The Canyon Fairy strikes again

[memaquay]

My wife brought a curious box home from the post office the other day, looked like something from amazon. I often forget what I order, but then I saw the return label, from our online friend Mike McCrae. I figured I would open it in private in case some strange thing jumped out at me like a jack-in-the-box. Well, howdy doody, it was one of the famed two holers! I gotta tell you, this is a quality unit, none of that Chinese crap. I seriously hope Mr. Trump's trade restrictions enable Mike to take over the two-holer market with a quality Made IN The USA product. I would say second only to Snowtrekker tents.

Here's a close-up:

And here's a shot of my lovely wife enjoying the two holer. We were boating over to a buddy's retirement party, so the two-holer had a pretty good workout before the night was over.

I have no doubt that when I make the freighter canoe, I will build the two-holer into the design.

Thanks Mike for thinking about your cousins to the north!

 

[deerfly]

living large and made in the USA, can't top that.

IMHO Mike is the most resourceful dude on the site and I think more verbose than me too, lol

 

[Guest]

And here's a shot of my lovely wife enjoying the two holer. We were boating over to a buddy's retirement party, so the two-holer had a pretty good workout before the night was over.

Dammit Rob, I laughed so hard my son came out to the shop to see what was wrong with me this time.

Then I looked at the photos again, and noticed your long suffering Missus was forced to hold her beverage between her feet.

Get busy young feller, I am sure you could, uh, customize one just for her. And should; it would make a memorable anniversary gift.

http://www.canoetripping.net/forums...87-minicel-yoga-block-beverage-holder-mark-ii

And, ya know, it is always easier to do a production run and make a couple extra for friends, with personal-peccadillo appropriate customization. Nightswimmers custom phallic-shaped coozie stabilizer came with a slot holding a spray bottle of Sexy Thang ghetto perfume. Which got used.

Patent not pending. Some assembly required. Do not attempt assembly if pregnant, drunk or both. May cause drowsiness. Using this device does not allow you to drink 5 beers and operate an outboard engine. For best results remain seated at all times. For external use only, do not insert. If you cannot read warnings do not use this product. Bud Lite, tobacco and the Devils lettuce not included. May contain nuts.

I have no doubt that when I make the freighter canoe, I will build the two-holer into the design.

Well, the Mad River Adventure 16 comes with 14 molded-in cup holders. I would rather have my beer and smokeables console separate from the hull, so I can use it in camp on the ground beside my chair, or in the back of the tripping truck.

Although. . . . that two holer is handy for holding Sigg bottles to more easily refill the Suzuki outboard, and a couple fuel bottle holders molded in somewhere might be a nice always-there custom touch on the next big motor freighter.

PC290271 by Mike McCrea, on Flickr

BTW, the lengths of weird cord in that package was intended as dental floss after Spam-heavy meals. (OK, actually that is abrasive cutting cord. DougD sent me a full 25 yard roll of Mitchells No 52 abrasive cord. Seemingly very handy stuff, and I have yet to use it for anything. YMMV)

living large and made in the USA, can't top that.

IMHO Mike is . . . I think more verbose than me too, lol

Made in the USA, of a Canadian-born father, but verbose? Moi?

I try. Mostly I enjoy pecking at the keyboard while screwing around with shop projects and gear ideas. At least sitting at the computer I know where I set my beer. Oh, there it is. . . . .

 

[Odyssey]

"And here's a shot of my lovely wife enjoying the two holer. We were boating over to a buddy's retirement party, so the two-holer had a pretty good workout before the night was over."
You my friend have a certain je ne sais quoi way of painting pictures with words. The pictures in my mind don't always match the painting, hence my je ne sais freakin' quoi? Anyway, glad the 2 holer fit whatever bottoms they were intended for. But tell me, what's the pencil for. (Yes, I'm afraid to ask.)
Yes. She deserves her very own cocktail beverage holder. Colour it to match the classy intercom button on the right inside hull in front of her.
"Mem Darling, more pistachios and olives along with a bubbly refill up front, d'accord?"

 

[Guest]

Anyway, glad the 2 holer fit whatever bottoms they were intended for. But tell me, what's the pencil for.

The pencil is for writing notes to be attached to Rob late at night before the Missus goes to bed; If found please (eventually) return to Mrs. Haslam.

I guess I should have included Canadian user instructions about the intended two-holer fit size.

The console cylinders are sized to accommodate a beer in an insulated coozie, eh.

What is the No. 8 coated sinker nail embedded in the minicel for?

 

[Odyssey]

Beer cozies? I've seen them, but never actually seen them used. Interesting concept though, a beer that is nursed so long it actually gets warm.

I had hoped the pencil was for studious endeavours like taking notes. Lake location, time of day, water depth, size of fish and species. But that might sound nerdy.

 

[dougd]

Mem, you not only got a nice piece of DIY gear from Mr. McCrea but you also dodged the mailing nasty's that haunst me. Usually something is attached to the outside of the package announcing some ungodly notification that has nothing to do with the contents. Glad to see it put to use and am looking forward to the new big arse boat you want to build.

dougd

 

[Mihun09]

Mem, you need a custom Menacing Duckheads beer cosy from non other than Mr. McCrea to fill out your double holer. I cherish mine and it is getting around.

 

[memaquay]

I belive I have one of those somewhere, as well as a decal. Don't know if I should put the decal on the current Square Stern, or wait and put it on the freighter.

 

[Guest]

Mem, you need a custom Menacing Duckheads beer cosy from non other than Mr. McCrea to fill out your double holer. I cherish mine and it is getting around.

I belive I have one of those somewhere, as well as a decal. Don't know if I should put the decal on the current Square Stern, or wait and put it on the freighter.

Dammit, I should have put another of those coozies in the box. For the Missus.

About the Menacing Duckhead decals; when I see sufficient proof of progress on the Marchetti freighter I will mail you a decal for that canoe as well. And more abrasive cord to use as Spam floss. Or, WTF were you thinking, two holer console tie downs.

Seriously, did you at not least try lighting that abrasive cord first, to see if it was a bag of undeclared cannon primer?

 

[memaquay]

Ha ha, that's very funny, I did indeed try to light it, i thought i could use it as a wick for our fireworks. Then I smelt it, somewhat pachouli and I thought it was some kind of weird hippy incense. My buddy, a hydro guy, thought it was some kind of abrasive cord. I noticed that it had great knot memory, and that one granny knot was enough to hold the two holer down. So there you have it!

 

[memaquay]

So latest update to the square stern follies.....I'm thinking about building in a bracket on the arm of the Muskoka chair for the two holer for those long days on the lake. After all, canoeing is all about comfort and decadence, right? I fear my dedicated masochist days are over.

 

[Odyssey]

That's more like it. Long live the Queen! I love the Royal wave.

 

[Iskweo]

Welcome to the dark side my friend. Robin and I will have to send you the literature from the napping seminar. Proper technique is what separates us from the animals, mais non? Enjoy your newfound life of llesure and leave those pesky portages to the kids.

You will know you have truly graduated when you go for a night paddle after a day of travel just because you like it...or to fish.

Christy

 

[Guest]

canoeing is all about comfort and decadence, right?

Otherwise you might as well go backpacking. The Queen needs an umbrella bimini on her chair.

 

[Odyssey]

Otherwise you might as well go backpacking. The Queen needs an umbrella bimini on her chair.

Queenie needs an umbrella in her drink.

 

[Mihun09]

He has to portage that across Diablo this Summer