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Love the bike, wanted another one forever but that's one consession that I have made with the wife, never again :roll: . Instead I have to satisfy myself with this: :D Good riding and be safe.

Still learning to use the woodburner, just a cheap one but it seems to do the trick. I like making the paddle more personal. Some day I might get as good as Chuck, really like the racoons!

Been paddling with my homemade paddles and was wondering if a larger blade would make a big difference. I had some spare time on my hands and a brand new 6 by 48 inch sander I haven't used so I took a couple of day and put this together. One more coat of epoxy and then 3 coats of spar varnish...

I understand about caring for your mother, dad had a bad bout with his back and if my sister hadn't come in from Texas I'm not sure how we would have handled that. Visions of things to come I guess but we'll make do. Sorry to hear about your wife's cousins husband, I should have checked out at...

Bet they''re hiring at Bass Pro right here in God's Country (no not Florida!). Always glad to have another paddling partner, just got off the Ogeechee after a full days paddle and was catching up and happened to see your post. I hope to retire at 62 also but who knows. We've had forced time off...

Had a like experience when staying with my Grandparents in Oklahoma when I was a very young man. Lasted a day if I remember right. Add that to a day of Strawberry picking in Colorado and a day of Hay baling and I can account for 3 days of actual work in my lifetime. Been there, done that...

Bear: I don't go anywhere without Steeler Dog aka Gator Dog aka Devil Dog aka Sparky aka Shi Thead! He's right where he always is, in the front of the boat (unless the wife is there and then he's very unhappy!) Glad you liked the pictures, it was a great trip.

This past weekend we went to Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna Florida. We paddled on the Chipola on Friday and Saturday. The river had been flooded for the past few weeks but was dropping fast and at a good level (around 10 feet) for paddling although it was quite muddy. The park is great...

I still haven't built a boat but got busy making more paddles. These are just the two I made in the last few weeks. Paddle I just completed for a friends Grandson My first paddle made from Ash. Beavertail Blade. Don't think I'll have to worry about being up the creek without one of...

Thanks for the input. Haven't decided on the model yet but it will be a canoe. Just noticed the ply at the store this week and it looked nice, will check further before starting a project.

Has anyone tried the Oak veneer 5.2 mm paneling they carry at Lowes or Home Depot? I guess it would be slightly heavier but it looks as though it would make a great looking boat. I'm getting the itch to try my hand but don't really care for the looks of the butt splice in the middle of the boat...

A bald Cypress said . Just trying as I haven't done this either..... Copy and paste the portion you want to quote then after you paste it to a reply select "Quote" from the toolbar and then type around it..... Hope that's close....

Just got back from a paddle on the Ebenezer and at 5pm it was 72 degrees. First paddle since my surgery and I was overdue! With listening to the doc and then being in charge of my son who also just had surgery, I was getting cabin fever to the max. :twisted: Anytime I can't get to the water...

Guess I need to check the posts more often to see what's going on. Glad they let Pat out of the Hospital and hope her doctors say something good. Take good care of that sweet lady (and of course yourself). We're thinking of you both and sending only well wishes your way. Stay tough and we'll...

Now ain't we a pair, I can't drive either but hope to get the wife to take me somewhere I can ride one of them motorized carts and run over people in the aisles. Just had my testicles reinforced and won't be lifting anything for a few weeks. I'll have to start looking at my meds and see if I got...

With Jay and Dave along we never go without eating. Dave can name every good resturant within miles (good food, little price) and Jay packs enough food for everyone. Chris should have a canoe this Christmas and yes it is great to see a young person interested in them. I too started with a kayak...

With predictions of heavy thunderstorms for the weekend I was afraid most of the group would cancel but I was pleasantly surprised. Seventeen people comprised our group Friday night with only three cancellations and those not due to predicted weather. Joy and I arrived around 11 am and set...

Sorry to hear you went down hill since we talked. This post sure took me by surprise. Get better soon!

Another member for my "club"! :lol:

Great pictures, looks like we're headed that way next weekend. The water's come up a lot these past few days. We plan to do three days and two night from the swamp down. We usually do about 30 miles or so but we'll see how it goes. I really like this area and in particular the river just before...