticker or two and take a tour of the production facility. I personally don’t wear any company’s logo stuff, if they want me as a walking advertisement they need to compensate...

I personally find the more elliptical shape more pleasing to my eye. Make both, see which one suits your expectations of what a good paddle should do. I keep thinking I would like an otter blade but I love the Maine Guide style so much that I wouldn’t be as be able to change my ways. Let us know...

In the late 60’s, early 70’s I motored all over Northern Minnesota, especially the motorized routes that then penetrated the Boundary Waters Canoe Area and the adjacent Quetico Provincial Park. I had a light weight 17 foot Grumman double ender with a side mounted 2 horse Johnson. If solo I...

That is a great project, sure beats my crude pvc black pipe and fittings. Looks very nice, must be very light weight too. Fly rod building is good way to while away winter. I have found that as far north as we are, fly rod building and fly tying with a full spectrum lamp does away with symptoms...

Dumbest post on this forum to date!

Looks like the chicken approved of your purchase. Is that a Rhode Island Red? I would do some sanding on the wood, just to see what’s under the weathered surface. Ppine’s advice on sawdust & epoxy is good for a quick and easy repair of some of the damage that can be seen. Nice thing about winter...

When I was a small boy, I was out in the woods with my father, saw my first weasel. Dad said that it was good that weasels were so small, because if they were the as big as cats or dogs it wouldn’t be safe for humans to be out in the woods. He told me that as tiny as they are, they kill the...

Did you know that you can hear what an enraged ermine sounds like, if you hold it close to your ear! ;)

No one has surpassed Sigurd F. Olson in writing about campfires. I suggest reading Chapter 5 entitled CAMPFIRES in the Summer Section of his wonderful book THE SINGING WILDERNESS.

I am a big proponent of the old saying, “you get what you paid for!” Especially if it is optics, I bought some cheap binoculars that I thought were serving me just fine. One day while watching peregrine falcons feed their young on a cliff along the Yukon river, a birder let me use his Zeiss...

I would call the Ottawa National Forest Service HQ to get the information, follow up questions answered by someone that is paid by your tax $ to supply the information you require. They may even send you a packet of the current regulations along with other planning information. To rely on second...

Very nice, really liked the photos, little trips in the autumn are good to remember later in the cold dark months of winter.

I am looking forward to (hopefully) see this project come together and watch you and your lucky students make this canoe. Is the art teacher going to have a hand in letting students paint it like you did with the paddles? I have fond memories of Mr. Clemonson & Mr. Gunderson involving my...

Read the Patrick F. McManus story about sleeping in an Army Surplus Hammock that he bought from Groggan’s as a kid. I can’t remember which book it was in, so read all his books. I am waiting for the long Arctic nights to re-read them, to exercise my laugh muscles. Sometimes I get to laughing so...

“not lattes, I like lattes, however.” All hat, no cattle!

Robin…… I am looking forward to seeing how you like the smaller campfire tent. I would get the optional canvas with the stove pipe hole for enclosed heating with your stove. I have thought long and hard about buying one myself. Decided that for me, too heavy, too many tie outs to keep it upright...

I took a trip to see Alaska after a stint in the military and then college on the GI Bill. Liked what I saw, so I stayed. I have taken a month long vacations to other areas mostly in late September & October to visit family & friends. I do not plan on leaving, I have watched friends, co-workers...