Monthly Archives: July 2012

New Weymouth Landing Launch Ramp Opened July 11th, Updated with low tide images & downstream trip

Posted on July 12, 2012 by On the North River

Our state government can keep secrets better than the Obama White House. My mother came back from a cribbage game with the ladies to inform me that a new ramp and parking area had opened next to the T parking … Continue reading →

Posted in Get launched, High Tide, Kayaking, Photos | Tagged , , | 4 Comments

Perfect week of Summer Weather in New England

Posted on July 12, 2012 by On the North River

Mid-week, quick paddle to Bumpkin Island.

Posted in High Tide, Kayaking, Photos | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Doug: Remember “Walk don’t run”?

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Doug

I’ll bet you’re gonna love this. SF D Do you remember the Ventures and Babbitt the drummer who played “Walk Don’t Run” ? Do any of you remember the USAF four star George Babbitt? Anyone who thought the military is … Continue reading →

Posted in Blogbits, Doug, Military | Tagged | Leave a comment

Doug: Return to Makin Island

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Doug

THIS IS ONE OF THOSE GESTURES FOR WHICH THERE ARE FEW WORDS. Click this link to got to the page on Arlington National Cemetery containing full details of the internment of these Marines with color photos of the ceremony and … Continue reading →

Posted in Doug, Military, War | Tagged , | Leave a comment

Doug: The Truth about Hydraulic Fracturing, A.K.A “Fracking”

Posted on July 11, 2012 by Doug

Obama’s Science Advisor agrees with experts: Fracking has never contaminated drinking water “The study released today by Battelle—a highly respected independent science and technology organization—identifies numerous concerns with EPA’s ongoing hydraulic fracturing study.  Battelle’s comprehensive technical review found widespread problems … Continue reading →

Posted in All the News not fit to print., Doug, News and opinion, Tech, When Progressives Attack | Tagged | 1 Comment

Off to the store to buy a harpoon.

Posted on July 9, 2012 by On the North River

Why aren’t they just shooting the damn sharks?

Posted in Kayaking | 1 Comment

The Spit this year.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by On the North River

With the Fourth of July on a Wednesday this year there are two holiday weekends. On the 7th is the second fourth WE. Overcast, but that makes it perfect for games of catch. Guess what shot I put in for … Continue reading →

Posted in Get launched, Kayaking, North River, Photos | Leave a comment

O.K. That’s the one percent.

Posted on July 8, 2012 by On the North River

Superyacht Syrenka joins Moran Yacht & Ship charter fleet Wednesday, 29 February 2012 By Maarten Janssen Moran Yacht & ship have announced that Syrenka has joined their charter fleet. The 41.76 metre Syrenka was built by Palmer Johnson and was only … Continue reading →

Posted in All the News not fit to print., Blogbits, Kayaking | 1 Comment

Back and Fore on the fifth.

Posted on July 5, 2012 by On the North River

Took a little trip starting at Abigail Adams Park on the shore of the Back River. Lots of parking, go to the south end where the ramp to the yacht club is located. First point of interest is the Dog … Continue reading →

Posted in Get launched, High Tide, Kayaking, Photos | Tagged , | 1 Comment

The Front fell off!

Posted on July 5, 2012 by Doug

THE FRONT FELL OFF On August 19th, 2007, an oil tanker off the coast of Australia split in two, dumping 20,000 tons of crude oil. Senator Collins, a member of the Australian Parliament, appeared on a TV news program to … Continue reading →

Posted in Doug, Jokes | Tagged | Leave a comment