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A Good Day: Part 2

[In my last post I explained how I was driving my tractor, with the brush hog on the three point hitch, through deep weeds. I was simultaneously fretting over my inadequate winter firewood supply.] Unexpectedly, the front tire popped high … Continue reading

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A Good Day: Part 1

I welcome winter. I’ve had a rough year and winter, no matter how harsh it may be, inevitably ends what was. It paves the way for what will be. Ice and snow is the price you pay to encounter spring. … Continue reading

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PC800 Mileage

“Was looking for one of the PC 800’s, but wanted to ask an actual owner (who is not trying to sell me their bike) how reliable they find it and what sort of mileage you get in actual riding?” The … Continue reading

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Snowshoes: Part 4: Rebuild

My snowshoes were bought in Kittery Maine about 35(!) years ago. I don’t know if the store still exists. I barely know if Maine still exists. I’m not sure why I remember the purchase location (the mind is a weird … Continue reading

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Snowshoes: Part 3: Work ‘Em Like A Rented Mule

The thing about traditional snowshoes is that you’ve got to take care of them like the delicate equipment they are… ha ha ha… bullshit! I abused my snowshoes for years and then rebuilt them without a lot of drama. I … Continue reading

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Snowshoes: Part 2: Modern

In my last post I talked about “traditional snowshoes”. These are the wood and rawhide devices that look so “old school cool” that people hang them on walls at rustic bars. If you’re traversing Greenland or packing out a caribou, … Continue reading

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Snowshoes: Part 1: Traditional

“When life hands you lemons, quit making analogies about fruit drinks. Get off your ass and do something.” Winter is already here. I hardly remember summer. It was all a blur! Oh well, winter’s undeniable so so there’s naught for … Continue reading

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Scooter-Curious And The Pavement Sage

[You don’t need big motors to have big fun. That’s something I didn’t know when I was younger. I figured it out when I started to get into impressive mayhem with my 200cc Yamaha TW dirtbike. When I bought it … Continue reading

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A Good Thought From Founding Questions

[Founding Questions is one of my favorite reads. I hope he doesn’t mind me pondering one of his more pithy observations from today. Also, Scott Adams has from time to time pissed me off but he’s no dope either. Adams … Continue reading

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Sailboat Thoughts: Spring Will Come Again

[While mulling over happy memories I almost named this post “The Ghost Of Christmas Past”. Such bad timing. It’s Halloween! (*Also, if your only exposure to “A Christmas Carol” involves Muppets or Bill Murray, do yourself a favor and read … Continue reading

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