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He's still got a long drive home and then there's the "getting used to" be home. I know after a few of my long trips it took some getting used to be around town and folks. I am also looking forward to reading his trip report and seeing some pics/videos. Just very glad he made it back safely!

Sailing or paddling I think Alan will do the best thing to see this through safely. On my 30 day trip on the Albany River and James Bay we had some pretty nasty weather that kept us in check, mostly wind days. I know he uses the SPOT once a day but have been checking often in hopes that he's...

I rarely lend gear out due to some "mishaps" in the past. I lent my tent to my brother, my BROTHER mind you, and he lost every tent stake on an overnight. Thing is that was the tent my father bought with me for one of my first huge jaunts. How in the hell do ya loose every tent stake??? Then...

He's closing in on the end now! Hoping the winds are kind to him. I'll bet he's looking forward to seeing the car again, Sadie as well! A couple more day??

What a grand way to get a marriage proposal! Congrats to you both! I've been enjoying the read although I definitely felt your pain when you described falling on your shin/knee with the barrel! I think I did an audible grunt! Thank you for sharing this! dougd

Mr. McCrea! Boccie! Well, until I played it with you guys I thought it was an I-Talilion noodle meant for the sauce pan. And you guys never laid out the rules too well. Hell, I'd rather throw a golf ball then hit it, got better aim. Now 100 yards toss could be a few beers too many on your...

That is the route I'm going to go and was going to PM you Fitzy. Think I'll have some questions before I start. Thanks for the pics. dougd

Lantern is at the top of the list. Luci Lights work great and are much lighter. Wannigans. Now it's Duluth packs and drybags. Large frying pans and huge cooking pots. I got a much smaller cook kit that fits my needs. No more blue tarps. I picked up some nylon tarps that I treat once a...

At Raystown one year I got my 2 burner Coleman going. It leaked and there was a flare up of fire. Tried to put it out but was unsuccessful so just wandered over to the next site and sat down. Both guys asked what was going on while eyeballing the flame. I replied it's either gonna blow up or...

Solar Shower! Have every intention of using it and don't. This past weekend I actually filled it up, heated it up and then just looked at it... once. Still ain't gonna get rid of it cause ya know someday I might use it.

Well Mem, first off beautiful fire place! If I passed your way I would bring my personal draft, that being Natural Ice, yes indeed the nector of the gods IMO. I am no fan of those high falutin, heavy arsed ales that do nothing more then slide down your throat like something outta a full...

That's not working time! I've never done this and assumed it would be a little longer then that. The Rob Roy has a 6ish foot cockpit with a nasty and odd shape at the up sweep. I tried soaking wood for a week and then putting them on but due to that sweep the clamps didn't hold, can you say...

I've been working on a project for a while now that now requires that I stem wood to get the bend and angles I need. So now I'm in the process of building a steambox. I've done a lot research on this but am now looking towards folks who actually do/have done this for some advice. Here's my...

I do the same as Mike but lately for trips I've been bringing a hand pump, I find it easier to get into those tight places like around the float bags. The bailer does come in mighty handy for middle of the lake...hmmm...needs though!

Safe journeys to you and Sadie! Have a great trip. Will be following your progress!

I can only assume it was finished off by Adirondack Co but when I tried to contact them they stated they had never seen that hull before. I've yet to see another like it.

Two MR Malecites, F/G and Kevlar, MR Courier, Carbon Fiber Adirondack Canoe (Never seen on like it), Bell Rob Roy, Hyperform Lettman like McCrea's but different considering they were made in the same year and of course the old Hogged Backed Saint (Disco 158) that has seen more miles than I can...

Oh Gawd Kim, that last sentence made me laugh, I'm in the same place with some gear. But back to the topic. We opted run a river during a healthy rain storm, this is an old story. River rose 17.5 feet in a matter of hours from almost bone dry, literally dragging your boat dry. Spent the night in...

I have a few stories but I'll have to share them later. Going paddling and hoping there's not another one coming my way!

Usually on my arse! Seriously, it depends on which canoe I am using. One of my two Malecites has the standard seating measurements and I find it hard to paddle solo, although I did try just one seat pushed forward towards center but found I'm too danged short in stature to get a good control...