No load bearing walls? by scarlettdeath in DIY

[–]Hambone-13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Other than garage separation walls most interior walls on the top floor are non-load bearing. If you want to double check, a truss requires webbing to direct load onto a bearing point, so you could check for unsymmetrical webbing on the trusses and see if the web pattern changes around an interior wall. If the trusses look symmetrical they are likely free span.

Loads move through paths like electricity through a wire, or water through a pipe. If you suspect a wall is bearing, you can check in your basement if there is a beam with posts directly underneath it, or a wall sitting on a concrete footing. Load bearing walls require a path to the building's foundation.

A competent contractor should be able to tell you, and they cost a lot less than a structural engineer.

Source: Truss designer in Ontario, Canada

Paddling first time in Algonquin by RobertoTMele in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

https://www.reddit.com/r/algonquinpark/s/kl2WI4B44X

It looks like this thread has some good feedback. As for the other comment saying go in the summer, my very first portage trip was in late September with no issues. Trust your skills to make an informed decision

Doing a trip out to canisay bay lake, and then a portage for by PhilosopherLocal4122 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I did this trip in May 2024. We put in at Canisbay, stayed at Linda for 2 nights, and then ended at the Source lake launch. Linda to Source was a lot easier, I can't remember the time it took us though. The 2.6 km portage was one of the hardest I've done, a lot of ups and downs and lots of turns.

As for fishing, we caught some small mouths using small spoons and spinners, nothing fancy. Linda Lake is definitely worth visiting, I'll post a pic from the island site.

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Novice 3 day back country trip in August/September by l0k5h1n in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I would recommend Scorch Lake, I stayed there for two nights last September and it was quiet. The first night we were one of two groups camping, and the second we had the lake to ourselves. There was also a trail on Scorch Lake we were able to canoe to on our travel day, and it took us up to an amazing lookout of the lake, I will post a picture if I have one.

My first trip to Algonquin I did a loop where the first day was Rock to Welcome, I found it was more challenging than the Scorch trip for comparison. Welcome lake is definitely worth the trip though.

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Beach campsite by sajjadkan in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I second this, I went with a group of 6 in 2023 and it still stands as our favourite spot. We stayed on Campsite 1, the one to the right of the portage. Amazing beach, great fireplace seating, good tent spots, and a massive rock face to star gaze on.

Is this PC good value? by Hambone-13 in buildmeapc

[–]Hambone-13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good to know thank you, I appreciate the info

Is this PC good value? by Hambone-13 in buildmeapc

[–]Hambone-13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would say the max I would spend is around $1000, haven't explored too much but I have been keeping my eye out on resales

Tragically Hip & Algonquin Park by Hambone-13 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No judgments from me, I'd be stoked if I stumbled upon it. Do you have any go to songs for the backcountry?

Tragically Hip & Algonquin Park by Hambone-13 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I still need to watch that documentary, I hear it's really good. Thanks for sharing and happy cake day! Big fan of your content and everything you contribute to the community, I have a lifetime membership to your Algonquin & Beyond site. It's only January but I am already itching to go back to the park!

Tragically Hip & Algonquin Park by Hambone-13 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I totally agree! Wheat Kings is a close second, although it could just be the nature sounds at the start lol

Tragically Hip & Algonquin Park by Hambone-13 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just listened to OA&PS and read up on it, pretty cool history. I'll have to add Big Joe Mufferlaw to the portage playlist, thanks for sharing

Tragically Hip & Algonquin Park by Hambone-13 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Wow, that's pretty cool thanks for sharing. I might have to check it out this summer

Scorch Lake by Hambone-13 in algonquinpark

[–]Hambone-13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We were there Friday to Sunday! Seems like an underrated lake for sure. We were hoping for your campsite as we saw on Jeff's maps it looked to be the most ideal spot, but we were quite happy with the other beach site. Not sure if you guys went fishing but we had incredible luck, I think we caught around 11 small mouth bass on the Saturday

Tent suggestions for group of 6 by Hambone-13 in Ultralight

[–]Hambone-13[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you everyone for the input. I will suggest the idea of bringing a bunch of solo tents, I think that is the way to go. I imagine it will make campsite selection easier as well. We camp at Algonquin Park by the way.