Category: Kayaking
Feeding Time
I’m up early and on the dock with two cups of coffee and it’s a sunny clear morning with a light south west breeze. After some reading and just sitting enjoying the view I’ve decided to take the kayak and get a closer look at the 7am feeding. Most days during the summer a small Read More …
Project of the Day
Kayak StackerOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo I’ve been thinking about how to store the kayaks without having them on the dock for some time now. The original idea was to have two “J” shaped brackets with webbing strung between to cradle the kayak, but I was worried about the stability of the top “J” being Read More …
Early morning
Early morning Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo I was up sort of early this morning, not quite early enough to catch the sunrise, but definitely some nice calm quiet time to do some reading down a the dock. I’m currently reading Waking the Dead: The Glory of a Heart Fully Alive by John Eldredge and Read More …
Early morning paddle
RaysOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo I’m at the lake this weekend with Eric & Scott for “guys” weekend. While they were sleeping I was up shortly after sunrise. After brewing some coffee to go, I headed out in the kayak for a paddle. How convenient that even the kayak has a cup holder. After a Read More …
New kayak at the Lake
Shirley in the SkyOriginally uploaded by Big Dadoo The May long weekend is the traditional cottage opening weekend for us. “Opening” a cottage for those not familiar with the process is primarily about starting up the water system and other lesser tasks to get the place up and running after being shutdown for the winter. Read More …
Leaving the Lake
The weather was good today, sunny, warm for the time of year and light breezes. I slept until the sun poked through the clouds and into my room. It seemed like I’d slept in quite late, but it was only 9am. After a few cups of blender grind coffee and some scrambled eggs and toast Read More …
Harbourfest and more
Dispro #1 – Putt Putt Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo This weekend it’s Harbourfest in Kenora, Ontario an there are lots of activities all weekend long. Today, I took in a couple of my favorites, the Wooden Boat Parade and the Car Show. This little boat has to be one of my favorites. It’s a Read More …
Coffee in the Kayak
Every kind of vehicle has cup holders these days, even our new Necky Looksha V kayak! Cup Holder Originally uploaded by Big Dadoo Normally I’m up early at the lake and having a cup of coffee on the dock and doing a little reading and enjoying the early part of the day. But today, I Read More …
Kayak Trip #3
As noted in Dock Post here is the route around Sultana Island which turned out to be a 13km trip.