Archive for the ‘Misc’ Category

Tool Girl..

One of my favorite Canadians, Mag Ruffman, has a blog on home repairs, crafts and general constructing projects. Here is a link to a video to give you an idea of the zaniness.
Mag
And, here is her site:
index to articles
Always good for a laugh or at least a shake of the head.
Tony

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Kayaking with Kurt yesterday

I went kayaking with Kurt Maurer yesterday, always a fun and learning experience.
I’ve been trying to get my roll down and to build a bit more confidence. While playing in the shallows, working on the hip snap, Kurt said “that hip snap was pretty weak” so I did another and promptly went all the [...]

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Greenland paddle

Who’s up for making their own paddle? Good buddy Kurt Maurer at Ye Ole Sawdust Factory has a great how-to at his web site. Just click on the picture to go there.
Tony

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More curling results!!

OK, some of you are saying what the heck does this have to do with kayaking?????  Answer:  Absolutely nothing, but, it’s my blog and I can write what I want. Besides, curling is almost over.
The US won it’s first ever medal in curling today, a Bronze.  Edging out Great Britain in the last end where [...]

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Congratulations Sweden!

Sweden’s women win gold in Curling. Sweden, in a nail biting extra end edged out Switzerland 7 to 6 by taking out 2 stones in what was a perfect throw. I have actually curled in a Canadian league and can attest that this gold match I just saw was nothing short of spectacular. [...]

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What are the words to thaat song??

So, your cruising along in your kayak listening to your Ipod and all of a sudden, you are trying to figure out what the words to that song are. Well, your in luck! Take the Ipod off, you don’t need it for kayaking anyway.. listen to the birds check out nature and [...]

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