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February 2025 Adventure

Posted by Roadwolf on March 4, 2025 Adventures

February is an unusual time to go on an adventure for many people, unless they are headed to the beach or a cruise. Or perhaps they are into skiing. But in our case, we decided a cozy get away in a nice log cabin in the mountains was in order. So off to New Hampshire we went. But that is an 8 hour trip, so we ended up stopping halfway. First we scoped out Amsterdam, NY. Amsterdam was an interesting town. Not sure if it was just luck, or the local area we attempted to find food in. But the first place had what appeared to be inmates in orange jumpsuits walking around the parking lot freely and randomly. The second place had a cashier who was asleep at the counter with a bottle of booze in her hand. But at least that place had some decent grub. Read more

Northern Lights 2024 - Part 1

Posted by Roadwolf on October 14, 2024 Adventures

Finally, we begin our annual Fall Adventure. This year we decided to venture up into Canada, for my Son's first visit to his Father's (your's truly's) homeland. The first part of the trip involved a stop in the great Canadian City of Toronto. Getting into Canada was fairly quick for us, and the adventure didn't really start until we were well into Canada. Of course the QEW was busy, but moving very well. I made a stop in Clarkson, Ontario to visit one of the old locations I used to work at. The CFRB Transmitting site. I was curious how many of the signs on the fence were still there, which I had originally installed in 2006. Most of my signs were still there. Read more

Super Early Spring!

Posted by Roadwolf on March 9, 2024 Blog and Journal Adventures

This winter has been super mild. With the exception of a 2 week long storm in January, we have had a lovely winter. Seeing Crocus' flowers bloom in February was impressive, and also meant the start of Maple Sugar season was indeed early. I was boiling sap on the 11th of February! I am still collecting sap now too, but some days it is slow. So far from my single maple sugar tree, with a single tap I have collected six, fifteen gallon buckets of sap. I have boiled some of it down, and plan on boiling it down to finished bottles at the end of the collection period. Luckily maple syrup is one such thing that can be processed in stages to reduce it, and reduce it more.

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