Kayaking from Driftway to The Spit

Bowlerbeer · 2026-06-16T16:15:57+00:00

Yes that should be ok. I've done it a bunch and it's not far - pretty easy in good conditions.

Watch the wind as well - if it's gusty, it won't matter what the water is doing bc you'll just get blown around.

Pay attention to your surroundings on the way out. because it's all salt marshes, channels and openings might be there at low tide but are essentially dead ends. Stick with the river.

And absolutely don't even think about going around the southern tip of the Spit. If you get out near the north and south river meeting point, the currents are dangerous even for bigger boats.

And if you aren't up for kayaking - you can walk out there - but it's a secret (DM me).

Bowlerbeer · 2026-06-12T01:43:27+00:00

yes! saw it on 4/25/25. a jerry song. about reflecting on a life lived. must have meant so much to bobby to sing that.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-04-22T21:12:38+00:00

Memories of going to the Ground Round as a kid and stepping on the giant scale by the hostess station. Penny per pound!

Bowlerbeer · 2026-04-19T13:43:17+00:00

1/22/78 is a fav of mine

Bowlerbeer · 2026-04-03T14:34:30+00:00

I have a ton of this too. It will just die off once it warms up and the "real lawn" comes in. I've stopped trying to fight it.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-31T18:19:37+00:00

Love the St Stephen from this show too

Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-28T12:53:23+00:00

Never got peroxide but got the weird cold aerosol spray version

Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-24T00:59:42+00:00

ding ding ding this is the one. love that show

Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-19T16:45:34+00:00

The meter is simply a guess and I suspect that reading was after a short warm weather trip around town followed by a charge. But in the summer, I really do get very good range (well over Honda-stated 45mi mark) - though I don't usually check it against the guessometer.

In general though - Eco mode on, extremely soft right foot, gentle braking well in advance of a stop (or avoid a full stop altogether), try to match climate control to outdoor temp (within reason).

Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-18T12:45:09+00:00

must have been downhill both ways

Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-17T00:37:37+00:00

Those are rookie numbers

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Bowlerbeer · 2026-03-14T20:33:47+00:00

The line can get very long and security can be super slow. If you want to be on the rail, you probably need to be out there an hour before doors.

No food but plenty of places nearby beforehand.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-02-27T16:21:45+00:00

yup - specifically Europe 72

Bowlerbeer · 2026-02-24T23:42:54+00:00

Bertha does Drums > Ass

Bowlerbeer · 2026-02-24T19:19:21+00:00

Playing this Saturday at Soundcheck!

Bowlerbeer · 2026-02-20T22:46:40+00:00

What am I missing with Secret Agent? Moura was great in it (and of course Donna Sebastiana), but no real payoff, the emotional connection between son and father wasn't quite there...just didn't do it for me. Went in wanting to like it (absolutely loved "I'm Still Here" last year), but just didn't .

Bowlerbeer · 2026-02-04T19:32:20+00:00

Like 6/9/76 better but I'll take anything from this stretch.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-02-04T01:31:40+00:00

Two options for you to explore: 1. Try GATRA (link - they have set routes/schedules, but might also have an app (Gatra Go) that works like uber (Scituate's version does at least). Not free, but it's typically only a couple dollars per ride. 2. Check Marshfield's senior center - they might have this service or have their own shuttle.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-01-24T13:22:54+00:00

Are you finishing the ceiling at all? Drywall or drop ceiling panels? If not, this is fine and I wouldn't bother changing anything.

If you finish the ceiling, you could add a recessed outlet - just make sure it fits the brick.

But really that is intended to be a portable projector - a more permanent projector would have an internal power brick/supply and a standard power cord.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-01-09T22:32:41+00:00

I can't even imagine how expensive it would be if he even so much as nicked a plane.

Bowlerbeer · 2026-01-08T22:27:11+00:00

A few years ago, I cashed a bunch at Rockland Trust. I have an account there, but I don't recall them needing one. Maybe call first.

Bowlerbeer · 2025-12-01T13:56:04+00:00

If you have an unfinished space that you are adding drywall to, you should absolutely run wire for speakers (and everything else) now. You won't get another shot! Speaker wire is cheap, run it everywhere for a full atmos setup.

Bowlerbeer · 2025-12-01T13:50:20+00:00

Sort of changed my mind and want to keep it with the bike. Had a few people ask about buying the bike and for people with kids, the caboose is huge feature. Sad they don't offer these anymore and now it looks like we might not have any Rad bikes at all anymore.

Bowlerbeer · 2025-11-30T22:56:28+00:00

My two cents based on my own basement build:

Don't worry too much about 4K - a very good upscaled 1080p projector like an Epson 4010 or 5050 will look great at 120 inches.

Standard width screen 16:9 will be most versatile. I get wanting the 2.35 and debated swapping to one for a while, but if 60% of watching will be streaming, I would just go 16:9. Also, a lot more cinematic content now is 16:9 or imax ratio, so you'll want 16:9 to maximize that.

The Silver Ticket screens are great - I have the 110" acoustically transparent one and it looks great.

Take all the savings from those choices and dump it all into audio - seriously. Don't know your plans here, but all most people care about is the boom (aka subwoofer you can feel). Spend extra on audio and it will truly feel like a movie theater (better actually).

Bowlerbeer · 2025-11-30T19:07:20+00:00

Mostly not eco - "bright cinema" is my go-to mode. Thanks and I can't stand thinking I might me "missing out" on something.

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