Author Archives: canoelover

There are few things that annoy me as much as a business presentation that is one large string of platitudes in a row…”Winners never quit, quitters never win,” “you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take,”  “…but that’s not … Continue reading →

L to R: David (Yakima), Dawson (Rock Creek Outfitters), Jerry (Yakima), Michael (Yakima), Roanne (GOA), Ed (River Sports), Andy (Erik’s Bicycles), Canoelover This week I took a trip to Portland, Oregon, where quite a few outdoor brands have their headquarters … Continue reading →

For ten years a few* of us have been taking a solo canoe trip on the Wisconsin River every Autumn, usually the first or second weekend in October.   The group changes and morphs, and while a few regulars are … Continue reading →

It’s impossible to take a picture of nothing.   Blackness has no photons.  Here’s a visual aid for the Concrete Operationalists reading this. Last night I needed some time on the water, as did my friend Quiet Man. I picked … Continue reading →

I’ve been gone six days. Worthy events, all.  Board meeting(s), OIA Rendezvous, interviews and conversations, hanging out with friends at the pub (where the real work happens), a visit to the skunk works at Confluence, and good barbeque. Still, being away … Continue reading →

I’ve struggled finding time (making time) to write here.  No excuses, but some possible explanations;  it has been nutso-busy with travel, busy time at the shop, and family stuff all wound up into a nice little stress bundle.  No question … Continue reading →

I usually bring three or four airplane books when I travel. This time the trip was short, I didn’t bring the noise cancelling headphones, an the iPod stayed in its case.  I was also terribly anti-social. My row-mates were probably … Continue reading →

Yep.  I know.  It has been a busy month. I’ll get it on right away.  By right away, I mean as soon as I come up for air. Respectfully submitted, Canoelover

Driving to Normal, Illinois is not one of the more exciting drives of the Midwest, unless you have a penchant for corn (or soybeans).  But when Canoelover Jr. needs a lift to Normal, you suck it up and go to … Continue reading →