The strip built kayak that I previously mentioned here is taking shape. As a reminder, it is a microBootlegger Sport designed by Nick Schade of Guillemot Kayaks. Actually, starting to look pretty good. At this stage, it is simply a process of adding strips. As I mentioned in the last post, it’s pretty repetitive work. Each… [Read More]
New Project Revealed
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You guys had some excellent guesses about my next project (here)! Two of you guessed a balance beam – but only one of you took it to mean that I was making a run at an Olympic gold medal in women’s gymnastics!! While that’s always been a dream… that’s not the direction I’m headed… yet…. [Read More]
The Next Project
I’ve started working on the next project! The following are a few photos. What could it be?!?!
Back in a Kayak
Coming home from my last Johnson Creek Idaho backcountry camping trip, I flew over Lake Powell in Utah. Once again I felt the MASSIVE pull to be on the water in a boat. On that particular lake, a kayak looks to me to be the right answer! I’ve been feeling that tug for awhile so… [Read More]
A Wonderful Week with Family!
Last week was wonderful! My son SAFELY returned home from Afghanistan – AND – I got to spend the week with him and my youngest son! This all happened in the Colorado Springs, CO area which is a really beautiful place. I stayed at the Lake Pueblo State Park near West Pueblo. This is a… [Read More]
Update: Yakima Kayak Rack on Jeep
It seems that carrying a kayak or canoe on a Jeep Wrangler is a common problem. One which frustrates many folks. The problem is that the removable roof and hard shell of the Wrangler does not make for a good carrying platform. In this post, just over one year ago, I documented how I accomplished the… [Read More]
Reflections
I’ve spent a good bit of time kayaking on the Clark Canyon Reservoir while staying in the area. The reservoir is pretty large and most of the shoreline is relatively benign. However; there is an island in the middle and it has some pretty neat looking cliffs that drop off into the water. I was… [Read More]
Changes are Afoot
A great deal has happened in the last month or two. I’ve been too busy to even post updates. I have sold my airplane. I have sold my house. I have sold most of my “treasures”. A new adventure is about to begin!! After waiting and stewing about this day for the last four years… [Read More]
Kayaking at Night
Last week was a full moon and I just happened to be near a lake. What else could I do!?!? I had to give night kayaking a try. Was it fun?? Check out these photos. The photo above was taken by my friend Andy Baird. He operates an excellent site for RV’ers at http://andybaird.com/ Note: For… [Read More]
Morning Kayaking
I decided to go for a very early morning paddle in the kayak today. Here at Bluewater State Park near Grants, NM, the lake seems the quietest early before people have risen and that is a swell time for me! By 6:15am I was on the water. Not another soul in sight. The clouds were thick… [Read More]