Throwback Thursday -Tipi Fiji Java
Thad and I decided to roll and smoke one last joint on the library lawn before going in. I don’t know why we thought that was a good idea; probably because we were stoned. We hadn’t quite finished smoking the doobie when we found ourselves surrounded by Hood...
Freight Sleds
Winter camping can mean carrying heavy backpacks in deep, slippery snow. Awkward at best. But if you can slide your loads across the snow what was a hindrance can become a help. Something as simple as a cheap, child's sled can make all the difference in the world....
A January Snowshoe Excursion
Preparing for an upcoming snow camp, Andy and I set out today to see how we'd do on snowshoes and check out potential campsites within our walking distance. Andy borrowed snowshoes from our brother, Dave, I had a new roll-up deer drag I had never used. When we...
Firestarter
I experimented with making firestarter today. First, I filled the cups of a cardboard egg carton with dryer lint, scraps of paper, and wood debris from the bottom of my firewood box. Then I...
The Last Pole
I peeled the last pole in a set of forty today. I cut them for the longhouse next spring. It should be a party. ...
Good Morning
4/1/26 6:30 40F (4.4C) Gray and damp. The moon is full behind the clouds. It's been raining; everything is wet. There is no wind. The birds are making various joyous noises. Walter is hanging out on the deck I hurt my shoulder yesterday and can hardly...
Good Morning
3/31/26 6:30 36F (2.2C) Calm, cloudy. A light mist is falling from my eyes. Uncle Blasto has left the building. Ed died last night. I have lost my brother from another mother. Still, the birds are singing this morning. A breeze is picking up and the rain...
Good Morning
3/30/26 6:00 44F (4.4C) Cool, and calm. Cloudy. The predawn is clearly illuminated by a diffuse, blue-gray light. There is no wind. There is no rain, but the air feels damp. Crows call from the dark trees down by the creek. Walter sleeps on the deck as...
Good Morning
3/29/26 5:30 40F (4.4C) Cloudy and calm. It was quiet until the dog across the road started yapping. That set Walter off, which irritated the rooster. Once he had asserted his authority, Walter settled down and the rooster went back to sleep. A night...
Good Morning
3/28/26 5:45 37F (2.7C) Partially clear, no wind and no frost. Less noise and fewer stars than yesterday. ...
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....
