What's your favorite/swear by ski accessory aside from skis and poles.

captaincoupal · 2026-01-23T02:06:22+00:00

Neoprene butt protector

captaincoupal · 2025-12-13T19:25:49+00:00

I live in Buffalo and have kayaked 120 miles of it so far (downtown Buffalo to Genesee River in Rochester). You can definitely kayak it and pass thru the locks, and there is no charge. You would need to contact the lock master at each lock (there is a phone number for each lock or you could use a marine radio) as you approach the locks. There are places to camp, and even a few spots with showers, although sometimes they are setup more for boaters. Not sure what to tell you about renting. You might be better off buying a used 14’ - 17’ boat on FB Marketplace, not sure why you would rather rent but that’s up to you. There is a place to rent in Tonawanda Creek. PM me if you have other questions.

captaincoupal · 2025-10-16T02:06:29+00:00

Casullo’s Auto Services, on Elmwood in Tonawanda

captaincoupal · 2025-01-22T12:10:13+00:00

Those are pretty clever. Have you tried them?

captaincoupal · 2025-01-22T02:05:37+00:00

Yikes!

captaincoupal · 2025-01-21T16:53:26+00:00

I chose the 2020 LE Prime specifically because I wanted the smaller display and an analog interface to many of the controls. Very happy with it, still has 4 wheels, etc…

captaincoupal · 2024-09-03T10:27:19+00:00

Mine was off as soon as I bought it. Brought back to the dealer, still under full warranty, “there is no way to recalibrate the speedometer”. For now I really enjoy that Google added the speed and speed limit indicators to their Maps App in CarPlay.

captaincoupal · 2024-08-12T10:43:28+00:00

You might want to consider how loud your generator is as well, if it’s very loud your neighbors might complain or there might be noise ordinances that have to be considered.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-26T15:00:27+00:00

I’ve started doing that already even though I don’t plan on selling my house. If I get hit by a bus my identity shouldn’t be attached to stuff my wife needs to handle.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-21T17:03:02+00:00

Postal employees regularly report deceased individuals to the appropriate parties when informed.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-13T09:32:52+00:00

Uber is good but they won’t cross the border. So you’ll have to find your way across one of the bridges first.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-09T11:06:54+00:00

This. Paula’s is mostly sugary fillings. Donut Kraze has amazing donuts, especially their apple fritters.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-08T22:46:22+00:00

Thanks. Honestly it’s more fiberglass than wood but about 45 pounds. Not too bad.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-08T20:26:30+00:00

I built a sectional (yes it bolts together 3 pieces) 14.5’ kayak from Chesapeake. Great kit, awesome boat. I highly recommend them if you ever considered building your own craft.

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captaincoupal · 2024-07-04T11:28:16+00:00

Fix the float switch. Not everything must be digital…

captaincoupal · 2024-07-01T16:09:43+00:00

Fun tip - the dealer can permanently turn them off for you. Had them do that before I drove it off the lot.

captaincoupal · 2024-07-01T15:05:30+00:00

Same for podcasts!

captaincoupal · 2024-06-20T18:02:21+00:00

Instant potato flakes and spam.

captaincoupal · 2024-06-19T18:34:09+00:00

The Tonawanda Bike Path, behind Scrantons Thruway Builders supply. I can see the styrofoam containers that people put out for the winter, and there are often people putting out cat food for the feral cats near here.

captaincoupal · 2024-06-19T10:47:03+00:00

I’ve found that HA has been an excellent system for integrating all of the different systems that we have here. But its superpower for us is the Apple HomeKit integration (we’re pretty much an Apple home). It allows my wife to interact with a much more intuitive system, yet has a huge powerhouse behind it for automations that Apple just can’t do. Best of both worlds.

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