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I put in at Portage Bay. There are some coots, some Canada geese and some buffleheads hanging out here. It is overcast, maybe 45F, with somewhat raw south wind.The beaver lodge that sits just 20 yards from the launch shows numerous signs of recent work. The beaver have left clear trails in four places leading from the water to the top of the lodge as they added branches to their structure. I look for good tracks, but find none as they seem to slip and slide in the mud just as much as I would have. I find a rusty half of a metal drum on nearby shore and haul it out with the canoe. I paddle north and just around the point into Lake Union for a short stop at Good Turn Park. I woke up last night thinking about the park. It is one of my favorites, a spot that is out of the way for both people on land and people on the water. In fact, it is more difficult to find from the water, so much so that I have never seen any other paddler use the park. But, more important for me is that I sense somet...

We haven't had time for a post lately, so to keep the pump primed, we'll bring this recent news item to your attention, courtesy of The Courier. The Carpow boat, a 3,000-year-old logboat excavated in 2006 from the River Tay in Scotland, was recently moved to a permanent home at the Perth Museum and Art Gallery. The 9.25-meter-long boat was recovered in generally very good condition, and it includes the transom board that closed in the stern. It is the second oldest logboat discovered in Scotland.  Sadly, much of the bow is missing, but it is still  one of the best-preserved Bronze Age logboats in Britain. This short video summarizes the excavation. This next video shows the boat after conservation. The transom board is not in place, but you can clearly see the bosses that held it there, which were left standing on the inner surface of the boat when the trunk was carved out.

Most people don’t give too much thought to their outer property, i.e. their garden – front and back – any alleyway access and garden sheds, forgetting that in sheds for example there can be a lot of expensive possessions, such as power tools, golf clubs, pushbikes and even motorbikes. If you are unfortunate enough to be the victim of burglary, then the safety net of house insurance is some comfort; that doesn’t mean you’ll particularly relish the thought of having to claim on it however, considering your premiums and phone bill will rise as a result. With this in mind, it’s worth taking some simple precautions to deter thefts, some of which are recommended by the police: An alarm that is designed specifically for sheds, which usually operate via a key fob or keypad on the unit itself. Any tools or equipment that belong in the shed such as lawnmowers, trimmers, garden shears etc., should always be put back after they’ve been used, especially after dark. Ladders in particular should be ...

One of my must visit places when I eventually get to Maine is the Abbe Museum in Bar Harbor. Over the years, it has had very informative displays and events showcasing the Wabanaki canoe culture. One of their 2015 exhibits (set to close on December 19th) is Coming Home. The museum was able to borrow various Wabanaki items from various ethnological collections residing outside of Maine. One of the beautiful paddles on loan for their display is a very interesting paddle from the American Museum of Natural History:  Catalog No: 50.1/ 7780 Culture: MALISEET, PASSAMAQUODDY Material: WOOD, PIGMENT, WIRE (MODERN) Dimensions: L:127.5 W:13 [in CM] Accession No: 1914-4 Full Source Link  I've always been curious about this paddle. The surface has weathered into what looks to be a greyish layer and the grip has very unique carvings right through the wood. Another different element is the paddle's length - a very short 127.5cm (roughly 50 inches). I always thought my paddles (58") were...

A person’s garden is their sanctuary, their own canvas of creativity. With the right use of home improvements it can be a link between nature and you.  What should I do with my garden? There are many things a gardener can do to beautify their own plot of land outside their homes and here is just a few handy tips for your consideration:   Think about taking a seat A good amount of paving or stone can house a select number of chairs and even a table, so that you can have outdoor meal with your family, or perhaps even host a BBQ with some invited friends or maybe you just want to sit alone and relax in your own beautiful garden. Top tip: You can continue your garden activities into the night with the addition of a stove, which not only creates heat and light, but it is also built with fine craftsmanship and therefore makes an essential patio installation. (But, make sure it burns in a smoke controlled area.) Also, stove are great for indoors home improvement too.   Simple ye...

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