Recent content by claude

I use the Ryobi to inflate 14' rafts but need a hand pump to top them off. Very fast pump - supposed to be rated to 160psi but I find that hard to believe. And like stated above I have to open the valve also. I like it better than 12V pumps as you don't have to deal with cord. And it will pump...

That's not very funny. There's worse.

I have 2 friends who did the full monty progressive lens surgery and both are disappointed with the results. I did the distance option in May and am happy. Night driving vision is much improved - need readers for the phone and computer. My eye doc did not recommend getting the full monty .

Helfrich looked like a good operation to me running small trips unlike the cattle boat operations of some of the outfitters. They used to run wooden dories for fishing - don't know if they still do.

There are public water accesses and its pretty well marked. You can also buy a detailed map of the river and there's always free literature that have pretty good maps showing access points.

Pulling cubs out of tree for pictures

I was in Scotland last Sept. and the midges were daunting when the conditions were still. I brought picaridin repellent which worked but wished I had brought our headnets also.

I'd like to see the look on his face on Xmas morn.

Another good read about saving the buffalo is "Last Stand" by Michael Punke.

This. Took me years to figure this out.

NYT Spelling Bee and Crossword (but you have to have a subscription)

I was surprised also at the prickly pear. It's amazing how often/where you find it out here in the West but I never thought of it as being in the East. Definitely cool.

i knew a guy who served on Kerry's boat and he would also disagree.

From the article it sounds like they held all the shares. 2% were voting stock which they donated to a trust to be overseen by family members and close advisors to ensure Patagonia runs a socially responsible business and gives away its profits. The other 98% of common shares they put into a...