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Bannock – a traditional camp bread
I seldom measure. Sometimes that works out well for me; other times it works out better for my dogs. Be that as it may, in the spirit of dashes, dollops and three-fingered pinches, I offer you this recipe for bannock, a traditional camp bread made in a skillet....
A Bear Et My Kayak – Part 1
Pistol Creek Longhouse June, 2022 It had been three years since I had set up my first big longhouse – enough time to forget what a pain in the ass it was and for it to sound like a lovely idea. Why not take a couple of weeks off, set up a forty-foot longhouse on...
Making a 12′ Drop Cloth Tipi
Making a tipi can be tedious; it involves sewing numerous strips of canvas together until you have a large enough piece to cut your pattern from. Buying a pre-made cover is expensive, for the same reason. For several years, Billy Maxwell has been telling me...
June 3rd, 2022
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Easter Longhouse.
We had family up for an Easter Bunny BBQ Saturday. It was the first gathering we'd hosted since The Contagion cast its shadow across the land. We had all been vaccinated but it still felt weird, invitng people, even family, into our home after two years of isolation....
Atomic Lighter – Rechargeable Plasma lighter
I bought this for a fly and camp outing last year. I wanted a reliable ignition source which was safe to carry on an airplane. This is also wind proof and really nice for cold weather, when butane lighters become unreliable. It recharges with a USB charger. I wrapped...
Good Morning
7/29/26 6:15 55F (12.7C) Clear, blue sky. No wind. A raven croaks down by the creek. Another answers back in a harsh voice. I have been unsuccessful so far in finding a replacement for my broken mower. So I recline in hot tub, listening to the sprinkler...
Good Morning
7/28/26 6:45 58F (14.4C) No wind. The sun is climbing from behind the ridge into a clear blue sky. After several days hiking and camping, my bed seemed to be so much higher than the cot, I feared a nosebleed. It is pure luxury to soak in the hot tub and...
Good Morning
7/27/26 5:00 The sky is beginning to lighten, but it is still dark. It is colder than yesterday. The moon should be full but I didn't see it. Andy is snoring gently. Walter is sleeping beside my bunk. I just got back from a short walk in the woods,...
Good Morning
7/26/26 6;00 Blue sky with some clouds low in the southeast. It is comfortably cool as I sit here drinking water, but not so much so as to raise a chill. I shall make some tea in a moment. Jason is still sleeping. He arrived at the trailhead yesterday just as I...
Good Morning
7/25/26 5:45 59F (15C) Clear sky, barely perceptible breeze. It is quiet and comfortable this morning. Walter was ready to come in by the time I was ready to go out, so he is inside eating breakfast and I am soaking in the tub, sipping tea. Good morning. ...
