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    I think it's time to say hello, finally

    Welcome Andre. My mother was an English teacher and she was always correcting my grammar (both verbal and written). She would have been happy if I wrote as well as you. Gorgeous photos BTW. Jon
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    2021 Post-Migration Fundraiser is On: Please Contribute!

    Glenn, Sending a check tomorrow (don't do PP-had a problem with it). Thanks for all you've done to keep the CT site viable. You're the man Glenn.(y)(y) Jon
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    How do you make a fire when it's wet?

    If all my normal fire starting practices fail, I resort to a squirt of hand sanitizer and use my MSR pocket rocket as a blow torch.
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    This is a Test

    I think I failed this test!!!
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    It's going away

    Getting old is not for sissies!:( Used to be able to portage my old 85# Grumman 2+ miles with only one break (gotta pee). By my mid 60's it was a chore to get it off the rack on the side of the garage and onto the truck. Since open heart surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago, it now belongs to my eldest son...
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    New member from Michigan

    Watching you with Lexie sure made miss my old Lab. She didn't want to stay in the canoe, she'd rather swim. Look forward to watching more with your pup..
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    Canoetripping Donation Procedure Info

    Dave, Check will be in the mail tomorrow (I don't do PayPal:() Jon
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    Any new "Toys" for Christmas?

    I trust my sons to know what I want/need and be sure their mother knows specifically what the items are.
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    How long is your streak?

    I had a 30 yr streak going until 2019 ( open heart surgery in March) and cardiologist frowned on any canoe tripping that year. Now, despite Covid, I'm on a 1 year streak. WOW!
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    Any new "Toys" for Christmas?

    Sadly, no new camping/canoeing toys this year. Guess I'll have to go buy some for myself:D
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    A Hash brown Dehydating video.

    Only if you have a Costco within a reasonable drive:(
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    New Shop

    So Sweeper, if you paddle the 6 miles downriver to work, will you paddle back upstream to get back home?:eek:
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    3 Canoes on 1 roof

    Used to do this years ago hauling 3 Grummans to Algonquin on an old '65 Ford Ranch Wagon. We didn't even use rope or straps... just bailing twine. Sounds crazy but then we were young and not so bright (but never lost a canoe).
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    Hello from Minnesota

    Welcome, Mike. Great bunch of people and info on this forum. Jon
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    Misplaced Shop "Things"

    Over the last 50 years, I have purchased lots of tools (some multiple times) because "somebody else" borrowed it and never returned it, I have more tape measures, hammers, power drills (both corded and cordless), squares, drill bits (all sorts), and wood chisels than I will ever use again. The...
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    Show us pictures of your canoe vehicle with boat(s)

    I just wish I could find the photo of my 17' Grumman on top of my 1980 Ford Fiesta
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    Hot Tent Sleeping with a Cot or on the Ground?

    Thanks!
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    2020 St. John River Trip

    Sadly, my Dad's idea of 'roughing it' was having to stay at Super 8 or Motel 6. But in 1965 as a HS graduation celebration he spent 10 days canoeing with me in Algonquin ( it snowed in late August and he never complained). He spoke fondly about the experience for the next 54 years. I have...
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    Strip canoe as home decoration!

    Several years ago on a Columbus day weekend trip to the Adirondacks I saw a beautifully done cedar strip canoe in the Old Forge Hardware. I fell in love but at 12' length it was way too small for me. But it was small enough to hang on the 16' high wall in our great room. I managed to convince...
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    Look what followed me home today ...

    What yard?:confused:
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