I’m A PC… Sometimes…
Published November 23, 2011 | 
And these children that you spit on
As they try to change their worlds
Are immune to your consultations
They’re quite aware of what they’re going through
Ch-ch-ch-ch-Changes – bowie
Gear wars are gear wars. It doesn’t matter if it’s paddling, cars or technology. Lendal or Werner? Valley or Current Designs? Chevy or Ford? Whatever. The important question for any sane person is what is the best tool for the job. When that doesn’t narrow the field, it’s all just a matter of personal taste. Of course there’s no accounting for taste! That’s probably why we now own our first Mac. Continue reading
Kayaking? Whatever…
Published August 6, 2011 | OK, Kayaking.. Yeah, Whatever, Whatever… Time for Pink Fluffy Unicorns Dancing on Rainbows… I’m really liking the strange and interesting work from Andrew over at ”Songs To Wear Pants To” who will write a quick tune based on anything you can come up with. Pretty impressive, and often pretty funny as well! For a more serious introduction check out his band Your Heart… Freaking Canadians anyway!
New Website For Kokatat
Published April 30, 2011 | 
I got a gypsy woman givin’ me advice / I got a gypsy woman givin’ me advice / I got some red hot tips I got to keep on ice
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
Got my mojo working
- muddy waters
Check it out! Kokatat has just gone live with their fancy new website! And it is pretty nice. (That coming from someone who does this stuff for a living.) The new site is clean and easy to navigate and maybe most importantly, full of big beautiful pictures! I like how the feature carousel invites users to simply click on the sport they’re into, to be presented with the right gear for them. It’s sort of a suggestion box, navigation and sales tool all in one. Once in your chosen category, there are all sorts of ways to easily sift through the content to find something specific. It’s also nice to simply browse through the updated pictures. Mobile addicts will be pleased to note that a mobile friendly interface is coming soon as well. One thing though… I’m not quite sure what “Sort by Mojo” means? Calling Austin Powers! Continue reading
Mobile Tendencies
Published March 27, 2011 | 
KayakQuixotica.com has become a bit more mobile friendly over the weekend. I won’t bother going into the technical end of it. Simply put, if you come to KayakQuixotica.com via a mobile device, the site will see you coming and dress for the occasion. That means running fast and clean. The trick was deciding priorities. What I’ve done is laid a small list of links. The blog of course, followed by some basic Wisconsin related info including; Wisconsin shops & guides, Wisconsin instructors, and some preferred products to start with. You’ll also find my social media links, email and other contact info is there as well. Continue reading
GoneSeakayaking.com
Published January 6, 2011 | 
Have you checked out Ann Lee Carpenter’s kayaking website yet? I’ve only started to look around the site myself. GoneSeaKayaking.com provides a variety of information as well as a sea kayaking events calendar. I’m always happy to share new kayaking related projects as they come up and I’m happy to see another paddler expanding on their kayak addiction. Be sure to check out GoneSeaKayaking.com
Little Black Number
Published December 3, 2010 | 
For a guy, the equivalent of the “little black number” is the tight black T… Well, if you’ve got the bod for it! I’m big into black Ts too.. (Not the tight kind). Right now my favorite is one that was sent to me by my friends at Body, Boat, Blade International. The best part is what you don’t see. One the back it says, “Throwing Stones At Sacred Cows”. Now that’s my kind of coaching! Thanks guys! If you’d like one of these fancy black numbers you’ll have to stop by their shop on in Washington State.. or call ph: 1.360.376.5388 or email: info@bodyboatblade.com. They are not available online.. (Cha, ya, I know! What’s up with that!? LOL!)
I, on the other hand am totally into the online thing. Over in my Skillet Creek world I’ve opened a little Cafe Press shop and have been selling some cool Hiking & Skiing trail marker clothing & other bits and bobs. I’m surprised how well that’s gone. You can check those out here. Speaking of little black numbers, I’ve got a strange black T made to repel the literate bears in your woods with the phases, “No, Bear.” and “Go Away Bear!” on the front. So why not take a T or mug along on your next trip to Kodiak island? Just in case… No promises.. 
So there’s my Christmas shopping shill for the year. It not only allows me to pay for an occasional four dollar cup of coffee from the local “fair-trade artwork and gift basket” filled coffee shop, but it also gives me another day to work on my post all about BC bindings. It’s not easy out there in the cold, cruel world of skiing.
What?…. Snow Storm? Tonight? What the F—————- ******* (We now take you back to your regularly scheduled program.. Are you sitting comfortably?)
Posted in advertising, Random Thoughts, Traditional Paddling, Web Stuff | 
body boat blade, No Bear, skillet creek
Look at your children / See their faces in golden rays
Don’t kid yourself they belong to you / They’re the start of a coming race
The earth is a bitch / We’ve finished our news / Homosapiens have outgrown their use
All the strangers came today / And it looks as though they’re here to stay
– bowie
If you’ve been following along you’ll know that paddlers Justine Curgenven & Barry Shaw have had to take a few days of RR from their attempt to circumnavigate Tierra del Fuego on the southern tip of South America. The reason? Barry has been suffering some painful tendinitis due to overly tight drysuit seals around his wrists. Now I can guess that “off-the-grid” they’ve received all sorts of advice from the folks who made Barry’s drysuit. I also think they got a little covert commentary from a rep or two. Now what I was wondering was, that with all the emphasis on social media these days, wouldn’t you think various reps or manufacturers would have jumped in and offered some thoughts and ideas on their blog or Facebook as well? Continue reading →