Walter Gets His Sea Legs

Walter Gets His Sea Legs

The weather forecast this afternoon was for hot to unbearable. Amy and I loaded up the kayaks, Walter jumped in the truck, and we all headed north to Goose Lake in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest.                  ...
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...
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.                      ...
Pretty Not Bad

Pretty Not Bad

Amy and I  drove up to Disappearing Lake. The water level is dropping fast; I think it will be a short season. We talked about  paddling the beaver pond but the shore was teeming with mosquitos so we went back down to South Prairie and put in.      ...
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...