The Barge

The Barge

      Walter has been out in the canoe with me several times. He does well – doesn’t seem to be very enthusiastic about it, but it beats being left home. The canoe isn’t as much fun as my kayak but the kayak isn’t big enough for...
Good Morning

Good Morning

      6/13/25 Friday the Thirteenth 6:45 a.m. Blue sky, slightly breezy.The ravens are calling to you. Check out time is noon. I went to bed last night at o’drunk-thirty. The lake is like glass – I should go kayaking, maybe do a little...
6/10/25

6/10/25

Walter and I took a walk down Thomsen Road this morning. I was hoping to get out while it was still cool enough to enjoy, but I almost waited too long. It was  close to 85f when we got back.                      ...
A Day Spent on the Water

A Day Spent on the Water

    My friend, Joe Castaldi, built a beautiful, sixteen foot gaff-rigged Melonseed Skiff from the original plans. He sent word he was planning to launch her for a maiden voyage down at the Hood River Marina, so I showed up yesterday, bright and early to...