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Triumphs & Legacies: The Conclusion
Dancer at Heritage Days Celebration, Sacajawea Historical State Park, Pasco, Washington As promised, I have released the final video in my retracing the Lewis & Clark Expedition series: https://youtu.be/sNCxawAzOME If you missed it, this was a video I had originally hoped to release in 2019, but was not very happy with the results. It was easily my most difficult video to complete, and it took several weeks of editing to realize what it was I was trying to present. It was
Feb 3


Happy New Year!
I wanted to start off 2026 on a positive note. My first January 1st paddle! As many know I also released a new video, "Missouri River West", and am very pleased that many people enjoyed it. I know my animations were a little quirky, but hey, most of them were done in 2019. No AI then !!! Thanks for the encouragement. I wish everyone a fantastic 2026, let's bring hope and joy to everyone this year!
Jan 1


Time Travelling Slim Style
I am currently working on a travel video, one which is sure to confuse many of my faithful viewers. It involves mostly two time periods: from 1804 to1806, and from 2018 to 2019. You may notice I look a little younger! In December 2019 I started editing a video that I had been shooting for several months, which involved travelling over 2500 miles (4000 kms) with the intent on doing a story that linked modern boondocking to the early explorers. Unfortunately I ran into many pro
Dec 14, 2025


No Leaves, But Still Colourful!
Although the November winds have blown off most of the leaves off the trees, there are still rays of dazzling hues in the New Brunswick forests. I had actually hoped to provide a stunning photo of comet C/2025 K1 (ATLAS), however my attempts were extremely disappointing due to a glitch in the tracking. Win some, lose some! I expect many will be wondering when my next video will be released. I have been filming, however the results so far are generally uninspired, boring and
Nov 6, 2025


Starting My 10th Year!
It was September 26th 2016 that I released my first video on YouTube. Nine years later to the day I'm still here, although my presence...
Sep 26, 2025


Mr Ugly Gets a New Suit !
It's cicada season again, and after a long spell living underground the nymphs emerge in July to shed their winter overalls and put on...
Aug 13, 2025


Bye Bye Ozzy!
Sadly, Ozzy Osbourne passed away today at age 76. It was only a few months ago I went to Birmingham England and made my pilgrimage to the...
Jul 22, 2025


Say Hello to My Little Friend
More of a cute face than a Scarface, but still you wouldn't want to mess around with this guy! I encountered this porcupine while...
Jul 12, 2025


Camping Again!
I realized I had not written a blog since winter, so it's time for one! My Algonquin trip was the first time I'd camped since a Maine...
Jun 3, 2025


Solar Spike at Dusk
There was a gorgeous solar spike at the cabin last night just after the sun went down. These typically happen when there are lots of ice...
Feb 8, 2025


Slim Meets David of "Cruising the Cut"
While in Birmingham England, I had a chance to have a pint with the one and only David Johns of "Cruising the Cut", the brilliant YouTube...
Nov 20, 2024


Meet Me in the UK!
Although I started out on the European mainland, I will soon be hopping the Channel and touching down on the big island. I will start...
Nov 5, 2024


Musk's Andromeda
Even as a kid I've always loved looking at the stars on crisp clear nights. The sparkle of distant worlds fills the mind with awe and...
Oct 19, 2024


End of the Road for Now
There was no easy way to say goodbye. I have removed the Sept 29th live video as was giving all the wrong messages, and did not fit well...
Sep 28, 2024


A Little Spring Fawn
After spotting a very chubby doe a couple of weeks ago, I saw a very skinny one staring at a spot not far from the cabin. This is what I...
Jun 5, 2024


Exclusive Videos Now Available!
One thing I've been wanting to do was feature unique videos without having to deal with the quirks of YouTube. I am now offering videos...
May 26, 2024


Spring Break
Upon my return to New Brunswick after a winter down south, I have been a little overwhelmed with all the tasks at hand. Since viewership...
May 9, 2024


What a Little Moonlight Can Do
The title pays homage to a song by the brilliant Billie Holiday. As for the photo, there's nothing very artistic about this shot, just me...
Feb 25, 2024


This Big Blow Did Show. Twice!
If you're wondering where this week's video is, well it's blowing in the wind. Two vicious wind storms, a week apart, have caused...
Dec 18, 2023


Back in the Fall Woods Again!
Just a quick note that I'm fine and will be uploading a new video next week. I'd picked up a bug at the beginning of October and it took...
Oct 18, 2023
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