Feeling a little thoughtful tonight… _________________________________________________ The physical domain of the country had its counterpart in me. The trails I made led outward into the hills and swamps, but they led inward also. And from the study of things underfoot, and from reading and thinking, came a kind of exploration, myself and the land. In [...]

Everything was hooked up: new gas line, battery, throttle and shifter clips, controls. It was time to turn the key and see what happened. Before I turned it, I quipped that I was afraid to see what would happen. After all, so far it all had gone like a dream. The motor started with virtually [...]

Two nights ago, we removed the lower end of the Suzuki outboard. I’m not sure it’s possible for a used motor to be in any better shape. The Suzuki’s long journey to my garage started in St. John’s, Newfoundland, around ten or so years ago. Some good ole boys from the Rock bought this motor [...]

Just as I promised… The Walleye Whacker, freshly de-tarped and skeletal, ready for the new motor.

It’s been almost 9 months since my internship has worn thin. My mood started as boredom, transitioned to anger, rapidly towards bitterness, then exasperation, and a few months ago slowly settled on apathy, where it currently remains, fermenting. I received a favourable performance review, not because I’m an exceptional worker, but because I do exactly [...]

The Toronto Blue Jays are 1-2 when I go down to see them. Last Tuesday’s game was a pitcher’s dual with Shaun Marcum throwing a great game for the Blue Jays. As a spectator watching their team lose a game with a final score of 2 to 1 though, the last thing you want is [...]