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New Family Fun

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Photo-A-Day #3232

I drove down to the Cape today to pick up a Tandem Kayak for the family. We bought it from our friend Kim at Cape Cod Kayak. The middle of winter might not be the best time to go kayaking but it is the best time to buy a kayak. This one is used but roto-molded plastic kayaks last forever. It will be a nice way to take the kids out for a paddle.

Part of my trip was to get down to the Cape and take some photos. I’ve seen so many photos from my fellow Imageloggers that have blown me away. I wanted to find some place more interesting than our living room and our town. So I went to the Train Bridge and to the Nobska Lighthouse to take some photos. I got some nice ones, too. Here are a few. Continue reading New Family Fun →

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My Fishing Partner

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Photo-A-Day #3016

I’ve got quite a few days to catch up on as far as posts but I did finally upload the past week’s photos to ShutterCal and you can see them there.

Today I took Eva out on the water to kayak and fish. We’ve been contemplating buying a new kayak for the family. Maybe a double or maybe a single with a large cockpit so that the kids can paddle with us. We looked at some boats at Cape Cod Kayak however we’re not in a position right now to buy another big ticket item. So, instead I towed Eva around while she was in Allison’s boat. If I am going to do this often I have to figure out a better position for the tow rope.

This morning was overcast but I figured that we could get a couple of hours on the water. We got about an hour and a half of time on the water before the skies opened up and started pouring. Luckily I got Eva into the car before that happened. Unfortunately I still had to put everything into and onto the car in the pouring rain. I did get it done before thunder and lightening started as well. In all it was fun and Eva enjoyed being on the water with me. We’ll work on getting out more regularly.

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Making Time to Kayak this Year


Photo-A-Day #2972

I didn’t kayak at all last year. My boat sat in the garage for an entire year. That is sad. This year I vow to get out on the water and paddle more. I am going to go kayaking tomorrow with a friend of mine. We’re supposed to go down the Ten Mile River practically behind my house. We’re going to put in by the DPW because we’re going with someone from the conservation commission. I’m looking forward to the trip. I haven’t paddled with my friend Keith for even longer than it’s been since I’ve used my boat.

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But I Love to Fish

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But I Love To Fish
Photo-A-Day #2244

This morning I finally got my kayak on the water. I also took my new fishing pole with me and spent four hours out there. It was so relaxing to sit out on the water and just cast over and over again. I ended up catching a small crappie (Identified by Jim Kukral on my video. It was a a wonderful morning to just get on out there on the water and paddle around and enjoy time outside.

I have not been fishing in many years. I think the last time I really went fishing was either on a boat trip with my dad or from the rocks at the Cape. I’d never gone fishing from my kayak before and that was interesting. I need to get a rod holder too so that I can concentrate on paddling and maybe even do some trolling with the boat. I realized that I was missing a few things so I made sure to pick them up from Bass Pro Shops this afternoon. I may end up a regular there. Oh boy.

We were up by Bass Pro Shops because we had an appointment at the doctor to hear the Baby’s heartbeat. Eva came with us and she was thrilled to be there. she charmed everyone at the offices too and found her baby photo on the wall.

Baby Bennett is doing well.

Tomorrow I’m taking Eva fishing for her first time. I picked up hot pink bobbers for her at Bass Pro Shops. She is thrilled.

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Paddling Pocasset River

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Photo-A-Day #1947

Today was one of those beautiful Cape Saturdays that was jam packed with activity. We started the morning off with a Trip to Walmart, sure not a major activity but it is a stressful endeavor whenever we go on the Cape. Actually it wasn’t too bad, we were in and out and while we were there I was able to pick up 11 We Reward points. What is We Reward? It is a program from IZEA that you can use to check in on Foursquare, Facebook and Twitter all while earning a little bit of cash. Continue reading Paddling Pocasset River →

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Enjoying a Beach Day

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Eva at the Beach
Photo-A-Day #1879

It was nice having a long weekend here on the Cape. Maybe it was the salt air or maybe all the activity but Eva had some 12 hour+ nights of sleep. With her that rested it made for some really funny antics. She had us in stitches as she asked us to bury her feet in the sand over and over and then with superhuman strength she busted out of that sand to run and giggle and ask once more. Continue reading Enjoying a Beach Day →

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Eva’s First Kayaking Adventure

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Evas First Kayaking Adventure
Photo-A-Day #1878

This morning Allison, Eva and I went to Cape Cod Kayak to join a paddling trip. Our friend Kim hooked us up with a double kayak and a top notch guide in her nephew Josh. Josh has been working in the store and on the water for the past seven years and he is a really great guide. He took us to Monk’s Cove and then around Toby’s Island. It was a really nice paddle with a very big current pushing us along so we cruised so quickly. Continue reading Eva’s First Kayaking Adventure →

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Scoop the Herring Day

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Photo-A-Day #1842

Today I went to Omega Pond and Omega Dam in East Providence. Today was the 4th annual Scoop the Herring day put on by the Ten Mile River Watershed Council. My friend Keith pulled this event together and there were a ton of volunteers. The volunteers picked up bags and bags of trash including shopping carts and a tank for a BBQ Grill. The event not only was for the day but to also build awareness for the need for fish ladders so that many species of fish, like herring, can easily come back up to the rivers to spawn. Continue reading Scoop the Herring Day →