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Did you build the paddle in third picture also Too Busy? Great looking Kayak. I like two tone boats. Paul

By the color of the butt ends it looks new built. I wonder what the platform on top is for?

Other than hickory I like the fruit woods apple peach and pear.

I wondered if anyone else did that.

It's just a way to I guess anchor your pirogue. This is showing the hole in which the spud is placed to be pushed into the muck

Mostly gravel some rock thats a good idea Tick with the paddle. I knew you guys used pvc pipe for the spud hole but didn't know what you used as a spud. I'm glad to hear it's not something heavy like a fence post.

Clang clang clang went the trolley

I've been meaning to ask you Pirogue handlers about what you use for a spud. Maybe a 1 1/2 wood dowel sharpened on one end about 48 inches long?

Especially when fermented right

Cooking Fish One time on a float camp fish trip with my old buddy Jack we made camp and found out he had forgotten to pack a skillet for the fish fry. He comes up with the idea that he can cook them on a flat limestone rock. He placed that flat rock on the fire and proceeded to cook. As hungry...

When building a fire in an area that allows open fire what is your site preparation? when building the fire for various reasons like for heat how do for place the firewood? For light? for cooking? Choosing the firewood dead fall, green, driftwood? Who tends the fire? Breaking camp what do...

Ain't it so John my first was just a cane pole no reel just line tied to the end. Biggest fish ever caught were on that piece of cane. Paul

Ah wit that's a good trait for a geezer paddler :D

Belly I see you have pretty white sand beaches like Chuck does in the Sunshine state.

Works every time :lol:

What do the surf board builders use Epoxy or polyester? I've been thinking coolers lately too.

This recipe section is one of my favorites. Texas chili Cajun Jambalaya Good ole southern style Hearty Yankee stew Kahunas Polish treats. Now if we only had a recipe for sushi.

I've decided that the shrimp was not necessary all the rest fit real well.

There is an interesting approach to scarf joints in the UJ plans doing all scarfs at once using a belt sander. http://www.unclejohns.com/boat/plans/kitplans07.pdf Just zoom in on the top of the page to read

Your right Piper the shrimp aren't bad but don't add much. Pretty tasty stuff though