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Thanks Joe! I do love camping, always mean to go for more than just the day lol. I might venture further into Algonquin next summer, but everyone has the camping bug now so it's tough to really get out there without someone being around. Lots of Crown Land nearby too so way less people out there (but also why I also built a campsite in our forest 🤪). Totally agree that our public forests are important, such wonderful spots (even if they get a touch loud).

I really do appreciate the kind words. 🙏 I remember watching Neil deGrasse Tyson and he said something like "dogs have an equivalent life ratio to humans of 7 to 1. A day is equivalent to one week." Which always made me try to make the moments count. It's never easy to think about the end, so always tried to focus on the moments. What's your pups name? My wife is obsessed with "pibbles in jammies" and follows a number of IG accounts with those gorgeous little doggos. While the breed is technically 'banned' in Ontario here (ridiculous), I still see them around and always ask to meet one. Have never come across any of these little babies that are anything but the kindest, sweetest, goodest pup. Our Dixie was a "marked breed" and we used to watch people walk the other way when they saw her, which was their loss as she had a heart as big as gold and loved her snuggs. No bad dogs, just bad owners. Thank you again for the kind words, I know she's still with us in spirit, give your furbaby a scratch behind the ears from us!

Thank you for watching, love that you dug the video! Totally agree our Provincial Parks have done a great job in land protection and enjoyment. There's six classifications up here from recreational to wilderness, and the one I was just in is classified 'natural environment' which has been getting a little more 'recreational' with the campers lately 🤪 That said, they've been adding a lot of walk-in sites where you park and hike your gear into place, so it gets a touch more woodsy... 95% of the campground is closed now for the winter so I couldn't get into those spots for camping. Hope you do get the chance to come up here one day!

Thank you! The wood is such a lost art, these overpriced bags that aren't even seasoned sold to protect us by "not moving wood" however are shipped from far away... ugh. I'd rather support a small woodlot nearby or someone selling out of a truck than the park silliness. That said, if that's my only complaint about a place we're still doing well! Etiquette for sure. Camping is one of those things that should be personal-space sacred.

Hiya! It's a beautiful spot - I've laid on that dock and watched the milky way for hours in the past, would love to timelapse up there but would need to head out on a new moon for that. I did hear a pretty interesting POV on the fight; that even though the chucklehead went toe to toe with Tyson and landed more punches so won technically, he actually didn't do a thing to Iron Mike. No injuries or damage, certainly not the knockout he thought he'd get. So a 31 year age gap with Tyson clearly old and tired (although in great shape), his reputation as tough stands and he's up 20 milly now. Mind you, it was still sad to watch 🤣🤣

@simplewoodslife Yes your night shots are awesome and would be awesome timelapse to see.💛👍

Thanks so much! She was (and is) loved so much, she was truly one of a kind! Keeping on keeping on, and trying to get back into the swing of things for sure!

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Thank you! The Adirondacks; camping there is on my bucket list for sure. Given the distance I might have to rent a little trailer or something for that trip lol.

From what I've heard, Cape Breton's weather is no joke! My wife says that's the kind of rain I'd love lol. I like it on the tin roof at night, but I'd sure love to see a touch more sun than you're getting. Is there at least a glimmer of a break even in the 14 day forecast?

Well i headed to a near by town today to pick up some things and a little bit of pine at the orange store and the roads were flooded so bad i turned around and came home but now its 8 pm and no rain and the wind subsided so heres hoping lol​@simplewoodslife

Hi Chris, thanks for watching! That campground is one of my favourites, although it's busier every-time I go - too many people finding out about it lol. 😂 The Clamato is a dangerous treat - one day Ms. Lady and I were lounging in the back woods and she had at least four Caesars, spent the rest of the afternoon poking her hand watching it go white blanching (don't look at the sodium content if you ever want to enjoy it again 🤪) Cheers!

@@simplewoodslife lol it definitely is a dangerous treat. Tell Mrs. Lady we said hello.

No worries Ryan, the can has the vodka in it!😂😂 It's supposed to have all the fixin's too but we need to up the spices and sauces. Oh the public campground, I hear you. Always love watchin' your wild camps, have my eye on a few spots on Crown Land for next year that shouldn't contain anyone - or maybe something deep into Algonquin, but even then there's always some moron with a radio. I love the idea of sharing stories about great dogs, you bring some squeeze cheese and I'll bring some Moosehead!

Thanks man! I feel you on that unpacking rush, it's like getting back to normal (and if I get lazy and don't it really makes sure I won't relax until I do). I totally know that last cold drink feeling, the BEST!!

Thank you for watching, hope you enjoyed the camping! Your kind words mean a lot too, it's been a month now and I still expect to see her around every corner. She had an amazing life, and so glad her suffering was minimal, I know time lessens the pain, and my heart goes out to you for any of your furry friends you've had with you and left. It's really quite cruel how little time they have with us, but I wouldn't trade it for a moment. ❤️

I don't know off hand but I did google up the parts manual this morning, and found out the 2X screws are part number"1022B1022" - (s7d1.scene7.com/is/content/Coleman/Canada/Product%20Manuals/5430A700_STOVE.pdf) - It seems they also go by the name "Burner Screw, NOS E1571" on the Old Coleman Parts website, but they're still the same specs for part name. I'd bet if you brought the piece into a hardware store sheared or not, they'd be able to match it for you, or keep an eye on marketplace for folks getting rid of a 5430 and use it as a parts stove? I'm kicking myself for not doing that with one I saw this summer for $25. Hope that helps?

Glad to see you didn't leave! S'pose I'll have to be more vocal about the campcuterie plans from now on 🤪

I did not know this... man, such a newbie over here. 🙃

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According the the label on the canister itself, "absolutely not". According to the forums of Coleman collectors I've come across online, "sure!"... Currently I'm in the absolutely not camp, but who knows if that changes should I get more comfortable with the process.

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Hundred percent. I mean if it was me (and it might be soon enough), I'd get a curry going, warm up some soup, maybe see if a lid would get the eggs to do their thing with shakshuka, or even just a fajita fry up. I now have a load of ideas for myself, 🤣🤣 thanks!

It totally could be, my Nana did fry a lot of things up. My money is still on tea, but I could also see them warming something up in a pan now that you mention it!

Great idea! Love a good sausage sizzlin' session. Could go baked beans, could go onions and peppers, could toss in a bit of black pudding to boot.. so many options! 🍳

Gotcha! I figured the orange flame might have been dust or debris in the burner, but that makes sense. Will look into the rubber, see if there's anything I can do to bring it back to some modicum of suppleness. Thanks for the tip!

Totally a simpler time. Bit of tupperware, thermos of coffee and a picnic table by the roadside was half the fun of the road trip. One day perhaps, our kids will get that Dad's not a jerk for never hitting the drive-thru on the trips up north and still stops for picnics lol.

Honestly I consider myself super lucky... still have to see if I can refill them (all signs from the manufacturer point to no) and keep this stove purring for another 40 years!

Me too, always so neat to look at let alone use. I have his old tackle-box, it's as big as a toolbox but it's a rats nest of nonsense and is up on a shelf. Did pick through it a touch and there's some old lures and a wonderful pocket watch. Nothing groundbreaking in there, mostly old line lol. But this winter I think I'll spend a day and organize it. Who knows, could find a treasure.

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I actually saw a NEW version of those picnic-Hibachi-grill thingy at a conservation area a few weeks back... Guess people are going retro and bringing back the memories!

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Totally!☕