building jig two space 44 Great, David. I will bring the jig and get it to you at 44, probably late Saturday afternoon. Bob

Messabout. <g> Yep, I checked the calendar and they quoted the job on the 27th April and they are putting in the pipes today. Oh, to have a job that only uses Thursdays. I notice that somebody pencile

Thanks for setting this up John. Unfortunately, the plumber is coming at Noon time. I hope to be there next time. Bob

A hero, named Frank Frenzel, has led a big effort to remove the enormous amount of Water Primrose that had made much of the Freeway Lakes, near Albany, OR, impossible for boats and fisher people. http

Here is the link: https://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/nwp/teacup/willamette/frn.pdf and for the whole Willamette system: https://www.nwd-wc.usace.army.mil/nwp/teacup/willamette/

Yesterday, around Noon, Fern Ridge achieved full pool. This is the reward for watching it rain every day! This is earlier than last year and some of the previous years we didn't get very close to full

I'm trying to plan the weekend at Toledo!! I note that on Friday, the high tide is at 8 AM and low is at 3:30 PM, putting the max ebb flow due to tides at noon time. That flow might be a couple of kno

When you go to the Hatfield MSC be sure to go next door to the Marine Studies Building. You don't really need to go inside, but for exercise walk up the Tsunami get-away ramp! The west side is crushab

Beaver Creek at Ono Beach is my favorite Winter Coast Paddle. Bad news is that just a month a go, I fell and broke my leg (femur). This resulted in some titanium hardware. I am now getting around well

Sad that we won't have a show at Depoe Bay. Maybe it calls for a regular Toledo April messabout?

The total rain forecast for the coast range is in the 2+ inch range. They don't forecast the Yaquina R. levels, but the Alsea R. is expected to rise 2-ft and the Siletz 3-ft. Wind is expected to conti

Usually on the smaller side, but otherwise almost anything. Look at John's pictures, such as this group. The time is chosen for the water to be flowing out, so there is a knot or two of free motion.

The 10-day forecast (extrapolated a day) is showing the 5th of Nov to be under the influence of the Pacific High pressure. This can be great weather for being out on the Yaquina River. Elaine, we look

I notice that the two annual fall river trips are coming up shortly. Per my official Coot Calendar: "Nov. 5:Yaquina River Halloween Float" This takes us from Elk City to Cannon Quarry. The date was cl

Hi - Cal, John's assessment is that it is most likely a conducted noise problem, not a radiated noise problem. This seems very likely. If that is the case, the tape only complicates the issue, dependi

Hi Cal - Tell us a bit more. What is the depth sounder powered from? Is the motor power entirely separate? Do they share a common ground? If so, at how many paces? Bob

Don't forget the canoe trip that really went bad in "Deliverance" (1972). (The book was adequately scary, also). As a bonus, you get Dueling Banjos. When I was a kid, I went to see "Down to the Sea in

For those that have not been to Toledo WB Show, the port has quite a bit of information at their web site. Also, this is not about fancy boats with lots of varnish. It is for the rest of us! It would

Hey this is great! A boat show and related activities are going to happen! John, I'll do 12 PM both Sat and Sun. Bob

This seems to be a quiet topic. It has been so long the snow must have melted in AlmostCanada? I hope lots of people are planning to display at Toledo to get this all going again. I will be there Frid