In 2006 I built a 9-1/2’ Nutshell Pram with my then seven year old grandson. I found it a delightful boat for rowing and sailing. When I returned to shore after rowing it around the first time I launc

Thanks for doing this John. I'll take one. Jim Reim

I talked to the Port of Alsea today. Their ramp is open. They have signs posted asking people to keep 6 feet away. Very few boats out there right now. I guess that the County Commissioners telling out

I plan to participate in the electronics workshop, and I will bring a friend.

This is The road to the boat ramp about half an hour after today’s high tide. White stuff is foam from the ocean. Water was surging about half way between the ramp and the parking lot. Lots of great w

I plan to be there, probably with Raven and possibly a friend. A neighbor couple just got a beautiful canvas on wood canoe and may join us. How does "We almost always get great weather!" translate int

Please send me one. Thanks for the skill and effort that goes into creating these. Jim R

Thanks John. Looks like it worked. Jim R

A few photos from the recent Halloween Float on the Yaquina River. Coots Halloween Float 2019 Coots Halloween Float 2019 Explore this photo album by jimreim on Flickr!

I have some Halloween Float photos to share. When I follow the instructions for sharing photos on Flickr's website I get a message that says "There was am error sharing on Flickr. Please try again." A

Below are a couple pictures. Jim R

Okay. I'll plan on getting to the Cannon Quarry ramp (sans boat) by 11:30. Jim

Okay. I'll plan on getting to the Cannon Quarry ramp (sans boat) by 11:30. Jim

I can get to the Elk City ramp early, get my boat in the water, and take my Highlander to the Cannon Quarry ramp to transport folks back after the float. I would need a ride back to Elk City. Could be

Yesterday while were coming back from The Valley, I saw a couple canoes that were for sale. They were sitting on the west side of highway 20 between Albany and Corvallis. Much closer to Albany than to

I’d love to take them Bob. I can pick them up. Jim Reim

Today I reserved a table for ten at the Clearwater, Friday at 11:30, for the "Coots". The person I talked to said that a woman had already reserved a table for 8 at the same time. If one of you Coots

I will be there and will bring Jack and Cindy, a couple friends/neighbors. Jack has come along with me at several Yaquina and Beaver Cr messabouts, and is smiling from this year's October calendar pho

Thanks Joe. Watching this again was good. And thanks to all the rest of you for your thoughts and comments. Jim R

Yesterday, after Lucy had been experiencing a rapid and serious decline in health and spirit, we had her euthanized. Very sad and very hard to do. Lucy really enjoyed her many Coot friends, and loved