Author Archives: kaan

getting stoned

Posted on March 20, 2013 by kaan

We learned what Michael would look like if he were to get way too stoned.

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team sphagnum ranger

Posted on March 19, 2013 by kaan
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cedar planking

Posted on March 17, 2013 by kaan

This tree had two planks cut out of it in the traditional Haida fashion. The Haida would remove extremely long, straight, thick planks from tall cedar trees without killing the tree. This basically involves cutting a notch at the top (using stone tools) … Continue reading →

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godless killing machines in the sky

Posted on March 16, 2013 by kaan

Look at this gnarled part of old cedar   Now look from the other side.   That hole is a bear den. There are claw marks. My response was “holy shit snacks.”

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unfinished work

Posted on March 15, 2013 by kaan

Tess recently spotted a sign along a logging road that warranted a return visit.   We found a partially carved cedar canoe. Not sure why it was abandoned.

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I’d buy your love

Posted on March 14, 2013 by kaan

The Barenaked Ladies song “If I Had a Million Dollars” is one many people know at least some of the words to. It is fun to sing along with but the line at the end of each refrain left a … Continue reading →

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be the change

Posted on March 11, 2013 by kaan

A good friend of mine recently wrote on her blog that as a youngster with a coin collection she enjoyed seeking out the coins from 1948 because of their scarcity. I have heard a few times that this was due … Continue reading →

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When you do stuff, stuff happens…

Posted on March 10, 2013 by kaan

Yesterday afternoon mum, Theo, Tess, and I set off for Rennell Sound. We had heard tales of its splendour. Rennell is one of the only spots on the islands west coast that is accessible by road. Our target was Bonanza … Continue reading →

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Wrecking family

Posted on March 9, 2013 by kaan

Mum and Theo joined the latest adventure to visit a ship wreck. It is one that had featured on these pages a couple times. This time I have included a shot of what the Kelly Ruth looked like the day … Continue reading →

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the eagle has landed

Posted on March 6, 2013 by kaan
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